# Minneapolis on The No Agenda Show

Minneapolis comes up in 92 chapters across 72 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2008 to October 2026.

- **Chapters:** 92
- **Episodes:** 72
- **Discussed:** July 2008 – October 2026
- **Related topics:** [Ice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice.md), [Tim Walz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-walz.md), [George Floyd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-floyd.md), [Jacob Frey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jacob-frey.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Mall Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mall-of-america.md), [Paisley Park](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paisley-park.md), [Prince](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/prince.md), [Amy Klobuchar](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amy-klobuchar.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 92

### TMZ Interviews Senator Tuberville on Furry Conventions

- **Episode:** [1910: Media Murder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Time:** 1:45:16–1:52:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1910-media-murder/chapter/tmz-interviews-senator-tuberville-on-furry-conventions.md

In a follow-up interview with TMZ, Senator Tuberville doubled down on his claims about furries in the workforce, citing a specific "pilot section" at a furry convention in Minneapolis. Tuberville argued that identifying as an animal is a mental health issue that should disqualify individuals from high-stakes roles like flying commercial planes. The reporter questioned how widespread the issue truly is, while Tuberville insisted it is a growing problem that needs to be addressed.

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### Prince Paisley Park Party, Minnesota Commercial Shoot Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 2:20–6:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/prince-paisley-park-party-minnesota-commercial-shoot-anecdote.md

Adam Curry recounts being invited to a late-night party at Prince's Paisley Park estate in 1991 while filming a Sam Goody commercial in Minneapolis. He describes the all-white decor, the lack of alcohol, and a brief personal interaction with Prince despite warnings from others that he was too tall to approach the artist.

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### Prince Paisley Park Party, Height Perception

- **Episode:** [1902: The MTV Chronicles](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles.md)
- **Published:** 2026-09-10
- **Time:** 1:26:26–1:28:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1902-the-mtv-chronicles/chapter/prince-paisley-park-party-height-perception.md

Adam Curry revisits his visit to Prince's Paisley Park, noting that Prince was well-aware of Curry's work on MTV and even asked about his newborn daughter. He disputes the common perception of Prince as being extremely short, describing him as appearing relatively normal in person.

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### Vaping Culture, Customs Inspection Anecdote

- **Episode:** [1898: Goofy Foot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-08-27
- **Time:** 1:41:49–1:45:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1898-goofy-foot/chapter/vaping-culture-customs-inspection-anecdote.md

The hosts discuss their shared interest in vaping and the technical aspects of building coils using "Cotton Bacon." Adam Curry recounts a humorous customs inspection in Minneapolis where agents mistook his vaping cotton for an agricultural meat product.

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### Dvorak Family History and the 1887 Arrival

- **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md)
- **Published:** 2026-07-27
- **Time:** 6:30:57–6:31:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/dvorak-family-history-and-the-1887-arrival.md

A note from the "troll room" points out a historical coincidence: the Dvorak family first arrived in the United States in 1887. John C. Dvorak's ancestor, Jacob Dvorak, reportedly worked as a sewer worker in Minneapolis upon arrival. The hosts find the timing significant given the current episode number.

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### Disclosure Day Movie Review, Steven Spielberg, and UAP Footage

- **Episode:** [1877: Flim Flam](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam.md)
- **Published:** 2026-06-14
- **Time:** 1:46:47–1:48:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1877-flim-flam/chapter/disclosure-day-movie-review-steven-spielberg-and-uap-footage.md

A "boots on the ground" report from Minneapolis pans Steven Spielberg's new film "Disclosure Day" as an "unmitigated disappointment." The reviewer describes the plot as scattered and campy, failing to capitalize on the suspense created by the Trump administration's recent release of UAP footage. The film is criticized for its out-of-place philosophical monologues and weak writing.

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### JD Vance, Minnesota Daycare Fraud, Tim Walz

- **Episode:** [1864: Pointcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast.md)
- **Published:** 2026-04-30
- **Time:** 48:32–50:53
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1864-pointcast/chapter/jd-vance-minnesota-daycare-fraud-tim-walz.md

Federal agents conducted raids on 22 businesses in Minneapolis as part of a major fraud investigation involving Somali-owned daycare operations. The Trump administration previously froze funding to these centers following reports of rampant taxpayer dollar misuse, an issue that has raised questions about oversight under Governor Tim Walz.

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### Bruce Springsteen Minneapolis Rally Performance and Rhetoric

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 5:31–8:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/bruce-springsteen-minneapolis-rally-performance-and-rhetoric.md

Musician Bruce Springsteen performed at a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he criticized the presence of federal troops in American cities. Springsteen cited the deaths of Renee Good and VA nurse Alex Pretty as examples of government-sanctioned violence. Critics of the performance questioned the accuracy of his claims regarding military invasions of domestic urban centers.

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### Municipal and Political Land Acknowledgement Practices

- **Episode:** [1855: Gooder](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-29
- **Time:** 32:18–36:03
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1855-gooder/chapter/municipal-and-political-land-acknowledgement-practices.md

Public institutions including the Poulsbo City Council, the Los Angeles City Council, and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have integrated formal land acknowledgments into their proceedings. These statements recognize indigenous tribes such as the Tongva and Dakota Oyate while apologizing for settler colonization and broken treaties. DNC leadership urged members to move beyond "checking a box" to engage in active partnership with indigenous communities.

