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Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls office unveils new logo highlighting ongoing crisis
The Minnesota office is the nation's first statewide office of its kind, addressing violence and disappearances impacting Black women and girls.
Lizzy Nyoike
Apr 15


Kristi Noem ousted as head of Homeland Security
The firing, first reported by ABC News, follows two days of testimony by Noem before Senate and House committees.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Mar 5


More arrests in the Cities Church protest case
There have been several more arrests in wake of the January protest at Cities Church in St. Paul.
Harry Colbert, Jr.
Feb 27


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.
Feb 23


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
Feb 19


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.
Feb 18


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
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