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  • Minneapolis Pulse: Immigration Enforcement Tensions, City Updates, Community Resilience

    Minneapolis Pulse: Immigration Enforcement Tensions, City Updates, Community Resilience
    Jan 16 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 16. We start with breaking developments shaking our city from the ongoing federal immigration enforcement. A federal judge just ordered the release of Garrison Gibson, a Liberian man whose home near Lake Street was raided by heavily armed agents using a battering ram four days ago, with his wife and nine-year-old child inside. The judge ruled it violated his Fourth Amendment rights, no proper warrant in hand. Meanwhile, tensions boil after last week's fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents, a man shot in the leg Wednesday after attacking an officer with a shovel and broom near Chicago Avenue, and a U.S. citizen woman dragged from her car en route to a brain injury clinic downtown. Our state, with Minneapolis and St. Paul, sued the feds to halt the surge of over two thousand officers, while President Trump threatens the Insurrection Act amid protests. Mayor Frey calls it unsustainable, and unions rally for a one-day general strike next Friday, January 23, to push back.

    Shifting to city hall, that lawsuit underscores fights over daily safety and rights, keeping neighborhoods on edge. On jobs, our market stays competitive but strong in healthcare like nursing and therapy roles, with Monster reports highlighting about 600,000 hires nationwide last year, many skill-based spots here too. Real estate holds steady amid uncertainty, no big swings reported.

    Weather today brings light snow flurries around Nicollet Mall, impacting commutes but clearing by afternoon, highs near 25 degrees, so bundle up for events.

    New activity buzzes with Mia's silver treasures exhibit opening at 2400 Third Avenue South, and Fine Line's Dolly Parton tribute tonight at 318 North First Avenue. Tomorrow, free family music at MacPhail Center on South Second Street, Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet, and Sibelius with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Mark January 20 for the virtual National Day of Racial Healing.

    Quick school note: Local teams notched wins in recent hoops, boosting spirits. Crime in the last day stays tied to those ICE incidents, no new major alerts, but stay vigilant.

    For a feel-good lift, community whistle networks are forming, like nurse Monica Bicking's efforts near homeless shelters, protecting neighbors house by house.

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    3 min
  • Minneapolis Pulse: ICE Shooting Fallout, Protests, Weather, and Local Updates

    Minneapolis Pulse: ICE Shooting Fallout, Protests, Weather, and Local Updates
    Jan 10 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January tenth. We wake up today with our city still focused on the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in south Minneapolis on Wednesday. According to Minnesota Public Radio and other outlets, Renee, a 37 year old mother of three, was shot in her SUV on a snowy street just a few blocks from her home after ICE agents surrounded her vehicle. New video released by federal officials shows the encounter from the agent’s perspective, while local leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, continue to call for an independent, transparent investigation. City Hall is asking for calm but also for what they call real accountability. That sets the stage for nationwide ICE Out for Good vigils and protests today and tomorrow. Organizers expect thousands to gather at federal buildings along Third Avenue South, near the Hennepin County Government Center, and at community spaces around Lake Street and Franklin Avenue. If we are driving downtown or near Cedar Riverside this afternoon and evening, we should plan for rolling street closures and heavier police and federal presence. Our weather shapes the day too. We are looking at cloudy skies, light snow showers on and off, and temps hovering in the mid 20s. Side streets in neighborhoods like Powderhorn and Northeast are still slick, so we leave extra time if we are heading to events. The good news is winds stay light and the cold is manageable for outdoor marches, with a gradual warmup and sunshine returning early next week. Around town, new business activity continues despite the tension. Along Nicollet Mall, a new locally owned coffee and cowork space has opened near Eighth Street, while a longtime boutique on Hennepin is closing after more than twenty years. Commercial brokers say downtown office vacancies remain high, around one in four spaces, but warehouse and industrial buildings in North Minneapolis and along the river are close to fully leased. In housing, agents report that the median single family home price in Minneapolis is holding just under four hundred thousand dollars, with condos downtown closer to three hundred thousand. Rents for a typical one bedroom near the University of Minnesota sit around fourteen hundred a month, slightly higher in the North Loop and slightly lower along Lake Street. For jobs, state data show the Twin Cities unemployment rate holding near three percent, with strong demand for nurses, teachers, software developers, and skilled trades. Hospitals along Chicago Avenue and major health systems across the river are offering sign on bonuses, and Metro Transit is still hiring bus and light rail operators with paid training. Culturally, we have plenty to lift our spirits. At Orchestra Hall, the Minnesota Orchestra is in the middle of a January run that includes Sibelius programs next weekend. First Avenue and the 7th Street Entry are stacked with local bands all week, and the tattoo convention at the Hyatt Regency on Nicollet is drawing artists and visitors from around the country through tomorrow. The Minneapolis American Indian Center on Franklin Avenue is also hosting a family friendly cultural gathering today, with language, art, and food. In schools, several Minneapolis high school robotics teams have just qualified for upcoming regional competitions, and winter sports are in full swing. South and Roosevelt basketball teams picked up key conference wins last night, and Minneapolis girls hockey programs report growing numbers, especially at the youth level. On public safety, Minneapolis police and federal agencies report several arrests at protests near the federal building yesterday evening after officers deployed flash bangs and chemical irritants to disperse crowds. Officials say most gatherings remained peaceful. Elsewhere, investigators are looking into a series of overnight car break ins in Uptown around Lagoon Avenue and Girard, and they remind us not to leave valuables visible in parked cars. We end with one feel good story. On the North Side, neighbors along Plymouth Avenue came together yesterday to clear sidewalks and bus stops for elders heading to clinic appointments, turning what could have been a quiet, tense morning into a small festival of shovels, coffee, and conversation. Thank you for tuning in, and please remember to subscribe so we can keep bringing our city together each day. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    4 min
  • Minneapolis Mourns Shooting, Community Resilience Shines Amid Immigration Tensions

