Listen "Tensions Rise Over Federal Immigration Crackdown, Mild Weather, and Tragedy Weighs on Minneapolis Community"
Episode Synopsis
Good morning, this is Minneapolis Local Pulse for Sunday, October 26, 2025.We're starting this Sunday with some serious political tension in our city. Yesterday afternoon, hundreds of protesters gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul for what organizers called the No Trump No Troops rally. The demonstration came in direct response to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Minneapolis on Friday, where she announced that dozens of new ICE agents and federal officers will be deployed to Minnesota. Noem said it's up to the president whether the National Guard gets deployed here, but federal immigration enforcement is definitely ramping up in the Twin Cities. Mayor Jacob Frey responded by reaffirming that Minneapolis will uphold its Separation Ordinance, which prevents city employees including police and firefighters from participating in civil immigration enforcement. Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter echoed similar concerns about the federal presence.Turning to weather, we're looking at a pleasant Sunday with temperatures climbing to around 60 degrees. Expect mostly sunny skies this afternoon with southeast winds between 10 and 15 miles per hour. It's warmer than yesterday and perfect for any outdoor plans. Tonight will stay partly cloudy with lows in the mid 40s.Tragedy continues to weigh on our community as we approach eight weeks since the shooting at Annunciation Church that took the lives of two children and injured 30 others. Yesterday, hundreds gathered at Westwood Community Church in Bloomington for a church safety training session. Meanwhile, community groups are now collecting the memorial ribbons that were tied around the neighborhood after the tragedy to transform them into an art project honoring the victims.In heartbreaking news from Greater Minnesota, a 15 year old boy died in a head on crash near Chisago City that left two other teens with life threatening injuries and two more with serious injuries. The crash involved an underage driver.On the education front, Minneapolis teachers and the school district remain in negotiations as a potential strike looms just weeks away. Both sides say they're staying optimistic about reaching an agreement.For those looking for something to do today, the Rock and Roll Playhouse is hosting a Halloween Spectacular at First Avenue, perfect for families. Minnesota Winds is performing at the IDS Center, and the Roe Family Singers are playing a free show at Hell's Kitchen this morning. The Purple Rain musical continues its preview performances at the State Theater.Looking ahead to the week, Governor Walz and DFL leaders are hosting the first in a series of town halls on gun violence and potential new legislation as those discussions have stalled at the Capitol.Thank you for tuning in this morning and please subscribe for daily updates. 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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