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In the article on the Blaine High School walkout, the correct spelling of Gibe’s name is “Nolawi Gibe.” ABC Newspapers apologizes for the error. Original Article

A protester waves the American Flag. Original Article

Protesters hold signs along Main St in Coon Rapids. Original Article

A Columbia Heights resident reported that a Hmong man with a wife and three children was taken from his home by Immigration and Customs Enforcement near the intersection of Arthur Street NE and 39th Avenue NE on Sunday, Jan. 18. Jerrod Linderman, who lives across the street from the family, said he heard whistling and honking before going to his front door. “Within a few seconds, a whole bunch of ICE vehicles pulled up in front of my neighbors’ house,” Linderman said. “Ten agents jumped up and walked to his door and took a battering ram. They weren’t shouting anything, they just knocked down his door and went in.” ...

The St. Francis City Council indicated support for reverting to Minnesota’s pre-2023 state flag during its Jan. 6 meeting, following a suggestion from Mayor Mark Vogel. The Minnesota Legislature adopted the current state flag design in 2023 after recommendations from the State Emblems Redesign Commission. The previous flag, last redesigned in 1957, has drawn criticism for its depiction of a Native American riding into the sunset while a white settler plows a field. ...

A planned in-person community meeting moved online Jan. 17 as more than 300 people joined a Zoom call following city facility closures amid reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. The event, originally scheduled for the Fridley Community Center, was sponsored by United Front and focused on connecting volunteers with organizations providing support to communities affected by immigration enforcement. Several elected officials attended, including Rep. Erin Koegel, Anoka County Commissioners Mandy Meisner and Mike Gamache, State Sen. Mary Kuenesh, Columbia Heights Mayor Amada Marquez Simula and New Brighton City Council Member Grahame Allen. ...

“Today we have learned the power of community.” These were the words of Nolawi Gibe amidst a walkout staged by several Blaine High School Students on the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 13. The walkout was in opposition to recent immigration enforcement activity around the county and state, as well as the shooting death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE officer. Jonathan Ross is the officer accused of the shooting. ...

Pancho’s Taqueria in Circle Pines, which temporarily closed earlier this month after an employee was reportedly detained by federal immigration officers, has reopened with limited hours. Original Article

Pancho’s Taqueria has reopened with limited hours after temporarily closing following the detention of one of its employees by federal officers earlier this month, according to the restaurant. In a Facebook post dated Jan. 16, Pancho’s said it had resumed operations from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering dine-in, takeout and pickup service. The restaurant said hours could change depending on staff and customer safety. Doors are currently controlled access only, and the post stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are barred from entry. ...

The East Bethel City Council unanimously voted to deny a concept plan that would have added 33 new homes at the Cedarwood Estates manufactured home park, while giving the applicant the opportunity to return with revisions addressing council concerns. Kendra Lindahl, a planner with Landform, presented the proposal, which would expand the park onto two adjacent parcels through a Planned Unit Development and establish standards for both the existing park and the proposed expansion. ...