    Minneapolis Mourns Shooting, Community Resilience Shines Amid Immigration Tensions
    Jan 8 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 8, 2026.We wake up today still processing a deeply painful story in our city. Yesterday morning, a 37 year old woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue. The city says Minneapolis police and firefighters responded around 9:30, pulled her from her vehicle, and she later died at HCMC. City leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, are demanding accountability and calling the shooting an abuse of federal power, while Governor Tim Walz says the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the FBI are investigating and he has issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard, asking all of us to protest peacefully if we choose to be out.Our city hall focus today is on how Minneapolis responds to ongoing federal immigration actions. The mayor recently signed an executive order blocking civil immigration enforcement operations from using city owned parking ramps and lots, and the City Council strengthened the separation ordinance so our police and firefighters focus on safety, not immigration status. City officials keep stressing that we can safely use city services and report crimes regardless of our status.On public safety more broadly, Minneapolis police say they are increasing patrol visibility around the 34th and Portland area and downtown, especially along Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue, both to deter any opportunistic crime and to reassure neighbors as demonstrations continue. We are encouraged to avoid rumors on social media and stick with verified updates from the city and state.Weather wise, we are in classic January mode. Temperatures hover in the teens and low 20s today, with a light northwest breeze making it feel a bit colder. Skies stay mostly cloudy, with a small chance of flurries that could make side streets like Lake Street and Lowry Avenue slick for the evening commute. The short term outlook keeps us cold but pretty quiet through the weekend, good news for anyone heading to outdoor spots like the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden or a frozen Minnehaha Falls.In our cultural and event calendar, Meet Minneapolis highlights public tours at U.S. Bank Stadium today starting late morning, and an ice sculpture opening party at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Third Avenue South. Tonight on West Broadway, the Capri Theater hosts its First Thursday Films series with a screening of Sinners for a low ticket price, a nice option for a North Side movie night. Looking ahead, we also have the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast coming up January 19 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, supporting college access for Twin Cities students.On the jobs and business front, local recruiters report that tech, health care, and construction firms across downtown and the University Avenue corridor continue posting hundreds of openings, especially in nursing, software development, and skilled trades. Real estate agents say median home prices in Minneapolis sit in the mid three hundreds, with slightly more new listings appearing in neighborhoods like Nokomis and Northeast as interest rates stabilize.Our local schools bring a bright spot. Several Minneapolis high school robotics teams are celebrating strong early season scrimmage results, with students from South, Washburn, and Edison preparing for regional competitions later this winter. Coaches say the programs are giving our kids real pathways into engineering and tech careers.For sports fans, we are in that overlap zone. The Timberwolves are pushing to stay near the top of the Western Conference, packing Target Center on First Avenue North, while the Wild continue their midseason grind over in Saint Paul. At the college level, University of Minnesota basketball and hockey bring steady traffic around campus and along University Avenue Southeast most evenings.We close with one feel good story. On Lake Street, a group of Latino small business owners, faith leaders, and city officials have been gathering to support one another through the stress of federal actions, organizing mutual aid, legal clinics, and simple check ins over coffee. Their message is that our Minneapolis community is strongest when we show up for each other, especially in hard weeks like this one.Thank you for tuning in today, and please remember to subscribe so you never miss our daily check in. This has been Minneapolis Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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    4 min
  • End of Northstar Commuter Rail, New Bus Routes Debut, Mayor Signs 2026 Budget - Minneapolis Local Pulse

