Mike Spangenberg
@mikespangenberg.bsky.social
Minneapolis, MN. Interested in making the world more just and healthy for our kids. Professional experience in education and nonprofits.
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There is only one group of people here instigating violence and escalating the situation: the federal agents. They are the people whose behavior needs policing right now.
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 AM
There is only one group of people here instigating violence and escalating the situation: the federal agents. They are the people whose behavior needs policing right now.
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I take issue with any assertion that it is the people of my neighborhood, the people of this city, who are in any way responsible for the escalation we are seeing in the streets.
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 AM
I take issue with any assertion that it is the people of my neighborhood, the people of this city, who are in any way responsible for the escalation we are seeing in the streets.
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I also call on Governor Walz to institute an eviction moratorium for as long as our state is occupied, and put his focus towards protecting our communities — not deploying even more force against observers and protesters.
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 AM
I also call on Governor Walz to institute an eviction moratorium for as long as our state is occupied, and put his focus towards protecting our communities — not deploying even more force against observers and protesters.
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I’m calling on Governor Walz to immediately do everything in his power to arrest the individuals responsible for the murder that took place in my community.
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 AM
I’m calling on Governor Walz to immediately do everything in his power to arrest the individuals responsible for the murder that took place in my community.
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Federal agents have shot people in Minneapolis every week for the last 3 — killing 2. DHS/Trump admin have told increasingly brazen lies about each. Community here are more defiant, righteously angry than ever. Federal govt continues to be run by violent dipshit internet trolls.
January 25, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Federal agents have shot people in Minneapolis every week for the last 3 — killing 2. DHS/Trump admin have told increasingly brazen lies about each. Community here are more defiant, righteously angry than ever. Federal govt continues to be run by violent dipshit internet trolls.
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A doctor who witnessed the shooting submits a sworn declaration in federal litigation to halt ICE surge in MN:
"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."
and
"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."
Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."
and
"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."
Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
January 25, 2026 at 1:49 AM
A doctor who witnessed the shooting submits a sworn declaration in federal litigation to halt ICE surge in MN:
"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."
and
"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."
Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"I did not see him attack the agents or brandish a weapon of any kind."
and
"The victim had at least three bullet wounds in his back."
Read storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Vigils were held across the state to remember Alex Pretti after he was fatally shot by a federal agent Saturday in Minneapolis. Many also gathered to protest increased federal immigration enforcement happening in Minnesota.
For our latest coverage visit www.mprnews.org/live-updates.
For our latest coverage visit www.mprnews.org/live-updates.
January 25, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Vigils were held across the state to remember Alex Pretti after he was fatally shot by a federal agent Saturday in Minneapolis. Many also gathered to protest increased federal immigration enforcement happening in Minnesota.
For our latest coverage visit www.mprnews.org/live-updates.
For our latest coverage visit www.mprnews.org/live-updates.
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Tonight, my Minneapolis neighborhood gathered on street corners and in our local park to mourn Alex Pretti.
This is our FOURTH vigil in eight months. No community should have to go through what we're going through.
This is our FOURTH vigil in eight months. No community should have to go through what we're going through.
January 25, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Tonight, my Minneapolis neighborhood gathered on street corners and in our local park to mourn Alex Pretti.
This is our FOURTH vigil in eight months. No community should have to go through what we're going through.
This is our FOURTH vigil in eight months. No community should have to go through what we're going through.
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This is Minneapolis.
Literally every corner along Lake St. packed with people holding candles, many singing, honoring a person who by all accounts was an absolute gem of a human, whose life was tragically stolen by a fascist, paramilitary occupation force.
Literally every corner along Lake St. packed with people holding candles, many singing, honoring a person who by all accounts was an absolute gem of a human, whose life was tragically stolen by a fascist, paramilitary occupation force.
January 25, 2026 at 2:46 AM
This is Minneapolis.
Literally every corner along Lake St. packed with people holding candles, many singing, honoring a person who by all accounts was an absolute gem of a human, whose life was tragically stolen by a fascist, paramilitary occupation force.
Literally every corner along Lake St. packed with people holding candles, many singing, honoring a person who by all accounts was an absolute gem of a human, whose life was tragically stolen by a fascist, paramilitary occupation force.
“DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.”
Thank you AG Ellison
Thank you AG Ellison
Tonight, on behalf of Minnesota law enforcement, I filed a lawsuit against DHS to prevent the destruction of evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
January 25, 2026 at 2:46 AM
“DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.”
Thank you AG Ellison
Thank you AG Ellison
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Tonight, on behalf of Minnesota law enforcement, I filed a lawsuit against DHS to prevent the destruction of evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
January 25, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Tonight, on behalf of Minnesota law enforcement, I filed a lawsuit against DHS to prevent the destruction of evidence related to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
DHS is not above the law, and Alex sure as hell is not beneath it.
