Another ICE killing and a weekend of sustained protest in Minneapolis, despite frigid temperatures. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old VA nurse, was shot and killed by federal ICE agents Saturday while filming them on a Minneapolis street. His killing comes less than three weeks after ICE officers killed Renee Good, prompting mass protests by residents and opposition from state officials and local law enforcement. Residents once again took to the streets, demanding an end to the ICE enforcement surge that brought some 3,000 agents to the area. Political expert and attorney Chris Hand explains how what’s happening in Minneapolis has become the focus of international scrutiny and a possible political pinch point for the GOP.

Guest: Chris Hand, local government expert, attorney and co-author with the late Sen. Bob Graham of America, the Owner's Manual.

Street Cred

Guiding the redevelopment of a struggling downtown can be a daunting task: Where to begin? Our guest says to start with the streets. And the trees. For nearly four decades, Victor Dover has worked with developers and municipalities on planning and street design, whether in town centers of New Urbanist communities or existing cities in need of revitalization. He was named among “the country’s best urban designers and architects” by Architecture magazine and is the keynote speaker at the sixth annual Great Cities Symposium on Feb. 5. Dover joins us to share what Jacksonville can learn from the streets — and trees — of the world’s thriving cities.

Guests:

• Victor Dover, principal, Dover Kohl & Partners Town Planning
• Nancy Powell, executive director, Scenic Jacksonville

Painting the town

And, local artists join nationally recognized muralists at the second annual Jacksonville Mural Festival. The event, which runs Jan. 26 to 31, plans to flood the zone in Murray Hill, installing 15 new murals on neighborhood buildings. The event also features panel discussions about the value and economic impact of public art. Featured national artists include Lucas Aoki, David Swartz and Phoebe Joynt. They will be joined by acclaimed local artists Marie Eljera, Mike McIntire and Patrick Maxcy.

Guest: Jason Tetlak, muralist, executive director, National Mural Awards