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And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Minneapolis to be born?
Slouches towards Minneapolis to be born?
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So many confirmed ICE sightings across the Minneapolis suburbs today (and further out). Keep your buckle on folks, this terrible ride is still going.
February 17, 2026 at 10:01 PM
So many confirmed ICE sightings across the Minneapolis suburbs today (and further out). Keep your buckle on folks, this terrible ride is still going.
Assuming every single ICE agent were deployed to do this, each agent would need to detain like 2,500 nonwhite voting adults for 14 straight hours
One of my biggest fears about the midterms is that ICE could flood the polls with agents who perform Kavanaugh Stops on every non-white person before they get a chance to cast a ballot, then detain them until voting is over. Which is not far-fetched at this point. www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-po...
February 17, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Assuming every single ICE agent were deployed to do this, each agent would need to detain like 2,500 nonwhite voting adults for 14 straight hours
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The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
February 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The horror stories rolling in from Minnesota are just the tip of the iceberg. This 20-year-old, who's lawfully present in the country, was arrested for being Latino, then jailed in a filthy cell where he couldn't even sit down. 18 days of illegal detention. democracyforward.org/wp-content/u...
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A man who’s been doing background checks for ICE is charged with being among many people snared in a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
Worker for ICE accused of answering police sting ad, agreeing to pay for sex at Twin Cities hotel
Police said the man worked for the Defense Department doing security clearances for federal agencies.
bit.ly
February 17, 2026 at 5:51 PM
A man who’s been doing background checks for ICE is charged with being among many people snared in a prostitution sting in Bloomington.
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ICE agents are still out there this morning, photographing schools from unmarked vehicles and then quickly leaving after being confronted. Keep your heads up.
February 17, 2026 at 4:22 PM
ICE agents are still out there this morning, photographing schools from unmarked vehicles and then quickly leaving after being confronted. Keep your heads up.
I know Minnesotans love to flaunt their various metrics of superiority over Wisconsin—number of lakes! GDP! Twin Cities vs. Milwaukee!—but Number 6 is the ‘90s Bulls, and Minnesota is Scottie Pippen. Hail to the king
February 17, 2026 at 5:33 AM
I know Minnesotans love to flaunt their various metrics of superiority over Wisconsin—number of lakes! GDP! Twin Cities vs. Milwaukee!—but Number 6 is the ‘90s Bulls, and Minnesota is Scottie Pippen. Hail to the king
I was looking for a co-op in New Orleans a few years ago and found just one. The cashier told me it was the only one in the city, and when I told him I was from Minneapolis he was like “oh my god, the co-op capital—we’re so jealous of you guys!”
Pretty cool that national places are delving into how Minneapolis is different. But they have really got to dig a little deeper. People know about the music scene, but no other city in the country had a worker co-op community over generations like Minneapolis.
February 17, 2026 at 5:23 AM
I was looking for a co-op in New Orleans a few years ago and found just one. The cashier told me it was the only one in the city, and when I told him I was from Minneapolis he was like “oh my god, the co-op capital—we’re so jealous of you guys!”
No verified ICE sightings in Whittier/Uptown today, which caps a weekend of few to no sightings here either. Commuting and guard duty is still absolutely necessary; the low-intensity days are simply a welcome change.
A few ways we will know ICE is actually gone:
• Commuters no longer report regular verified ICE sightings
• Abduction reports dry up
• Hotel and car rentals end
• Non-ICE federal employees are brought back to the Whipple
• Commuters no longer report regular verified ICE sightings
• Abduction reports dry up
• Hotel and car rentals end
• Non-ICE federal employees are brought back to the Whipple
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 AM
No verified ICE sightings in Whittier/Uptown today, which caps a weekend of few to no sightings here either. Commuting and guard duty is still absolutely necessary; the low-intensity days are simply a welcome change.
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A judge has ordered the release of an 18-year-old who was detained by federal agents in a chaotic scene inside the Hennepin County Government Center last week.
Judge orders release of man who was detained in chaotic scene at courthouse
The 18-year-old was in court for a hearing on first-degree drug possession charges stemming from his arrest in January.
bit.ly
February 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A judge has ordered the release of an 18-year-old who was detained by federal agents in a chaotic scene inside the Hennepin County Government Center last week.
I went in blind to Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (know nothing about the show) and wow. One of the funniest movies I’ve seen in years! And at least three times when I went… how the hell did they even film that?? Pure joyful movie magic.
Okay. This is very important. If you like to laugh, you have to go see NIRVANNA THE BAND THE SHOW THE MOVIE. I am floating
February 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I went in blind to Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (know nothing about the show) and wow. One of the funniest movies I’ve seen in years! And at least three times when I went… how the hell did they even film that?? Pure joyful movie magic.
Morning patrol is a good way to catch the sunrise
February 16, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Morning patrol is a good way to catch the sunrise
God bless the patriots of Minnesota. Minneapolis forever
February 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
God bless the patriots of Minnesota. Minneapolis forever
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On Sunday morning’s Face the Nation show on CBS, White House border czar Tom Homan said more than 1,000 have already left. And hundreds more are expected to exit on Monday and Tuesday.
More than 1,000 federal agents have already left Minnesota, says border czar
As immigration surge winds down, residents are talking about their trauma and the “economic devastation” left behind.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM
On Sunday morning’s Face the Nation show on CBS, White House border czar Tom Homan said more than 1,000 have already left. And hundreds more are expected to exit on Monday and Tuesday.
