Clint Combs
@combs0294.bsky.social
Journalist | Freelancer Bylines in Southside Pride and the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
So who is in attendance today?: Jim Rowader, former Minneapolis City Attorney and City Council Member Elect Soren Stevenson
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
So who is in attendance today?: Jim Rowader, former Minneapolis City Attorney and City Council Member Elect Soren Stevenson
So it's being dubbed "The Real Housewives of Consent Decrees" From left: Dr. Yohuru Williams, Ganesha Martin, Rebecca Lucero and Arlinda Westbrook discuss consent decree progress at the Glass House. (Photo: Clint Combs/MSR)
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
So it's being dubbed "The Real Housewives of Consent Decrees" From left: Dr. Yohuru Williams, Ganesha Martin, Rebecca Lucero and Arlinda Westbrook discuss consent decree progress at the Glass House. (Photo: Clint Combs/MSR)
"None of us are free, until all of us are free" 🎵🎸 at the Glass House in Minneapolis
November 20, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"None of us are free, until all of us are free" 🎵🎸 at the Glass House in Minneapolis
Here at the Glass House as the Minnesota Justice Research Center's Reimagining Justice kicks off with Is The Minneapolis Consent Decree Working? - featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams, Ganesha Martin, Rebecca Lucero and Arlinda Westbrook - Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA)
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here at the Glass House as the Minnesota Justice Research Center's Reimagining Justice kicks off with Is The Minneapolis Consent Decree Working? - featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams, Ganesha Martin, Rebecca Lucero and Arlinda Westbrook - Effective Law Enforcement For All (ELEFA)
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Director of Regulatory Services Enrique Valezquez and Housing Director Elfric Porte are hosting a press conference tomorrow regarding shelter bed availability Thursday Nov. 20.
November 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Director of Regulatory Services Enrique Valezquez and Housing Director Elfric Porte are hosting a press conference tomorrow regarding shelter bed availability Thursday Nov. 20.
As Trump pushes a national mass-deportation agenda against migrants, Minneapolis voting to approve $285K for legal support—boosting funding for Mid-MN Legal Aid, the International Institute of MN, Volunteer Lawyers Network, and Advocates for Human Rights.
November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
As Trump pushes a national mass-deportation agenda against migrants, Minneapolis voting to approve $285K for legal support—boosting funding for Mid-MN Legal Aid, the International Institute of MN, Volunteer Lawyers Network, and Advocates for Human Rights.
Pimento kitchen on 354 Wabasha in St. Paul hosted a Small Business Forum Featuring topics like diversity and equity in small business contracts last month. spokesman-recorder.com/2025/10/31/s... St. Paul City Council is set to vote on whether to cancel the Jamaican kitchen's liquor license tomorrow
November 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Pimento kitchen on 354 Wabasha in St. Paul hosted a Small Business Forum Featuring topics like diversity and equity in small business contracts last month. spokesman-recorder.com/2025/10/31/s... St. Paul City Council is set to vote on whether to cancel the Jamaican kitchen's liquor license tomorrow
Two different ways in which MPD handles two different crime scenes: Theresa Durst, Allison Lussier's caretaker "they didn't cordon off the room, they didn't put any tape up." vs a shooting on Lake and 28th:
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Two different ways in which MPD handles two different crime scenes: Theresa Durst, Allison Lussier's caretaker "they didn't cordon off the room, they didn't put any tape up." vs a shooting on Lake and 28th:
The amount of accounts I block on Twitter, vs the amount of accounts I block on Bluesky. One platform that has changed three-fold after being purchase by President Trump's advisor and one platform that has better features for users.
November 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The amount of accounts I block on Twitter, vs the amount of accounts I block on Bluesky. One platform that has changed three-fold after being purchase by President Trump's advisor and one platform that has better features for users.
For months the NYT has echoed White House claims that “drug-runner” civilian boats are acting under cartels tied to Nicolás Maduro — a framing that tees up U.S. military action.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
For months the NYT has echoed White House claims that “drug-runner” civilian boats are acting under cartels tied to Nicolás Maduro — a framing that tees up U.S. military action.
Rep. Jamie Raskin's lawyer said that prison workers have been fired for sharing client-attorney information on Ghislaine Maxwell's special treatment with the press.
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Rep. Jamie Raskin's lawyer said that prison workers have been fired for sharing client-attorney information on Ghislaine Maxwell's special treatment with the press.
MIRAC member Myrka Zambrano added: "We need real, enforceable consequences for any officer who collaborates with ICE or violates our separation ordinance."
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
MIRAC member Myrka Zambrano added: "We need real, enforceable consequences for any officer who collaborates with ICE or violates our separation ordinance."
