Following the police shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti during a federal immigration operation, Minneapolis residents protested in freezing temperatures, expressing outrage over the violence. Local pub owner Jeff Cowmeadow criticized the federal presence, stating it has led to chaos and fear in the community. Protests intensified after another fatal incident involving federal agents, with demonstrators attempting to maintain peace despite clashes with law enforcement. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara noted that, despite earlier tensions, the protests were largely peaceful.
