One State, Two Very Different Views of Minneapolis
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Regulars at Ye Olde Pickle Factory in Nisswa, Minnesota, have gathered since the mid-1980s to watch "The Price Is Right," bonding over small-town traditions and community.
- Nisswa residents express a preference for their town over Minneapolis, especially following the unrest after George Floyd's murder in 2020.
- The recent shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent during an immigration operation has reignited protests in Minneapolis, highlighting ongoing tensions.
- Locals at the Pickle Factory view Good's death as tragic but emphasize law enforcement compliance, reflecting a divide in perspectives between rural residents and urban protesters.
