A horrifying video that has surfaced shows several riot cops enforcing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s curfew order in a Minneapolis neighbourhood, peppering residents with paintballs. The residents being hit are seen simply standing in their front doorways or on their porches.
Cops enforced Tim Walz’s curfew in Minneapolis by peppering residents with paintballs in 2020 (Photo by MARIO TAMA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)
The clip has surfaced only recently, but the incident took place on May 30, 2020. The video was captured by resident Tanya Kersson just outside her home. A tan Humvee can be seen slowly rolling down a quiet street in the Whittier neighbourhood, with at least 25 heavily armoured cops following.
“Look at this, they just keep coming–,” Kersson says before being cut off by officers barking orders.
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“Go home! Get inside! Get in your house now, let’s go!” the officers.
As Kersson continues filming, one officer can be heard saying, “Light ’em up!” The cops then start firing paintballs at the woman and her guests, with the muzzle of the gun visible.
“Get in! Get in! Get in! Get in! Get in!” the resident screamed to her friends.
The incident took place days after Walz issued an executive order imposing an 8 pm curfew for Minneapolis and St. Paul residents in an attempt to tackle riots that followed George Floyd’s murder. “Since May 29, 2020, when I first issued a nighttime curfew, over 400 individuals have been arrested, with over 250 individuals arrested after the 8:00 pm curfew on May 31, 2020,” Walz wrote in the June 1 extension of the original order, according to New York Post.
“Because much of the destruction and violence has taken place under the cover of darkness, we must continue a temporary nighttime curfew in coordination with the Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul,” he added.
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‘This alone should turn people away from their ticket’
Many shocked X users commented on the above video, with one saying, “Wow, what an idiot! You’re on your own property not bothering anyone. That’s a dictatorship.” “So, they went through neighborhoods where families were to intimidate and shoot people on their front doorsteps, but allowed the rioters to riot with zero repercussions for days? Walz sounds like a pretty peaceful and decent guy,” one sarcastic user wrote, while another said, “Glimpse of the what a police state would look like under Kamala Harris & Tim Walz…that’s called communism, folks. Be afraid.”
“Given Harris’ record as AG, this is the most scary ticket we’ve ever seen,” one user said, while another wrote, “It was about power. Not your safety! This alone should turn people away from their ticket!” “How disgusting! These officers should be ashamed of themselves! They serve their Evil Government and Not the citizens!” wrote one user.
MINNEAPOLIS — In 2022, Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar narrowly defeated her Democratic primary challenger, winning by less than 2,500 votes.
As the polls close Tuesday night, Don Samuels — a community leader and former Minneapolis City Council member — is hoping the second time is the charm. He is once again challenging Omar for her seat.
Omar represents Minneapolis and some of its suburbs in the Fifth Congressional District.
Omar is the third member of the progressive “Squad” in the U.S. House — an influential group of progressive, anti-establishment representatives — to face a significant primary challenge this year.
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Both Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri and Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York City suffered surprising defeats by candidates who appeared more moderate and pro-Israel in their campaigns.
Bush and Bowman’s opponents received significant financial backing from AIPAC, a major pro-Israel lobbying organization in the U.S.
Like Bush and Bowman, Omar is highly critical of Israel and the nation’s war in Gaza. However, AIPAC has not bankrolled Samuels’ campaign against Omar this year. Omar has out-fundraised and out-polled Samuels throughout the campaign.
Pantera has announced a last-minute headlining show at Minneapolis’ famed First Avenue club.
The concert takes place Thursday, and tickets go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. CT. For all ticket info, visit First-Avenue.com.
For the show, Pantera is billed as CFH — presumably a reference to the band’s 1990 album, Cowboys from Hell. The “Walk” metallers confirmed that they are CFH in an Instagram Story and on their website.
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Pantera reformed at the end of 2022 with vocalist Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown joined by Black Label Society‘s Zakk Wylde and Anthrax‘s Charlie Benante in place of the late Abbott brothers, “Dimebag” Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively.
If you miss out on tickets to the First Ave show, you can catch Pantera play much larger venues while opening for select dates on Metallica‘s stadium tour.
On opening band Mammoth WVH’s leader Wolfgang Van Halen, whose late father, Eddie, was a mentor to Hammett: “Wow, what a guitar player. He just lives and breathes that guitar-playing legacy that his dad created. I’m so, so, so stoked to see that happening.”
On Friday’s other opener, Pantera, now featuring singer Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown with Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante following the deaths of co-founding brothers Vinnie and Darrell Abbott: “I think it’s a great thing. It’s a tribute to the brothers keeping their legacy alive. And it’s a great thing for Pantera fans. Even though it’s not the original Pantera, you still get to see Phil and Rex, and Zakk and Charlie are doing a damn good job.”
On the bands Bastardane and Ottto, featuring Castor Hetfield and Tye Trujillo, respectively, sons of Metallica members James Hetfield and Rob Trujillo (each performing Saturday at the Varsity Theater): “They’re great, but I really love any kid who’s keeping live music going… to see the younger generation picking up the tools and making real music in analog is really a wonderful thing. It’s so easy to just go to a computer these days and just be a one-man band. That’s fine, too, but you lose the chemistry and dynamic that real bands like these thrive on.”
On his day-off plans between the two Minneapolis shows: “We usually keep a low-profile those nights. The fans kind of keep the momentum going those nights. I am a big Prince fan, so I will take that into consideration. I’m a big Hüsker Dü fan, too. I love Bob Mould so much. So maybe I’ll drive around Minneapolis playing Hüsker Dü and Prince.”
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With: Pantera and Mammoth WVH (Fri.), Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills (Sun.).
