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Heather Silsbee

@hsilsbee.bsky.social

Editor, communicator, abolitionist, Southwest Minneapolis resident trying to make it less of a problem. Queer/bi, chronically ill, she/her

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Donate to SMITTEN KITTEN X NHN RENTAL RELIEF FUND, organized by Anne Lehman TLDR; SMITTEN KITTEN FINALLY HAS A WAY TO TAKE ONLINE DONATIONS FOR RENTAL ASSI… Anne Lehman needs your support for SMITTEN KITTEN X NHN RENTAL RELIEF FUND

The dildo store is out here doing more than Mayor of Minneapolis yet again. @smittenkittenmn.bsky.social has secured a match of up to $250K in Rental Relief Funds from the Wilson Foundation. Donate & share! LFG!!! ❀️‍πŸ”₯

www.gofundme.com/f/smitten-ki...

28.02.2026 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 239    πŸ” 163    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

rent is due tomorrow and again today 2/28 bench pressed are donating proceeds from sales of this β€œFUCK ICE” shirt online and in store to rent relief funds in minnesota!

28.02.2026 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Letter from CP Payne to Mayor Frey, reads: February 24, 2026 Dear Mayor Frey, I am writing to again express the desires of community and many of our Council colleagues for the termination of the Zencity Technologies US Inc contract for Community Perception Surveying. Understanding that you, as the Mayor, have the sole authority to terminate these contracts, I am asking that you give notice of termination by the next deadline. The next payment is due on April 1, 2026, meaning that notice of termination would be required by March 1, 2026. During the budget markup process for the 2026 supplemental budget, the City Council passed an amendment and resolution urging the termination of the City’s contract with Zencity Technologies US Inc. Now, as we are understanding the financial impact of operation Metro Surge and the full impact of the overspend of the overtime budget in the Police Department, this would be a fiscally prudent and responsive decision for further budget reductions. In the sp

Letter from CP Payne to Mayor Frey, reads: February 24, 2026 Dear Mayor Frey, I am writing to again express the desires of community and many of our Council colleagues for the termination of the Zencity Technologies US Inc contract for Community Perception Surveying. Understanding that you, as the Mayor, have the sole authority to terminate these contracts, I am asking that you give notice of termination by the next deadline. The next payment is due on April 1, 2026, meaning that notice of termination would be required by March 1, 2026. During the budget markup process for the 2026 supplemental budget, the City Council passed an amendment and resolution urging the termination of the City’s contract with Zencity Technologies US Inc. Now, as we are understanding the financial impact of operation Metro Surge and the full impact of the overspend of the overtime budget in the Police Department, this would be a fiscally prudent and responsive decision for further budget reductions. In the sp

This week CP Payne sent a letter to Mayor Frey urging the termination of Minneapolis’ contract with Zencity Technologies US Inc. This is an Israeli-founded tech company that has a contract to design a digital survey to measure community perception of MPD and public safety.

27.02.2026 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just got another one out of the quarry but then we lost it around Portland & Franklin in south Minneapolis. ICE is very active today, respond accordingly!

27.02.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

It’s not isolated to Minneapolis.

There was an incident involving a pedestrian bridge in Saint Paul with a sign I’m not going to repeat.

It’s not the only incident. Keep a cool head folks. Stay unpredictable.

27.02.2026 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A mirror selfie of me wearing a blue lace shirt, braids, and beaded earrings in silver, blue, purple, and pink. My black and white cat Marceau is sniffing my hand

A mirror selfie of me wearing a blue lace shirt, braids, and beaded earrings in silver, blue, purple, and pink. My black and white cat Marceau is sniffing my hand

Two pairs of Turquoise Autumn beaded fringe earrings on a bead mat

Two pairs of Turquoise Autumn beaded fringe earrings on a bead mat

I still need more orders before the end of the month! (Tomorrow! Februaries go by so fast 😭) Help me reach my goal by liking/boosting this post + indulging in some gorgeous beadwork ❀️ 🀎 🩡

Check out my online store β†’ cvkvlv.com

Goal progress in comments ↓

Mvto! (Thank you!)

