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2,000 protest Minnesota ICE killings

By Maxwell Howard,
Claire Keenan-Kurgan, Daniel Wanschura
Published January 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM EST
Protesters lined along South Union Street in Traverse City. The event, called "ICE Out," was organized by the local group Traverse Indivisible. (Photo: Paul Sinclair)
Protesters lined along South Union Street in Traverse City. The event, called "ICE Out," was organized by the local group Traverse Indivisible. (Photo: Paul Sinclair)

2,000 people gathered in downtown Traverse City on Sunday to protest the killing of 37 year old Alex Pretti by federal agents. IPR's Maxwell Howard was there.

Also, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference attracted top names in the states' 2026 gubernatorial race. IPR's Claire Keenan-Kurgan sat down LIVE in-studio with guest host Dan Wanschura to talk about the candidates' opening moves as they jockey for position ahead of the 2026 election season.

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Maxwell Howard is a reporter for IPR News.
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Claire Keenan-Kurgan
Claire joined Interlochen Public Radio in summer 2024. She covers general assignment news with a focus on labor, growth, and the economy of northern Michigan.
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Daniel Wanschura
Dan Wanschura is the Host and Executive Producer of Points North.
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