Neighbors Show Up: Minnesota Organizes, Adapts & Pushes Back

From trainings to protests, our community is standing together—and the momentum is growing.

A Note From Judith:

Community Update & Call to Action

So much is happening. We have had to mobilize around our neighbors, and as ICE has changed tactics, so have we. We are learning more every day about how to resist, stand up, and fight back.

Minnesota is getting noticed around the world—and even Bruce Springsteen has written a song about us!

Get Trained & Take Action

I urge everyone to get involved.

• Attend a virtual training:
  Learn how to be a Constitutional Observer

• Learn how to stand up:
  States at the Core: Strategize, Organize, Mobilize

• Other ways to make a difference (donate):
  Where to donate, volunteer in Minnesota and beyond to resist ICE

• Latino Voices is currently helping over 200 families, and the list continues to grow.

This Saturday’s Pro-Democracy Rally

This Saturday, the weather will be a bit warmer. We’ll have treats, hot cocoa, coffee, and our amazing volunteers to support you.

Your presence matters.

Showing up is making a real difference in our community.

The people of Minnesota are at the forefront of the fight against actual occupation—and we are not backing down.

Bring a friend. Maybe someone who has never protested before, or someone who feels sad or overwhelmed by what’s happening. Bring them.

🕦 Chaska Protest: 1:00–2:00 (Details below)
Same time, same place.

🕦 Waconia Protest: 11:30–12:30 (Details below)
You can protest twice and support our friends there as well!

Important Safety Note

A well-known right-wing instigator and his associates are back in Minnesota. He will attempt to provoke reactions to generate footage for his channel.

If an instigator shows up:

• Ignore them.

• Do not engage. They thrive on outrage and attention.

• Notify one of our security volunteers.

• If needed, we will contact the police.

Protest Signs

Need more signs?

Little Roos (122 Pioneer Trail, Chaska) will have new signs available Saturday morning for $15.

They open at 10:00 a.m., so you can stop by before the protest. The signs are amazing!

Upcoming Events

February 3

🚫 No SW Protectors
➡️ Attend your caucuses instead!
Trump is doing everything he can to undermine free and fair elections. Protect this bedrock of our democracy by showing up.
Find your caucus here.

February 10

🎨 Community Coloring Event
A fun and relaxing way to de-stress.
Please sign up here.

February 17

🛡️ Next SW Protectors
Dr. Dan Kessler will be there to answer questions (details below).

📅 Mosque Visit Update:
Due to the start of Ramadan (Feb 17–March 20), our friends from the mosque will now join us on April 7.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

No Kings

🗓️ March 28
⏰ 12:30–2:30 p.m.

We will need many volunteers, including:

• Marshals

• Greeters

• Medics

If you’re able to help, please let me know.

Chaska Protests

Every Saturday from 1-2 pm at the corner of Hazeltine Boulevard and Highway 41 (Chestnut) [Map]

Waconia

Every Saturday from 11:30-12:30 pm at Highway 5 and County Road 10 in front of the Starbucks and Jersey Mike’s. [Map]

SW Protectors

Every first and third Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. It’s no cost and come and go as you like.

Please do buy something to eat or drink, though, to support our venue, which is The Bellows restaurant and it’s located at 232 Pioneer Trail in Chaska.