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“Think about that: You now live in a country where volunteers deliver babies at home, in secret, off the books, because mothers fear that if they go to the hospital, they will be abducted by masked, armed agents of the state while giving birth.

This is not a hypothetical. It is your lived reality. It is America.”

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-i-saw-minnesota-ice-war

via @TheBulwark

#USpol #Minnesota #Minneapolis #TwinCities #war

What I Saw at the Battle of Minneapolis

The national media has moved on. Minnesota is still under siege.

David August

@davidaugust@mastodon.online · 22 hours ago

This is not a hypothetical. It is your lived reality. It is America.”

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/what-i-saw-minnesota-ice-war

via @TheBulwark

#USpol #Minnesota #Minneapolis #TwinCities #war

What I Saw at the Battle of Minneapolis

The national media has moved on. Minnesota is still under siege.

mkb

@mkb@mastodon.social · 5 days ago

Twin Cities are showing us how it’s done. Hell yes.

St Paul confirms the presence of serial kidnappers at a restaurant and kicks them out.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUwULYNEkVc/

Remember, they can never have enough people, toys, or treasure to force us all to comply. The most they can do is force a few of us to comply and scare the rest of us into compliance.

Refuse to be terrorized.

#resist #fuckice #stpaul #twincities

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Jenna King on Instagram: "Another Day St. Paul Showed Its Heart 💚

It was a serene Sunday morning until the weight of the world arrived near Tacos El Primo.
OP @mnicewatch @ope_a_yinzer
The sight of ICE agents in our neighborhood sent a ripple of uncertainty through our community. In that moment, the complex realities of immigration enforcement weren’t just a headline on the news; they were unfolding on our street corners, stirring deep emotions and fears.

But in the face of that fear, we didn’t just stand by. We stood together.

Challenging norms takes courage. Navigating these tough realities requires resilience. This experience reminded us that our strength isn’t just in our numbers—it’s in our unity. It’s in the pride of our cultural identity, the hope we inspire in each other, and our collective commitment to building bridges, not walls.

Together, we rise. Together, we embrace diversity. Together, we create a future rooted in understanding, not division. 🇲🇽🇺🇸

#StPaul #Minnesota #CommunityFirst #ImmigrantStories #TwinCities HumanityFirst Resilience WeBelong LatinosInMN FamiliasUnidas TacosElPrimo LocalLove StrengthInUnity SocialJustice ICE KnowYourRights EveryImmigrantMatters EmpathyInAction"

44K likes, 2,724 comments - jennalynnking on February 14, 2026: "Another Day St. Paul Showed Its Heart 💚 It was a serene Sunday morning until the weight of the world arrived near Tacos El Primo. OP @mnicewatch @ope_a_yinzer The sight of ICE agents in our neighborhood sent a ripple of uncertainty through our community. In that moment, the complex realities of immigration enforcement weren’t just a headline on the news; they were unfolding on our street corners, stirring deep emotions and fears. But in the face of that fear, we didn’t just stand by. We stood together. Challenging norms takes courage. Navigating these tough realities requires resilience. This experience reminded us that our strength isn’t just in our numbers—it’s in our unity. It’s in the pride of our cultural identity, the hope we inspire in each other, and our collective commitment to building bridges, not walls. Together, we rise. Together, we embrace diversity. Together, we create a future rooted in understanding, not division. 🇲🇽🇺🇸 #StPaul #Minnesota #CommunityFirst #ImmigrantStories #TwinCities HumanityFirst Resilience WeBelong LatinosInMN FamiliasUnidas TacosElPrimo LocalLove StrengthInUnity SocialJustice ICE KnowYourRights EveryImmigrantMatters EmpathyInAction".

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Socketwench

@socketwench@masto.hackers.town · last week

Today's #mplsintheblind is up:

"Ogala Sioux still missing members after ICE abductions, lawsuits, and laundry"

https://mplsintheblind.org/posts/2026-02-19/

#ice #iceout #minneapolis #twincities #stpaul

"Minneapolis, in the blind..."

Ogala Sioux still missing members after ICE abductions, lawsuits, and laundry

It’s not about immigration: Weeks after the abduction of members, Ogala Sioux still left in the dark. ICE has made it obvious they are part of the white nationalist project, abducting anyone they have the opportunity. Resistance doesn’t always mean protest: Sometimes it means, doing your neighbor’s laundry. Sometimes it means fetching groceries. Sometimes it means winter coats. We need all of us, in all ways. It ain’t over: Sahan Journal writes how ICE has shifted to the suburbs. The lesser population density and the lack of experience in communication networks formed in the wake of George Floyd makes the suburbs a softer target. Lawyers have filed over 1000 lawsuits during the occupation. And there are so many more nationwide, with ICE and the Federal government ignoring them entirely. Rule of law? Only to punish us, not protect, apparently.

Socketwench

@socketwench@masto.hackers.town · last week

Today's #mplsintheblind is up:

"Ogala Sioux still missing members after ICE abductions, lawsuits, and laundry"

https://mplsintheblind.org/posts/2026-02-19/

#ice #iceout #minneapolis #twincities #stpaul

"Minneapolis, in the blind..."

