Stand With Minnesota: Pro athletes speak out on ICE killings of Renee Good, Alex Pretti

From pregame moments of silence to postgame press conferences, recent violence by federal immigration agents has penetrated the sports world.

By: Pat Borzi

Outlets: MinnPost

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 1,319

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Kelly Pannek had something weighty on her mind.

The former University of Minnesota and current Minnesota Frost standout from Plymouth, recently named to her third U.S. Olympic team, took a seat Sunday next to Taylor Heise in the Grand Casino Arena press conference room after the Frost’s 6-2 victory over New York. She didn’t wait for questions, just started talking. No notes. Straight from the heart.

The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents on …

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