Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
@deardara.bsky.social
I'm a writer, a poet, a radio talker, I know it. I don't buy nonfiction, I grow it. Novelist. Magazines.
6 James Beard Awards, McKnight Fellow, FAWC teacher; NYC 4th gen, leading my best snowy, writing life in Mpls.
6 James Beard Awards, McKnight Fellow, FAWC teacher; NYC 4th gen, leading my best snowy, writing life in Mpls.
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This is so true, I've actually heard strangers greeting each other by saying: "Fuck ICE." Like, not ironically or anything it's just turning into a knowingly slightly-askew greeting, like saying "howdy" or "salutations."
Also: Fuck ICE.
Also: Fuck ICE.
people not in MN cannot comprehend how hating ICE is now a core cultural component of being Minnesotan. it’s babe the big blue ox, loons, hot dish, and ICE OUT NOW
Gift shop in the Minneapolis airport is selling "ICE OUT of St. Paul" posters next to cute onesies and fridge magnets.
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
This is so true, I've actually heard strangers greeting each other by saying: "Fuck ICE." Like, not ironically or anything it's just turning into a knowingly slightly-askew greeting, like saying "howdy" or "salutations."
Also: Fuck ICE.
Also: Fuck ICE.
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Another classic post-Homan day where around school dismissal time we get a flurry of ICE vehicles all across our neighborhoods. Today one vehicle led an observer to their own home and pointed at it. This is a sick game to them, but we won’t be intimidated and we won’t stop until DHS is abolished.
February 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Another classic post-Homan day where around school dismissal time we get a flurry of ICE vehicles all across our neighborhoods. Today one vehicle led an observer to their own home and pointed at it. This is a sick game to them, but we won’t be intimidated and we won’t stop until DHS is abolished.
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It bears repeating that Tom Homan is a fucking psycho and Greg Bovino's exile means functionally nothing when it comes to what's happening on the ground in Minnesota.
In one 30-minute stretch, three legal observers were arrested — as Trump’s Border czar Tom Homan calls on locals to “end the resistance.”
“Uptick In Abductions”: ICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal Observers
In one 30-minute stretch, three Minneapolis legal observers were arrested as ICE ramped up its targeting of community volunteers.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
It bears repeating that Tom Homan is a fucking psycho and Greg Bovino's exile means functionally nothing when it comes to what's happening on the ground in Minnesota.
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My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
I picked a sketch of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs off the floor, "Do you need this?" I asked. "No. I submitted it already and it's just really stupid, adults are insane," said the child, heading out into streets swarming with ICE men bristling with ammunition.
February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I picked a sketch of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs off the floor, "Do you need this?" I asked. "No. I submitted it already and it's just really stupid, adults are insane," said the child, heading out into streets swarming with ICE men bristling with ammunition.
Well look at that! The 700 officers that were supposed to have left will definitely start leaving soon! I'm so angry about everyone who reported on this so-called drawdown. When this administration tells you something: Verify before parroting.
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EXCLUSIVE: US border czar says ICE surge could end in 'a couple weeks'
U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan says he was sent to Minnesota by President Trump to reduce the tension in Minnesota and oversee an orderly transition from a “surge” of immigration enforcement to more stand...
kstp.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Well look at that! The 700 officers that were supposed to have left will definitely start leaving soon! I'm so angry about everyone who reported on this so-called drawdown. When this administration tells you something: Verify before parroting.
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More Minneapolis economic blockade news: Conventions are cancelling. New ones aren't booking. Hotel reservation cancellations. And, elsewhere, Ireland, France, Germany, Finland are warning their citizens that travel to Minnesota can be dangerous.
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
Operation Metro Surge hits Twin Cities hospitality, tourism industry with millions in lost revenue
Hospitality Minnesota says hotels have lost $5 million on cancellations so far. Minneapolis Mayor says local businesses are losing $10-$20 million a week.
www.kare11.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
More Minneapolis economic blockade news: Conventions are cancelling. New ones aren't booking. Hotel reservation cancellations. And, elsewhere, Ireland, France, Germany, Finland are warning their citizens that travel to Minnesota can be dangerous.
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
www.kare11.com/video/news/l...
Excellent story, heart-wrenching, and appropriately presents "draw down" in maybe-not quotes. I'd really like to know: Where is the proof that 700 agents left?
www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/u...
Families in hiding and defiant observers: What it’s like in Minneapolis in wake of Bovino’s exit and immigration ‘draw down’ | CNN
Even with the so-called “drawdown,” many Minneapolis area activists say little has changed since hundreds of agents left and they’re preparing for prolonged resistance. The anxiety remains palpable af...
www.cnn.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Excellent story, heart-wrenching, and appropriately presents "draw down" in maybe-not quotes. I'd really like to know: Where is the proof that 700 agents left?
www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/u...
www.cnn.com/2026/02/08/u...
