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Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary The president has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her

And there it is! Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Fed report highlights economic effects of ICE surge as businesses struggle to replace workers at home Immigration enforcement operations and a struggling farm economy had a dampening effect on businesses in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, according to the latest Beige Book report from the Federal Res...

Regional Outreach Director @erickgarcialuna.bsky.social spoke with @mprnews.org about current economic conditions in our region: https://bit.ly/4rc4xyQ

How State and Local Leaders Are Responding to ICE: Your Questions Answered - Bolts The violence of Trump’s immigration crackdown in cities across the country and the killing of protesters by federal agents have put pressure on local leaders to change their approach to... Read More

Recently, we asked for questions from readers about what local and state leaders are doing in response to the federal immigration crackdown.

Our new explainer shares some answers. Our entire team worked on this and it’s *really* worth a read:

boltsmag.org/how-state-an...

And she very much wants to see you! ✊🏽

WHEN: Monday, March 9, 10:00 am Where: Saint Paul Dethloon The blight on Midway that was the former CVS on Snelling and University is going to be demolished on Monday. Come celebrate! Bring a chair. Bring treats to share. Bring a musical instrument. Bring and share with friends. Bring your senior prom dress. Bring your toddler. Most of all, bring joy and your love for Saint Paul! If you are able, consider making a donation to Keystone Community Services, a legacy organization providing assistance to those in need for nearly a hundred years. I'm not sure yet how to do this safely and securely, but I'll get it figured out by Monday. NOTE: Start time is based on hearsay, and will be updated when I can find specific information.

Invite your friends! I have a pretty small #SaintPaul #St.Paul #StPaul reach here, so please share. Let's make this a demolition to remember.

InFocus: Anusha Thotakura on Shaking Up Board Business Chicago Board of Education Member Anusha Thotakura speaks candidly about the need to change school district culture to hold itself accountable to an elected school board.

Chicago Board of Education Member Anusha Thotakura speaks candidly about the need to change school district culture to hold itself accountable to an elected school board. board-rule.ghost.io/infocus-anus...

THIS I can help you with

A white Ford Transit van that is labeled "Midwest Plumbing". This is not a real company.

We saw an uptick in ICE activity today.

ICE continues to be spotted around the metro area - dining, driving, and hiding in between events.

Current vehicles on the short list include Black Chevrolet Tahoes, White or Silver Jeep Wagoneers, and White Ford Transit vans with fake branding.

175 people at an elementary school.

LAUSD is now accountable for high-dosage tutoring as settlement is approved

LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4u1s3RP

Government Surveillance 🤝 Corporate Surveillance

Gregory Bovino is now under criminal investigation Video shows the Border Patrol's former "commander-at-large" throwing a gas canister at protesters and observers in Minneapolis in January.

Former Customs and Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino’s use of chemical irritants during the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota is among 17 criminal investigations now underway in Hennepin County.

As Kagan notes in her dissent, the Court opted not to hear the due process parental rights argument against bans on gender-affirming medical care in Skrmetti, basically setting up a regime where parents can force their trans children back into the closet but cannot help them out of it

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I just found a 2024 charge for $1,348.03 to French Laundry - the 3 Michelin star restaurant in California - in Arizona ESA reimbursements.

May his memory be for a blessing 🌈

Also, HBD Marta Jewson. Long may we reap the rewards of your talents and commitment to serving democracy

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I really have no words.

I think about what my adult children’s lives mean to me and I imagine their brilliance snuffed and … well, actually I can’t imagine it. Who survives this?

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Damn. Cheers to 38.
I got to eat ice cream with a gaggle of friends.
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Yes. Gonna take me a minute to find them. But yes.

Truth.

And adults. These days I pause a lot in meetings and wait for the other person/people to realize silence has taken over.

I have a gizmo called a Brick. Best $75 I ever spent!

After federal retreat, Twin Cities’ stores and restaurants piecing businesses back together Some restaurants in immigrant corridors are back to a full menu; others have reopened for a few days a week, and some businesses might consolidate some locations.

Researchers at North Star Policy Action and the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research reported Wednesday that workers in the Twin Cities lost $106 million in wages due to Operation Metro Surge.

There are so many penalties imposed by society for being the kind of person who drives a Cybertruck.

- You’re fined $80,000

- You have to drive a Cybertruck

- Everyone sees you driving a Cybertruck

- The word “Cybertruck” is a central part of your life

- You become That Cybertruck Person

Man wearing a face of glitter rainbow makeup and pearl necklace holds up peach lipstick.

This is your periodic reminder to be unapologetically gay.

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ICE surged in Minnesota to arrest criminals. Many of them were already in jail. An analysis of the Trump administration’s “worst of the worst” list shows about half of the immigrants detained were not taken off the streets.

Gift link article. “They just ran roughshod over the community, and then cried foul when they ended up killing two Minnesotans and creating havoc wherever they turned.” — Minnesota Department of Corrections Commissioner Paul Schnell

With Brass Solidarity in Powderhorn Park today after the Kaleidoscope of Love art action against ICE. I cry every time they combine “Love Train” with chants of “the people united” — but was dancing too much to catch it!

With Singing Resistance “ICE out now” protesters at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis tonight: “Doug Baker is a board member of Target and Orchestra Hall. / Tell Target to change its tune, / defend the rights of all. / Which side are you on, Target? / Which side are you on?”

FUCK ICE chant after the moment of silence for Renee Good and Alex Perretti. #mnufc

"What do you stand for?

"Stand up right now!

"Well, actually, go ahead and stay sitting as you reach for that phone... "

“Celebrate meteorological spring by nurturing our minds, our spirits.”

Oh honey, it was 9 degrees this morning — but you got me in my provincial pride