Ogala Sioux still missing members after ICE abductions, lawsuits, and laundry

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Abigail Lazarevich 🏴‍☠️

@anarchist_archivist@glammr.us · last week

I gotta say, signing up for a printmaking class back in october turned out to be a great idea. #FuckICE #ICEOut #WeKeepUsSafe #Minnesota #Minneapolis #StPaul #TwinCities

Linoleum block print still wet from the press. On the top it reads FUCK ICE ICE OUT! On the bottom it reads WE KEEP US SAFE! The design is a loon breaking through a frozen lake, a helpless and scared police agent caught in its beak. The design is superimposed over the state flag. The loon has a flame design on its wings.

Abigail Lazarevich 🏴‍☠️

@anarchist_archivist@glammr.us · last week

I gotta say, signing up for a printmaking class back in october turned out to be a great idea. #FuckICE #ICEOut #WeKeepUsSafe #Minnesota #Minneapolis #StPaul #TwinCities

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Bi Sasquatch

@BiSasquatch@c.im · 2 weeks ago

If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
* iceinmyarea.org
* iceout.org

#SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCities #Minnesota #ICE

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A blue informational poster explaining how to report a situation by using the acronym “SALUTE,” with each letter prompting what details to include.

It says to share as many details as possible and, if safe, take pictures to include with your report.

S – SIZE / STRENGTH: “How many are there confirmed?” Example: “5 to 6 officers in 2 white minivans”
A – ACTIONS / ACTIVITY: “What are they doing?” Example: “Parked outside the grocery store”
L – LOCATION / DIRECTION: “Where? Be specific with directions” Example: “On the corner of 19th street and Broadway”
U – UNIFORM / CLOTHES: “What are they wearing? Are they in uniform or in regular clothing?” Example: “Wearing black long sleeve shirt and ballcaps”
T – TIME & DATE: “When? What time?” Example: “Spotted at 1:30pm on February 22”
E – EQUIPMENT / WEAPONS: “Do the have equipments or weapons on them? What are they driving?” Example: “They have body armor on and pepper spray”

Image description provided with Be My Eyes. — A blue informational poster explaining how to report a situation by using the acronym “SALUTE,” with each letter prompting what details to include. It says to share as many details as possible and, if safe, take pictures to include with your report. S – SIZE / STRENGTH: “How many are there confirmed?” Example: “5 to 6 officers in 2 white minivans” A – ACTIONS / ACTIVITY: “What are they doing?” Example: “Parked outside the grocery store” L – LOCATION / DIRECTION: “Where? Be specific with directions” Example: “On the corner of 19th street and Broadway” U – UNIFORM / CLOTHES: “What are they wearing? Are they in uniform or in regular clothing?” Example: “Wearing black long sleeve shirt and ballcaps” T – TIME & DATE: “When? What time?” Example: “Spotted at 1:30pm on February 22” E – EQUIPMENT / WEAPONS: “Do the have equipments or weapons on them? What are they driving?” Example: “They have body armor on and pepper spray” Image description provided with Be My Eyes.

A black graphic with two stylized white eyes near the top and a hashtag phrase underneath. The eyes look narrowed, like a suspicious expression.

#EyesOnICE

Image description provided with Be My Eyes. — A black graphic with two stylized white eyes near the top and a hashtag phrase underneath. The eyes look narrowed, like a suspicious expression. #EyesOnICE Image description provided with Be My Eyes.

Bi Sasquatch

@BiSasquatch@c.im · 2 weeks ago

If you witness ICE activity, use the S.A.L.U.T.E. protocol when reporting.

Share any immigration‑related photos or videos at:
* iceinmyarea.org
* iceout.org

#SALUTEProtocol #EyesOnICE #Minneapolis #SaintPaul #TwinCities #Minnesota #ICE

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benjamin melançon

@mlncn@social.coop · 2 weeks ago

If local police enforced traffic law against #ICE their whole operation would pretty much stop, seriously, for moving violations alone. Most egregiously, they routinely blow through red lights and stopsigns. This is common knowledge among people observing ICE.

Now ICE reportedly caused a serious crash in St Paul that, because the ICE agent also went to the hospital, may be the first absolutely known to involve ICE here in the #TwinCities. (Not counting all the times ICE rammed cars intentionally.)

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TC Radical Community Archive

@TCRCA@glammr.us · 3 weeks ago

Hello Fedi! We are the still-in-progress Twin Cities Radical Community Archive. This project aims to collect, preserve, and increase access to left-wing, working-class activism in the Twin Cities metro, both historically and currently.

#GLAM #Galleries #Libraries #Archives #Museums #Minnesota #MSP #Minneapolis #StPaul #TwinCities #Antifa #Labor #Activism #History #Introduction

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Radio Free Twin Cities!

@radiofree_tc@autonomous.zone · 2 weeks ago

On March 1st, we will be launching an internet #radio station as a project of @TCRCA. You'll be able to tune in to revolution bangers, local musicians, interviews, and event roundups. Interested in a DJ slot or helping coordinate? Want to do an interview or play a live set? Send us an email at TCRCA@proton.me with tagline "RFTC"! #TwinCities #Minneapolis #StPaul

Radio Free Twin Cities!