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laying candles at a vigil for alex pettri in loring park after he was shot by ICE today in minneapolis under the noisy state patrol helicopter that has been a constant presence
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 AM
laying candles at a vigil for alex pettri in loring park after he was shot by ICE today in minneapolis under the noisy state patrol helicopter that has been a constant presence
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Rest in Peace Alex Pretti
48th and Chicago
Minneapolis, MN
1/24/26
🕯️
48th and Chicago
Minneapolis, MN
1/24/26
🕯️
January 25, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Rest in Peace Alex Pretti
48th and Chicago
Minneapolis, MN
1/24/26
🕯️
48th and Chicago
Minneapolis, MN
1/24/26
🕯️
“Beef up training?” Are you fucking kidding? Why are Democrats like this?
We should not fund DHS without serious reform. We could return CBP to border. We could require warrants for immigration arrests. We could beef up training and require identification.
The list of possible reforms is long. What's unacceptable is the current lawless status quo.
The list of possible reforms is long. What's unacceptable is the current lawless status quo.
January 25, 2026 at 2:31 AM
“Beef up training?” Are you fucking kidding? Why are Democrats like this?
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right now: hundreds of people walking down 34th Avenue in South Minneapolis; this is happening all over the city. ICE Out.
January 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
right now: hundreds of people walking down 34th Avenue in South Minneapolis; this is happening all over the city. ICE Out.
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
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HAPPENING NOW: A massive crowd is gathered in freezing temperatures outside ICE headquarters in DC to demand ICE OUT OF ALL COMMUNITIES NOW.
January 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
HAPPENING NOW: A massive crowd is gathered in freezing temperatures outside ICE headquarters in DC to demand ICE OUT OF ALL COMMUNITIES NOW.
Well this might make me weep
Protesters chanting "We're not cold, we're not afraid, Minne[apolis/sota] taught us to be brave" in Boston tonight outside Government Center station.
January 25, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Well this might make me weep
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The family of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man shot and killed by federal immigration agents Saturday morning, released a statement to several media outlets. It begins: "We are heartbroken but also very angry."
Live: Minnesota reels after latest fatal shooting by federal agents
Protesters gathered at a park near where a man was shot and killed by federal agents Saturday. Federal officials say the man was armed.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:36 AM
The family of Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man shot and killed by federal immigration agents Saturday morning, released a statement to several media outlets. It begins: "We are heartbroken but also very angry."
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We are observers, not protestors. We show up to document and film the atrocities ICE is committing. Using 5 year olds as bait. Kidnapping senior citizens. Breaking down doors without warrants. Murdering poets and nurses. Media has all of that information because *observers* were there to document it
January 25, 2026 at 12:20 AM
We are observers, not protestors. We show up to document and film the atrocities ICE is committing. Using 5 year olds as bait. Kidnapping senior citizens. Breaking down doors without warrants. Murdering poets and nurses. Media has all of that information because *observers* were there to document it
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HUGE vigil at Whittier International Elementary, up the street from where Alex Pretti was murdered.
This is in addition to the huge gatherings at the site of his killing and at the nearest intersection (26th and Nicollet). Three gatherings within a few blocks.
This is in addition to the huge gatherings at the site of his killing and at the nearest intersection (26th and Nicollet). Three gatherings within a few blocks.
January 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
HUGE vigil at Whittier International Elementary, up the street from where Alex Pretti was murdered.
This is in addition to the huge gatherings at the site of his killing and at the nearest intersection (26th and Nicollet). Three gatherings within a few blocks.
This is in addition to the huge gatherings at the site of his killing and at the nearest intersection (26th and Nicollet). Three gatherings within a few blocks.
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“Hundreds of immigrant mothers” in Texas concentration camp uprising
There's a prison revolt at a concentration camp in Texas in solidarity with Minneapolis:
January 24, 2026 at 11:11 PM
“Hundreds of immigrant mothers” in Texas concentration camp uprising
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National Guard has fully arrived.
Franklin and Nicollet.
Franklin and Nicollet.
January 24, 2026 at 10:58 PM
National Guard has fully arrived.
Franklin and Nicollet.
Franklin and Nicollet.
I really hope the feds don’t have his phone
January 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
I really hope the feds don’t have his phone
Yes. Again, witnesses of the shooting in North Minneapolis say the officers shot a man who was retreating into his a home. But there’s no video, so their ludicrous story about being attacked with a snow shovel is still the prevailing narrative.
Imagine how much they’d be lying about what happened without all the videos showing it from multiple angles.
January 24, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Yes. Again, witnesses of the shooting in North Minneapolis say the officers shot a man who was retreating into his a home. But there’s no video, so their ludicrous story about being attacked with a snow shovel is still the prevailing narrative.