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The Southwest Crier is a modern-day town square for residents of the Southwestern Metro Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Rooted in the spirit of the American Revolution and guided by inclusive, pragmatic patriotism, we exist to educate, inspire, and mobilize our neighbors in defense of democracy.

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Sr. Director of AI at leading strategic communications agency; democracy fanboy; guitarist; Minnesota Vikings fanatic, plays with joy. I'm @deerickson on Threads and @derickson on Bluesky.
Submarine Vet who believes in Kindness and the Constitution.