Week 1 of the New Year

Starting 2026 with purpose, not promises

A Note From Judith:

The first Saturday protest of the new year is here!

Let’s start 2026 off strong and stand in solidarity with those who can’t.

ICE has been detaining people across the Twin Cities, even on holidays. They are not taking a break, and neither will we.

Volunteer Opportunity

If you enjoy talking with people and sharing some joy, we’d love your help. Kim, who runs our coffee and treats table, would like volunteers who can help serve so she can occasionally walk the protest line as well. If you’re able to help, please let Kim know.

More Ways to Get Involved

Another opportunity is the Monarca training on Friday, January 16th, at Crown of Glory Church (1141 Cardinal Street in Chaska). This will be a bystander training. You must sign up in advance so we can ensure there is enough space. Please share this with friends or neighbors who may be interested.

SW Protetors Speaker Schedule

Join us at the SW Protectors get-together on the first and third Tuesdays (details below) of each month.

I am currently scheduling speakers. Here is what we have so far:

• January 6: Latino Voices will speak about how their community is affected and what we can do to help.

• January 20: Doug Chapin, the only candidate running against Emmer. Please come with your questions.

• February 3: Representatives from the Quba Islamic Center will talk about the challenges they are facing and ways we can support them.

• February 17: Dr. Dan Kessler, candidate for Senate District 48B. Please bring your questions.

They say you should start the new year the way you want it to go. Come out this Saturday and help make 2026 the year we defeat fascism and bring hope.

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.