ICE unrest alters Twin Cities artists, but hardly deters them

From protective umbrellas to blaring brass bands, local artists are creating spaces for beauty, remembrance and community. The post ICE unrest alters Twin Cities artists, but hardly deters them appeared first on MinnPost.

By: Sheila Regan

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 755

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Minneapolis-based rapper and poet Deeq Abdi will premiere new work on Feb. 20 as part of the Cedar Commissions, a prestigious program for early-career composers and musicians. On its own, that would be consuming enough. But today, as he prepares, he is also tracking national and international media coverage of Operation Metro Surge and its chilling impact in south Minneapolis, where he grew up.

“It’s been sad, and angering, because I don’t know what …

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