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Renee Good's family sues Trump administration, ICE agent

The lawsuits are an attempt to hold the feds "accountable" in civil court for both Good's death and the broader immigration enforcement blitz.

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Renee Good&#x27;s family filed two civil lawsuits over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="her killing during Operation Metro Surge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" data-vars-content-id="9d21a257-7a54-4089-a7bf-6c7b29850ffe" data-vars-headline="Renee Good&#x27;s family sues Trump administration, ICE agent" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/07/ice-agent-shooting-south-minneapolis" target="_self">her killing during Operation Metro Surge</a> — including one against six current and former Trump administration officials, as well as the ICE agent who shot and killed her.The big picture: The lawsuits are an attempt to hold the feds accountable in civil court for both Good&#x27;s death and the broader immigration enforcement blitz.<ul><li>The Trump administration has declined to criminally charge the agents who shot Good or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alex Pretti" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/25/minnesota-rare-legal-steps-investigation-alex-pretti-shooting" data-vars-content-id="9d21a257-7a54-4089-a7bf-6c7b29850ffe" data-vars-headline="Renee Good&#x27;s family sues Trump administration, ICE agent" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/01/25/minnesota-rare-legal-steps-investigation-alex-pretti-shooting" target="_self">Alex Pretti</a>, and any state-level charges from the shootings would face legal hurdles.</li></ul>

Twin Cities weekend guide: "Paris Couture," Crypticon, fall fun

Calling all fashionistas: This new exhibition is sure to inspire your fall wardrobe.

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Calling all fashionistas: The Minneapolis Institute of Art&#x27;s new exhibition is sure to inspire your fall wardrobe.What&#x27;s happening: Sunday marks the debut of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paris Couture" data-vars-click-url="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/paris-couture" data-vars-content-id="4684ef9c-a111-4633-ae4e-f93873eba717" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities weekend guide: &quot;Paris Couture,&quot; Crypticon, fall fun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/paris-couture" target="_blank">Paris Couture</a>,&quot; a showcase of more than 80 works of haute couture from Paris fashion museum Palais Galliera.

How third-party candidates could shape Minnesota's tight races

Independent, Green and Libertarian candidates are competing in several major statewide races this fall.

Most of Minnesota&#x27;s top statewide races this November have a third-party candidate in the mix. Why it matters: Even a relatively small share of the vote going to someone outside the two major parties can shape the outcome of a close race.

Twins autopsy: What went wrong, and what's ahead 

While there are promising young players, fans want to know if ownership will spend on free agents.

The faces of the people running the Minnesota Twins changed this year, but the results were largely the same: A late-season collapse took them out of the running for a playoff spot, just like 2024 and 2025.Why it matters: As the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Twins" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/03/26/minnesota-twins-2026-preview" data-vars-content-id="d3c57719-0632-418a-a01b-11beeaf4a328" data-vars-headline="Twins autopsy: What went wrong, and what&#x27;s ahead " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2026/03/26/minnesota-twins-2026-preview" target="_self">Twins</a> pack up their lockers after Sunday&#x27;s finale, big questions remain about the future of the franchise.

How to embrace October in the Twin Cities

Seasonal fun adds (pumpkin) spice to your life.

October is almost upon us, which means it&#x27;s time to lean into ghosts and gourds.Why it matters: Seasonal fun adds (pumpkin) spice to your life.

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Minneapolis

Meet fellow locals over dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Social Club" data-vars-click-url="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" data-vars-content-id="d45ef50f-e8a5-4afd-879c-253dd52745ae" data-vars-headline="Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Minneapolis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://axiossocialclub.dnnr.io/" target="_blank">Axios Social Club</a> is bringing readers together for dinner in Minneapolis&#x27; North Loop neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven&#x27;t met yet. We&#x27;re making it easier to change that.

Watch "human-powered flying machines" take flight at Flugtag

It's the first time in seven years Minnesota has hosted the wacky event.

Dozens of brave Midwesterners are about to take flight over the Mississippi River — or at least attempt it.The big picture: Saturday marks the return of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Red Bull Flugtag" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-flugtag-minneapolis/red-bull-flugtag-2026-rules" data-vars-content-id="0d7d5ee4-5201-4624-bedb-fee8fded3c05" data-vars-headline="Watch &quot;human-powered flying machines&quot; take flight at Flugtag" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-flugtag-minneapolis/red-bull-flugtag-2026-rules" target="_blank">Red Bull Flugtag</a>, the energy drink&#x27;s wacky competition in which teams launch homemade aircraft off a 30-foot-high platform — with a human pilot in the cockpit — to see how far it can fly.

Twin Cities weekend guide: Red Bull Flugtag, Legacy Cup, crop art 

This weekend's events include two major feline festivals.

