Minnesota reels after ICE officer kills Renee Good, sparking protests and school chaos
Tensions remain high in Minnesota after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer on 7 January 2026. The incident has sparked protests, school closures, and even clashes involving armed Border Patrol agents on school grounds. Meanwhile, a local hockey team honoured Good’s memory before a game, while anti-ICE signs were removed from the arena hosting the match.
Renee Good was shot dead while driving away from an ICE officer earlier this month. The killing took place about 10 miles from the Grand Casino Arena, where the Minnesota Frost later held a moment of silence in her honour before their Sunday game.
Before the match, arena staff confiscated anti-ICE signs displayed by fans. One removed poster featured a hockey rink with the words 'THE ONLY ICE WE LIKE' above it and 'GO FROST' below. The decision to take down the signs came from the Grand Casino Arena, not the Frost or the PWHL. The shooting has left the local community on edge. Schools cancelled classes over safety fears, and armed Border Patrol officers entered a school property, tackling people, handcuffing staff, and deploying chemical weapons on bystanders.
The removal of protest signs at the arena highlights ongoing divisions over ICE’s presence in the area. Schools remain disrupted, and public gatherings continue to reflect the unrest following Good’s death. Authorities have not yet clarified who authorised the removal of the anti-ICE posters or the armed response at the school.
