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"I find myself wondering if I still have a home here in Minnesota, in America, in the world of the people who get to decide who is valuable and who is not, who belongs and who does not, who lives and who dies."
- Kao Kalia Yang, one of the best writers in MN and in the rest of the universe
- Kao Kalia Yang, one of the best writers in MN and in the rest of the universe
Letter From Minnesota: “If They Take Me and Leave the Children…”
Today is Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. I got gas for the first time this year by myself. The gas station was mostly empty. I drove into the station, heart thudding in my chest. I did everything as f…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:37 PM
"I find myself wondering if I still have a home here in Minnesota, in America, in the world of the people who get to decide who is valuable and who is not, who belongs and who does not, who lives and who dies."
- Kao Kalia Yang, one of the best writers in MN and in the rest of the universe
- Kao Kalia Yang, one of the best writers in MN and in the rest of the universe
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A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
January 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
A reminder that ICE hasn’t slowed down in Minneapolis at all.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
Outside of Minnesota, it might feel like everything has changed since Alex Pretti’s murder. But ICE hasn’t actually lost any power and they’re continuing to terrorize our communities.
My mind has been racing for weeks. I keep typing posts and deleting them. "Finding the words" is taking time that it feels like I don't have. But what more is there to say? My city, my state, my home, is in utter anguish. Rest in peace, Alex Pretti. ICE OUT NOW.
January 25, 2026 at 11:48 PM
My mind has been racing for weeks. I keep typing posts and deleting them. "Finding the words" is taking time that it feels like I don't have. But what more is there to say? My city, my state, my home, is in utter anguish. Rest in peace, Alex Pretti. ICE OUT NOW.
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We can't vote our neighbors back to life.
January 24, 2026 at 5:54 PM
We can't vote our neighbors back to life.
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UPDATE: Now, 215 Minneapolis General Strike solidarity actions are being held around the country.
This could create serious momentum for strikes in other cities where ICE attacks.
paydayreport.com/minneap/
This could create serious momentum for strikes in other cities where ICE attacks.
paydayreport.com/minneap/
MAP: Minneapolis General Strike Movement Spreads to 215 Cities on Friday
At least 215 cities plan to hold actions in solidarity with the Minneapolis General Strike.
paydayreport.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:47 PM
UPDATE: Now, 215 Minneapolis General Strike solidarity actions are being held around the country.
This could create serious momentum for strikes in other cities where ICE attacks.
paydayreport.com/minneap/
This could create serious momentum for strikes in other cities where ICE attacks.
paydayreport.com/minneap/
ICE Is Doomed
YouTube video by Ben Levin
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I've been trying for weeks to find the words to describe what it's like to live in the heart of Minneapolis right now. I'm still finding that words fail. Heartbreak and fury rise to the surface. We the people are together on our own in this nightmare.
January 20, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I've been trying for weeks to find the words to describe what it's like to live in the heart of Minneapolis right now. I'm still finding that words fail. Heartbreak and fury rise to the surface. We the people are together on our own in this nightmare.
Don't forget to stretch and rub thy back in a doorway or on a banister like a bear. Tense times. Don't store it all up in your bod if you can help it.
January 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Don't forget to stretch and rub thy back in a doorway or on a banister like a bear. Tense times. Don't store it all up in your bod if you can help it.
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"This directory of places to donate to all comes from activists on the ground, plugged into the situation. Everything is vetted, with the exception of individual GoFundMes (not everyone is in our networks, and we don’t want to pick and choose who is worthy of help.)"
www.standwithminnesota.com
www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
"This directory of places to donate to all comes from activists on the ground, plugged into the situation. Everything is vetted, with the exception of individual GoFundMes (not everyone is in our networks, and we don’t want to pick and choose who is worthy of help.)"
www.standwithminnesota.com
www.standwithminnesota.com
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Before people yell at me, I know not everyone is trying to be "helpful" with their posting. Some are just letting off steam or voicing their truths or whatever. But what we choose to share during a crisis can have ripple effects.
