Restaurant in Minneapolis that Removed Prices to Oppose ICE Raids Announces Its Closure
Minneapolis Restaurant Ends Unique Pricing Approach Amid Closure Modern Times Café in Minneapolis, known for abolishing meal prices to protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has announced it will be closing its doors permanently by the year’s end. Owner Dylan Alverson sought to run the restaurant as a “free and donation-based business” that welcomed […]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Commends Somali Immigrants as ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’
Minneapolis Mayor Praises Somali Migrants Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) recently referred to Somali migrants as the “CEOs of the future,” suggesting that criticism they face stems from their ambitious economic contributions and entrepreneurial efforts in the community. During a Somali Networking Night event, Frey highlighted the significant impact Somali migrants have had on Minneapolis, […]
Minneapolis restaurant opposing ICE to shut down permanently
Modern Times Café to Close Its Doors Modern Times Café, a unique restaurant in Minneapolis that tried an unorthodox approach by eliminating prices, is set to shut down by the end of this year. Dylan Alverson, the cafe’s owner, expressed on social media that for the past six years, he has been striving to keep […]
Minneapolis City Council plans to eliminate the Office of Community Safety established after Floyd’s death.
Minneapolis City Council Moves to Eliminate Community Safety Office Minneapolis City Council leaders are pushing ahead with a plan to dismantle the city’s Office of Community Safety. This decision taps into broader concerns regarding management and financial oversight issues, which have come to light since the office’s inception. Mayor Jacob Frey has expressed alarm over […]
Minneapolis councilman ridiculed for saying self-driving cars are ‘killing’ pets
A city council member in Minneapolis sparked a wave of ridicule on social media after advocating for “cat lovers.” He claimed that Waymo’s self-driving cars were harming cats and pushed for a requirement that humans operate these vehicles. “I can say that cats have been killed, and they’ve been killed by these autonomous vehicles,” Jason […]
Minneapolis council member ridiculed for claiming Waymo is harming cats
A member of the Minneapolis City Council recently found himself the target of online ridicule after advocating for “cat lovers.” He claimed that Waymo’s self-driving cars are harming cats and pushed for regulations requiring human drivers in these autonomous vehicles. “I’ll just say it—cats have been killed, and it’s been by these self-driving cars,” Jason […]
Minneapolis Audit Suggests Potential Fraud in Tim Walz’s State
Minnesota Fraud Scandals May Continue Amid Audit Findings Recent audit reports suggest that the fraud issues tied to community group contracts in Minnesota, specifically following George Floyd’s death, may not be resolved. A review conducted on the Neighborhood Safety Contract Management has revealed alarming gaps in oversight regarding over 100 contracts associated with the “violence […]
Audit in Minneapolis identifies potential fraud risk in contracts for violence prevention.
As Minnesota’s significant fraud issues attract national attention, a recent audit is raising concerns about possible fraud linked to contracts awarded by the city of Minneapolis in response to George Floyd’s death. In 2020, over 100 contracts were issued to community organizations as policing alternatives, but a report from the Minnesota Star-Tribune indicates that inadequate […]
Officer Christian Castro denies guilt in Minneapolis shooting
A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer entered a not guilty plea on Friday regarding accusations of providing false information related to the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis during the Trump administration’s efforts to combat illegal immigration. Christian Castro appeared in a federal court in Texas, facing six charges related to making […]
ICE agent faces charges of providing false information in Minneapolis shooting case
Judge Prevents Minnesota from Extraditing ICE Agent from Texas A federal judge has halted Minnesota’s efforts to extradite ICE agent Christian Castro from Texas. This comes after charges were filed against Castro concerning a January incident in Minneapolis where he allegedly shot a Venezuelan migrant during Operation Metro Surge. Meanwhile, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is […]