Law enforcement legal expert dives into Minneapolis ICE killings
"If we have the federal government actively preventing [the Minnesota BCA] from [investigating Alex Pretti's killing] and ignoring a court order, that's a power grab that's deeply concerning," said Professor Rachel Moran.
Sixty CEOs call for ‘immediate deescalation’ in joint letter after Minneapolis shooting
More than 60 CEOs of Minnesota -based companies, including Target , Best Buy and UnitedHealth, have signed an open letter calling for an “immediate deescalation” in Minneapolis . The leaders are urging state, local and federal officials to work together as businesses grapple with how to address tensions in the state...
The Execution in Minneapolis: The Mourning After | Michelangelo Signorile & Joe Sudbay Join...
On Friday, the people of Minneapolis staged a general strike in opposition to the continued occupation of the city and state. The community continued to take to the streets over the weekend. Citizens were peacefully standing up to ICE, blowing whistles, honking horns, and documenting the cruelty of their actions on...
Minneapolis shooting: Saturday’s target was in ICE custody in 2018
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident. was fatally shot during a federal immigration operation. Paul Schnell with the Minnesota Department of Corrections told FOX 9 Sunday the target of Saturday's operation, Jose Huerta-Chuma, was in ICE custody in 2018 but released after several weeks.
Subzero Inferno Rips Through South Minneapolis Apartment Building
Before sunrise on Saturday, nearly 50 firefighters packed into the 2500 block of 16th Avenue South in Minneapolis, battling a stubborn multi‑unit building fire as the temperature plunged below zero. The blaze was reported around 5:15 a.m., and crews quickly found flames in the ceiling of one unit and running along...
Minneapolis Isn’t Who We Are. But It’s Who We Can Be Again.
The cold of -14 below zero hit my face as I walked out of the plane yesterday at Minneapolis–St. Paul airport, and I immediately felt at ease. My life’s journey has taken me around the world, and no matter where the remaining years take me, my favorite sight will always be that bridge over the St. Croix River on I-94...
Twin Cities warming centers brace for cold, extend hours for weekend
(FOX 9) - As the Twin Cities brace for a frigid weekend, warming shelters are stepping up to meet demand. The Holy Christian Church exceeded its capacity Thursday night, accommodating 45 men and 35 women, with five extra men staying overnight, said Larene Randle-Wade, CEO of Minnesota One-Stop for Communities.
In one south Minneapolis neighborhood, tragedy repeats but connection endures
Minneapolis is no stranger to protest and unrest, especially recently. But one neighborhood, South Minneapolis, has found itself at the center of multiple tragedies over the years, from the murder of George Floyd by a local police officer to the killing of Renee Macklin Good by an ICE officer earlier this month. Both...
St. Paul Teen Gets 25½ Years For Fatal Harding High Stabbing
A St. Paul teenager was ordered to spend 25½ years in prison on Friday for his role in a fatal stabbing near Harding High School that killed 19-year-old Jay’mier Keymari Givens. The hearing drew a courtroom full of relatives and friends, who lined up to deliver emotional victim-impact statements as the case formally...
“Cowardly Thugs” vs. “Massacre” Attempt: Minneapolis Explodes After Fatal ICE Shooting
Tension has gripped the streets of Minneapolis following a fatal shooting on Saturday involving federal agents and a local man. The incident has sparked immediate protests and resulted in two completely different stories about what happened—one from the government and one from the grieving family. Late Saturday, the...
