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City discusses impact of enforcement operations BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
Multiple Shoreview residents recently took the opportunity to address the City Council about ICE enforcement operations in the north metro area and Twin Cities, expressing concern about the impact these actions have had on their families and loved ones. “Last week, my child was scared for days because the community fear has trickled down into her head … At that age, kids think in pencils, in crayons and washable paints. Things can be erased, mistakes can be undone,” said Shoreview resident Ritesh Patel. “She asked me if someone would take my passport and erase it, effectively erasing me … I showed it to her. I sat with her. I let her try to rub the information away with her own fingers, just to prove that some things are real, and things don’t disappear.” Patel suggested three things for the council to consider to help residents feel informed — and safer. He asked the council to consider making amendments to the city’s contract with the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, adopt a city policy stating no city resources, facilities, data or staff will be voluntarily used to assist civil immigration enforcement, and communicate clearly, visibly and practically with Shoreview residents. “My child needs to know her dad can’t be erased,” said Patel. “She needs to know I can’t disappear. I am asking for your (the city’s) help to make sure no family can be.” The city of Shoreview released a statement earlier this month regarding recent immigration activities. The statement says, “Shoreview is committed to being a community where everyone feels safe and welcomed, regardless of immigration status.” Mayor Sue Denkinger said the city’s key focus is the safety of community residents, visitors and businesses. She added that the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office has not cooperated or communicated with federal agents. While they can’t interfere with federal agents, she said they can protect residents to the best of their ability. SEE ENFORCEMENT IMPACT, PAGE 5
Shoreview homeowners file lawsuit against city BY MADELINE DOLBY EDITOR
SHOREVIEW — A Shoreview couple has alleged the city is taking their property without just compensation and violating the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution. Melissa and Scott Duce, who purchased their property located on West Owasso Boulevard in 2019, have filed a lawsuit in district court against the City of Shoreview. According to court documents, at the time of the purchase a
single-family home and a detached garage was located on the property. The detached garage is approximately 1,000 square feet and was constructed in 1957. It was expanded to its current size in 2000. In 2023, the Duces proposed to replace the single-family home with a new single-family home with an attached garage. The size of the attached garage proposed by the couple was 672 square feet. Court documents stated the city has in its zoning ordinance a provision that limits the combined area of detached and attached
garages in R1 zoning districts. At the time of the Duces’ proposed project, the text of the ordinance provision stated the maximum combined area was as follows: “1,200 square feet or 90% of the dwelling unit foundation area.” The combined square footage of the existing detached garage and proposed attached garage, according to court documents, was 74% of the dwelling unit foundation area of the proposed single-family home. SEE SHOREVIEW LAWSUIT, PAGE 16
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Students from Irondale High School, Mounds View High School and alumi staged a walkout and protest march to the New Brighton Community Center.
‘We’re stronger as a community’: Community, alumni join Irondale student walkout BY MAYA BETTI NEWS INTERN
Students from across the Mounds View Public School District are voicing their concerns regarding immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota, standing
in solidarity with the immigrant families in their community. On Jan. 20, students from Irondale High School walked a 55-minute route along icy sidewalks to New Brighton Community Center. The New Brighton Police Department accompanied the group,
ensuring students’ safety as they crossed streets and intersections. Deputy Director of Public Safety Trevor Hamdorf said no incidents were reported.
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