Jacque
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Jacque
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I run. My dog’s name is Freyja. Senate DFL staffer, opinions are my own.
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Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.

📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 30, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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A video of Alex Pretti reading out the final salute of an unnamed veteran he cared for until the end of his life in the ICU, posted to Facebook by his son.
January 25, 2026 at 1:18 AM
She would. And I don't have the words to fully explain this yet, but there's something about political rhetoric and state violence and gun violence that is a common thread through all of this. We have to fight all of it.
One man tonight brought a candle to the vigil that he lit previously lit for Melissa Hortman. He said he’d vowed never to light it again after she was assassinated. Upon reflecting on this week’s events he thought “Melissa would want me to use this, not just have it it a box.” He lit the candle.
January 25, 2026 at 4:09 AM
He wasn't doing anything stupid. They killed him anyway.
This is so difficult to read. apnews.com/article/immi...
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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A statement released by the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you."
January 25, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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We are asking community to please submit any photo or video evidence here: hennepinprosecutor.evidence.com/axon/communi...
January 24, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Minnesotans stand up for one another. #ICEout
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Finding so much hope in this.
January 23, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I love my state.
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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Tribal members who have experienced or witnessed harassment or detainment should contact your Tribal Office immediately.

Resources for Native people stopped by ICE can be found here: narf.org/ice-resource...

Full statement here: senatedfl.mn/native-ameri...

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January 11, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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"I'm not in Minnesota -- what can I do to help?"

A list of ideas!
January 11, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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We are horrified by the news that an ICE Agent has shot and killed a person in Minneapolis today.

The Minneapolis Delegation to the Minnesota Senate released the following statement. ICE must be held accountable, and leave our city and state now.
January 7, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Finished a sewing project this week, just found an errant sewing needle left out from that project in a throw blanket on the couch by way of being stabbed in the arm. I need one of these.
If you like these, look up W. Avery & Son. Their little cases, known as Averies, were popular with Victorian stitchers and have since become collectors items. They came in all sorts of fanciful designs. Each designed to store sewing needles. Can find them on eBay, Etsy, and auction sites.
September 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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The pardon of violent insurrectionists by Trump gives them permission to attack our democracy and law enforcement again.

Today we passed a resolution condemning the pardons of Jan. 6th insurrectionists. All 34 DFL Senators voted yes, 22 Republicans voted no, and 10 Republicans didn't vote.
Today we moved a resolution to condemn President Trump for pardoning 1500 insurrectionists who tried to overthrow our democracy, giving them a green light to attack our nation and law enforcement again.

This is an easy call, but Republicans filibustered debate. We'll be back next week for a vote.
April 1, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Today, the Judiciary Committee voted to condemn President Trump's mass pardons of 1,500 people convicted of violent crimes during the January 6 attack on our capitol.

Every DFLer voted yes to condemn Trump's dangerous pardons. Not one Republican did.

www.youtube.com/live/Gyy_rFO...
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/12/25
YouTube video by Minnesota Senate Media Services
www.youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Trump’s agenda of chaos, confusion, and cruelty is hurting Minnesotans. His mass firings, reckless tariffs, and attacks on Medicaid are costing jobs and driving up costs for families.

Republicans need to decide: stand with Minnesotans or with Trump. #MNleg #TrumpChaos
March 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The only thing that has changed since November budget forecast is that Trump is now the President. He has cost our state $160 million in his first 50 days in office.
March 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Try to explain to a dog that their booties are not in fact torture devices but are supposed to keep her feet warm long enough to go to the bathroom when it's below 0. Ended up with all four booties in my pocket and a dog running back to the house because her paws got too cold.
January 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I need to know how long the 400-mile trek took him. Did he have to walk back home after? Did he hunt and fish for food along the way?
“Rolette had to make the 400-mile trek from Pembina to St. Paul by foot.” Fun, rollicking read about the time a Democrat stole an actual bill and ran off with it to keep the capital in St. Paul instead of St. Peter. minnesotareformer.com/2025/01/13/d...
DFL walkout at the Legislature isn’t without precedent • Minnesota Reformer
He usually travelled by dogsled but, in the winter of 1857, scant snow meant that Rolette had to make the 400-mile trek from Pembina to St. Paul by foot.
minnesotareformer.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Today in the Senate, DFL Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Leader Mark Johnson announced that they have reached an organizing agreement for the Senate during the temporary tie that resulted after the death of Senator Kari Dziedzic. #mnleg
Statement from DFL Caucus Leader Erin Murphy and Republican Caucus Leader Mark Johnson | Minnesota Senate DFL
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Today, leaders from the Senate DFL and Republican caucuses announced they have reached an organizing agreement to govern the work of the Senate during the temporary tie before the ...
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January 13, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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A Statement from the family of Kari Dziedzic:
December 28, 2024 at 7:27 PM