The council members' comments come as part of ongoing calls from Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) for a stronger separation ordinance that would bar local police from assisting ICE or sharing information with them.
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The council members' comments come as part of ongoing calls from Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) for a stronger separation ordinance that would bar local police from assisting ICE or sharing information with them.
Minneapolis City Council members Jason Chavez, Elliot Payne, and Robin Wonsley voiced strong support for local police to arrest federal ICE agents who fail to identify themselves or wear face coverings during operations.
November 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Minneapolis City Council members Jason Chavez, Elliot Payne, and Robin Wonsley voiced strong support for local police to arrest federal ICE agents who fail to identify themselves or wear face coverings during operations.
As of this writing no city council member has asked Nick Magrino from regulatory services whether the city cancelled sanitation services for the Harmoudi Sabri's property:
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
As of this writing no city council member has asked Nick Magrino from regulatory services whether the city cancelled sanitation services for the Harmoudi Sabri's property:
It takes two weeks for the Tenant Relocation Assistants payments to process, Nicole Gonzalez said in her presentation. The TRA program would be used under the city's Stop The Slumlords Ordinance. "There are notable challenges related to this timeline," Gonzalez said.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 PM
It takes two weeks for the Tenant Relocation Assistants payments to process, Nicole Gonzalez said in her presentation. The TRA program would be used under the city's Stop The Slumlords Ordinance. "There are notable challenges related to this timeline," Gonzalez said.
City of Minneapolis's Regulatory Services Dept. is understaffed for inspectors, demonstrative staff and finance operators needed to manage payments. Also here are the recommended timeline categories for Rental Relocation Assistance:
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
City of Minneapolis's Regulatory Services Dept. is understaffed for inspectors, demonstrative staff and finance operators needed to manage payments. Also here are the recommended timeline categories for Rental Relocation Assistance:
Nicole Gonzalez, Sr. Regulatory Services Staff Member with Minneapolis gave a presentation to the Business , Housing & Zoning Committee in Minneapolis . The city doled out $170,000 in funds for the Tenant Relocation Assistant program.
November 13, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Nicole Gonzalez, Sr. Regulatory Services Staff Member with Minneapolis gave a presentation to the Business , Housing & Zoning Committee in Minneapolis . The city doled out $170,000 in funds for the Tenant Relocation Assistant program.
During a biz committee hearing on the Stop the Slumlords Ordinance last month, LaTrisha Vetaw voiced concerns about funds to relocate tenants should their landlords lose their licenses. There's something already on the books since 2020
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
During a biz committee hearing on the Stop the Slumlords Ordinance last month, LaTrisha Vetaw voiced concerns about funds to relocate tenants should their landlords lose their licenses. There's something already on the books since 2020
Now I ain't saying Muammar Gaddafi'a daughter is a gold digger but get the fuck out my inbox:
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Now I ain't saying Muammar Gaddafi'a daughter is a gold digger but get the fuck out my inbox:
Wazwaz also tells the story of how Walz once walked out of a meeting while AMP was in a presentation.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Wazwaz also tells the story of how Walz once walked out of a meeting while AMP was in a presentation.
Sana Wazwaz, w/American Muslims for Palestine speak about the MN State Board of Investments selling a large bulk of their pension funds tied to Israel
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Sana Wazwaz, w/American Muslims for Palestine speak about the MN State Board of Investments selling a large bulk of their pension funds tied to Israel
At the MPR/Pioneer Press sponsored St. Paul Mayoral Debate, Her criticized Mayor Carter for pursuing gun ordinances she considered to be futile: to spokesman-recorder.com/2025/10/23/s...
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
At the MPR/Pioneer Press sponsored St. Paul Mayoral Debate, Her criticized Mayor Carter for pursuing gun ordinances she considered to be futile: to spokesman-recorder.com/2025/10/23/s...
Adam Dullinger within earshot called that "such a bullshit answer" when Her was asked if she'd renovate any part of Summit.
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Adam Dullinger within earshot called that "such a bullshit answer" when Her was asked if she'd renovate any part of Summit.
At a panel discussion on the Cannabis Expungement Board featuring former Minneapolis City Attorney Jim Rowander; Judge Christopher Bates; Jon Geffen, Director at The Legal Revolution, Marco Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator at the State AG's Office & Sen. Lindsey Port
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At a panel discussion on the Cannabis Expungement Board featuring former Minneapolis City Attorney Jim Rowander; Judge Christopher Bates; Jon Geffen, Director at The Legal Revolution, Marco Hernandez, Outreach Coordinator at the State AG's Office & Sen. Lindsey Port