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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Under Fire: Immigration Crackdown and Protests Heat Up

Minneapolis is in the spotlight as immigration enforcement actions intensify. Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the city, urging people to stop resisting these operations. He claims that most people are cooperating, but tensions remain high. Protests have erupted in response to the aggressive

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Jan 22 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Tensions Rise as Vice President Visits Amid ICE Operations

Minneapolis is bracing for Vice President JD Vance's visit on Thursday, as the city grapples with heightened tensions following a fatal ICE shooting. The city has been on edge since January 7, when an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good, a mother of three. Vance's visit is seen as a s

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Jan 21 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Stands Strong: Community Fights Back Against ICE

Minneapolis is no stranger to standing up for its people. When ICE agents flooded the city, residents didn't back down. They formed groups to keep an eye on ICE activities. This isn't new for them. They've been doing this since 2020, when George Floyd was killed. The community had to step up and tak

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Clashing Views in Minneapolis: A City on Edge

Minneapolis has been a hotspot of tension lately. Two groups recently faced off in the city's downtown area. One was led by a conservative figure named Jake Lang. He had planned to burn a Quran and march through a neighborhood with a large Somali community. The other group, organized by The People’s

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Tensions: A Clash of Powers on the Streets

Minneapolis streets have become a battleground where federal authority and public outrage often collide. The scene is chaotic, with armed agents and angry citizens facing off. It's a tense standoff, filled with shouting, sirens, and the sharp sounds of whistles. Federal agents, dressed in military-s

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis ICE Raids: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Minneapolis is in the spotlight due to recent ICE activities. A hearing took place via Zoom to discuss a lawsuit aiming to limit ICE operations in the state. The judge didn't grant an immediate halt to these operations but asked for more evidence. Those suing wanted a quick stop to ICE raids, sayin

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis: A City Caught in the Crossfire of Politics

Minneapolis has seen its share of turmoil, from natural disasters to social unrest. The city's leaders have often had to navigate complex political landscapes to keep residents safe and the community strong. In 2007, when a bridge collapsed, the federal government stepped in to help, putting politic

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Police Chief: ICE Raids Aren't Our Job

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara recently made waves by stating his department won't assist ICE with raids. Why? He says they're already stretched too thin handling local crime. The chief was asked about his stance on CNN. Critics argue that helping ICE could target dangerous criminals and sav

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Chooses Its Path: Policing and Politics Collide

Minneapolis is at a crossroads, with policing and public safety at the heart of the upcoming mayoral election. The city has faced significant challenges since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, including rising crime rates, a demoralized police force, and a public that has struggled to trust law en

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Needs a Leader Who Cares

Minneapolis is a city full of heart, but it's also a city with struggles. There are people living on the streets, others fighting addiction and mental health battles, and neighborhoods that have been left behind. It's clear that the city needs a leader who understands these issues and is ready to ta

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