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Winter Protest Preparedness
Winter’s coming, but our weekly protests still matter — maybe even more. Here’s your neighbor-approved survival guide to stay warm, stay seen, and stay…
Nov 27, 2025
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David Erickson
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Mutual Aid
Resources for our neighbors in need.
Nov 15, 2025
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David Erickson
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A New Birth Of Freedom
We rallied 16,800 neighbors in 2025 to defend democracy...and that was just the beginning. As America turns 250, we’re answering Lincoln’s call for “a…
14 hrs ago
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David Erickson
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Witness, Support, Act
This past week, our community came together in the face of escalating ICE activity—bearing witness, supporting one another, and finding ways to help…
Dec 29, 2025
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Empathy Is Civic Infrastructure
Empathy isn’t soft. It’s strategy. In a time when fear is weaponized, neighbors checking in, sharing real info, and showing up become the true civic…
Dec 22, 2025
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Weekly Rally Update
It’s a full week of action: our weekly rally continues Saturday, we’ll sing carols for a cause on Sunday, and Monarca training is coming in January…
Dec 19, 2025
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Carver County Residents Stand Against ICE Contract
Renting jail cells to ICE is a downstream disaster
Dec 18, 2025
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David Erickson
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Cold Winds, Warm Hearts
On a freezing day in Chanhassen, ICE tried to isolate—but neighbors chose to stand together. From coffee and blankets to protest and prayer, this is…
Dec 16, 2025
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Chanhassen ICE Raid
ICE raids, "MNutemen" on the scene, and a local economy taking the hit. We break down the Chanhassen raid, the media coverage, and the urgent Call to…
Dec 14, 2025
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David Erickson
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Rally Team Won't Be Out Tomorrow
Due to severe weather, our volunteer team will not be attending Saturday’s protest. This is not a pause—it’s a pivot. Use this time to connect with your…
Dec 12, 2025
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David Erickson
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Three Strikes, Target?
If masked ICE agents staged raids in your parking lot, would you say something? Brian Lambert asks Target, Minnesota’s hometown brand, to show more…
Dec 11, 2025
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ICE Descends On Minnesota
Violations of due process rights recorded. Get an in-depth reporting roundup.
Dec 10, 2025
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David Erickson
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Savage Mom Was Afraid Her Neighbors Would See Her Protesting
I joked that my lighting made me look like I was in Witness Protection. Angie didn't laugh—because that’s exactly how she felt. She’s a Savage mom who…
Dec 7, 2025
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David Erickson
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Winter Resistance: Supporting Our Neighbors, Strengthening Our Community
We’re pushing back, showing up, and keeping each other safe. Catch this week’s grassroots updates and ways to get involved.
Dec 5, 2025
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