Renee Nicole Good: Honoring a Mother, Writer, and a Profound Loss to the Community

On an ordinary winter morning in Minneapolis, a routine day took a devastating turn—one that would ripple through a family, a neighborhood, and far beyond. Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother and writer, lost her life on January 7, 2026, during a federal law-enforcement operation near her home. As investigators work to determine exactly how the encounter unfolded, those who loved her are left grappling with shock and grief. For them, the headlines only tell part of the story. What matters most now is remembering the woman behind the name and protecting the children whose lives were forever changed.

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