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In today's newsletter:

  • Minneapolis leaders challenge ICE account in deadly south-side shooting
  • Federal surge nearly doubles Minneapolis–St. Paul police presence overnight
  • How did Minneapolis fighters quietly shape early UFC history?

Also on today's calendar: Minneapolis Institute of Ice and 9 more events.

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  • Thursday: A little afternoon rain, with a high of 34 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Colder with snow, 1-2", with a high of 25 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. ICE Shooting Victim A Mom Who Leaves Behind A 6-Year-Old Child: Reports (patch.com) — Minneapolis residents are grappling with the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in south Minneapolis, an incident city leaders say was captured on video and appears unjustified. Federal officials claim the officer fired in self-defense after Good allegedly used her vehicle to threaten agents, but Mayor Jacob Frey and witnesses dispute that account as state and federal investigators launch a joint probe.
   

2. Fed Agents In Twin Cities To Nearly Double Combined Minneapolis, St. Paul Police Forces (patch.com) — A massive Homeland Security operation is sending about 2,000 federal agents to the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, nearly doubling the combined size of the two cities’ police forces. Officials say they are targeting fraud and immigration violations, while Minnesota leaders and immigrant advocates in Minneapolis raise alarms over traffic stops, arrests, and what they describe as an uncoordinated show of force.
   

3. Minneapolis – MMA Pioneers from the Twin Cities (mymmanews.com) — Minneapolis’ early MMA scene, centered around gyms like The Academy, helped launch notable fighters such as first UFC middleweight champion Dave Menne and lightweight champ Sean Sherk. Local pioneers including Kelly Kobold and Sam Morgan show how Minneapolis quietly shaped modern mixed martial arts.
   

4. Sidney Kibrick, the last original 'Our Gang' actor, dies at 97 (ktvu.com) — A former child star from the classic “Our Gang/Little Rascals” shorts, Sidney Kibrick was born in Minneapolis in 1928 before his family moved to Los Angeles and he found fame on screen. He later left acting for a real estate career and has died at 97, remembered as the last surviving original cast member.
   

5. 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings says 2028 candidate who vows to prosecute Trump 'regime' 'has my vote' (foxnews.com) — A deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis is drawing national attention, including pointed commentary from “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings on social media. Jennings criticized the Trump administration and said he’d back a 2028 candidate promising to prosecute the current “regime,” while the shooting itself has sparked debate over DHS labeling the victim a domestic terror suspect.
   

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    Seniors are proud -they’ll accept help but won’t ask for it. Thanks to everyone who’s stepped up several times already this winter! (Nextdoor Field)
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