Want to show off your joint-rolling skills? There&#x27;s no better place than the Midwest&#x27;s Largest Cannabis Festival.What&#x27;s happening: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Legacy Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://legacycupmn.com/" data-vars-content-id="22cb10f0-a5ab-4142-8e7b-cf9c66aa6cd0" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities weekend guide: Red Bull Flugtag, Legacy Cup, crop art " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://legacycupmn.com/" target="_blank">Legacy Cup</a> returns to Surly Brewing Festival Field this Saturday for a 21+ festival mixing art, music and cannabis.

Twin Cities weekend guide: Veg Fest, lantern lighting, apple pressing 

Here's what to do across the Twin Cities area.

The suburbs are the place to be this weekend — we&#x27;ve spotted at least 10 major community festivals all around the metro. <ul><li>Here are some of our picks for family-friendly fun. </li></ul>

Celebrate Dolly Parton's life and legacy at these Twin Cities tribute events

First Avenue and Flip Phone will honor the country icon with music, drag and a book drive.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dolly Parton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-has-died-at-80-obit" data-vars-content-id="4e092663-d514-45f8-81f2-0789092137cf" data-vars-headline="Celebrate Dolly Parton&#x27;s life and legacy at these Twin Cities tribute events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-has-died-at-80-obit" target="_self">Dolly Parton</a> fans can celebrate the late icon&#x27;s life at one of several upcoming tribute events.What&#x27;s happening: First Avenue will host its sixth annual Tribute to Dolly Parton concert at its namesake venue on Jan. 8. <ul><li>For those who don&#x27;t want to wait, Flip Phone is hosting two Dolly drag brunch shows at Crave Minneapolis on Oct. 4. </li></ul>

Video rental stores are making a comeback in Minneapolis 

Nonprofit Saturn Video will open in Minneapolis next month.

Twin Cities movie buffs nostalgic for the days of Blockbuster will soon have somewhere to rewind.The big picture: After three years of pop-ups at local markets and theaters, nonprofit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saturn Video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/saturnvideo.cafe/" data-vars-content-id="04041466-a52f-4629-ad74-3dd6c01df3a0" data-vars-headline="Video rental stores are making a comeback in Minneapolis " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/saturnvideo.cafe/" target="_blank">Saturn Video</a> will open the metro&#x27;s only video rental storefront next month in Minneapolis&#x27; Seward neighborhood.

Twin Cities weekend guide: Monarch festival, Greenway Glow, JazzFest

If you have the energy, you can check out four festivals on Saturday alone.

It&#x27;s a big weekend for Minneapolis festivals — and if you have the energy, you can check out four on Saturday alone.<ul><li>Here&#x27;s my dream itinerary for the day, not including stops for coffee.</li></ul>🦋 10am: Start your adventure surrounded by butterflies at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Monarch Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://monarchfestival.org/" data-vars-content-id="a59df700-96c0-47f2-845d-f603321a7847" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities weekend guide: Monarch festival, Greenway Glow, JazzFest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://monarchfestival.org/" target="_blank">Monarch Festival</a> at Lake Nokomis, a celebration of the insect&#x27;s 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico with dancing, art, native plant sales and live monarchs. Saturday, 10am-4pm. Free.

Twin Cities Labor Day weekend: Dolly Parton night, Snoop Dogg, apple picking

Get a head start on fall fun at a U-pick orchard this weekend.

Minneapolis Community Education <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="registration" data-vars-click-url="https://ce.mpschools.org/" data-vars-content-id="3dab3803-a799-4b3c-875b-b8b60069ac48" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities Labor Day weekend: Dolly Parton night, Snoop Dogg, apple picking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ce.mpschools.org/" target="_blank">registration</a> opened this week — but if your dream class filled up <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="too fast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/1w5bqvl/if_you_were_on_the_fence_about_signing_up_for_a/" data-vars-content-id="3dab3803-a799-4b3c-875b-b8b60069ac48" data-vars-headline="Twin Cities Labor Day weekend: Dolly Parton night, Snoop Dogg, apple picking" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Minneapolis/comments/1w5bqvl/if_you_were_on_the_fence_about_signing_up_for_a/" target="_blank">too fast</a>, there are still chances to try a new-to-you hobby for cheap.<ul><li>Here are some of my picks for introductory, low-commitment classes this weekend.</li></ul>

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Twin Cities weekend guide: "Paris Couture," Crypticon, fall fun

How to embrace October in the Twin Cities

Axios Social Club brings mystery dinners to Minneapolis

Watch "human-powered flying machines" take flight at Flugtag

Twin Cities weekend guide: Red Bull Flugtag, Legacy Cup, crop art