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Police-involved shooting in Brooklyn Center connected to double homicide in Minneapolis
A man who was recently released from custody on a gun charge arrived at a relative’s home on Irving Avenue North in Minneapolis and shot and killed two occupants, a man in his 20s and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom are reported to be related to the suspect. Later, that man encountered police in Brooklyn Center, where he was shot.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
20 hours ago


University of Minnesota students feel a sense of relief; uncertainty with ICE 'drawdown'
The ICE surge began to affect students directly when reports of agents allegedly staying at the Graduate Hotel on the university’s campus were made.
Lizzy Nyoike
5 days ago


Hennepin County Attorney demands release of information related to Alex Pretti killing; shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis
The demand, known as a “Touhy” is the required process to obtain records and evidence from a federal agency. The demand calls for the federal government to comply by March 3.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
6 days ago


Charges dropped against suspects in ICE-involved North Minneapolis shooting
Federal agents behind law enforcement tape following an ICE-involved shooting Jan. 14 in North Minneapolis. Photo: Screen capture from CAIR-MN livestream. On the same day it was announced that ICE would be significantly drawing down forces in Minnesota, the United States Department of Justice announced it is dropping all charges against two men involved in an incident in North Minneapolis where one was shot by federal agents, sparking a massive show of resistance. The Jan. 1
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Feb 12


Emotions stir with word of ICE-involved St. Paul crash
According to St. Paul Police, the crash occurred as federal agents were pursuing a targeted individual.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Feb 11


Our humanity will save us from fascism
A memorial at the site of the brutal killing of Alex Pretti. Photo by Harry Colbert, Jr. Humanity: humaneness; benevolence. Benevolence: the quality of being well meaning; kindness. If democracy is to return – let’s be very clear, in the U.S., it’s already fallen, and to say otherwise would be me abdicating my duty as a truthteller – but if the tide turns, it’s our humanity that will be the demise of this fascist regime. Yes, as a journalist I am breaking ranks and calling it
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 26


The Insurrection Act sounds scary ... because it is
“What happened (Wednesday's protest following the ICE-involved shooting in North Minneapolis), which was very minor in regard to what could have happened, is now being weaponized by a man who incited an actual insurrection on Jan. 6 of 2021.”
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 17


ICE is making Minneapolis less safe say city leaders; call for immediate withdrawal
Two days following the killing of Good, shot Jan. 7 by an ICE officer in South Minneapolis – a shooting that was captured by multiple cameras from various vantage points – leaders in the city are angered and frustrated with the federal response and by what they say is a complete lack of transparency and cooperation.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Jan 9


Protecting their own: Cedar Riverside young adults set up defense to protect residents from ICE
The newly formed Cedar Riverside Protection Alliance formed to protect Somali residents from the threat of ICE.
Binta Kanteh
Jan 5
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