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2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

2 CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

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The Karin Larson YourClassical Prize

The Karin Larson YourClassical Prize

Calling all young Minnesota artists ages 14 to 28! The 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize is open for entries. Showcase your talent for your chance to win a cash prize and a recording studio session. Entries will be accepted through March 31, 2026. Find the entry form, all the guidelines and rules, meet our past winners, and learn more about Karin Larson below. Questions? Contact karinlarsonprize@mpr.org

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Feb. 2 in Music History: Remembering Billy Henderson of The Spinners

Feb. 2 in Music History: Remembering Billy Henderson of The Spinners

The Beatles played their first professional gig outside of Liverpool, Sex Pistols bassist Sid Vicious died of a heroin overdose in New York City, Graham Nash was born, and CBS apologized for the Justin Timberlake/Janet Jackson slip at the Super Bowl, Today in Music History.