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Under Federal Siege: Minneapolis is Rising!

Amid a large-scale federal ICE deployment, Minneapolis residents have organized neighborhood watches, volunteer patrols, and mutual aid to protect their community and resist intimidation.

January 30, 2026

Uptown Businesses Lead Community Push Against Ice

As ICE activity intensifies in Minneapolis, the Uptown shop Smitten Kitten transforms into a community center providing food, supplies, and support to affected families.

January 30, 2026

Ice in Kenwood Park

While enjoying a winter morning in Kenwood Park, a grandmother and her grandson witness an ICE detention, prompting reflection on fear, family, and community harm.

January 30, 2026

Controversy Grows Over Park Board Plans For Mall Park and Parkway Closures

Proposed changes to roadways and parkway access spark strong public opposition and debate ahead of the Park Board’s February vote.

January 30, 2026

ICE Traffic Stop Near Kenwood Park Raises Alarm Among Neighbors

A Jan. 3 traffic stop by federal immigration agents near Kenwood Park left an unattended vehicle behind and raised questions among nearby residents about how to respond when witnessing ICE activity.

January 3, 2026

Neighbors Report Police Raid at 2815 Hennepin Avenue

Residents and businesses describe a high-risk police operation at a Hennepin Avenue storefront as questions remain unanswered.

January 1, 2026

Metro Transit Opens New E Line BRT Service

Metro Transit opens the E Line bus rapid transit route, boosting frequency and connecting the University of Minnesota to Southdale.

January 1, 2026

Stray Bullet Enters East Isles Home, Raising Fresh Safety Concerns for Residents

A bullet fired miles away pierced a Hennepin Avenue kitchen window, leaving East Isles residents shaken and questioning neighborhood safety.

January 1, 2026

Civic Duty Precedes City Celebration

Why showing up for Minnesota’s February caucuses matters—and how the Luminary Loppet offers a perfect post-caucus community celebration.

January 1, 2026