May 8, 2026 — A billboard on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis that reads "1776 National Champs.". Seen on May 8, 2026.May 10, 2026 — Non stop honks under protesters on the Irene Hixon Whitney bridge over Lyndale/Hennepin today outside the Sculpture Garden Art Fair.May 11, 2026 — A stencil that reads "A Neighbor was taken here abolish ice" seen near where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis.May 11, 2026 — A sign at Alex Pretti's Memorial on Nicollet Ave in Minneapolis that reads "Renee's Last Words I"m Not Mad At You, Dude". The memorial is at the location where Alex Pretti was killed by federal agents in January 2026.
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — A sign near the Alex Pretti Memorial that reads:
"“Dear Minnesota,
I know you are going through a lot. I just want to say, KEEP FIGHTING!!!
Don’t let ICE overcome us! DO NOT LET OUR NEIGHBORS FALL!!! DON’T GIVE UP!!!!
Love,
anonymous kid who says don’t give up!”
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — Sign at the Alex Pretti Memorial seen on May 11, 2026. It reads: “ICE OUT NOW. The good die young — oh.. and the Pretti gunned down in ICE cold blood in a warzone that is our city. Trump’s troops, weighted with weapons, white supremists masked their false pride while storming our castle as if it’s a ride, spraying teargas, blasphemous amass, crass brass relished the task of defending this act as they lied. ‘We are here to love each other’ — that’s Kennie’s mantra. A devoted mom and good wife, she literally sparkled. This natural leader was born to right wrongs, write poems and sing songs, yet on January 7th the unthinkable happened, shot through the heart, and Trump’s to blame, incapable of shame or pain. 17 days later it happened again. Alex Pretti — ICU — vigorous, steady and noble. This nurse stood for good, ready, willing and able. You may never know the fruit laid on your table, but it sets the stage, a million reasons to follow your belief in a better tomorrow for humanity, to do as they should. That’s why we stand — and that’s PRETTI GOOD.”
/pretti/May 11, 2026 — A shirt at the Alex Pretti Memorial that reads "Minnesota NICE" with "ICE" crossed out. The memorial is on Nicollet Avenue where Alex Pretti was killed in January 2026 during Operation Metro Surge.
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — A Protest sign at the Alex Pretti Memorial shown on May 11, 2026.
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — The Alex Pretti Memorial as seen on May 11, 2026.
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — Retail stores across from the Alex Pretti Memorial as seen on May 11, 2026.
On January 24, 2026, federal immigration agents fatally shot 37-year-old Alex Pretti during Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis. Pretti, an intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was killed during an encounter connected to large-scale federal immigration enforcement operations taking place across the Twin Cities. Video recorded by bystanders and witnesses at the scene quickly circulated online and contradicted portions of the initial federal account of the shooting, leading to public outrage and demands for the release of additional evidence. Video showed that Pretti was armed and was shot and killed an after he was disarmed. Pretti’s death sparked days of protests, marches, and confrontations with law enforcement in Minneapolis as demonstrators condemned the federal operation and called for accountability. The shooting became a major flashpoint in ongoing national debates over immigration enforcement, federal policing powers, and the use of force during domestic operations. As of this writing, no one has been held responsible for the killing.May 11, 2026 — A sticker that reads "CRUSH ICE" seen on a utility box in South Minneapolis on May 11, 2026. Also seen, a sticker for the campaign of Lydia Millard. Millard unsuccessfully ran for Minneapolis Ward 10 city councilMay 11, 2026 — A "ICE" sticker placed on a stop sign in South Minneapolis, seen on May 11, 2026. Similar stickers have been placed on what seems like almost every stop sign in some areas of the city.May 11, 2026 — Pedestrian, biker and a scooter on the new bike trails and sidewalk on Hennepin Avenue. Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis had been closed for quite some time for the street to be rebuilt.May 11, 2026 — New striping on the Midtown Greenway near the West Lake Street Station of the new Metro Transit Green Line Extention project.May 11, 2026 — West Lake Street Station in Minneapolis is shown during pre-opening work on Metro Transit's Green Line Extension, with a safety banner warning that light-rail testing is underway. The station is part of the Southwest LRT project, an extension of the Green Line that will connect Minneapolis with St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie. The train line is set to begin running in 2027.May 16, 2026 — Cali Cannavis store at the corner of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on May 16, 2026. The store replaces long time Juut salon and training center.
