Minneapolis Residents Honor Victims with Art and Activism

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In Minneapolis, the deaths of Alex Pretti and Rene Good, who were killed while defending a woman from ICE agents, have sparked an outpouring of public art and grassroots activism to honor their memory. Citizen Stewart visits the memorial site and a local donut shop, Glam Doll Donuts, where he discovers the work of artist Caleb Kerkman, whose paintings capture the intimate spirit of the community.

Why it matters

The memorials and art in Minneapolis represent the city's refusal to let the deaths of Pretti and Good be forgotten, keeping their legacies alive through creative expression and community organizing. This reflects a broader ethos of resistance and social justice that has taken root in the city, where citizens are actively working to combat injustice and oppression.

The details

Citizen Stewart visits the blocked-off section of street where Pretti and Good were killed, finding it memorialized with flowers, notes, and other artifacts honoring the victims. He then stops by Glam Doll Donuts, a local business that features the artwork of Caleb Kerkman, a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Kerkman's paintings, which combine intimate colors and geometric shapes, capture the spirit of the community and make Stewart want to know the stories of the people depicted.

• Pretti and Good were killed while defending a woman from ICE agents in Minneapolis.
• The memorial site has been maintained by the community since the incident.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The community continues to maintain the memorial site and support local artists like Caleb Kerkman, keeping the memory of Pretti and Good alive through creative expression and grassroots activism.