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politics2 days ago•5 min saved

Charge count climbs to 39 in St. Paul church protest against ICE

Federal prosecutors have charged 39 people in connection with January’s protest at Cities Church in St. Paul against ICE, adding 30 new arrests. Defendants face two counts: conspiracy against the right of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating, or interfering with that right. The case names multiple activists and journalists who earlier faced charges, with more arrests anticipated as the investigation continues.

via kare11.com|

#cities-church #federal-charges #ice

us-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Authorities Over Minnesota Church Protest

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy Awards, in connection with a Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, alongside three others; charges had not been disclosed at publication, but the DOJ said it will pursue them. Lemon’s attorney condemned the arrest as an unprecedented attack on the First Amendment, as prosecutors tied the case to broader immigration-enforcement actions in the Minneapolis area.

via NBC News|

#don-lemon #federal-arrest #justice-department

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Three activists freed after St. Paul church protest

Three activists arrested during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, where the church’s pastor also leads a local ICE field office, were released Friday after being charged with conspiring to interfere with constitutionally protected rights; Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly faced federal civil rights charges and were ordered to remain in Minnesota, stay off the church’s property, and avoid contact with any witnesses, with protest chants such as 'ICE out' and 'justice for Renee Good.'

via CBS News|

#cities-church #civil-rights #ice

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

St. Paul Citizen Alleges ICE Detention Led to Confrontation and Injury

A St. Paul woman who is a U.S. citizen says she was unlawfully detained by ICE last week, handcuffed and injured as officers surrounded her outside her apartment, then held at a federal building and later a county jail; her family and local lawmakers describe a broader spike in ICE activity affecting Somali Americans in Minnesota, amid warnings of expanded enforcement and political controversy over immigration policy.

via sahanjournal.com|

#ice #immigration #minnesota

entertainment1 month ago•47 min saved

Lemon fires back at Minaj after arrest call over Minnesota church protest

Nicki Minaj called for Don Lemon’s arrest after he livestreamed an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church; Lemon posted a video calling her remarks 'unhinged' and 'homophobic,' questioned her citizenship, and referenced her husband Kenneth Petty’s sex-offender status, prompting Minaj to double down on social media.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#anti-ice-protest #don-lemon #entertainment

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Mistaken Identity ICE Raid in St. Paul Draws Family Scrutiny

Federal agents conducted a targeted ICE operation in St. Paul, detaining Chongly Scott Thao inside his home in what his family describes as a mistaken-identity case; Thao, a U.S. citizen, was reportedly not shown a warrant and was captured in boxers and Crocs, while officials say the operation targeted two convicted sex offenders and those suspects have not yet been arrested; DHS will release photos of the actual targets to aid the search.

via CBS News|

#ice #immigration #local

religion2 months ago•7 min saved

Vatican Jubilee Marks Holy Door Closure and Grace

Cardinal Harvey closed the Holy Door at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, emphasizing that hope is rooted in trust in God's mercy and the salvation already given through Christ, encouraging believers to continue on a path of conversion, humility, and witness in a world marked by crises and conflicts.

via Vatican News|

#holy-door #hope #mercy

world2 months ago•1 min saved

ICE agent fires shots after being hit by vehicle in St. Paul

An ICE agent in St. Paul shot at a man who hit two agents with his car during a law enforcement stop; no one was hit, and the man was arrested and taken into custody.

via MPR News|

#car-hit #ice #law-enforcement

world7 months ago•1 min saved

Suni Lee statue stolen from St. Paul park

A bronze bust of Olympic gymnast Suni Lee and a large commemorative rock were stolen from Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul, causing sadness among her family and community, as the sculpture celebrated her achievements and Hmong heritage.

via Star Tribune|

#olympic-gymnast #public-property #st-paul

world7 months ago•2 min saved

St. Paul Cyberattack Continues, National Guard Deployed

Minnesota has deployed the National Guard to assist St Paul after a sophisticated digital attack caused widespread disruptions to city systems, prompting a shutdown of networks and ongoing investigations with federal agencies.

via The Guardian|

#cyberattack #fbi #minnesota

world7 months ago•2 min saved

St. Paul Cyberattack Triggers State of Emergency and National Guard Deployment

St. Paul experienced a major cyberattack that disrupted city services, including libraries, pools, and online payments, prompting collaboration with federal and state agencies to contain the damage and investigate the incident, with no ransom requested and limited resident data at risk.

via Star Tribune|

#city-services #cyberattack #cybersecurity

local-news7 months ago•1 min saved

Cub Foods in St. Paul’s Midway to Close Next Month

Cub Foods in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood is closing on August 2, resulting in nearly 100 layoffs, primarily affecting unionized employees, as part of UNFI's efforts to optimize its store footprint.

via Bring Me The News|

#closure #cub-foods #job-loss

local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"St. Paul Food Truck Festival Faces Heat and Rain Challenges"

The Minnesota Food Truck Festival in St. Paul faced a weather double whammy with intermittent rain and an impending heat wave. Despite the challenges, attendees braved the conditions to enjoy food from over 50 trucks, with some seeking refuge under tents and bridges. The event, benefiting the non-profit Feed My Starving Children, continues through Sunday with a different lineup of food trucks.

via KSTP|

#community-event #food-festival #heat-wave

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Rare Corpse Flowers Bloom Across U.S. Zoos and Gardens"

The corpse flower named "Horace" at Como Park Zoo in St. Paul unexpectedly closed early after beginning to bloom, drawing 20,000 visitors. The early closure was attributed to night lighting disrupting its natural cycle. Despite the shortened bloom, visitors still found the experience worthwhile. The flower, known for its strong odor, will go dormant and may not bloom again for several years.

via MPR News|

#bloom #como-park #corpse-flower

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"Denver Pioneers Claim 10th NCAA Title, Defeat Boston College"

The University of Denver men's hockey team secured their 10th national championship by defeating Boston College 2-0, breaking the tie with the University of Michigan for the most national championships. The game, held in St. Paul, Minnesota, saw Denver's Jared Wright and Rieger Lorenz scoring the pivotal goals. Denver's head coach and goalie expressed their emotions after the win, while fans celebrated in the streets near the campus, prompting road closures by the Denver Police Department.

via CBS Colardo|

#boston-college #mens-hockey #national-championship