Juut announced their closing on June 14, 2021 citing ongoing crime in the area. The building has sat vacant ever since.May 16, 2026 — A Minneapolis Trolley Tours vehicle travels on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis during evening service. The rubber-tired trolley-style bus is used for narrated sightseeing and themed tours rather than regular transit, operating on city streets while evoking historic streetcar design. Visible signage on the vehicle identifies offerings including candlelight ghost, narrated scenic, guided age, and true crime tours.May 17, 2026 — A busy Saturday around Minneapolis with just gorgeous weather all day. Long lines around the Green Room, KISS and Rumba which were all open.
Earlier in the night, Eden Prairie high school held their prom at the Uptown Theater. Meanwhile the Granada Theater had Goth Prom XIX.May 17, 2026 — Mari's Uptown re-opens after a several month closure. It's re-opened as Mari's Watch Bar with a heavy focus on sports.May 17, 2026 — A sign at the Lagoon Cinema in Uptown Minneapolis that reads "WE LOVE OUR IMMIGRANT NEIGHBORS", seen on May 17, 2026.May 17, 2026 — Graffiti seen in Uptown Minneapolis that reads "FUCK ICE". Seen in May 2026.May 17, 2026 — The drive thru line at the Uptown Minneapolis McDonald's at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon seen in May 2026.May 20, 2026 — Road construction on Franklin Avenue in South Minneapolis seen on May 20, 2026.May 21, 2026 — The Secretary of Health and Human Service Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, Vice Chair of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud Andrew Ferguson, US Attorney Daniel Rosen and Deputy Director of the FBI Christopher Raia joined other partners to announce an indictment charging 15 defendants in a what they are calling a 94 million dollar fraud in Minneapolis on May 21, 2026.
Colin McDonald, newly appointed Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division had a message for those fraudsters they have been unable to catch: “eat drink and be married today because your days of frolicking and freedom are numbered”.
The press conference came after Aimee Bock, whom the DOJ calls the “mastermind” of the Feeding Our Future case, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for her part of the $240 million children meal program fraud.May 21, 2026 — The Secretary of Health and Human Service Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, Vice Chair of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud Andrew Ferguson, US Attorney Daniel Rosen and Deputy Director of the FBI Christopher Raia joined other partners to announce an indictment charging 15 defendants in a what they are calling a 94 million dollar fraud in Minneapolis on May 21, 2026.
Colin McDonald, newly appointed Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division had a message for those fraudsters they have been unable to catch: “eat drink and be married today because your days of frolicking and freedom are numbered”.
The press conference came after Aimee Bock, whom the DOJ calls the “mastermind” of the Feeding Our Future case, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for her part of the $240 million children meal program fraud.May 21, 2026 — The Secretary of Health and Human Service Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz, Vice Chair of the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud Andrew Ferguson, US Attorney Daniel Rosen and Deputy Director of the FBI Christopher Raia joined other partners to announce an indictment charging 15 defendants in a what they are calling a 94 million dollar fraud in Minneapolis on May 21, 2026.
Colin McDonald, newly appointed Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division had a message for those fraudsters they have been unable to catch: “eat drink and be married today because your days of frolicking and freedom are numbered”.
The press conference came after Aimee Bock, whom the DOJ calls the “mastermind” of the Feeding Our Future case, was sentenced to 42 years in prison for her part of the $240 million children meal program fraud.May 22, 2026 — A left behind sign on a street in Minneapolis that reads "Hope you have a wonderful day! Homeless, hungry, anything helps. Thank you".May 22, 2026 — The George Floyd Memorial in South Minneapolis a seen on May 22, 2026.May 22, 2026 — "NEVER STOP LIVING"
George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis seen on May 22, 2026.May 24, 2026 — Top ten weather day in Minneapolis, per a packed Hidden Beach on Cedar Lake!
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