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Nonprofit education professional, helping educators meet the needs of adult learners all over the state of Minnesota. Geek, gamer, baker and mother of one fantastic teenage boy. Proud resident of Minneapolis.

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Absolutely beautiful Steve Sack

14.02.2026 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 915    πŸ” 232    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 8
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Someone named Tim Hornstein is responsible for this and it should be an MPR billboard campaign or a mural on the headquarters building.

13.02.2026 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, Minneapolis! I don’t trust a word these lying liars say, so I’ll believe it’s over when I see it. But I still think that February 12th will be remembered in Minneapolis for a long, long time. V-ICE Day

12.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please don't think anything is back to normal in Minnesota. Nothing is normal.

I know we’re strong. Don’t know if it’s enough.

If you don't live here, your Minnesota friends may tell you that it's going to be okay but I think a lot of that is them being nice so you won't worry.

It's bad here.

11.02.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 254    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 4

Ugh, I’m so sick of helicopters being the first thing I hear when I wake up. Morning, Minneapolis

11.02.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Please watch the whole video from our Saint Paul Olympian. It’s one of the most direct and eloquent statements about the situation that I’ve heard from anyone.
Proud to be a Minnesotan, proud to be represented by Rich Ruohonen.

10.02.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 463    πŸ” 74    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, Minneapolis! Remember that February always seems bleak. Better days are coming. Keep the faith.

10.02.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Went out to dinner last night with some friends to the Ecuadorian restaurant in my neighborhood and they had the SB on, so we watched and OMG that half time show was πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯. The only thing more powerful than hate is love! πŸ’•

09.02.2026 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I genuinely have no idea how to convey this to the American people, but I think the biggest impediment to any kind of immigration reform is that people are convinced that "legal" and "illegal" are immutable, intrinsic categories instead of a rapidly-shifting arbitrary constellation of regulations.

01.02.2026 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5568    πŸ” 1244    πŸ’¬ 102    πŸ“Œ 89
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Ramstad: An economic bomb has hit Lake Street Hispanic businesses are being hit hardest as customers and employees hide from federal agents β€” or leave Minnesota.

The economic impact of the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities is enormous. Gift link.

04.02.2026 21:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: β€œHe might have thought β€˜how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said β€˜this site was not subject to local zoning.’”

04.02.2026 06:43 β€” πŸ‘ 8741    πŸ” 3822    πŸ’¬ 164    πŸ“Œ 793
Greater Longfellow Neighbor Relief Fund: Who we are, how we're helping, and how to receive support.

Greater Longfellow Neighbor Relief Fund: Who we are, how we're helping, and how to receive support.

Who We Are: The Greater Longfellow Neighbor Relief Fund is a community-led effort supporting families and individuals across Longfellow and the greater region. While we're rooted in Longfellow, we believe anyone in need is our neighbor. If you reach out, we'll do our best to help.

Who We Are: The Greater Longfellow Neighbor Relief Fund is a community-led effort supporting families and individuals across Longfellow and the greater region. While we're rooted in Longfellow, we believe anyone in need is our neighbor. If you reach out, we'll do our best to help.

What We Do: Funds raised go directly to essentials, including but not limited to: RENT / MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, MEDICAL BILLS, LEGAL BILLS, EVERYDAY NECESSITIES. We work with schools, religious groups, and community members to help connect with those in need and quickly, safely, and securely distribute funds.

What We Do: Funds raised go directly to essentials, including but not limited to: RENT / MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, MEDICAL BILLS, LEGAL BILLS, EVERYDAY NECESSITIES. We work with schools, religious groups, and community members to help connect with those in need and quickly, safely, and securely distribute funds.