#Beadwork #Artist

27.02.2026 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
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Corcoran Neighbor Fund By Corcoran Neighborhood Organization

Help Corcoran neighbors in South Minneapolis who’ve been facing extreme hardship from the federal occupation.

This neighborhood includes the Sky Without Limits Cooperative who organized against one of the most powerful landlords in Minneapolis.

givebutter.com/corcoran-nei...

27.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

okay, $900 to go! who can help kids in north Minneapolis stay in their homes?

27.02.2026 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Navy blue satin bomber jacket with the 4-part divided Minneapolis flag circle icon featuring a columned building, riverboat wheel, microscope & t-square/gear on the right breast, double-sailboat city logo on right sleeve, and bold block words ICE OUT MPLS on the back .

Navy blue satin bomber jacket with the 4-part divided Minneapolis flag circle icon featuring a columned building, riverboat wheel, microscope & t-square/gear on the right breast, double-sailboat city logo on right sleeve, and bold block words ICE OUT MPLS on the back .

I apparently came to the wrong suburban coffee shop, so to amuse myself & horrify you, I’m unveiling my MINNEAPOLIS PATROL MOM/DAD/UNCLE/AUNT/NO KIDS FOR US THANKS jacket. Nothing will top St. Paul’s jacket, but I accepted my own challenge to incorporate Mpls’s oft-mocked flag logo in the design.

27.02.2026 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 35    πŸ’¬ 32    πŸ“Œ 5

Yikes, I just discovered I zeroed out my checking account because I’ve been buying groceries for 10+ households and the mutual aid donations are spent. I’m fine (I have a credit card) but if you want to send my block more grocery $$$, my Venmo is Aren-Aizura

27.02.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So @lateonsetgirl.bsky.social has added a pre-release copy of her amazing new book WHAT WE ARE SEEKING along with a paperback of the reissue of her legendary 1996 Cyberpunk novel THE FORTUNATE FALL to the giveaway, and I'll be honest, that's probably cooler than what I'm offering!

27.02.2026 23:04 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Minnesota’s economic outlook improves with $3.7 billion near-term surplus, though uncertainty looms Lawmakers got an update on what’s on the horizon for Minnesota’s budget and economy. The forecast is complicated by in-limbo tariffs and impacts of surged federal immigration action.

Time to pass some rent and small business relief at the state level.

Early investments now will help to stabilize and support our economy amidst the uncertainties of the future. Let's get it done @repliishkozlowski.bsky.social and @lindseyportmn.bsky.social

www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

27.02.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 7

We who are working our asses off to keep our neighbors housed and fed are making amazing things happen with mutual aid, but we shouldn’t have to be left to be doing this on our own!

27.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 123    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThere’s Another Way”: Rent Relief, Love Letters, and 1,000 Pee Funnels "There’s nothing like getting to give someone their rent money," says mutual aid organizer Ashley Fairbanks.

I talked with @ziibiing.com about Stand With Minnesota, keeping neighbors housed during ICE escalation, and directing generosity where it’s actually needed.

27.02.2026 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 534    πŸ” 214    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 14
Ceramic jar with succulents painted on it.

Ceramic jar with succulents painted on it.

Ceramic jar with succulents painted lid on

Ceramic jar with succulents painted lid on

Succulent jar

Succulent jar

Thought I'd try a little auction of my own for the St Paul East Side Rent Fund! $15 per entry to win this hand thrown, hand painted ceramic jar made by me! Send screenshot of payment to d2cc.betterworld.org/campaigns/ea...

Or

PayPal: @beccadarlingmasks
Venmo: @rebecca-esche-arts

27.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 24    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 5

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) β€” Federal judge extends order protecting refugees in Minnesota who are lawfully in US from being arrested and deported.

27.02.2026 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 381    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Im sorry. Hours got cut after a raise due to slow business. Bills and rent coming due. Paycheck not enough. Second job 7 months behind on pay due to Client Exploding internally. Im sorry. $0/$700

Hours returning soon.

