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Hundreds gather around a growing memorial site at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 earlier in the day. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Hundreds gather around a growing memorial site at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis, where federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 earlier in the day. (Photo by Nicole Neri/Minnesota Reformer)

Homeland Security Boss Noem in Hot Water After Response to Minneapolis Killings

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing mounting criticism, including from some congressional Republicans and moderate Democrats, for her response to a second killing by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses attendees after being sprayed with an orange substance from a syringe during a town hall meeting in north Minneapolis on Jan. 27. She continued the event following the incident.Credit: Izzy Canizares/MSR

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar addresses attendees after being sprayed with an orange substance from a syringe during a town hall meeting in north Minneapolis on Jan. 27. She continued the event following the incident.Credit: Izzy Canizares/MSR

Representative Ilhan Omar assaulted with syringe during North Minneapolis town hall

Man Arrested After Spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar at North Minneapolis Town HallJanuary 27, 2016--A North Minneapolis town hall was disrupted after a man sprayed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with an orange substance from a syringe, prompting his arrest.
"Sinners" breaks record for most Academy Award nominations with sixteen.

"Sinners" breaks record for most Academy Award nominations with sixteen.

Sinners Breaks Record with 16 OSCAR Nominations

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners emerged as the biggest contender at the 98th Academy Awards, earning a historic 16 nominations—more than any movie has ever received in Oscar history. The announcement was made Thursday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Missouri Department of Revenue Now Accepting 2025 Tax Returns

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Today marks the beginning of tax season as the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is now accepting electronically filed state returns. As Missourians prepare, DOR is providing information and resources to help ensure a smooth process for everyone.
Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III, Mass Celebration Speaker

Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III, Mass Celebration Speaker

SCLC-GKC Hosts 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Mass Celebration

SCLC-GKC on Monday, Jan. 19, hosted its 2026 Mass Celebration honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the National federal holiday that each year marks the civil rights icon’s birthday. The 6 p.m. event was held at St.