Tense clashes between protesters and law enforcement in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's shooting gave way by that evening to solemn vigils as residents gathered in parks and on street corners in the frigid cold to light the night with candles.
Demonstrations continued Sunday, as Minnesotans flocked to highway overpasses and sidewalks with signs urging ICE to leave.
The Timberwolves and Frost honored Pretti with a moment of silence before their respective games yesterday.
Why it matters: The largely peaceful protests over ICE's actions are attracting accolades from across the nation.
What they're saying: "Every American should support and draw inspiration from the wave of peaceful protests in Minneapolis and other parts of the country," former President Obama wrote on X.
At a Boston rally Saturday night, protestors in frigid temperatures chanted, "We're not cold, we're not afraid! [Minneapolis] taught us to be brave!"
"If it was the intention of Donald Trump to make an example of Minnesota, then I'm damn proud of the example that the world is seeing," Walz said yesterday.
The other side: Top Trump officials and some other Republicans have repeatedly blamed observers and protesters for raising local tensions and impeding ICE's operations.
"This level of engineered chaos is unique to Minneapolis," Vice President JD Vance said on X. "It is the direct consequence of far left agitators, working with local authorities."
