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We tried the Minneapolis 'Broad City' challenge, aka walking across the city from the top to the bottom that's trending on TikTok. I loved seeing 12 miles of the city on foot, despite the rain! Would you try it? @startribune.com www.startribune.com/how-to-walk-...
Walking Minneapolis, from top to bottom
We trekked (almost) the vertical length of the city, a novel way to experience the place you live. Just be sure to pack a rain jacket.
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Thread of remote ways to support Minneapolis
Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
Donate to Support South High School Families, organized by Rachael Staab
South High School parents are holding a special fundraiser specifically to s… Rachael Staab needs your support for Support South High School Families
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January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Kristi Noem, herself, supplied the method used to ID the agent. She said he "been dragged by a vehicle” in an earlier incident.

@startribune.com reporters, who know their way around court records, quickly unearthed his name and confirmed his identity.
January 8, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Here's the full moment of silence including a fan yelling "Go home, ICE"
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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By Lila Dominguez, Editor in Chief of the Roosevelt Standard, news site of Roosevelt High School: "Later in the afternoon today my high school Roosevelt was paraded by ICE vehicles during dismissal. Our community and staff stepped up to protect one another."
ICE Needs To Get Out Of Minneapolis
On Wednesday January 7th at 3:20 pm I was working in the wrestling basement of Roosevelt Highschool to publish an article about the tragic event that occurred earlier today in South Minneapolis when a...
rooseveltstandard.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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Just a day after an ICE officer killed Renee Nicole Good, in a widely condemned shooting, DHS says on social media that it is accelerating it's actions in Minneapolis and that will "not be impeded." Their post says: "See you on the streets!"
January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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The agent, Jonathan Ross, was dragged by a vehicle and injured during a June operation in the Twin Cities, court records show.
ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis is identified
Jonathan Ross, a Minnesota-based agent, was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing motorist.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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It feels reassuring to see journalists recognize what we all know: that could’ve been me
"This was a family that could've been like mine" -- Philip Bump breaks down crying on MS NOW when talking about the stuffed animals in Renee Good's car when she was killed
January 8, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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"The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has just revealed that federal officials have 'reversed course,' and the investigation into the killing of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE agent will be conducted by the FBI without assistance from the BCA."
Live: FBI pushes Minnesota investigators aside in ICE shooting probe
Demonstrators gathered near the Whipple Federal Building after thousands attended vigils to remember Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Minneapolis public school classes...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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I'm looking for instances of online disinformation related to the Minneapolis ICE shooting for the Minnesota Star Tribune. If you see stuff that's a) blowing up online and b) objectively or very likely fake or untrue, please send it my way. Signal in bio if you prefer that.
January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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The woman killed by ICE was Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year old who was the mother of a 4-year old child whose father already died a few years ago.

The Star Tribune talked to her mother. www.startribune.com/she-was-an-a...
January 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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The victim of today's ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified by her mother as Renee Nicole Good, 37.

www.startribune.com/ice-raids-mi...
Live: Mother identifies woman shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Video of the shooting shows an agent firing at a vehicle as it drives toward him. The governor and Minneapolis mayor called for calm after the incident. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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"Meanwhile, witnesses said a doctor was at the scene and tried to help the woman who had been shot, but the ICE agents refused to let the doctor in to help. Up to 15 minutes later, an ambulance arrived but was blocked by ICE vehicles that had occupied the street."
www.fox9.com/news/minneap...
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Eyewitness accounts contradict ICE statement
A woman was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, but witness accounts contradict what federal officials say happened. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls the claim the shoot...
www.fox9.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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My very smart colleagues are doing excellent coverage of the ICE shooting in Minneapolis today. I would urge you to follow along with local sources familiar with the area and the residents here.
Live: Mayor Frey blasts ICE in fiery response to fatal shooting
The mayor called for calm after a fatal shooting by an immigration agent in south Minneapolis. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"
January 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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That message is: “ICE, get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
Live updates: At a City Hall press conference, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said a 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by ICE. Calling the situation devastating, Frey said there was little he could say to make it better, but he delivered a blunt message to federal agents.
Live: Mayor Frey strongly urges ICE to leave Minneapolis
Local law enforcement flooded the scene in south Minneapolis following the shooting around 9:30 a.m.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the ICE agent "fired defensive shots," and the woman shot has died.
DHS spokesperson: Woman shot by ICE agent has died
For weeks ICE has stepped up enforcement in the Twin Cities as part of “Operation Metro Surge.”
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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Live updates: The city of Minneapolis has confirmed in a social media post that a shooting involving federal law enforcement has occurred.

"We are aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. Please avoid this area."
Live: Reports of shots fired involving federal law enforcement in Minneapolis
For weeks ICE has stepped up enforcement in the Twin Cities as part of “Operation Metro Surge.”
bit.ly
January 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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MPR News is live right now bringing you updates on this. mprnews.org/listen
ICE reportedly shot someone at Portland and 33/34. Mspt saying bullets, could be less lethal 20+ agents on site, MPD and ambulances responding. Helicopters overhead
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Heather Friedli will be creating a series of snow sculptures throughout Minneapolis parks this winter!

She is on here at @craftyfoxxx.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Sick of dating apps, Twin Cities singles try IRL Thursday events @startribune.com www.startribune.com/these-events...
These events are reinventing the singles mixer for younger daters
As dating app fatigue rises, people looking for love in the Twin Cities seek out new ways to connect in person.
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January 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Want to circle back to this because they have gotten what they want and a big part of what they’re doing is justifying why we should continue pushing Black people out of public life regardless of who’s in office.
December 16, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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At least 100 trumpeter swans could be seen from the north shore of Minneapolis' Lake Harriet while making a migratory stop to feed, preen and rest Wednesday afternoon.

📷️ Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune
December 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM