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Minneapolis Hunger Strike Over Incinerator | Judge Orders Evidence Release in ICE Agent Case
19 minutes Posted Apr 10, 2026 at 6:33 pm.
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Friday, April 10 — Community members in North Minneapolis are taking drastic action, launching a hunger strike to demand a firm shutdown date for a controversial trash-burning facility. Protesters say the health risks are too severe to wait years for change, as they push county leaders for a clear timeline.Meanwhile, a federal judge has ordered the government to turn over unredacted evidence from the investigation into the shooting death of Renee Good. The records will be used in a separate case involving the same ICE agent, as that case heads into an appeal.Plus, a U.S. soldier speaks out after surviving a deadly drone strike in Kuwait, raising concerns about leadership decisions ahead of the attack.And more guilty pleas in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Prosecutors say millions meant to feed children during the pandemic were instead spent on personal expenses, as the final group charged in the case admits to their roles.Join Maria Lisignoli and Johnny Kahner for this episode of 4 Things to Know.
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