Local Politics
The Feds Say the Surge Is Over. Minneapolis Isn’t So Sure.
Operation Metro Surge may be winding down, but families are still in hiding, businesses are still recovering and Minneapolis is only beginning to reckon with the human and economic toll.
Dear Neighbors: It’s Time for Boring, Unsexy Work
The ICE raids may have left the headlines, but families are still sheltering, parents are still delivering groceries and teachers are still absorbing the trauma. The unglamorous work is only beginning.
Park Board Advances Plans After Heated Debate
After a divided vote, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board advanced plans affecting parkway closures and public space, highlighting ongoing debates over access, safety and the role of cars in city parks.
Precinct Caucuses are Feb. 3 as Local Democracy Meets a Tense Moment
Despite tensions over federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly confrontations involving ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota’s precinct caucuses will move forward as a foundation of local democracy.
Ice in Minneapolis: What can be Done?
Newly elected Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer reflects on federal enforcement, legal action, and the grassroots efforts sustaining Minneapolis residents.
Faith and Community Leaders Reflect on Ice in Minneapolis
After the killing of Renée Good, faith leaders and mental health professionals share how they are guiding Minneapolis through grief, fear, and resilience.
