Laura G Mitchell
@lauragmitchell.com
Parent & safe streets advocate 🚲🚶🏻🚌
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
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My neighborhood school collectively fundraised over $100,000 to support our neighbors with rent and bills this last month.
Now we need to do it all over again for March.
PLEASE HELP!
Every family we're working to keep housed & fed has elementary aged children.
gofund.me/aac122499
Now we need to do it all over again for March.
PLEASE HELP!
Every family we're working to keep housed & fed has elementary aged children.
gofund.me/aac122499
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it's always a good day to join @twincitiesdsa.org
Yesterday, after explaining how he rations his pancreas medication due to cost, my 80 y.o. dad proudly showed me the hi-vis vest he has for neighborhood patrol, and I became acutely aware of the rage I hold for all the actions/inaction that have led us here. So today I joined the @twincitiesdsa.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:53 PM
it's always a good day to join @twincitiesdsa.org
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Ironic, since Frey shouted “fuck” and got a bunch of national media interviews, but has done fuck-all since.
In the Skyway 20 minutes after an ice abduction, mayor Frey walks through the government center. A lady yells at him "what are you doing to stop this? Fuck you." He responds, "is that helpful?" With a smirk on his face.
February 10, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Ironic, since Frey shouted “fuck” and got a bunch of national media interviews, but has done fuck-all since.
We are doing our best to keep up with rent needs at our neighborhood school, but the needs are growing by the day.
We received $10,000 more in rent requests just this morning (all for overdue February rent).
Donate if you can and please share with your people!
gofund.me/51551927d
We received $10,000 more in rent requests just this morning (all for overdue February rent).
Donate if you can and please share with your people!
gofund.me/51551927d
February 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
We are doing our best to keep up with rent needs at our neighborhood school, but the needs are growing by the day.
We received $10,000 more in rent requests just this morning (all for overdue February rent).
Donate if you can and please share with your people!
gofund.me/51551927d
We received $10,000 more in rent requests just this morning (all for overdue February rent).
Donate if you can and please share with your people!
gofund.me/51551927d
When I started @mplscargobikelibrary.com last year I knew our bikes could be used to help our community.
I had NO idea they'd be helping neighbors in such dire circumstances.
ICE out, bikes in.
I had NO idea they'd be helping neighbors in such dire circumstances.
ICE out, bikes in.
"We're struck by the consistent overlap between folks organizing bike buses, neighborhood rides, and bike rodeos - and those who organize in times of need."
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
February 10, 2026 at 7:57 PM
When I started @mplscargobikelibrary.com last year I knew our bikes could be used to help our community.
I had NO idea they'd be helping neighbors in such dire circumstances.
ICE out, bikes in.
I had NO idea they'd be helping neighbors in such dire circumstances.
ICE out, bikes in.
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for @autostraddle.bsky.social, i wrote about how minnesota's queer-owned businesses (and queer folks in general) are standing up to ICE and defending their communities:
How Minnesota’s Queer-Owned Businesses Are Leading the Fight Against ICE
As the federal occupation continues, community members are committing themselves to standing up to the feds while supporting the state’s immigrant communities in any way possible.
www.autostraddle.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
for @autostraddle.bsky.social, i wrote about how minnesota's queer-owned businesses (and queer folks in general) are standing up to ICE and defending their communities:
This is so accurate.
February 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
This is so accurate.
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Living in Minnesota right now feels like being in the emergency room. Literally everyone is suffering in different ways, even if it's "just" a badly twisted ankle rather than a kidney stone or a full-on heart attack. The staff are working as hard as they can but energy and resources are dwindling.
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Living in Minnesota right now feels like being in the emergency room. Literally everyone is suffering in different ways, even if it's "just" a badly twisted ankle rather than a kidney stone or a full-on heart attack. The staff are working as hard as they can but energy and resources are dwindling.
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Council President Elliot Payne is showing real leadership every day.
We’re never going to turn our backs on our neighbors and stop exercising our constitutional rights. No amount of meetings with Tom Homan or anyone in the Trump administration will change our community’s resolve.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
February 10, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Council President Elliot Payne is showing real leadership every day.
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"We're struck by the consistent overlap between folks organizing bike buses, neighborhood rides, and bike rodeos - and those who organize in times of need."
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
"We're struck by the consistent overlap between folks organizing bike buses, neighborhood rides, and bike rodeos - and those who organize in times of need."
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
Read mutual aid stories from MN, DC, NJ and MA: bunchbike.com/blogs/the-bu...
