Minneapolis community members hold memorial for those killed during ICE operations

Record ID: 2338557

  • Title: Minneapolis community members hold memorial for those killed during ICE operations
  • Date: 7th February 2026
  • Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (English) WOMAN INTRODUCED AS RENEE GOOD'S SISTER 'ANNIE', SAYING: “No matter the adversity she faced, Renee always remained so tender and open and was a caretaker and protector. I like to acknowledge, acknowledge that this type of violence isn't new and how unfair it is that the way someone looks garners more or less attention. And I'm so sorry that this is th
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  • Keywords: Alex Pretti ICE Minneapolis Minnesota Renee Good Wokiksuye memorial
  • Location: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES
  • City: MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, UNITED STATES
  • Country: US
  • Topics: North America,Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA006360507022026RP1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:    Indigenous leaders and community members gathered in Minneapolis on Saturday (February 7) to hold a memorial for people lost to federal immigration enforcement operations.
        The ceremony, called ‘Wokiksuye – In Remembrance & Witness’, was held in Powderhorn Park to honor the lives of Renee Good, and Alex Pretti.
        A letter from Renee’s wife, Becca Good, was read aloud to the crowd, urging people to remember not only Renee’s name, but also the others whose stories might not be known.
        The memorial also featured community singing and a poem by Minneapolis poet laureate Junauda Petrus.
    (Production: Christophe Van Der Perre, Alexandra Sarabia)
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