Interesting. I don't know enough about it, but is the Federal Government violating the 5th amendment Takings Clause by depriving Minneapolis of the use of our city? I'm up for any and all ways to get them out of here. It FEELS like they've taken the city?
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
February 8, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Interesting. I don't know enough about it, but is the Federal Government violating the 5th amendment Takings Clause by depriving Minneapolis of the use of our city? I'm up for any and all ways to get them out of here. It FEELS like they've taken the city?
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
When you are theatrically gaslighting, but through felony charges.
Gift link:
NYT chased down the cases of the many folk Pam Bondi flew into Minneapolis to post mugshots of (violating Justice Dept. policy.) Looks like they've all been downgraded to misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Gift link:
NYT chased down the cases of the many folk Pam Bondi flew into Minneapolis to post mugshots of (violating Justice Dept. policy.) Looks like they've all been downgraded to misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Justice Dept. Pursues Many Officer Assault Cases in Minnesota as Misdemeanors
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
When you are theatrically gaslighting, but through felony charges.
Gift link:
NYT chased down the cases of the many folk Pam Bondi flew into Minneapolis to post mugshots of (violating Justice Dept. policy.) Looks like they've all been downgraded to misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
Gift link:
NYT chased down the cases of the many folk Pam Bondi flew into Minneapolis to post mugshots of (violating Justice Dept. policy.) Looks like they've all been downgraded to misdemeanors.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/u...
We're lucky he survived to tell us what happened, he's lucky to be alive, and this is not "law enforcement" this is... brown shirts? goon squads? civil war? crime? what is the right way to even characterize this accurately?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked
A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked
abcnews.go.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
We're lucky he survived to tell us what happened, he's lucky to be alive, and this is not "law enforcement" this is... brown shirts? goon squads? civil war? crime? what is the right way to even characterize this accurately?
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory...
Trump is trying to impose on the world a sense that ICE left Minneapolis.
🤡 Putin is trying to impose on the world a sense of inevitability of Ukraine's defeat, — FT
📍Putin is actively promoting a narrative of an allegedly close victory in the war, claiming that Russia has overcome sanctions and seized the strategic initiative at the front.
📍Putin is actively promoting a narrative of an allegedly close victory in the war, claiming that Russia has overcome sanctions and seized the strategic initiative at the front.
February 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Trump is trying to impose on the world a sense that ICE left Minneapolis.
Don’t become numb to the corruption, they say. When it comes faster than water from a firehose and ICE is outside and you have a roof to keep over your head and — gift link! I can’t believe this is our lives. Just crime & graft, self dealing and corruption.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
Binance Gives Trump Family’s Crypto Firm a Leg Up
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Don’t become numb to the corruption, they say. When it comes faster than water from a firehose and ICE is outside and you have a roof to keep over your head and — gift link! I can’t believe this is our lives. Just crime & graft, self dealing and corruption.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/07/b...
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the most impactful thing Elon Musk has ever done or will ever do regarding science and innovation in this country is illegally cut billions of dollars of research funds for literally no reason
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
the most impactful thing Elon Musk has ever done or will ever do regarding science and innovation in this country is illegally cut billions of dollars of research funds for literally no reason
This is incredibly illuminating. I don’t know how people manage to keep track of these things but I’m so grateful that they do. Everything is rigged against equality & freedom, f✨ these oligarchs.
When Republicans do it / When Democrats do it
February 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
This is incredibly illuminating. I don’t know how people manage to keep track of these things but I’m so grateful that they do. Everything is rigged against equality & freedom, f✨ these oligarchs.
A little bit of normal Minneapolis, for a treat. This is a public city park, and this is our God given perfect snow. ICE out now, go home please, we never wanted you and you’ve outstayed your welcome. Go home please! So ICE can be abolished and you’ll be home already. Thanks, bye!
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
A little bit of normal Minneapolis, for a treat. This is a public city park, and this is our God given perfect snow. ICE out now, go home please, we never wanted you and you’ve outstayed your welcome. Go home please! So ICE can be abolished and you’ll be home already. Thanks, bye!
I will never let a loved one buy a Tesla. Not even because of the politics. They just look like death traps.
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people.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:03 PM
I will never let a loved one buy a Tesla. Not even because of the politics. They just look like death traps.
people.com/student-died...
people.com/student-died...
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That highly classified whistleblower report Tulsi Gabbard covering up?
Guardian reports it’s an NSA intercept of a call between a close Trump associate and “an individual associated with foreign intelligence.”
Sounds similar to Trump’s campaign chair meeting Russian intel and sharing data in 2016.