#cargobike #bunchfam #mutualaid
A city (and metro, and state) full of neighbors who care about our neighbors. ❤️
February 10, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A city (and metro, and state) full of neighbors who care about our neighbors. ❤️
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We’re never going to turn our backs on our neighbors and stop exercising our constitutional rights. No amount of meetings with Tom Homan or anyone in the Trump administration will change our community’s resolve.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
February 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
We’re never going to turn our backs on our neighbors and stop exercising our constitutional rights. No amount of meetings with Tom Homan or anyone in the Trump administration will change our community’s resolve.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
This only ends when every DHS agent leaves and they no longer exist to terrorize us.
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rep. kraft is so whimsical , using his pez collection to show what the ice presence in minnesota looks like
February 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
rep. kraft is so whimsical , using his pez collection to show what the ice presence in minnesota looks like
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Federal agents in Uptown this morning. (Whistles and honking in video)
Federal agents abducted two people in Uptown, Minneapolis this morning at 6:45am. Boxed in their car in the middle of a major commercial street (Lagoon) and smashed out their window.
February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Federal agents in Uptown this morning. (Whistles and honking in video)
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So I think everyone knows what Chuck E. Cheese is but for non-parents who don't know what LifeTouch is, it's the company that for decades has had a near-monopoly on school pictures.
Finding out that top execs from both LifeTouch and Chuck E. Cheese are in the Epstein files has pissed me off in a way that I didn’t think was still possible.
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
So I think everyone knows what Chuck E. Cheese is but for non-parents who don't know what LifeTouch is, it's the company that for decades has had a near-monopoly on school pictures.
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Morning, Minneapolis. The sun is now out for over 10 hours a day.
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Morning, Minneapolis. The sun is now out for over 10 hours a day.
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Habeas cases filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have taken off to levels we have never seen before. Just look at that chart.
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
February 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Habeas cases filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal have taken off to levels we have never seen before. Just look at that chart.
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
www.propublica.org/article/habe...
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I’m begging media to not use propaganda (“immigration crackdown”) as truth. You’ve interviewed the people here with authorization (green cards, work permits, asylum applications) and the citizens of color who have been targeted by ICE. You know it’s isn’t an “immigration crackdown.”
Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
Twin Cities immigration crackdown delays home construction, slows real estate market
As immigrant workers move or stay home, a shortage of workers in the trades also is affecting the existing home market and rental owners.
www.startribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:44 PM
I’m begging media to not use propaganda (“immigration crackdown”) as truth. You’ve interviewed the people here with authorization (green cards, work permits, asylum applications) and the citizens of color who have been targeted by ICE. You know it’s isn’t an “immigration crackdown.”
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Finally, the Nazi bike lanes that were prophesied. #iykyk
This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
February 10, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Finally, the Nazi bike lanes that were prophesied. #iykyk
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Glad this story is getting told. Metro Surge is an economic blockade against the entire metro and state.
Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
Twin Cities immigration crackdown delays home construction, slows real estate market
As immigrant workers move or stay home, a shortage of workers in the trades also is affecting the existing home market and rental owners.
www.startribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Glad this story is getting told. Metro Surge is an economic blockade against the entire metro and state.
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This pisses me the hell off. What the fuck are we doing bringing the feds into city fucking hall
This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
February 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
This pisses me the hell off. What the fuck are we doing bringing the feds into city fucking hall
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Minneapolis City Council is leading The Resistance.
Minneapolis Mayor is inviting the Border Czar into our City Hall and allowing their SUVs to park in our bike lanes.
Minneapolis Mayor is inviting the Border Czar into our City Hall and allowing their SUVs to park in our bike lanes.
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Minneapolis City Council is leading The Resistance.
Minneapolis Mayor is inviting the Border Czar into our City Hall and allowing their SUVs to park in our bike lanes.
Minneapolis Mayor is inviting the Border Czar into our City Hall and allowing their SUVs to park in our bike lanes.
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This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
This morning 5 ICE vehicles parked illegally in a bike lane and in MPD parking spots directly outside of City Hall. Myself and several other Council Members and city staff went outside to observe them and blew our whistles to alert people nearby. After about 45 minutes they left
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It’s day 70 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
ICE continues to terrorize our neighbors, there are still 2,000 agents here, even as the attention of the world has moved on.
When we say ICE OUT, we mean ICE out everywhere.
ICE continues to terrorize our neighbors, there are still 2,000 agents here, even as the attention of the world has moved on.
When we say ICE OUT, we mean ICE out everywhere.
February 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
It’s day 70 of the ICE occupation of MSP.
ICE continues to terrorize our neighbors, there are still 2,000 agents here, even as the attention of the world has moved on.
When we say ICE OUT, we mean ICE out everywhere.
ICE continues to terrorize our neighbors, there are still 2,000 agents here, even as the attention of the world has moved on.
When we say ICE OUT, we mean ICE out everywhere.