MNCPA Statement on the Fatal Shootings of Renée Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota

The Minnesota College Personnel Association (MNCPA), a community of higher education professionals committed to inclusion, social justice, and the thriving of students and educators across Minnesota, mourns the deaths of Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti during recent federal immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis.

We join calls in condemning these tragic losses of life and in urging meaningful accountability and transparency in response to these events. 

MNCPA stands in solidarity with all those affected including the families, friends, students, educators, and community members who are grieving, processing trauma, and seeking justice. We recognize that many members within the MNCPA community live, work, study or have connections to Minnesota, and we are deeply aware of the emotional and collective impact these events have on the sense of safety and belonging across our campuses, institutions, and neighborhoods. We also acknowledge that international students, immigrants, and BIPOC colleagues and students whose daily lives are shaped by systems of inequality have experienced trauma and fear related to immigration enforcement and racialized policing, prior to the heightened national attention. 

MNCPA reaffirms its commitment to justice, inclusion, and the wellbeing of all members of the Minnesota higher education community. We stand with those calling for accountability, and we commit to supporting our communities in caring, compassionate, and constructive ways.

In this moment, caring for one another, our community, our institutions, and ourselves  is essential. We acknowledge that higher education spaces play a vital role in supporting growth, reflection, dialogue, and resilience, especially when communities are hurting.

Resources and Support
To support students, professionals, and allies during this time, MNCPA is sharing a list of resources for wellness, community care, and civic engagement. 

Virtual Community Gathering Invitation
We recognize the need for shared community spaces where graduate students, practitioners, and higher education professionals can gather, reflect, and discuss the emotional and professional impacts of current events. We invite members to join us for a community gathering focused on connection, dialogue, and mutual support:

This space is intended to be a supportive, grounding environment where individuals can process what’s happening, explore how it may be affecting their work and students, and foster community care together.

Professional Staff
February 9, 2026
2:30–3:30 PM CST
Virtual | Registration Link: https://forms.gle/SSzwjjjkik7uPdJv7 

Graduate Students in Higher Education Programs
February 13, 2026
4:00–5:30 PM CST
Virtual | Registration Link: https://forms.gle/UUDy7BAJt12o265s6