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Residents of Coon Rapids who were attending a next-door vigil for victims of ICE shootings held this sign up while people entered city hall. Original Article

Alanna Calio, of Fridley,held up a photo of Victor Diaz as she spoke, who had been detained at a Coon Rapids business and died in ICE custody. Original Article

One resident held up a sign that was pointed toward remarks that Mayor Jerry Koch had made to the New York Times. Original Article

Public comment at the council meeting featured people lining up to contest Mayor Jerry Koch’s remarks to the NYT, as well as ICE activity in the city. Original Article

Residents stand in front of Coon Rapids City Center. Original Article

Some residents like this one held up signs in protest of ICE outside Coon Rapids City Hall on Feb. 17. Original Article

 The sign read “Love Thy Neighbor” as residents stood at the entrance to the Coon Rapids council meeting the night of Feb. 17. Original Article

Community members stand shoulder to shoulder along Main Street in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24 during a candlelight vigil for Alex Jeffrey Pretti, part of a statewide “Shine a Light for Minnesota” event. Original Article ...

Candles surround a sign honoring Alex Jeffrey Pretti during a candlelight vigil in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24. Community members gathered along Main Street as part of a statewide “Shine a Light for Minnesota” event following Pretti’s death earlier that… ...

Participants warm up inside Metta Coffee in downtown Anoka on Jan. 24, where coffee and hot cocoa were provided during a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Jeffrey Pretti. Original Article