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Seven months after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was fatally shot by two federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, his parents and sister spoke in an ABC News exclusive about seeking accountability, transparency, and the names of the agents involved. They referenced video evidence, called for justice, and noted the DOJ has opened a civil rights investigation amid criticism of early official statements.
Minneapolis police arrested far-right influencer Jake Lang and six supporters on suspicion of rioting after a clash with counterprotesters outside City Hall; Lang allegedly drove a pickup onto the sidewalk and stood in the bed with a sign that included a racial slur. Three officers were injured, and Lang was booked into Hennepin County Jail without bail as investigators continue. Four others were arrested as part of the broader incident, including individuals not connected to Lang; Lang’s rally was linked to Shiloh Hendrix, a Rochester woman involved in a separate 2025 incident.
Overnight in Minneapolis, at least 87 vehicles were damaged with smashed windows across nine incidents. Some thefts occurred; descriptions include a group of juveniles or a single masked individual. Residents face costly repairs, and police are increasing presence with a Monday update on total damage.
Far-right activist Jake Lang was arrested after a planned rally outside Minneapolis City Hall drew counter-protests and clashes; vehicles drove onto a sidewalk toward a crowd, prompting police to intervene and mace to be deployed. Three officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and Lang along with others were arrested on riot charges and held after medical evaluation.
A court filing shows ICE undercover agents infiltrated Sunrise Movement and other Minnesota activist groups, attending trainings, monitoring meetings, and even trying to coax organizers into more confrontational tactics. Subpoenas sought Sunrise’s financial records and wire transfers, part of investigations dubbed Operation Puppet Master and Project Whipple Shield. The inquiries continued despite public backlash and fears they chill peaceful protest, while Sunrise emphasizes nonviolence and organizers vow to resist intimidation and defend free speech.
Tyler Duckworth, a two-time MTV The Challenge winner and former Real World: Key West star, has died at 44. His mother announced the death on Facebook, stating the cause of death has not yet been determined. Police said he was found in his bathroom after a neighbor reported water leaking into his apartment and noted no signs of foul play, with an investigation ongoing. Duckworth won The Challenge on Cutthroat (2006) and Rivals (2011) and remained a prominent figure among Challenge alumni, with tributes pouring in from fellow contestants.
Kevin Owens arrived in Minneapolis for SummerSlam weekend, fueling speculation of a long-awaited in-ring return after neck surgery; Fightful Select reports he’s in town but a match this weekend isn’t confirmed, and WWE is also eyeing Randy Orton’s return as the weekend unfolds, with Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk headlining the event and Sami Zayn vs Finn Balor serving as a number-one contender match.
Rallies outside Fever games in Portland and Minneapolis are organized to publicly support Sophie Cunningham amid a national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports, following the Seattle incident that drew backlash toward a Storm co-owner; Cunningham and organizers seek louder public visibility and inclusive spaces as the league disciplines the co-owner and counterprotests loom.
Two mass shootings in Minneapolis within 24 hours left 1 dead and 13 injured: the Nicollet Avenue incident wounded five men (one died later, four at the scene, plus a 26-year-old who walked into hospital with a non-life-threatening wound), while the earlier Reign Event Center shooting injured nine; police say there’s no known connection and no arrests have been made; investigators collecting evidence and asking for tips.
A Sunday night shooting in Minneapolis' Stevens Square left one man dead and four others injured; four were hospitalized and one man later arrived at Hennepin Healthcare with a gunshot wound. No arrests have been made, and investigators are still determining the circumstances leading up to the incident, which marks the city's second mass shooting in under 24 hours. This is a developing story.
Nine people were shot outside the Reign Event Center in Minneapolis’s Uptown neighborhood early Sunday. Four victims in their 20s were treated at Hennepin Healthcare, an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound also sought treatment, and five more were admitted to Abbott Northwestern Hospital, including a man with life-threatening injuries who was transferred to Hennepin Healthcare. Two victims with potentially life-threatening injuries are expected to survive. Police urge anyone with information to come forward; off-duty officers were among the first responders and no arrests had been made as of Sunday evening.
A Minneapolis cafe, Post Modern Times, abandoned fixed prices in favor of a pay-what-you-can model during the pandemic and local upheaval. Donors contributed about $500,000, and the restaurant now serves roughly 155 meals a day with about 90% of meals not tied to donations. The owner says the goal is a financially sustainable, living-wage operation that prioritizes community access and could be shared with others, paying staff around $25/hour with a target of $30.
Fifteen people in Minneapolis were indicted on conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer in what prosecutors describe as a left-wing antifa plot tied to protests during an ICE operation. Some defendants and their lawyers say they weren’t part of the named groups and allege the indictment is a political tactic intended to chill dissent. The case, launched under a Trump-era memorandum designating antifa as a domestic terrorist threat, has energized activists and raised questions about protest rights, while the charges include counts of assault and interstate threats.
U.S. prosecutors used transcripts from more than 100 Signal messages to indict 15 anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis, suggesting authorities may have accessed the defendants’ devices; the piece notes that end-to-end encryption isn’t foolproof if a device is compromised and offers tips to harden Signal privacy, such as enabling disappearing messages and regularly deleting chats.
Minneapolis officials will hold two hearings this week to consider repealing the 1988 ban on adult bathhouses and creating a regulatory framework for potential sex venues. The discussions cover licensing, design standards, and health/sanitation rules; the move would not immediately legalize venues but would lay groundwork for future regulation. Advocates argue lifting the ban could reduce stigma and improve access to sexual-health resources, while some council members warn against expanding the adult-entertainment ordinance. A vote is expected by the end of June, with the June 23 meeting set to shape next steps.