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### Constitutional Observers, ICE Surveillance Tactics

- **Episode:** [1850: Error Bars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars.md)
- **Published:** 2026-03-12
- **Time:** 2:29:29–2:33:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1850-error-bars/chapter/constitutional-observers-ice-surveillance-tactics.md

NPR reports on "constitutional observers" in Minneapolis who monitor ICE activities. One observer, Emily, recounts an incident where a masked federal agent addressed her by name and recited her home address after photographing her license plate, a tactic viewed as intimidation.

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### Bruce Springsteen, Streets of Minneapolis Protest Song

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 7:55–11:59
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/bruce-springsteen-streets-of-minneapolis-protest-song.md

Musician Bruce Springsteen released a new song titled "Streets of Minneapolis," dedicated to immigrants and individuals killed during civil unrest. The lyrics criticize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and refer to federal officers as "King Trump's private army." The track is framed as a modern ideological successor to his 1993 hit "Streets of Philadelphia," drawing accusations of political radicalization from observers.

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### Minneapolis Unrest, Color Revolution Claims and Crisis Actors

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 29:51–34:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/minneapolis-unrest-color-revolution-claims-and-crisis-actors.md

The ongoing civil unrest in Minneapolis is analyzed as a domestic political operation rather than a foreign-style "color revolution." While some observers claim the involvement of crisis actors or government-funded NGOs, the situation is described as a continuation of tactics used during previous Black Lives Matter protests. The discussion emphasizes that the agitators are often individuals confused about the legal boundaries of the First Amendment and firearm responsibilities.

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### Minneapolis Shooting, Alex Jeffrey Preddy, National Guard Vests

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 33:14–35:47
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/minneapolis-shooting-alex-jeffrey-preddy-national-guard-vests.md

Minnesota officials identify Alex Jeffrey Preddy, a 37-year-old ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, as the victim of a fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith criticize the Trump administration's characterization of the event. In response to civil unrest, Mayor Jacob Frey requested National Guard deployment, with members ordered to wear yellow safety vests to distinguish them from other groups.

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### ICE Surge Protests, Governor Tim Walz, Federal Immunity

- **Episode:** [1837: Moral Injury](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-25
- **Time:** 35:47–43:13
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1837-moral-injury/chapter/ice-surge-protests-governor-tim-walz-federal-immunity.md

Tensions escalate in Minneapolis as Governor Tim Walz accuses the Department of Homeland Security of blocking state investigators from the scene of a federal agent-involved shooting. The Trump administration labels the deceased protester a "domestic terrorist," while local officials demand justice for Minnesotans. President Trump has reportedly placed 2,000 active-duty soldiers on standby, threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act if local authorities fail to contain rioting.

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### DOJ Subpoenas, Tim Walz and Minneapolis ICE Crackdown

- **Episode:** [1836: Big Bully](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-22
- **Time:** 1:25:16–1:30:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1836-big-bully/chapter/doj-subpoenas-tim-walz-and-minneapolis-ice-crackdown.md

The Department of Justice has issued criminal subpoenas to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding law enforcement during an ICE immigration crackdown. The subpoenas follow a period of rising tensions and protests in response to the presence of federal agents on the ground. Critics on PBS analyzed the move as "retribution" from the Trump administration, while others argue it is a necessary step to address interference with federal immigration duties.

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### Minneapolis ICE Protests and National Political Polarization

- **Episode:** [1835: Greenland Gambit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-18
- **Time:** 1:08:33–1:13:17
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1835-greenland-gambit/chapter/minneapolis-ice-protests-and-national-political-polarization.md

Clashes between pro-ICE and anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis highlight a deep national divide over immigration enforcement. Local activists expressed fear that the federal government is using the city as a testing ground for authoritarian tactics and military intervention. The discussion touches on the emotional toll of immigration raids on local communities versus the enforcement of federal law.

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### Minneapolis Unrest and Somali Interpreter Fraud

- **Episode:** [1834: Swarm Forge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-15
- **Time:** 2:15:50–2:20:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1834-swarm-forge/chapter/minneapolis-unrest-and-somali-interpreter-fraud.md

Tensions remain high in Minneapolis following the shooting of Renee Goode by a federal agent, leading to mass resignations within the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. Simultaneously, independent investigator Nick Shirley has uncovered widespread fraud in Minnesota's social services, specifically targeting interpreter and transportation services used by the Somali community. These businesses are allegedly billing the state millions for non-existent services.

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### Jacob Fry, Minneapolis Safety Claims

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 1:08:52–1:11:07
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/jacob-fry-minneapolis-safety-claims.md

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry defended the safety of his city, claiming only two shootings had occurred so far in the year. Fry criticized Governor Kristi Noem and ICE, arguing that their presence and rhetoric make the city less safe.

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### Renee Goods Shooting, Minneapolis Police Video Analysis

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 1:11:07–1:13:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/renee-goods-shooting-minneapolis-police-video-analysis.md

Mayor Jacob Fry characterized the fatal shooting of Renee Goods by a federal agent as a reckless use of power. While some observers claim the video shows Goods attempting a multi-point turn to flee, law enforcement supporters argue the vehicle was being used as a weapon against officers.

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### ACLU, National Protest Organization

- **Episode:** [1833: Spicy Mode](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Time:** 1:29:54–1:33:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1833-spicy-mode/chapter/aclu-national-protest-organization.md

The ACLU and other rights groups organized over a thousand protests across the US following the shooting of Renee Goods. Demonstrations in Minneapolis centered on an ICE detention facility, which has become a flashpoint for activists protesting federal immigration enforcement.

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