Caretakers maintain Alex Pretti memorial despite repeated vandalism

By: Madison McVan

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: October 30, 2026

Words: 698

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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More than nine months after immigration agents disarmed, shot and killed Alex Pretti in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, the site of his death on Nicollet Avenue is marked with carefully arranged flowers, candles, art and other offerings brought by visitors from near and far.

As the snow melted in the spring and the flowers accumulated over the winter began to decay, some neighbors took charge of cleaning and refreshing the memorial …

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