In Minnesota: Alex Pretti’s Death, a Journalist Caught in the Clash, and the Trump Playbook
In Minnesota: Alex Pretti’s Death, a Journalist Caught in the Clash, and the Trump Playbook  
Podcast: Here's the Scoop
Published On: Mon Jan 26 2026
Description: Minnesota is once again a national flashpoint after ICU nurse Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal officers on Saturday, setting off a new wave of protests. Joining the pod is Jana Shortal, anchor of Breaking the News on KARE-11, our NBC affiliate in the Twin Cities. She describes what she saw on the ground shortly after Pretti’s death, how she was pepper-sprayed while clearly credentialed as press, and how Minnesotans are being impacted by the ongoing confrontations with ICE. Then NBC News Senior White House Correspondent Garrett Haake breaks down why President Trump is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and whether Pretti’s death could lead to a shift in DHS strategy in the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.