Minneapolis Reels After Killings, Sparking Unrest

MS NOW hosts discuss on-the-ground reporting and implications of recent events

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:23pm

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In the aftermath of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, MS NOW hosts Chris Hayes, Jacob Soboroff, and Alex Wagner discuss the unfolding situation on the ground, the implications of what has happened, and more.

Why it matters

The events in Minneapolis have sparked widespread unrest and raised difficult questions about policing, civil rights, and the state of community-law enforcement relations in the city.

The details

The MS NOW hosts provide first-hand accounts and analysis of the ongoing situation in Minneapolis following the deaths of Good and Pretti, which have led to protests, clashes with police, and a deeper examination of the city's challenges.

  • The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti occurred in recent weeks in Minneapolis.

The players

Chris Hayes

Host on MS NOW, a national news and opinion television program.

Jacob Soboroff

Correspondent on MS NOW and reporter covering the events in Minneapolis.

Alex Wagner

Co-host on MS NOW and contributor to the network's coverage of the Minneapolis situation.

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What they’re saying

“The events unfolding in Minneapolis provide a glimpse of what it's like to live in a not free society.”

— Chris Hayes, MS NOW Host (democraticunderground.com)

The takeaway

The killings and subsequent unrest in Minneapolis have laid bare deep-seated tensions between the community and law enforcement, underscoring the urgent need for reform and improved relations to ensure public safety and respect for civil rights.