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ICE is still active all across Minnesota, even parking at observers homes this morning. But we’ve been showing up all weekend with massive food drives, placing hearts where were abducted, at singing marches, and there’s another big protest at Jackson Square Park today at noon. Let’s keep showing up!
February 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM
ICE is still active all across Minnesota, even parking at observers homes this morning. But we’ve been showing up all weekend with massive food drives, placing hearts where were abducted, at singing marches, and there’s another big protest at Jackson Square Park today at noon. Let’s keep showing up!
Unclear why this is reported like it’s new. The federal government has been seizing the assets of convicted Feeding Our Futures defendants for years.
The real estate to be seized includes a 6,000-square-foot single-family home in Plymouth with five bedrooms and five bathrooms valued at $1.3 million; a large property on Park Avenue in Minneapolis; and what appears to be a $3 million commercial property in Columbus, Ohio.
Federal government plans to seize luxury items from convicted Feeding Our Future defendant
Salim Said owned clothing, watches and purses from luxury brands; prosecutors filed to take the property to pay toward a proposed $7.8M judgment.
bit.ly
February 15, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Unclear why this is reported like it’s new. The federal government has been seizing the assets of convicted Feeding Our Futures defendants for years.
Just had a meeting with some commuters adjusting tactics, setting schedules, coordinating with other groups. Little discussion of ICE leaving as nobody believes them. Assuming there’s a whistle, Minnesota will be playing through it.
February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Just had a meeting with some commuters adjusting tactics, setting schedules, coordinating with other groups. Little discussion of ICE leaving as nobody believes them. Assuming there’s a whistle, Minnesota will be playing through it.
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I understand skepticism about their intentions, but rings true that Trump admin had a real bad time here and want to avoid repeating it elsewhere.
"DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say"
"DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say"
DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say
The news comes a day after President Donald Trump's border czar announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
www.nbcnews.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
I understand skepticism about their intentions, but rings true that Trump admin had a real bad time here and want to avoid repeating it elsewhere.
"DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say"
"DHS has no immediate plans for sweeping city-specific immigration enforcement operations, officials say"
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Happening now on 50th Street in Minneapolis. Lined up over a ten block stretch.
February 15, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Happening now on 50th Street in Minneapolis. Lined up over a ten block stretch.
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I am, by all accounts, a coward, an overthinker, and a waffler, and I don’t think I’ve ever had greater moral clarity about anything ever in my life. ICE is so absolutely morally repugnant that there is no way to live wirh yourself if you do nothing.
straight out of those Civil War histories where some ill informed white Union soldier got a view of slavery up close and became hyper abolitionist in an instant
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I am, by all accounts, a coward, an overthinker, and a waffler, and I don’t think I’ve ever had greater moral clarity about anything ever in my life. ICE is so absolutely morally repugnant that there is no way to live wirh yourself if you do nothing.
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franklin ave is now blocked by the MMIR march
overheard: “i’m moving here. i love it. i’m an outdoors guy but this city is an exception. this city is something special,” man says on minneapolis
overheard: “i’m moving here. i love it. i’m an outdoors guy but this city is an exception. this city is something special,” man says on minneapolis
February 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
franklin ave is now blocked by the MMIR march
overheard: “i’m moving here. i love it. i’m an outdoors guy but this city is an exception. this city is something special,” man says on minneapolis
overheard: “i’m moving here. i love it. i’m an outdoors guy but this city is an exception. this city is something special,” man says on minneapolis
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For the first time since Jan. 5, there were no ICE flights out of Minneapolis Friday, probably because of this ruling.
Got to have an impromptu celebration IRL tonight with @ottergoose.net and @jjindc.bsky.social🙏.
Got to have an impromptu celebration IRL tonight with @ottergoose.net and @jjindc.bsky.social🙏.
Incredibly powerful opinion chronicling the awfulness in Whipple and the ways it interfered with the right to counsel.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
One key part of the ruling (that ICE will likely appeal ASAP); Judge Brasel bars ICE from transferring anyone out of Minnesota within 72 hours of arrest.
February 14, 2026 at 5:59 AM
For the first time since Jan. 5, there were no ICE flights out of Minneapolis Friday, probably because of this ruling.
Got to have an impromptu celebration IRL tonight with @ottergoose.net and @jjindc.bsky.social🙏.
Got to have an impromptu celebration IRL tonight with @ottergoose.net and @jjindc.bsky.social🙏.
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On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
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ICE kidnapped a neighbor in Phillips today along with others in MN. They are still the same rogue, abhorrent, & illegitimate organization meant to terrorize & separate families.
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
ICE kidnapped a neighbor in Phillips today along with others in MN. They are still the same rogue, abhorrent, & illegitimate organization meant to terrorize & separate families.
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
As I said yesterday, I am still asking the community to remain cautious & vigilant. We still need help.
Jason Chavez 1/
A few more data points: my sources tell me ICE is still staying at a hotel in Plymouth, but that they appear to have left a space in Bloomington they were using to stage staff and equipment.
ICE is still operating, for now - there was an abduction in the neighborhood earlier today and cars driving around and surveilling spots, which is often a precursor to abductions. And observers are still all over them, although it’s harder as they’ve gotten more undercover
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A few more data points: my sources tell me ICE is still staying at a hotel in Plymouth, but that they appear to have left a space in Bloomington they were using to stage staff and equipment.