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Johni Baxter🕯️
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Grateful to be back home in Minneapolis 🙏🕯️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🪅🦩
Nooo... not the everything-itis monster!! It'll eat you aliiiiiive!

Seriously, hope you're both well. If you do get sick, I know YOU know how to chillax with the cats, snugg with your bride, and watch mindless drivel for literally days on end... and snacks... ALL THE SNACKS! Because you can.🐈🧸🐈‍⬛
February 3, 2026 at 4:55 AM
STOP HARASSING PEOPLE!!
February 2, 2026 at 11:04 PM
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February 1, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Black History Month is a time to recognize the lived, shared experience of all Black folks who have fundamentally shaped, challenged, and ultimately strengthened America. It’s about taking an unvarnished look at the past so that we can create a better future.
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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What gives you hope in these awful times?

I’ll tell you my answer: the people of Minneapolis.
February 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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I drive on Cedar Avenue every single day. It has been surreal and gratifying to drive past these filter blockades, along with seeing the usual protesters on street corners. I feel hope every time I see them. Our community is not backing down. There's nowhere I would rather live. ❤️
Some in South Minneapolis have created what they call “filter blockades” on Cedar Ave. A handout says the roundabout like blockade is meant to bring neighbors together to strategize against ICE while also identifying traffic coming into the area.

Minneapolis February 1, 2026
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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"The reality is that ICE are slave catchers…we got to unite. Because we know that unless you're an indigenous person, or you were dragged here in chains, you are an immigrant!" - one of THOUSANDS of ICE protesters at Chicago general strike march ⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM
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I cannot stress enough to people who are not from Minneapolis that the news you have seen in the past week about things calming, and messaging from our electeds at *every level higher than City Council* that local agencies will protect us... That's all fucking LIES.
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt needs to stop assisting ICE. It’s very clear that the sheriff’s department has been harassing, intimidating, arresting and coming out in force to assist ICE. They have been using force against neighbors who are working to protect our immigrant neighbors. 2/
January 31, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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I am sick and tired of seeing law enforcement target observers instead of ICE agents who are breaking the law. Immigration officials are not absolved from the law. 1/
January 31, 2026 at 4:37 PM
To all of our beloved immigrant neighbors: I stand with you and I'm praying for your safety and well-being. ❤️

Check out El Burrito Mercado's home page for ideas on how you can help immigrant families in St. Paul.

www.elburritomercado.com
El Burrito Mercado | Mexican Restaurant in St Paul, MN
El Burrito Mercado in St Paul, MN, features specialty groceries, cooking spices & peppers, including fresh produce, unique meats, a full deli restaurant, cantina, catering, a food truck, imported gift...
www.elburritomercado.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Neighborhood House food pantry west side of St. Paul is promoting giving El Burrito Mercado gift cards to Neighborhood House who will them buy El Burrito groceries for immigrants in need. Feeds people and supports the business. neighborhoodhousemn.org/immigrant-su...
Immigrant Support Statement - Neighborhood House
Neighborhood House has supported immigrants on St. Paul’s West Side and throughout the Twin Cities for over 128 years. From our origins as a settlement house for Jewish refugees fleeing persecution, w...
neighborhoodhousemn.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:40 AM