Minnesota honors indigenous victims of violence and the families left behind

Tom Hudson

14 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

Even though I'm in Minneapolis right now to report on the drawdown of immigration agents touted by the Trump administration, there is much more to report on in this incredible community.

Today is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Awareness day in Minnesota, and members of the community turned out in solidarity to honor those lost, and those still missing.

Visit the MMIR Office: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ojp/offices-missing-murdered/mmir-office

StrongHearts Native Helpline: https://strongheartshelpline.org/ or 1-844-7NATIVE. Available 24/7.

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