More notes from last night's event: guante.info/what-can-artists-do
More notes from last night's event: guante.info/what-can-artists-do
January 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Before people yell at me, I know not everyone is trying to be "helpful" with their posting. Some are just letting off steam or voicing their truths or whatever. But what we choose to share during a crisis can have ripple effects.
More notes from last night's event: guante.info/what-can-artists-do
More notes from last night's event: guante.info/what-can-artists-do
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Minneapolis is headed towards something resembling a general strike, if you were wondering how the campaign to cow working people into quiescence is going
Last night, The Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59 signed on to the call for a Jan 23 shutdown. That brings total labor support to: the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1005, SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, CWA Local 7250, St. Paul Federation of Educators Local 28, and the MFE 59
Unions and community orgs are calling for a Minnesota-wide shutdown in 10 days to protest the ferocious assault by federal immigration agents. They're saying on Jan 23, no work, no school, no shopping. SEIU Local 26, UNITE HERE Local 17, & others are supporting, w/ more to join. By me, Amie Stager
January 15, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Minneapolis is headed towards something resembling a general strike, if you were wondering how the campaign to cow working people into quiescence is going
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For people outside Minneapolis: North is the historically Black part of the city. It's been heavily disinvested from, gutted by the 2008 mortgage crisis, and got hit by a tornado which did damage you can still see from aerial photos. It's no mistake ICE is going after more vulnerable populations.
i feel for the people of north minneapolis if they’re about to become a protest hot spot from outside the neighborhoods. this is an area often neglected and ignored by even its own elected officials. people not from over north should really be judicious in how they act coming over there
Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 2:39 AM
For people outside Minneapolis: North is the historically Black part of the city. It's been heavily disinvested from, gutted by the 2008 mortgage crisis, and got hit by a tornado which did damage you can still see from aerial photos. It's no mistake ICE is going after more vulnerable populations.
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Instant vivid memory of Minneapolis cops cruising through Powderhorn taunting residents in the days after George Floyd was murdered by cop.
Apparently ICE goons in multi-car caravans are circling Spanish immersion preschools in the city taunting and photographing the parents and neighbors who are patrolling the school perimeter to keep kids safe.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Instant vivid memory of Minneapolis cops cruising through Powderhorn taunting residents in the days after George Floyd was murdered by cop.
Take both praise and criticism with a grain of salt. Choose wisely between "perfect"(<-big fake lies) and "finished and shared." Hit Ctrl+S often.
ARTISTS: quote with some random art advice!!
January 12, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Take both praise and criticism with a grain of salt. Choose wisely between "perfect"(<-big fake lies) and "finished and shared." Hit Ctrl+S often.
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Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was shot & killed by ICE on Sept 12
ICE chased Jaime Alanis off the roof of a greenhouse; he broke his neck & died on July 12
ICE chased Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez into traffic where he was hit & killed on Aug 14
Josué Castro Rivera was killed the same way on Oct 23
ICE chased Jaime Alanis off the roof of a greenhouse; he broke his neck & died on July 12
ICE chased Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez into traffic where he was hit & killed on Aug 14
Josué Castro Rivera was killed the same way on Oct 23
Renee Good is at least the fifth death to result in an aggressive immigration crackdown by the Trump administration. Other cases include a person fatally shot by ICE outside Chicago and two people who died after being struck by vehicles while fleeing authorities.
Driver shot in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person killed in U.S. immigration crackdown
A motorist who was fatally shot by an immigration officer in Minneapolis is at least the fifth person to die since the Trump administration launched its aggressive immigration crackdown last year. The...
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Silverio Villegas Gonzalez was shot & killed by ICE on Sept 12
ICE chased Jaime Alanis off the roof of a greenhouse; he broke his neck & died on July 12
ICE chased Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez into traffic where he was hit & killed on Aug 14
Josué Castro Rivera was killed the same way on Oct 23
ICE chased Jaime Alanis off the roof of a greenhouse; he broke his neck & died on July 12
ICE chased Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdez into traffic where he was hit & killed on Aug 14
Josué Castro Rivera was killed the same way on Oct 23
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This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Renee Good’s wife and son, organized by Mattie Weiss
Please support the wife and son of Renee Good as they grapple with the devastating … Mattie Weiss needs your support for Support for Renee Good’s wife and son
www.gofundme.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This is a vetted fundraiser for the family of Renee Good, the woman who was killed by ICE in Minneapolis.
