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Obama praises Twin Cities residents for standing up for their neighbors
At the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Barack Obama reflected on the country’s enduring spirit of civic action, pointing directly to the Twin Cities as a prime example.
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State officials give no comment on 15 Minnesotans arrested
State officials have not responded to the federal indictment of fifteen Minneapolis residents Tuesday, who were arrested at their homes by Homeland Security Investigation officers in full riot gear. Follow us for more updates on the arrests and how public officials respond.
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Minnesota press grills US Attorney Daniel Rosen arrests of 15 “Antifa” activists
US Attorney for Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, was pressed by local media outlets on the arrests of 15 individuals the DOJ says are connected with antifa.
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Minnesota House DFL carrying on Melissa Hortman’s legacy by ‘fighting back’
Melissa Hortman was known for her love of the state government institution, the people behind it, and bringing forward commonsense policies. Now, the House DFL is trying to carry on her legacy by focusing on policies that she exemplified. Click the link in bio to hear what two other Dem colleagues had to say about…
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Minnesota could soon have a new ICE detention facility—here’s what that actually means
The Trump administration has revealed plans to turn an empty prison in western Minnesota into an immigration detention center with a capacity of up to 1,600 immigrant detainees. Advocates fear it’s a signal that ICE agents’ presence in Minnesota could be ramping up again. Follow us for the latest news from on the ground in…
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15 residents indicted for ‘impeding or injuring federal officers,’ despite being legal observers
In Minneapolis today, 15 residents were indicted on federal charges for allegedly “impeding or injuring federal officers.” The defendants are all legal observers who have been charged by the Department of Justice for alleged interaction with “ANTIFA groups.” South Minneapolis resident Adam Beers witnessed and recorded Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers arresting one resident, Isaac…
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HSI arrests 15 Minneapolis residents for ‘stalking, threatening, assaulting’ federal officers
South Minneapolis resident Adam Beers witnessed and recorded Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officers, accompanied by Minneapolis police officers, arresting Isaac Sant, a legal observer of anti-ICE protests in the Twin Cities, this morning. Follow us for more information on the arrest and others like it later today.
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Minnesota widow shares why firefighters are backing Klobuchar for Governor
After losing her husband, firefighter Mike Paidar, to occupational cancer, Julie Paidar is backing Amy Klobuchar. The gubernatorial candidate passed a bipartisan law expanding federal support for families of firefighters and first responders who die from service-related cancers. The Minnesota Professional Firefighters association gave their official endorsement sharing this statement: “We are confident that having…
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Actress Julia Roberts honors Renee Good during “Rise Up” 1st amendment event
Julia Roberts speaks about the life and legacy of Renee Nicole Good at the “Rise Up” 1st amendment event roughly five months after she was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. During her speech, Roberts read a poem by Amanda Gorman titled For Renee Nicole Good: They say she is no more,…
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One year after Melissa Hortman’s assassination, how has Minnesota politics changed?
Sunday marks one year since the tragic assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, an act of political violence that shocked the state. In the year since her death, Hortman’s impact continues to be felt. Here’s how her legacy continues to shape Minnesota politics.