    End of Northstar Commuter Rail, New Bus Routes Debut, Mayor Signs 2026 Budget - Minneapolis Local Pulse
    Jan 4 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, January 4.

    We start with breaking news on transit thats changing how many of us get around. Today marks the end of Northstar Commuter Rail service after 16 years, with the final train from Big Lake rolling into Target Field Station this evening. Metro Transit reports ridership dropped to just 400 daily boardings by late last year, making it unsustainable at 11.6 million dollars a year to run. Starting tomorrow, we get nearly 400 weekly bus trips on new routes like 888 from Coon Rapids and Anoka, 827 from Fridley along East River Road, and a pilot 882 to Elk River. Buses hit every 30 minutes in rush hours and run weekends too, dropping us right on Marquette and Second Avenues downtown for easier access to jobs and offices. Plan ahead, listeners, as this shifts our northwest metro commutes to a more flexible all-day model.

    From City Hall, Mayor Frey just signed the 2 billion dollar 2026 budget after a tough season with 43 amendments. It boosts public safety, adds immigrant services, funds a sidewalk snow removal pilot, and creates oversight after police overspent by 19 million last year. Departments now face monthly reports for busting budgets, and we see raises for the mayor to 187 thousand dollars. Divided votes nixed a 5.5 million police training center for bike paths and ramps instead, impacting daily safety and streets like Nicollet Avenue.

    Weather today brings cold snaps with highs near 15 degrees and light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor errands and watch slick spots on Hennepin Avenue. Outlook stays chilly through midweek, perfect for cozy events.

    Culturally, the Nordic Soundscapes Festival kicks off at Orchestra Hall with cozy fires, cocktails, and music from Michael Sutton and Renee Vaughan. Catch the Shabby Road Orchestras Beatles tribute at 1010 Nicollet Mall or FLAMboyANCE Drag Show at 1333 Nicollet Mall tonight. Holidays on the Hill tours wrap up at James J. Hills mansion, sharing 1910 Christmas tales.

    Sports note, our Timberwolves face the Wizards tonight with just one injury worry, per KFAN. No major local crime reports in the past day, keeping our streets steady.

    New business is quiet, but jobs hold firm with transit shifts opening driver roles. Real estate sees median homes around 320 thousand, steady amid budget talks. Look for Anishinaabe Music Celebration at Fine Line on First Avenue soon, and Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House through January.

    In feel-good news, community zero-waste projects got a million dollar boost, uniting neighborhoods for greener days.

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    3 min
  • Minneapolis Loan Fraud Crackdown and Weekend Community Events

    Minneapolis Loan Fraud Crackdown and Weekend Community Events
    Jan 3 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Saturday, January third.

    We're starting with a major federal crackdown that's making national headlines. The U.S. Small Business Administration has suspended nearly sixty-nine hundred borrowers across Minnesota following one of the largest COVID-era loan fraud investigations in American history. Nearly four hundred million dollars in pandemic relief funds have been flagged as potentially fraudulent. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced this week that those involved will be banned from all SBA programs and referred to federal law enforcement. The agency has also frozen over five and a half million dollars in federal support to Minnesota resource partners. What makes this particularly significant is that at least two and a half million in pandemic loan funds were linked to a Somali fraud scheme based right here in Minneapolis. Thousands of these loans were approved despite red flags, raising serious questions about oversight during the pandemic. This comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz faces intense scrutiny over billions of dollars in alleged social services fraud across the state. The governor released a statement this week outlining steps his administration has taken to fight fraud, including adding more checks and balances, hiring additional investigators and auditors, and working closely with law enforcement.

