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US: Thousands brave cold to protest against ICE in Minneapolis

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Thousands of protesters braved the freezing cold temperatures in Minneapolis, the largest city in Minnesota, on Friday to oppose the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the U.S. state. The protest, organized under the title, "ICE out of Minnesota - a day of truth and freedom," took place amid temperatures as low as minus 29 degrees Celsius. More than 700 businesses across the state closed their doors in what organizers called an economic blackout, urging residents not to work, shop, or attend school. One business, Insight Brewing was among those to cease operations. But instead of selling beer, it served as a donation hub, collecting items to distribute to people in need. Tensions have escalated after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother and U.S. citizen, on Jan 7 during an immigration enforcement operation, according to local media reports. The shooting triggered daily protests across the Minneapolis area. Shotlist: Minneapolis, USA - Jan 23, 2026: 1. Various of protesters holding placards, chanting slogans; 2. Various of signs on doors of closed stores; 3. Various of interior of closed store, supplies; 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Joey Steinbach, marketing manager, Insight Brewing (partially overlaid with shot 5): "We are a space for our community. And our community is hurting right now and the best way we can help out is just direct to family donations. We have a bunch of volunteers who are absolutely stellar. Outside of that, we are just making some signs, we're providing snacks, hand warmers, just being a temporary third space while we are not open for official business." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 5. Various of supplies [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 6. Various of leaflets. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]

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