Explore the medieval St Scholastica Day Rio, when Oxford became a battlefield between townspeople and Oxford University scholars
Town vs Gown: The St Scholastica Day Riot, When Locals Lit Into Oxford University Scholars
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17K views · 95K reactions | Oh, the irony! #america #veteran #democrats #ice | Jess Seiwert
As the world gets more insane, sarcasm just gets better and better
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Explore Nottingham’s Great Cheese Riot of 1766, when the town’s poorer citizens went on a rampage because of high cheese prices
The Great Cheese Riot: Fighting Soldiers With Wheels of Cheese
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A picture taken from the back of a pickup truck just as the Rodney King riots were jumping off.
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Explore Nottingham’s Great Cheese Riot of 1766, when the town’s poorer citizens went on a rampage because of high cheese prices
The Great Cheese Riot: Fighting Soldiers With Wheels of Cheese
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if y’all gonna hate a person… can we try not to change up the narrative… don’t change the story… don’t make yourself more salvageable… more saint… like please. i’m so tired . peace out
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so why is Minneapolis always in the News?
Minneapolis has become a consistent focal point in national news primarily because it has served as “ground zero” for several major, and often tragic, societal flashpoints over the past five years. As of January 2026, the city is experiencing intense media attention due to a massive federal immigration enforcement surge (ICE), leading to high-profile confrontations and debates about local versus federal authority.
is Minneapolis the most affected by cuts to health benefits paid to deceased ppl?
Based on reports from late 2025, Minnesota has been highlighted for having significant issues with Medicaid payments made on behalf of deceased individuals, but it is not explicitly identified as the single most affected city or state in the nation. Instead, Minnesota was cited as having $207 million in improper Medicaid payments for deceased people between 2021 and 2022, which is part of a broader nationwide issue where hundreds of millions were paid incorrectly.
What is the annual revenue of Minnesota?
Minnesota’s combined state and local general revenues were $82.1 billion in FY 2022, or $14,376 per capita. National per capita general revenues were $13,619. Minnesota uses all major state and local taxes.
Is Minnesota one of the highest tax states?
Minnesota’s top marginal rate in 2021 of 9.85% kicks in at $276,200. A person living in California earning $276,200 would have a a tax rate of 9.30%. At $276,200 Minnesota is the second highest tax rate in the nation after Oregon at 9.90%. But Oregon has no sales tax.
Why are the ppl in Minessota so easily antagonized?
a history of deep-seated racial tensions following the 2020 George Floyd murder, and a culture that often masks deeper, more complex emotions behind a polite exterior.
Here are key factors contributing to this perception as of early 2026:
1. High-Stakes Political and Federal Tensions (2026 Context)
- “Operation Metro Surge”: Intense federal immigration enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and St. Paul has created a “siege” mentality. The killing of a 37-year-old resident by an ICE agent in January 2026 caused widespread, volatile protests.
- “2020 Never Ended”: The community response to federal actions is heavily influenced by the 2020 uprisings, with residents frequently organizing to disrupt and protest federal agents, leading to a “day and night difference” in crowd behavior compared to other regions.
- Political Polarization: The state is deeply divided, with conservative, “freedom-loving” residents feeling alienated by progressive, high-tax, and regulatory policies under state leadership, creating tension between the metro areas and more rural areas
2. The Nuance of “Minnesota Nice”
- Passive-Aggression: The stereotype of “Minnesota Nice” is often misunderstood as pure friendliness. In reality, it is a cultural norm that favors being non-confrontational, polite, and reserved. This can lead to passive-aggressive behavior rather than direct conflict resolution, which outsiders may perceive as being “easily offended” or “defensive”.
- Guarded Social Circles: Minnesotans are known for having tight, long-established social circles, which can make newcomers feel ignored or rejected, leading to a reputation of being cold or stand-offish.
3. Sensitivity to Criticism
- “Flyover Country” Mentality: Residents are often defensive about the state’s reputation, particularly regarding its food scene, weather, and cultural portrayal (e.g., the Fargo movie).
- The Minnesota Paradox: The state boasts a high quality of life, but this often masks stark racial disparities, particularly for the Black community. This creates a high-tension, sensitive environment regarding issues of race and equity.
4. Cultural Conditioning
- High Expectations for Courtesy: Because the culture places such a high premium on being polite and inoffensive, deviations from these norms—like a stranger being too direct or loud—are more noticeable and can trigger a sharper reaction.
- Insularity: A deep-rooted, sometimes insular, sense of community means that outsiders (or outsiders’ perceptions) are treated with caution or, at times, indifference.
In summary, the, perceived volatility in Minnesota is often a reaction to a feeling of being under siege by external political forces (in the cities) or a byproduct of a polite, guarded culture that, when pushed, reacts with intense, organized pushback (the “2020 never ended” mentality).
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJ
NPR | January 20, 2026 8:08 PM ET | Ayana Archie
[This is a strange turn of events, not sure how it came to be..]
The Justice Department has issued grand jury subpoenas to multiple government officials in Minnesota, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, expanding the agency’s probe alleging that Minnesota officials conspired to impede law enforcement amid the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her have also been subpoenaed. NPR has not yet confirmed reports that other state and local leaders have also been issued subpoenas.