How To Get Support: We won't turn anyone away as long as funds are available. We only ask how much is needed and how to send it Email LongfellowAid@proton.me if you need support or are helping someone. Please do not include sensitive info such as full name, phone number, or address. We're still building our intake process, so thank you for your patience. NEIGHBORRELIEFFUND.ORG

How To Get Support: We won't turn anyone away as long as funds are available. We only ask how much is needed and how to send it Email LongfellowAid@proton.me if you need support or are helping someone. Please do not include sensitive info such as full name, phone number, or address. We're still building our intake process, so thank you for your patience. NEIGHBORRELIEFFUND.ORG

In response to a great deal of ICE activity in our Minneapolis neighborhood of Longfellow, we are standing up for our neighbors who need immediate relief – and we’re asking for your help. Please help keep families in their homes this winter. Visit neighborrelieffund.org to learn more and donate πŸ’œ

03.02.2026 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Good morning, Minneapolis! Damned if we didn’t make it to February. Good for us.

01.02.2026 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, Minneapolis. Loving all the music on my Skyline today. Thanks Boss

31.01.2026 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When ICE takes videos of protestors & says "We have a nice little database. Now you're considered a domestic terrorist."

Minneapolis replies: "Hey asshole, you're going to need a bigger fucking database."

30.01.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2060    πŸ” 622    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 34

Hey, nice job with the protests today, kids.

30.01.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I get tired of saying it, but I’ll say it again: the nature of oppression in America is that they workshop it first on Black, Latino, Asian & Native people.

But it is always, in the end, coming for everyone.

30.01.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 15722    πŸ” 5630    πŸ’¬ 243    πŸ“Œ 126
a bald eagle surrounded by stars and stripes and the text "oh my god, what the fuck"

a bald eagle surrounded by stars and stripes and the text "oh my god, what the fuck"

07.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2181    πŸ” 633    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 39

Good morning, Minneapolis. TGIF

30.01.2026 15:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, Minneapolis! What are we doing today? Right, right. The same thing we do everyday. Look out for our neighbors. Carry on

29.01.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

28.01.2026 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 97475    πŸ” 40947    πŸ’¬ 4311    πŸ“Œ 5381

Good morning, Minneapolis. Is it still January? sigh. It is still January, isn’t it?

28.01.2026 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs.

The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once. Minnesotans, not the armed thugs of ICE and the Border Patrol, are brave. Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesiveβ€”because of its diversity and not in spite of it. Minnesotans have found and loved one another in a world atomized by social media, where empty men have tried to fill their lonely soul with lies about their own inherent superiority. Minnesotans have preserved everything worthwhile about β€œWestern civilization,” while armed brutes try to tear it down by force.

Every social theory undergirding Trumpism has been broken on the steel of Minnesotan resolve. The multiracial community in Minneapolis was supposed to shatter. It did not. It held until Bovino was forced out of the Twin Cities with his long coat between his legs. The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone. In Minnesota, all of the ideological cornerstones of MAGA have been proved false at once. Minnesotans, not the armed thugs of ICE and the Border Patrol, are brave. Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesiveβ€”because of its diversity and not in spite of it. Minnesotans have found and loved one another in a world atomized by social media, where empty men have tried to fill their lonely soul with lies about their own inherent superiority. Minnesotans have preserved everything worthwhile about β€œWestern civilization,” while armed brutes try to tear it down by force.

Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significantβ€”though not finalβ€”victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

27.01.2026 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 12127    πŸ” 4032    πŸ’¬ 266    πŸ“Œ 438

Good morning, Minneapolis! Take extra good care of each other today. 😘

27.01.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES
YouTube video by Billy Bragg BILLY BRAGG - CITY OF HEROES

I wrote this yesterday about the hero city of Minneapolis

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKOW...

26.01.2026 22:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5873    πŸ” 2416    πŸ’¬ 204    πŸ“Œ 401

LFG Minnesota! Pedal to the metal, no brakes. They are on the run. Press the advantage!

27.01.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Same! Now, how about that eviction moratorium? Do right by the people!

27.01.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Live your life in such a way that this kind of reaction comes when you arrive in a city, not when you leave one.

27.01.2026 00:24 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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they will never break minneapolis’ spirit. this is why we will win

brass solidarity band brought the resistance and joy from george floyd square to whittier tonight

26.01.2026 23:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1362    πŸ” 359    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 30

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