As Minneapolis residents continue to leave flowers and candles at the site of the shooting, the city remains on edge. The presence of thousands of federal agents continues to be a point of friction, with many residents reporting a climate of fear that discourages them from leaving their homes or engaging with law enforcement. The Pretti case has become a symbol of a larger struggle over the soul of the city: a battle between a federal mandate for “law and order” and a local demand for justice and accountability. Continue reading…