A new initiative in Minneapolis invites staff to a “healing circle” with therapy goats, while city leaders criticize ICE, sparking conservative outrage.

Therapy Goats Amidst Chaos

An email from the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office invited staff to a “healing circle” facilitated by Human Resources, featuring therapy goats. The event, held on January 15, 2026, in the Public Service Building, aimed to provide a supportive environment amidst a city facing unrest, including assaults on ICE agents. Conservative media quickly seized on this as an example of progressive policies gone awry, emphasizing the city’s mismanagement in the face of law enforcement challenges.

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Criticism of Federal Agencies

Local Democrats, including Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and AG Keith Ellison, have been vocal in their opposition to federal ICE operations, which they label as an “occupation.” This stance has only intensified following ongoing ICE raids, which have prompted lawsuits against DHS and ICE. The timing of the therapy goat event alongside these contentious issues has fueled conservative criticism, who view it as an emblematic distraction from the pressing public safety concerns plaguing the city.

In the backdrop of this controversy, a recent incident involving a Latin King gang member robbing an FBI vehicle further highlights the city’s struggles with gang activity and crime, complicating the narrative around local leadership’s effectiveness.

Political and Social Implications

The introduction of therapy goats in a government office, though intended to boost morale, has been perceived by many as a symbol of “woke” governance overshadowing the need for concrete solutions to public safety. Conservative commentators argue that such initiatives detract from the serious business of maintaining law and order, especially when law enforcement agencies face hostility and violence. The story has gained traction, with social media amplifying calls for accountability and a reevaluation of priorities within local government.

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As Minneapolis grapples with these multifaceted challenges, the debate continues over the balance between progressive wellness initiatives and the urgent need for effective crime and immigration enforcement strategies.

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Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office emailed staff inviting them to healing circle with therapy goats

Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office offering their staff a healing circle with therapy goats

Beyond Parody: Minneapolis City Attorney Invites Staff to Healing

A Latin King robbed the FBI vehicle, but hey, they have therapy goats for healing