Friday, January 30 — The Justice Department opens a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, shifting the case to the FBI and escalating scrutiny of federal agents involved in the fatal encounter. President Trump responds to newly surfaced video from days before Pretti’s death, while the Pretti family pushes back, saying nothing from that incident could justify what happened.

Protests continue to grow nationwide and across Minnesota, with calls for work stoppages, school walkouts, and renewed demonstrations against ICE activity.

Civil rights concerns also intensify after the arrest of journalist Don Lemon in Los Angeles. Federal prosecutors allege Lemon was involved in a church protest connected to an ICE official, while Lemon says he was there solely in his role as a reporter. Those again his arrest, along with others tied to the protest, say it raises new questions about press freedom, protest rights, and the role of journalists covering demonstrations.

Plus, major upheaval in Minnesota sports as the Vikings fire general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah less than a year after extending his contract. The move follows apparent internal disagreements over roster decisions, lingering criticism of draft results, and continued uncertainty at quarterback, all as the franchise faces mounting pressure from fans.

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