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In a letter to President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan, Republican state Sen. Jim Abeler criticized the actions of immigration agents in Minnesota and called on Homan to reduce their numbers here.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
In a letter to President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan, Republican state Sen. Jim Abeler criticized the actions of immigration agents in Minnesota and called on Homan to reduce their numbers here.
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In today's newsletter: so far, ICE has made only a small number of arrests as the community rallies around Somali residents; a look at MN's overall budget situation; Emmer stokes the ire against Somalis; Signalgate report finds Hegseth created security risk. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In today's newsletter: so far, ICE has made only a small number of arrests as the community rallies around Somali residents; a look at MN's overall budget situation; Emmer stokes the ire against Somalis; Signalgate report finds Hegseth created security risk. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: Homeland Security is removing Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar, and threatens to do the same for Somalia; Commentary on a wave of anti-Somali vitriol and dubious reporting; RFK Jr. sharpens vaccine attacks without evidence. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In today's newsletter: Homeland Security is removing Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar, and threatens to do the same for Somalia; Commentary on a wave of anti-Somali vitriol and dubious reporting; RFK Jr. sharpens vaccine attacks without evidence. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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In today's newsletter: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate; MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Ryan Wilson as her running mate in her bid for governor; young leftists who make gun accessories talk politics. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In today's newsletter: Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan for Senate; MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth announced Ryan Wilson as her running mate in her bid for governor; young leftists who make gun accessories talk politics. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: State Rep. Kaohly Her upset St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter last night after a short but intense campaign; the DFL held its 1-seat majority in the Senate; Mpls mayoral race needs more counting; interviews with voters on Election Day. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
In today's newsletter: State Rep. Kaohly Her upset St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter last night after a short but intense campaign; the DFL held its 1-seat majority in the Senate; Mpls mayoral race needs more counting; interviews with voters on Election Day. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: A look at the NDAs cloaking massive data center projects across the state and the officials working against that secrecy; MN overdose deaths fell again last year; Rep. Ron Kresha(R) accused of fraud by right-wing activists. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
October 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In today's newsletter: A look at the NDAs cloaking massive data center projects across the state and the officials working against that secrecy; MN overdose deaths fell again last year; Rep. Ron Kresha(R) accused of fraud by right-wing activists. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: A look at the fraud lawsuit against Rep. Ron Kresha (R); Mpls doesn't need to provide defense for police sued for brutality against protestors; Walz directs $4M to food shelves as SNAP cutoff looms. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In today's newsletter: A look at the fraud lawsuit against Rep. Ron Kresha (R); Mpls doesn't need to provide defense for police sued for brutality against protestors; Walz directs $4M to food shelves as SNAP cutoff looms. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: state dollars will attempt to fill the gap as SNAP recipients brace to lose benefits next month due to the government shutdown; another bailout is likely as tariffs squeeze farmers; commentary on a ballot question in St. Paul.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In today's newsletter: state dollars will attempt to fill the gap as SNAP recipients brace to lose benefits next month due to the government shutdown; another bailout is likely as tariffs squeeze farmers; commentary on a ballot question in St. Paul.
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Correction to today's Daily Reformer: The downtown Minneapolis protest of ICE is on 10/28, not today. Today's events are at Whipple.
October 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Correction to today's Daily Reformer: The downtown Minneapolis protest of ICE is on 10/28, not today. Today's events are at Whipple.
