Crime & Safety"An agent came from behind and pushed me aside. I barely stayed on my feet. He pushed me so hard," City Council Member Elliot Payne said.Posted Wed, Jan 14, 2026 at 9:53 am CTFind out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch."What I've been trying to do is stay present on Central Avenue," Payne said. "One of the things I'm trying to do is make sure I'm observing their activity to make sure they're conducting it in a lawful and legal way." Payne says while he was out Monday night, things turned quickly.Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.More from Across Minnesota