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Posted inLocal & State
Supporters rally as Georgia Fort pleads not guilty to federal charges
The Georgia Fort press freedom case prompted a rally outside a St. Paul federal courthouse, where supporters warned of broader threats to journalists and First Amendment rights.
Posted inLocal & State
Ramsey County reimagines youth justice
Ramsey County youth justice reform through restorative circles is reducing recidivism, addressing racial disparities, and building community safety.
Posted inNational
Jesse Jackson Dies at 84, Leaving a Legacy That Redefined American Politics and Black Political Power
Jesse Jackson civil rights leader and founder of Operation PUSH has died at 84. His activism and presidential campaigns reshaped American politics and Black political participation.
Posted inLocal & State
Protesters Plead Not Guilty in FACE Act Case Stemming From Cities Church Demonstration
Nekima Levy Armstrong FACE Act charges advance after she and Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court over a January protest at Cities Church.
Posted inLocal & State
Activists claim victory as “Operation Metro Surge” ends, concerns over ICE cooperation
Operation Metro Surge Minnesota is ending after nearly two months as activists credit protests and officials describe a negotiated drawdown.
Posted inLocal & State
Mac historian traces Trumpism’s roots to nation’s founding
The Gerald Horne Macalester lecture brought together students and community members to examine how centuries-long historical forces shaped today’s political crisis.
Posted inLocal & State
Richfield Police Arrest, Release 2 dozen protesters at Target Amid ICE Demonstrations
The Richfield Target protest resulted in 2 dozen arrests after demonstrators staged a sit-in demanding the retailer cut ties with ICE following January detentions inside the store.
Posted inLocal & State
Metro surge nears end after community resistance, not state cooperation
ICE Metro Surge Minnesota operations may soon conclude after more than 2,000 federal immigration agents were deployed for 70 days, drawing national scrutiny and local resistance.
Posted inLocal & State
Community resolve stiffens as ICE threat persists
Alex Pretti memorial in South Minneapolis has become a gathering place for mourning and protest following his fatal shooting.
Posted inLocal & State
Local Economies Reeling as Immigration Crackdown Undercuts Trump’s Jobs Promise
Black small business economic impact is being felt across Minnesota as immigration enforcement drives customers and workers into hiding.
Posted inLocal & State
Protesters Warned of Arrest Inside Richfield Target as Boycott Tied to ICE Detentions Grows
A Target protest in Richfield connects ICE detentions, DEI rollbacks, and corporate silence as activists plan nationwide demonstrations.
Posted inLocal & State
Eviction crisis looms as ICE surge continues
ICE occupation in Minneapolis is increasing housing insecurity as residents lose income, avoid work, and face eviction without immediate protections.
Posted inBlack History
Attendees find solidarity, solace at Black History Market
A Black History Month market at Arbeiter Brewing created space for community reflection, support of Black-owned businesses, and collective care.
Posted inLocal & State
Trump threats to MN cause widespread confusion
Community organizations across Minnesota are preparing for increased demand as threats to sanctuary city funding create fear and disrupt access to services.
Posted inLocal & State
Federal Immigration Presence Raises Alarm as Minneapolis Police Reform Efforts Lag
Community members warn that expanding ICE activity and delayed reforms are threatening progress under Minneapolis’ court-enforced police reform agreement.
Posted inLocal & State
For this modern civil rights fighter, law is his weapon
Civil rights attorney James Cook traces his journey from South Minneapolis to Burris Law, where he continues a legacy of community-centered legal advocacy.
Posted inDr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Echoes of Unity – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 40 year Celebration
Echoes of Unity – Special Edition
Posted inLocal & State
Army Veteran Released After Judge Rejects Federal Bid to Detain Protester in Cities Church Case
A federal judge rejected prosecutors’ request to detain U.S. Army veteran Ian Davis Austin, ordering his release from federal custody.
Posted inLocal & State
Target Pressured to Denounce ICE as Protests Escalate Across Minnesota
Protesters are urging Target to denounce ICE as demonstrations spread across Minnesota, citing federal raids, corporate silence, and growing community harm tied to immigration enforcement.