Federal Gas, Fear, and Frontline Resilience

Federal tear gas and flash bangs erupted during a critical moment for Minneapolis’ violence interrupters—Connie Rhodes and Lenise Holliman were caught in the crossfire while trying to de-escalate tensions after a fatal ICE chase. The chaos triggered a citywide chill: outreach workers fled, communities shut down, and trust evaporated as Operation Metro Surge turned neighborhoods into zones of fear. With summer’s “trauma season” looming and violence interruption teams already stretched thin, frontline workers are adapting—avoiding federal hotspots, retooling strategies, and pushing for city support. Despite a drop in shootings compared to last year, the human cost remains high, and these unsung heroes keep showing up, armed with resilience, not weapons. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9be29f44193aada3