In today's newsletter: employer-sponsored insurance premiums are rising; patients disappointed by a lukewarm IVF announcement from Trump; commentary from scientists studying microplastics; AG Ellison seeks third term. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
October 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In today's newsletter: employer-sponsored insurance premiums are rising; patients disappointed by a lukewarm IVF announcement from Trump; commentary from scientists studying microplastics; AG Ellison seeks third term. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: a look at reactions to the No Kings rallies across the country; a ProPublica piece examining how ICE is ballooning while its accountability measures are slashed; potential school closures in Mpls; commentary on free speech at the Wedge. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
October 20, 2025 at 6:42 PM
In today's newsletter: a look at reactions to the No Kings rallies across the country; a ProPublica piece examining how ICE is ballooning while its accountability measures are slashed; potential school closures in Mpls; commentary on free speech at the Wedge. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: Happy Indigenous People’s Day; Rep. Ilhan Omar has endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh for mayor, a look at Michelle's reporting on this; two more MN measles cases; COVID vaccines clarified by CDC; Civics education gets the MAGA treatment. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
October 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In today's newsletter: Happy Indigenous People’s Day; Rep. Ilhan Omar has endorsed state Sen. Omar Fateh for mayor, a look at Michelle's reporting on this; two more MN measles cases; COVID vaccines clarified by CDC; Civics education gets the MAGA treatment. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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In today's newsletter: A look at local coverage of red flag laws; federal government shutdown looms; commentary calling for a unified DFL front. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In today's newsletter: A look at local coverage of red flag laws; federal government shutdown looms; commentary calling for a unified DFL front. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: former Sen. Mitchell sentenced to six months in jail; MN Dept. of Health issues an order protecting vaccine access; a proxy war over power transmission lines; a look at MN Capitol building security. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
September 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
In today's newsletter: former Sen. Mitchell sentenced to six months in jail; MN Dept. of Health issues an order protecting vaccine access; a proxy war over power transmission lines; a look at MN Capitol building security. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
Thousands of Minnesotans gathered at vigils to mourn the death of two children after Annunciation Church shooting: minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/27/t...
August 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Thousands of Minnesotans gathered at vigils to mourn the death of two children after Annunciation Church shooting: minnesotareformer.com/2025/08/27/t...
In today's newsletter: an early look at the Jensen campaign's first statements, touching the hot-button issue of the state flag; meatpacking workers say Hormel violated sick leave law; tribal groups assert sovereignty in issues of gender. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
July 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In today's newsletter: an early look at the Jensen campaign's first statements, touching the hot-button issue of the state flag; meatpacking workers say Hormel violated sick leave law; tribal groups assert sovereignty in issues of gender. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: Welcome back @maxnesterak.bsky.social , who is a dad now; solar projects push forward despite federal friction; data shows fewer than half of people arrested by ICE have criminal convictions of any kind.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In today's newsletter: Welcome back @maxnesterak.bsky.social , who is a dad now; solar projects push forward despite federal friction; data shows fewer than half of people arrested by ICE have criminal convictions of any kind.
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In today's newsletter: leaked plans for the Trump admin to severely reshape the U.S.'s global AIDS relief efforts; Albert Lea and St. Cloud have some
of the worst air quality in the nation; Sen. Mitchell's likely jail time; a commentary on DFL endorsement. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
of the worst air quality in the nation; Sen. Mitchell's likely jail time; a commentary on DFL endorsement. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
July 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In today's newsletter: leaked plans for the Trump admin to severely reshape the U.S.'s global AIDS relief efforts; Albert Lea and St. Cloud have some
of the worst air quality in the nation; Sen. Mitchell's likely jail time; a commentary on DFL endorsement. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
of the worst air quality in the nation; Sen. Mitchell's likely jail time; a commentary on DFL endorsement. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
In today's newsletter: lawmakers and right-wing figures show their blatant Islamophobia; a detailed breakdown of how much money is being withheld from MN schools; updates to Sen. Mitchell's burglary trial; Boelter indicted; a look at DNC messaging strategy. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
July 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
In today's newsletter: lawmakers and right-wing figures show their blatant Islamophobia; a detailed breakdown of how much money is being withheld from MN schools; updates to Sen. Mitchell's burglary trial; Boelter indicted; a look at DNC messaging strategy. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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In today's newsletter: Walz says he feels good about his re-election chances if he were to run again; Essentia nurses avoid a strike; a commentary about Melissa Hortman; Trump floats high tariffs on Japan and South Korea. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
July 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
In today's newsletter: Walz says he feels good about his re-election chances if he were to run again; Essentia nurses avoid a strike; a commentary about Melissa Hortman; Trump floats high tariffs on Japan and South Korea. prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/S...
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July 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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