@radiofree_tc@autonomous.zone · 2 weeks ago

TC Radical Community Archive

@TCRCA@glammr.us · 3 weeks ago

#GLAM #Galleries #Libraries #Archives #Museums #Minnesota #MSP #Minneapolis #StPaul #TwinCities #Antifa #Labor #Activism #History #Introduction

Violet Madder

@violetmadder@kolektiva.social · 4 weeks ago

Some of my favorite podcasters went to Minneapolis. The regular news is not covering any of this properly-- but these folks know what they're talking about.

Both are experienced with mutual aid activities such as the hurricane relief efforts in North Carolina, or feeding and helping refugees down at the border in places like Arizona. (One also has a doctorate in history focused on the Spanish Civil War, so knows a few things about how people fight fascism.) The border work is particularly relevant because they've been seeing Border Patrol act like ICE for years-- out in the boonies where hardly anyone is watching-- and now the brutality is finally becoming more apparent to previously comfortable white folks in cities.

This is an excellent description of what's really going on in the places that are getting hit hard right now, and how people are responding-- and, moreover, what WORKS. Decentralized, spontaneous, autonomous organizing that's springing out of the woodwork!

If you want a clearer idea of how this shit can be handled, how communities react, and so on, this is the kind of coverage we need.

(They finished these episodes just 9hrs before Alex Pretti was executed.)

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff: Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota

Episode webpage: https://omny.fm/shows/cool-people-who-did-cool-stuff/everyone-vs-ice-on-the-ground-in-minnesota

Media file: https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/45bcda9a-4724-45c0-82ca-ae7f00e1dd18/399a9e5a-0211-4324-be17-b3df00188987/audio.mp3?in_playlist=f21245f2-a297-42f7-a016-ae7f00e390c4

#ICE
#Minnesota
#Minneapolis
#TwinCities
#MutualAid
#Resistance
#Solidarity
#Anarchism
#CoolZoneMedia
#CoolPeopleWhoDidCoolStuff
#ItCouldHappenHere
#MargaretKilljoy
#JamesStout

https://omnystudio.com

Everyone vs ICE: On the Ground In Minnesota

Margaret and James reflect on their time in Minnesota, the incredible community response to the immigration raids, and what other communities can learn from the Twin Cities. Links: Rent Support for neighbors in Phillips https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-phillips-families-in-urgent-need Rent Support for neighbors in Central https://www.gofundme.com/f/critical-rent-assistance-for-central-neighborhood-families Rent Support for neighbors in Powderhorn https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-powderhorn-families-in-crisis Supplies for Political Art Making https://givebutter.com/spno Protective Gear for Legal Observers https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-equip-twin-cities-legal-observers-with-ppe Diapers and Menstrual Supplies https://secure.everyaction.com/jLLKnfwWk0qdptMbYLoyPQ2 Abolish Ice Shirts https://www.eaglescreenprint.com/printshop/p/defend-612-abolish-ic3-wnj6e Northstar Front Line Street Medics https://www.paypal.com/biz/profile/northstarhealth Twin Cities Swoletariat Bail Fund Venmo: @TCSwoletariat Cashapp: $TCSwoletariat

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Abigail Lazarevich 🏴‍☠️

@anarchist_archivist@glammr.us · last month

hey everyone i am collecting 3D printed whistles as part of the (still in progress) Twin Cities Radical Community Archive. i'm looking for designs that i don't have yet. please reach out to me on signal @ anarchist_archivist.612 if you are a maker/distributor of whistles. #msp #minneapolis #stpaul #twincities #iceout #archives

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · last month

The court hearing on #Minnesota’s effort to expel #immigration agents from the state is now on a short break. The federal judge, Kate M. Menendez, is expected to hear from lawyers for the #Trump admin soon. In making another pitch for an immediate ruling, Brian Carter, a lawyer for the state, said “the situation on the streets is so dire” that “relief is appropriate now, & it should be granted now.”

#StateSponsoredTerrorism #law #murder #CivilRights #UseOfForce #ICE #CBP #Sturmabteilung

Nonilex

@Nonilex@masto.ai · last month

Court is back in session in #Minneapolis, where lawyers for the #state of #Minnesota & the #TwinCities are seeking a judicial order putting an end to the #ICE surge. The judge, Kate M. Menendez, did not act on their request when it was first made after the #ReneeGood shooting, & she had pointed questions for a state lawyer this morning. Menendez is now asking questions of Brantley Mayers, a lawyer for the #Trump admin.

#StateSponsoredTerrorism #law #murder #CivilRights #UseOfForce #ICE #CBP

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Bryan Redeagle :bc:

@bryanredeagle@beige.party · last month

"Please do not destroy our own city," says Minneapolis police chief that did nothing to protect the residents to which he's speaking.

#MNastodon #minnesota #Minneapolis #TwinCities

Bryan Redeagle :bc:

@bryanredeagle@beige.party · last month

"Please do not destroy our own city," says Minneapolis police chief that did nothing to protect the residents to which he's speaking.

#MNastodon #minnesota #Minneapolis #TwinCities