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Two ICE agents shoot "less lethal" bullets and tear gas into a crowd of protesters in Minneapolis

This Vietnamese restaurant sheltered protesters from tear gas (and fed them pho) following ICE shooting

Following the shooting of Alex Pretti, protesters and reporters on Minneapolis’s Nicollet Avenue sought a safe place to shelter. Tracy Wong opened her doors — and her arms.

A close-up of a person knitting a red hat

Knitters protest ICE presence in Minnesota with red hats, inspired by another historic act of resistance

Sales of the “Melt The ICE” knitting and crochet patterns will support local organizations supporting immigrants.

A young Native American girl stands at the edge of a green field

From eviction to co-stewardship: Indigenous communities reclaim park lands

From the Grand Canyon to Yosemite, Indigenous leadership is guiding restoration, protecting land, water, and culture.

A photo collage of a house with solar panels on the roof, Martin Luther King, Jr. speaks in front of a crowd, people playing musical instruments in front of a crowd, a man holds a microphone while smiling, and an aerial view of crowded pews inside a church

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A group of faith leaders stand outside of Target Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, speaking out against ICE

Faith leaders travel to Minnesota from across the country, urging ICE to retreat: 'You may go in peace'

Interfaith leaders from a variety of religious organizations have traveled to the Twin Cities to stand with neighbors in their time of need.

Tim Walz speaks into a megaphone outside of the Minnesota Governor's Mansion

Tim Walz urges 'good trouble' to protesters outside governor's mansion: 'Do it with Minnesota decency'

In a casual address in the front of his home, Gov. Walz spoke to protestors about “speaking up” amid ICE occupation across the state.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a promotional poster for Harry Styles' "Together, Together tour." On the right is Harry Styles sipping out of a large spoon

Harry Styles' new tour, 'Together, Together' will support 3 charity partners across the globe

The beloved musician is back with new music, a new tour — and new opportunities to do good.

Portrait of Martin Luther King Jr in color

3 Ways To (Actually) Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

It's important we don't reduce Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a “day off” or a quote on social media.

The Women's March is back. Here's when the big event is — and what you need to know

The Women’s March is a lead organizer on January 20th’s “Free America” walkout. Here’s what to know.

A brass band performs in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis

Minneapolis brass band founded after George Floyd's murder helps community heal once again

Brass Solidarity meets weekly to spread music, usually at George Floyd Square. But with ICE in the area, their music has a renewed purpose.

Everyone is watching women's sports. Here are 5 ways to keep their attention

73% of people now watch women’s sports, but over half of women’s sports fans say they began watching within the last three years.

Two photos side by side. On the left is a screenshot of a video of a person speaking outside of Smitten Kitten, a sex shop in Minneapolis. On the right is an aerial view of canned food donations in brown paper bags

Amid ICE crackdown, this Minneapolis sex shop has transformed into a donation center for neighbors in need

Smitten Kitten has become a hub to gather food, personal essentials, and more, for distribution to community members in need.