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
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If ICE can do this to a random woman in a car, they could and would absolutely do this to any elected official, journalists, human rights lawyer, or immigration advocate they deem to be an enemy of the regime
Absolutely horrific details about an ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
A witness says a woman was trying to drive away from an ICE operation and the ICE agent "reached across the hood of the car and shot her in the face like three, four times."
Bovino was there.
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
If ICE can do this to a random woman in a car, they could and would absolutely do this to any elected official, journalists, human rights lawyer, or immigration advocate they deem to be an enemy of the regime
I started my first ever playthrough of Pokemon TCG for Gameboy Color last night. SUCH FUN! The soundtrack is awesome, the matches are exciting, and every time you win you get all the thrill of ripping a vintage booster pack for free.99. If u, like I, skipped this one back in the day, big recommend.
January 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I started my first ever playthrough of Pokemon TCG for Gameboy Color last night. SUCH FUN! The soundtrack is awesome, the matches are exciting, and every time you win you get all the thrill of ripping a vintage booster pack for free.99. If u, like I, skipped this one back in the day, big recommend.
The discover tab has summoned a bunch of nice people to discuss picking instruments back up after time away on my post. My inner music educator compels me to heartily encourage that. Keep your inner critic in check and do what makes you happy. More human-made music is always a net good.
January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The discover tab has summoned a bunch of nice people to discuss picking instruments back up after time away on my post. My inner music educator compels me to heartily encourage that. Keep your inner critic in check and do what makes you happy. More human-made music is always a net good.
Cello time has been very pleasant. Crusted my way through some scales and etudes. As could be expected it'll take me a minute to re-learn some technique stuff but I've been summoned to join an orchestra so good practice time lies ahead.
January 6, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Cello time has been very pleasant. Crusted my way through some scales and etudes. As could be expected it'll take me a minute to re-learn some technique stuff but I've been summoned to join an orchestra so good practice time lies ahead.
I haven't played cello in about 15 years and today my friend borrowed me one! Beyond excited to play some after work. I did keep playing bass guitar over the years. While Jack Black's famous "Cello, u got a bass" is a bit of an oversimplification, they are similar enough for decent skill transfer.
January 6, 2026 at 12:14 AM
I haven't played cello in about 15 years and today my friend borrowed me one! Beyond excited to play some after work. I did keep playing bass guitar over the years. While Jack Black's famous "Cello, u got a bass" is a bit of an oversimplification, they are similar enough for decent skill transfer.
first I thought writing music took a long time. then I thought rotoscope animation took a long time. then I thought frame by frame hand drawn animation took a long time. But no.... It is editing YouTube videos that takes a long time.
January 4, 2026 at 12:26 AM
first I thought writing music took a long time. then I thought rotoscope animation took a long time. then I thought frame by frame hand drawn animation took a long time. But no.... It is editing YouTube videos that takes a long time.
My top interests of 2025 according to Youtube. I do love listening2ppl yap regarding "the zeitgeist". Art and music stuff is no surprise. And it is true I do love Plane, Old Computer, and/or assorted nug. aough..... my pkcell
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
My top interests of 2025 according to Youtube. I do love listening2ppl yap regarding "the zeitgeist". Art and music stuff is no surprise. And it is true I do love Plane, Old Computer, and/or assorted nug. aough..... my pkcell
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Who needs AI I have this
December 29, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Who needs AI I have this
"RAWR XD" and "ROFLCOPTER" have been well-preserved in our cultural memory at this point. while we are at it please do not forget "OMGWTFBBQ"
December 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"RAWR XD" and "ROFLCOPTER" have been well-preserved in our cultural memory at this point. while we are at it please do not forget "OMGWTFBBQ"