    On the community side, there's plenty happening this weekend. The Walker Art Center is hosting its Free First Saturday Show and Tell event happening right now through today. Over at the Minnesota Historical Society, Holidays on the Hill continues through the weekend with activities both today and tomorrow afternoon. If you're looking ahead, the Museum of Russian Art is hosting Stories and Crafts in the Gallery on January seventeenth, a free family activity perfect for kids ages four through eight where families can hear a Russian story and create their own art project. For theater lovers, Celtic Throne Two Psalter of Ireland is coming to the State Theatre on January eighteenth, featuring traditional Celtic music and storytelling.

    Meanwhile, the city is moving forward with civic improvements. Golden Valley Mayor Roslyn Harmon is highlighting progress on a civic center campus master plan. The city brought in Minneapolis-based Perkins and Will to lead the planning process, which kicks off this month and should wrap up by early fall. Mayor Harmon is inviting the public to a town hall event on January twenty-sixth at Brookview to share input on the project.

    The Minneapolis American Indian Center continues serving the community with cultural programs, language classes in Dakota and Ojibwe, fitness initiatives, and the Gatherings Cafe serving Indigenous-inspired meals throughout the week.

    Looking at your Saturday ahead, it's a good day to get out and enjoy community activities and cultural events happening throughout the Twin Cities.

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    3 min
  • Minneapolis Local Pulse: Immigration Arrests, Paid Leave, and Community Resilience

    Minneapolis Local Pulse: Immigration Arrests, Paid Leave, and Community Resilience
    Jan 2 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, January 2. We kick off with breaking news from our state: the Department of Homeland Security reports over 500 arrests of undocumented immigrants in Minnesota recently, alongside 1000 immigration fraud investigations, as city council debates stronger sanctuary rules that could shape daily commutes and neighborhood safety around Lake Street. Shifting to city hall updates, new Minnesota laws hit today, including the Paid Family and Medical Leave program starting, so working parents near Uptown can now take paid time for newborns or sick family without losing income. Absentee voting requires both Social Security and ID numbers, easing fair elections at Hennepin County offices, while MinnesotaCare drops coverage for undocumented adults over 18, impacting clinics along Nicollet Mall.

    On public safety, no major crimes reported in Minneapolis proper in the past day, but we stay vigilant after distant arrests like those in Crookston, keeping our streets from downtown to the Chain of Lakes secure for all.

    Weather today brings chilly highs near 20 degrees with light snow flurries, so bundle up for outdoor walks along the Mississippi River trails, but expect clearer skies by evening for events; tomorrow looks sunny and a touch warmer at 25.

    New business buzz includes fresh openings at the State Fair on 4th Street with the Festival of Trees lighting up Level 3 through January, drawing crowds to the Culinary Building. Real estate sees Bloomingtons council approve a modest 7 percent property tax hike for 2026, lower than feared, stabilizing homes near the Mall of America and easing buyer worries in our metro.

    Jobs remain steady with paid leave boosting family security, while legislators like Dibble and Hornstein push transit wins like the Orange Line BRT along I-35W, creating roles in construction near Midtown Global Market.

    Culturally, catch Somewhere at the Guthrie Theater through February, a heartfelt drama of music and dreams on our riverfront stage. Music fans, Yam Haus rocks First Avenue on January 10 with LAAMAR, Midwest alt-rock vibes echoing since 1970. Sports note: check ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on January 8, free family fun from 5pm.

    Community events ahead: Holidays on the Hill tours at James J. Hills mansion tomorrow at 3:15pm in St. Paul, just across the river, blending Gilded Age holiday magic. Quick school win: local districts prep for statewide cell phone bans, sharpening focus at places like Roosevelt High.

    For a feel-good lift, neighbors rallied to save small shops during past transit fights, keeping our vibrant corridors alive.

