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42 Arrested in Minneapolis Protest Clash on Shooting Anniversary

Published 9 February 2026

Several dozen protesters clashed with law enforcement outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis on Saturday, leading to at least 42 arrests as demonstrations marked the one-month anniversary of Renee Good's fatal shooting by a federal immigration officer. The gathering, which drew hundreds to the site near the city's immigration operations hub, turned chaotic when some participants threw bottles, chunks of ice and other objects at police, resulting in minor injuries to a deputy and damage to a squad vehicle.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office reported that the unrest began around midday, with protesters assembled across the street from the federal building. Officers, supported by Minnesota State Patrol troopers and state conservation officers, formed a line to protect the property. As tensions escalated, authorities declared the assembly unlawful and issued dispersal orders. While many in the crowd complied, about 100 remained, prompting enforcement actions. A deputy was struck in the head by an ice chunk, and a squad car's windshield was smashed, according to the sheriff's office. No weapons were used during the arrests, and one officer sustained minor...

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