V:@/JKNotSoBad
$JKNotsobad
PP:@/comfortingmoo

Mox tax

27.02.2026 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 53    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 10

πŸ₯Ή So beautiful...

27.02.2026 23:17 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Someone was abducted in St Anthony this morning at 6 AM near 29th Ave & Silver Lake Road. And then at 8 AM we saw at least 5 agents out of their vehicles at 26th & Jackson near Walgreens before they dispersed into the neighborhood.

This isn’t over. We still need people keeping watch & staying safe.

27.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 447    πŸ” 233    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 11

Lots of activity at Whipple this morning, more than usual. Supposed early morning activity in Saint Paul as well. Head on a swivel.

27.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 202    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

If you can sign up in your district to be a poll worker, do. It’s more important than ever. You can help protect someone’s right to vote.

27.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 315    πŸ” 236    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5
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Family Support For a Northeast Minneapolis School Helping Northeast Minneapolis students stay safe, fed, and ready to learn

NEMS parents and community have quietly been doing heroic work here in Northeast Minneapolis.

They are very good at getting rent support and groceries out to families in need. The need is enormous with rent due this weekend. One last push to make it over $100k raised?

givebutter.com/neschool

27.02.2026 12:33 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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Hennepin County Attorney’s Office blasts DOJ over closed civil rights investigation The Justice Department announced it had ended an investigation into Mary Moriarty’s office over a policy considering race in charging decisions. Her office called the investigation a β€œstunt.”

The Justice Department announced it had ended an investigation into Mary Moriarty’s office over a policy considering race in charging decisions. Her office called the investigation a β€œstunt.”

27.02.2026 14:43 β€” πŸ‘ 240    πŸ” 67    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2
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Stand With Minnesota Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.

It’s Day 87 of the ICE occupation of MSP.

Everywhere you go, you’ll still see patrollers keeping neighbors safe.

And also everywhere you go, someone is raising money for rent for their community.

Give what you can at StandWithMinnesota.com

27.02.2026 04:15 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Donate to March Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families, organized by Central Neighborhood Care and Resistance The neighbors of Central Minneapolis have stood strong for mo… Central Neighborhood Care and Resistance needs your support for March Rent Assistance for Central Neighborhood Families

This is one of the hardest hit niehgborhoods from all of it.

It's a big ask but This is what is needed to keep Minnesotans safe. Please don't forget us now that the media has moved on.

24.02.2026 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 34    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

I feel like I shouldn't be asking again but people need what they need and housing is fundamental... She's
still fighting pneumonia and job hunting and is down to needing $506 - cashapp $byrabeez and PayPal kkeezer21, lmk if you need a Venmo option and I'll have a friend run intermediary!

26.02.2026 18:48 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that o...

Once again thinking about this

theonion.com/it-is-journa...

26.02.2026 04:44 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

M my 7yo told someone yesterday that my job is β€œto keep all our neighbors safe from ICE and make sure they don’t get kicked out of their houses bc they can’t pay bc they can’t work so they don’t have money.”

My actual FT job is most definitely *not* this, but my neighbors need help so here we are.

26.02.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3
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Donate to Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park, organized by Amy U Hello, My name is Amy and I am organizing a fundraiser that will go directl… Amy U needs your support for Rent Relief for Families in Mobile Home Park

Mobile home parks are constantly targeted by ICE because they’re often more isolated from more visible residential neighborhoods. There’s 21 families that need help paying March rent and @amyudiaz.bsky.social is in direct contact with the landlord to make it happen. Help donate!

gofund.me/93ad595bc

26.02.2026 03:14 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

It’s day 86 of the ICE occupation of MN.

Rent is due on Sunday for thousands of our neighbors who’ve been unable to work for two months.

It feels like everyone in the twin cities metro is fundraising for rent for immigrant neighbors, because the need is so high.

26.02.2026 03:54 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 65    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1