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  • New Year, New Benefits: Minnesota's Paid Family Leave and Somali Center Funding Debate

    New Year, New Benefits: Minnesota's Paid Family Leave and Somali Center Funding Debate
    Jan 1 2026
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Thursday, January 1st. We kick off the new year with big changes hitting our families right away. Minnesotans can now apply for paid family and medical leave benefits under the new state law that took effect today, FOX 9 reports. This means we get support when caring for newborns or aging parents, easing real daily pressures around here. But we have tension from Washington too, as the Trump administration freezes federal child care funds to Minnesota amid fraud claims at Somali-run centers in our city. Governor Walz calls it politicizing aid that helps everyday folks, while federal officials demand audits and plan hearings starting January 7th. This could disrupt spots near Lake Street, so families, stay tuned.

    Shifting to brighter notes, our weather today brings partly cloudy skies with highs around 25 degrees and light flurries possible, perfect for bundling up at local parks like Loring without major travel headaches. Expect the same mild chill through tomorrow, no big storms in sight.

    Music lovers, we are thrilled about the Nordic Soundscapes Festival at Orchestra Hall. It starts tomorrow with Steve Hackman's Bartok X Bjork fusion at 7 PM, blending wild strings and hits like Human Behaviour, plus Danish papercutting pre-show. James Ehnes joins for Sibelius and Nielsen later in the week, warming us through these winter nights.

    New business buzz includes the 3rd Annual Anishinaabe Music and Arts Celebration tomorrow from noon to 7 PM downtown, showcasing local talent. Mark your calendars for Holidays on the Hill at James J. Hill House on Friday, reliving 1910 Christmas vibes with guided tours.

    On the job front, postings are up about 10 percent year-over-year per recent listings, with openings in healthcare and tech along Nicollet Mall. Real estate sees median home prices holding steady near 350 thousand dollars, good news for buyers eyeing Uptown spots.

    Crime in the past day stays low key, with police reporting just a few minor thefts near the Sculpture Garden and no major incidents or alerts.

    We wrap with a feel-good nod to community resilience, as small businesses on Eat Street vow to thrive amid changes, leaning on neighbors like us.

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    2 min
  • Twin Cities Pulse: Housing Gains, Public Safety Concerns, and a Festive Community

    Twin Cities Pulse: Housing Gains, Public Safety Concerns, and a Festive Community
    Dec 26 2025
    Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with some welcome news from City Hall, where our council just wrapped up a hard-fought two billion dollar budget for 2026 after tense talks with Mayor Frey. They secured one million dollars a year for three years in emergency housing vouchers, helping folks move straight into stable homes near places like Lake Street, plus extra funds for family housing programs and a new non-fatal shooting task force, all without layoffs that could hit police analysts or other services we rely on daily. On immigration, Mayor Frey strengthened our separation ordinance, banning federal agents from city lots and ramps, standing firm with our Latino business owners on Lake Street who have felt the chill from recent enforcement.

    Shifting to public safety, Minneapolis police are probing a serious stabbing Thursday morning that left a man with life-threatening injuries; no arrests yet, but we urge caution around the area. Across the metro, a Brooklyn Park man faces charges for that Benihana shooting in Maple Grove last month, and state leaders confirm ICE won't disrupt church services here.

    Our Vikings pulled off a gritty 23-10 win over the Lions yesterday at U.S. Bank Stadium, forcing six turnovers to hit .500 on a four-game streak, while the Timberwolves gear up for the Nuggets tonight after Anthony Edwards dropped 38 on the Knicks at Target Center. Gas prices dipped to about two dollars sixty-five a gallon, easing holiday drives.

    Weather-wise, watch for fog and possible icy spots from freezing drizzle early today, especially northbound on I-94, but it warms up above normal with light drizzle fading. Perfect for heading out, as city offices mostly reopen normal hours.

    Feel-good moment: VocalEssence brings Christmas caroling to veterans at the Minnesota Veterans Home on Minnehaha Avenue tomorrow at ten a.m., honoring their service with song. Catch The Chaos of the Bells at Dudley Riggs Theatre tomorrow afternoon, or Scrooge in Rouge at Open Eye Theatre tonight. Ice Castles opens at the state fairgrounds today, save fifteen percent online.

    Schools note Anoka-Hennepin teachers eye a strike if contracts stall, but local sports shine with postseason spirit. Housing co-ops are rising here as affordable options amid steady real estate, with jobs holding firm post-holidays.

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