Ally Audio: What Minneapolis can teach us about Nevada

On this episode of Ally Audio, Multimedia Director Alex Couraud steps into the host chair to talk with long-time contributor Claire Carlson about what it's like on the ground in Minneapolis, and what the occupation of federal agents in the area can teach us about Nevada. Claire moved to Minneapolis a month before ICE agents stormed the city as part of Operation Metro Surge.Stories / Sources:https://sierranevadaally.org/2026/02/18/as-ice-agents-flood-minnesota-local-reporters-say-national-news-misses-the-mark/https://www.kunr.org/local-stories/2026-03-13/nevada-urges-snap-recipients-to-meet-work-requirements-before-may-1https://nevadacurrent.com/briefs/lombardo-breaks-silence-on-minneapolis-shooting/This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.