Minnesota Leaders Respond to the Passing of Renee Nicole Good

As investigations continue, Good’s family, friends, and neighbors are urging the public to remember her not only through the lens of the incident, but for the life she lived. They describe her as compassionate, creative, and deeply devoted to her child. Good was a poet and writer who believed strongly in care for others and community connection. Vigils and memorial gatherings have brought residents together in shared grief, many expressing concern for her young son and the long-term impact of the loss. While legal reviews and official inquiries move forward, community members say their hope is for clarity, accountability, and meaningful reflection—so that Renee Nicole Good’s legacy of kindness and shared humanity is not overshadowed by the circumstances of her death.