Guardian reports it’s an NSA intercept of a call between a close Trump associate and “an individual associated with foreign intelligence.”
Sounds similar to Trump’s campaign chair meeting Russian intel and sharing data in 2016.
NSA detected phone call between foreign intelligence and a person close to Trump
Whistleblower says that Tulsi Gabbard blocked agency from sharing report and delivered it to White House chief of staff
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
That highly classified whistleblower report Tulsi Gabbard covering up?
Guardian reports it’s an NSA intercept of a call between a close Trump associate and “an individual associated with foreign intelligence.”
Sounds similar to Trump’s campaign chair meeting Russian intel and sharing data in 2016.
Guardian reports it’s an NSA intercept of a call between a close Trump associate and “an individual associated with foreign intelligence.”
Sounds similar to Trump’s campaign chair meeting Russian intel and sharing data in 2016.
WHERE IS JONATHAN ROSS?
He should be in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Renee Good.
Where is he?
He should be in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Renee Good.
Where is he?
Where is Jonathan Ross?
A month ago he killed Renee Good. Is he on the streets, armed and ready to take more lives? Is he in a cushy office somewhere, living a good life off the taxpayer dime. Is he at a training facility, teaching feds to step in front of cars, kill, and say they were afraid?
A month ago he killed Renee Good. Is he on the streets, armed and ready to take more lives? Is he in a cushy office somewhere, living a good life off the taxpayer dime. Is he at a training facility, teaching feds to step in front of cars, kill, and say they were afraid?
February 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
WHERE IS JONATHAN ROSS?
He should be in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Renee Good.
Where is he?
He should be in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Renee Good.
Where is he?
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Yup. And that 4000 number is ARRESTED, which is not a useful measure of anything besides the chaos being inflicted on our region.
Like yeah, we know you've arrested great quantities of innocent people. That's what secret police *do*
Like yeah, we know you've arrested great quantities of innocent people. That's what secret police *do*
I'm really asking: What is the math on all of this? If Metro Surge started Dec 1, and they claim to have deported 4,000 people, at a cost of $18 million a week, and it's been ten weeks, they show no sign of leaving, and we leave out the murders—$2billion to destroy us?
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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Operation Metro Surge leading to budget concerns for City of Minneapolis
There are concerns in the City of Minneapolis that Operation Metro Surge could lead to higher property taxes.
kstp.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Yup. And that 4000 number is ARRESTED, which is not a useful measure of anything besides the chaos being inflicted on our region.
Like yeah, we know you've arrested great quantities of innocent people. That's what secret police *do*
Like yeah, we know you've arrested great quantities of innocent people. That's what secret police *do*
When Trump called to use US cities as training grounds for military occupation he meant: Minneapolis.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:55 PM
When Trump called to use US cities as training grounds for military occupation he meant: Minneapolis.
apnews.com/article/trum...
apnews.com/article/trum...
I'm really asking: What is the math on all of this? If Metro Surge started Dec 1, and they claim to have deported 4,000 people, at a cost of $18 million a week, and it's been ten weeks, they show no sign of leaving, and we leave out the murders—$2billion to destroy us?
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
Operation Metro Surge leading to budget concerns for City of Minneapolis
There are concerns in the City of Minneapolis that Operation Metro Surge could lead to higher property taxes.
kstp.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM
I'm really asking: What is the math on all of this? If Metro Surge started Dec 1, and they claim to have deported 4,000 people, at a cost of $18 million a week, and it's been ten weeks, they show no sign of leaving, and we leave out the murders—$2billion to destroy us?
kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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Domestic violence survivors: Does this ICE occupation—violent, capricious, retributive, full of gaslighting and enablers, with no actual stated goal or landmark that could be reached to create peace—does it feel familiar at all?
February 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Domestic violence survivors: Does this ICE occupation—violent, capricious, retributive, full of gaslighting and enablers, with no actual stated goal or landmark that could be reached to create peace—does it feel familiar at all?
ICE is everywhere in the parts of Wisconsin close to Minneapolis. Causing economic devastation: "ICE’s presence in St. Croix County has caused immigrant-owned businesses to close — including the local Mexican grocery store, Thai and Indian restaurants."
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/06/t...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/06/t...
Twin Cities ICE presence extends into Wisconsin • Wisconsin Examiner
ICE agents involved in the agency's surge into Minnesota have regularly crossed the border into nearby western Wisconsin communities.
wisconsinexaminer.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:53 PM
ICE is everywhere in the parts of Wisconsin close to Minneapolis. Causing economic devastation: "ICE’s presence in St. Croix County has caused immigrant-owned businesses to close — including the local Mexican grocery store, Thai and Indian restaurants."
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/06/t...
wisconsinexaminer.com/2026/02/06/t...