Adam Smith

with alt text, because everyone needs to be able to read this 😭

Okay it’s possible I’m exposing my child to too much soccer at the expense of other activities

What is it about Minnesota that made it a target for Trump’s ICE crackdown? The Democratic-leaning midwestern state where federal agents killed two citizens is in many ways anathema to the administration

Since the ICE surge started, I’ve asked nearly everyone why they thought Minnesota was the target, beyond immigration or fraud claims. Basically, the state is anathema to the Trump administration - strong social safety net, open to immigrants, collective culture. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

YouTube video by MS NOW Hayes: Trump bet Americans were as bigoted as Stephen Miller—he was wrong

WATCH: “This administration made a bet—and they keep making it—that most Americans, the majority of us, are as bigoted as Stephen Miller. And they’re wrong,” says Chris Hayes as the Trump administration says it’s ending its ICE surge in Minneapolis.

I’m relieved that this violent paramilitary force will be removed from our streets, but I won’t believe it until they're actually gone.

Minnesotans deserve justice and accountability, and I won’t stop until we get it.

My household is supporting a South Minneapolis family unable to work or leave home due to ICE. If we can raise some or all of their $1600 rent, we can avoid drawing from high-demand assistance funds and ensure there's more to go around.

Venmo @karleekarleekarlee with 🏠 in the memo to help.

Living in Minnesota right now feels like being in the emergency room. Literally everyone is suffering in different ways, even if it's "just" a badly twisted ankle rather than a kidney stone or a full-on heart attack. The staff are working as hard as they can but energy and resources are dwindling.

Notes on winter When the world turns whimsical

Wild fact from @billmckibben.bsky.social's latest newsletter:

"The last colder-than-average month on planet earth was in February of 1985, which means that no one under the age of forty has ever known one."

Looks like it… I don’t see any Alerts suggesting that there are any service changes there

Mother's immigration arrest leaves Madison soccer standout reeling Federal immigration agents detained a Madison soccer player's mother while she was in Minnesota for her son's games. Now, he's struggling.

Martin, an 18-year-old citizen and soccer player, traveled with his Madison-area team to Minneapolis for a Futsal tournament (which my kid's team was going to play in, then opted out). While there, ICE stopped Martin and took his mom, who has been detained since.

www.jsonline.com/story/news/l...

Photo of a bright pink and orange sunset behind a snowy field and transmission line, taken from the window of a train

Blurry photo of a bright pink and orange sunset behind a snowy field, farm buildings, and a transmission line, taken from the window of a train

A couple of blurry ones from the window of the Borealis (somewhere in SE Wisconsin)

Photo of the iconic Chicago Theater marquee with text reading “James Acaster Live on Stage”

Felt good to laugh tonight. Thanks James (and Craig).

A family dressed in winter clothes stands together at a bus stop with a bus in the background.

Taylor and Greta moved to Edina so they, along with their daughters and goldendoodle Bubs, could be near the METRO E Line. The family recently adopted the E Line’s 58th & France Station. Learn more about our Adopt-A-Stop program and sign up here: www.metrotransit.org/adopt-a-stop

I’m seeing him in Chicago tonight!

Graphic with a dark teal gradient background promoting Minnesota Aurora season tickets. Large text reads “Season Tickets That Give Back.” Smaller text says, “Every 2026 season ticket sold raises $5 for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.” The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota logo appears in the center with the tagline “Supporting families and strengthening communities since 1996.” Logos for Pentz Homes and Minnesota Aurora appear at the top. Bottom text explains that Aurora will donate $1 and partner Pentz Homes will add $4 per ticket, raising $5 total in honor of Aurora’s fifth season.

We're thrilled to announce a partnership with @pentzhomes.bsky.social to raise funds for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota.

For every 2026 season ticket sold, Aurora will donate $1 to ILCM, and Pentz Homes will provide an additional $4 for a total donation of $5.

Season tickets on sale soon!

Kiddies who made it out of the ICE dungeon report sighting a schoolmate. Before this, the school district had no information on their whereabouts. The family has now been connected with a lawyer.

Youngsters who escape a govt dungeon are the only way to track abducted children? This is fine!

I knew Trump would target Minnesota. I didn’t expect this level of violence | Rachel Leingang I’m reporting on a political retribution campaign, disguised as immigration enforcement, in the community where I live

I've been covering Trump's retribution campaign since he came back to the White House. Then, that storyline came directly to my state - and what I've covered will stick in my brain forever. The children, the brutality, the isolation, the camaraderie and bravery. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Elizabeth and her mom have been released! [free them ALL!]

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

Sick fourth-grader among 4 Columbia Heights students held by ICE Columbia Heights Public Schools says four students remain detained by ICE after Liam’s return, including 10-year-old Elizabeth, who has fallen ill.

Elizabeth is a Columbia Heights fourth-grader who loves volleyball, learning English and giggling in the halls with her friends. She's been held in the Dilley Immigration Processing Center for nearly a month, and she and her mom have both fallen ill. sahanjournal.com/education/co...

I’m seeing him on Friday… no spoilers

Ironically (appropriately?) the County currently has a survey posted in advance of a programmed 2028 reconstruction project on this stretch of Cedar:

3 butterflies with messages reading “Migration is Natural,” “Protect Immigrants Abolish Ice!,” and “¡Chinga La Migra!”

Crowd dancing to Klezmer on Ice

The yellow submarine art shanty “Sub Bdé Umán”

Person riding a bike with an ice skate instead of a front wheel

The joy of the Lake Harriet Art Shanties—this year more than ever.

Nick Offerman?

Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.

Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.

Unity Ride in memory of Alex Pretti, Madison.

The Minnesota state flag hanging off a bicycle prominent in the foreground. A good many cyclists are enjoying coffee snacks and fellowship at the conclusion of the Minneapolis memorial ride for Alex Pretti

Our cold toes won’t bring back Alex and Renée but all of standing together means they will never win. ICE Out Now!

Thousands of bicycle riders at the Minneapolis Pretti Unity Ride

It’s not hyperbole to say that thousands of riders turned out for the Minneapolis Pretti Unity Ride. Bikes as far down and back as you could see.

LIAM & His Dad are GOING HOME!!!

Now do the other 5 kids from his school, all the other kids in Dilley, & the rest of the kids everywhere... & the adults!

Thousands(?) of cyclists gathering at Washburn Fair Oaks Park

Thousands(?) of cyclists along Nicollet Avenue, approaching the Alex Pretti Memorial

A rose left in the fence at the Minneapolis VA Hospital, overlooking the Mississippi River

Amazing numbers of cyclists out for the Alex Pretti Memorial Ride in Minneapolis 🚲💙

Small group of white people in winter clothing on a plaza hold the dark blue and grey menacing loon flag and Alex Pretti Unity Ride posters.

Bike riders seen from behind, one with a sign on the bike that reads "Ice Out," and two with fabric pennants reading, "Are you OK?" and "Alex Pretti"

People fold origami boats by a young tree. A menacing loon flag hangs on the posts protecting the tree. Bikes are standing all around.

A #MemorialRide 🚲

"Are you OK?" Alex #Pretti

#WeRideInUnity from #Zürich to #Minnesota