Frey’s subpoena requires him to appear in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis on Feb. 3. Mayor accused the federal gov’t of weaponizing its power to intimidate local leaders.
“We shouldn’t have to live in a country where people fear that federal law enforcement will be used to play politics or crack down on local voices they disagree with,” he said in a statement.
Earlier Tuesday, U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino appeared with ICE leader Marcos Charles in a news briefing criticizing Minnesota leaders and defending the work of immigration officers.
“They’re everyday people doing a very hard job, trying to enforce the immigration laws in an environment where local and state politicians have been spreading rhetoric that dehumanizes these officers and agents,” Charles said.
Protesters in Minnesota have roiled against Immigration & Customs Enforcement after one of its agents shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Macklin Good earlier this month. “Less than two weeks ago, federal agents shot and killed a Minnesotan in broad daylight,” Ellison said in a statement. “Now, instead of seriously investigating the killing of Renee Good, Trump is weaponizing the justice system against any leader who dares stand up to him.”
During a White House press briefing Tuesday,
President Trump discussed ICE tactics and Good’s shooting.
“They’re going to make mistakes. Sometimes ICE is going to be too rough with somebody, or, you know, they’re dealing with rough people,” Trump said. “Are they going to make a mistake sometimes? It can happen. I feel terribly. I felt horribly when I was told that the young woman who was, who had the tragedy. It’s a tragedy. It’s a horrible thing.”
Ellison said the DOJ is asking for records and documents related to his office’s work regarding federal immigration enforcement. He pointed out that this action comes shortly after his office sued the Trump administration over ICE’s tactics in the region.
“Let’s be clear about why this is happening: Donald Trump is coming after the people of Minnesota and I’m standing in his way,” Ellison said. “I will not be intimidated, and I will not stop working to protect Minnesotans from Trump’s campaign of retaliation and revenge.”
NPR has reached out to the White House for comment on the DOJ subpoenas, but has not yet received a response
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Iran warns protesters who joined ‘riots’ to surrender
Iran Warns Protesters to Surrender: The 2026 Ultimatum and Crackdown
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In January 2026, Iran found itself at a boiling point following weeks of widespread civil unrest. The Iranian government, facing what it termed “riots” fueled by foreign adversaries, issued a stark ultimatum to demonstrators. On Monday, January 19, 2026, the nation’s top police official issued a three-day deadline…
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Minneapolis Unrest
Donald Trump’s federal crackdown on Minneapolis continues to escalate as thousands of immigration agents pour into the city and protests erupt across neighborhoods.
Federal officers from ICE and Customs and Border Protection have used pepper spray, tear gas, and aggressive tactics against demonstrators and local residents amid mounting outrage following multiple shootings during enforcement operations and frustrated cries from city leaders.
Trump Vs Minneapolis | Minneapolis Protests | Immigration Crackdown | ICE Enforcement | Breaking News | US Civil War 2026 | Minneapolis Unrest
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Pray for the “peaceful but firey” paid protesters Minnesotans that just wanna build their LEARING Centers, and run over Federal Law Enforcement Officers without getting shot in the face.
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Riot data for India over the last 50 years.
Riots under Indira were a tool for political dominance.
Under UPA, they were a tool for manipulating elections.
NDA, led by the BJP have worked hard to reduce the number of riots, terrorists and maoists across India.
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“[W]e might well imagine that a few ‘fluctuations’ provoked by the 'youths with walkmans and sneakers’ might trouble the peace of the great goldfish bowl of market-democracy! Such are the famous 'hot nights’, 'riots’ even, in the banlieues. But you can bet that these 'riots’ trouble the Overclass no more than they trouble Judge Richard Ponzer [sic], for whom the city of New York illustrates the possibility for communities situated between two extremes of the spectrum of income to 'cohabit and to cooperate in conditions which are not perfectly harmonious and certainly not placid (!). On the contrary, in these riots it will see the experimental proof – already illustrated by the nursery rhyme of Goats and Dogs Island – of the systemic stability of a social Jurassic Park. Every revolt will only be a 'backwash’ – inaudible by the markets – as inoffensive and pathetic as the settling of accounts between the young males of a bovine herd.”
Gilles Chatelet, To Live and Think Like Pigs: The Incitement of Envy and Boredom in Market Democracies, p. 73
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Goonj With Rubika Liyaquat: Delhi Bulldozer Action | Delhi Stone Pelting | Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid - 7th Jan 2026
After the incident of Turkman Gate Violence and stone pelting in Elahi Masjid area, a big question has arisen, will the situation keep worsening again and again on the basis of rumours? There is a heated debate on this issue in Goonj with Rubika Liaquat, where questions are being raised on law and order, the role of rumors and those responsible for the violence. Watch the entire debate related to Delhi violence case, Turkman Gate updates and political reactions.
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Protests have broken out in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a woman during an immigration enforcement operation involving ICE agents.
Videos shared online show federal officers approaching a vehicle moments before shots were fired.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the officer acted in self defence, while city leaders and local officials have challenged that account. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has called for a full investigation as vigils and protests continue.