The Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue an eviction moratorium during ongoing ICE raids that leaders say are displacing families and destabilizing housing across Minnesota.
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Local activists arrested by FBI held in limbo following protest against ICE-linked pastor
Supporters rallied Jan. 22 after federal agents arrested civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong and activist Chauntyll Allen following a St. Paul church protest.
Posted inLocal & State
Family gassed in North Mpls ICE melee
A North Minneapolis family, including an infant, was hospitalized after ICE agents used chemical irritants and stun grenades during a January 14 protest, according to witnesses.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
ICE hospital presence alarms Hennepin staff, patients
HCMC workers say ICE presence inside the hospital is disrupting care, violating privacy, and deterring patients from seeking medical treatment.
Posted inArts + Culture
For Renee Nicole Good: A life extinguished too soon
A poem by Dr. Sharon M. Holder honoring Renee Nicole Good, reflecting grief, resistance, and the struggle for humanity in the aftermath of her killing.
Posted inLocal & State
AG Ellison says feds persecuting Minnesota for its politics
Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul filed federal lawsuits seeking to block a large-scale ICE deployment, citing constitutional violations, state sovereignty concerns, and public safety risks.
Posted inDigital Editions
MSR Digital Edition for January 22 – January 28, 2026
The MSR Digital Edition for January 22 – January 28, 2026 is now live. Explore community news, sports, arts, and events. Edition 25, Volume 92.
Posted inLocal & State
Know Your Rights When Facing Immigration Enforcement
Everyone in the United States has constitutional rights, regardless of immigration status. This guide explains what to do during immigration enforcement encounters and how to protect yourself and your family.
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Ilhan Omar to Host In-Person Town Hall in North Minneapolis on January 27
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar will host a free, in-person town hall on January 27 in North Minneapolis, offering congressional updates, constituent services, and live community Q&A. Registration is required for in-person attendance, with a livestream available.
Posted inOpinion
This Is the America Black People Have Always Known
The killing of Renee Nicole Good has shocked the nation, but for Black Americans, it confirms a reality shaped by centuries of racialized state violence and impunity.
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DeLaSalle Piles Up Points in Lopsided Win Over Kennedy
DeLaSalle dominated Kennedy from the opening tip, rolling to a 91–50 win behind a decisive first-half surge.
Posted inMovies
How Many of These Black Movies Have You Seen?
From classics to modern hits, this ultimate Black movie list highlights 30 must-watch films that center Black stories, culture, and legacy.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Gov. Tim Walz Marks Minnesota’s 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Gov. Tim Walz reflects on Minnesota’s 40th annual MLK Day celebration, emphasizing unity, justice, and compassion as the foundation of One Minnesota.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Reflects on 40 Years of Minnesota’s MLK Holiday
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan marks the 40th anniversary of Minnesota’s MLK holiday with a call to action rooted in justice, unity, and community care.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Echoes of Unity: A Call to Honor Black Legacy and Build One Minnesota
Echoes of Unity marks 40 years of Minnesota’s MLK holiday, honoring Black legacy while calling for collective action to build a more just and inclusive One Minnesota.
Posted inOpinion
Reckless ICE murder demands accountability
As the Black Press marks 199 years, leaders reaffirm the role of truth-telling and accountability following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
Fighting the good fight: Nekima Levy Armstrong on justice and unity
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, Nekima Levy Armstrong explains why unity requires courage, accountability, and collective action.
Posted inSpecial Edition - Echoes of Unity
The Minneapolis NAACP’s continued fight for justice
In the Echoes of Unity Special Edition, the Minneapolis NAACP highlights how unity, advocacy, and community organizing continue to drive civil rights work in the city.
Posted inLocal & State
In the Heart of Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a Warming Center Becomes a Lifeline
As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, Indigenous-led organizations in Minneapolis are responding to heightened ICE enforcement and life-threatening winter conditions by opening a culturally grounded warming shelter for unsheltered Native relatives.
Posted inEducation
Is college still worth it?Â
Minnesota students are using winter break to reflect on whether college is still worth the cost, debt, and uncertainty surrounding career outcomes.