ms. maas
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Some parents attended a Minneapolis Families for Public Educators meeting about raising money for families impacted by 🧊 who need rent assistance on 1.1
They've created a fundraising campaign on Give Butter to raise money for families aiming to raise $10,000
They've created a fundraising campaign on Give Butter to raise money for families aiming to raise $10,000
Rent Relief for South Minneapolis Families Impacted by Federal Immigration Operations
¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!
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December 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Some parents attended a Minneapolis Families for Public Educators meeting about raising money for families impacted by 🧊 who need rent assistance on 1.1
They've created a fundraising campaign on Give Butter to raise money for families aiming to raise $10,000
They've created a fundraising campaign on Give Butter to raise money for families aiming to raise $10,000
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After ICE did this in Illinois, the Secretary of State revoked the plates, sent a cease and desist to ICE, threatened to suspend rental car licenses for allowing ICE to swap plates and set up a tip hotline to report plate tampering.
MN deserves the same action.
www.ilsos.gov/news/2025/de...
MN deserves the same action.
www.ilsos.gov/news/2025/de...
December 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM
After ICE did this in Illinois, the Secretary of State revoked the plates, sent a cease and desist to ICE, threatened to suspend rental car licenses for allowing ICE to swap plates and set up a tip hotline to report plate tampering.
MN deserves the same action.
www.ilsos.gov/news/2025/de...
MN deserves the same action.
www.ilsos.gov/news/2025/de...
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White neighbors, reports from Latino and Somali businesses on Lake Street are that their numbers are down as much as 90%. Their clientele are scared to go out. We can help with this. Show up, show your support, spend money. And bring your whistles.
December 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
White neighbors, reports from Latino and Somali businesses on Lake Street are that their numbers are down as much as 90%. Their clientele are scared to go out. We can help with this. Show up, show your support, spend money. And bring your whistles.
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minneapolis, be aware - national right wing youtuber nick shirley is here. he was in loring park this afternoon sniffing around somali businesses. remember that he was at lake and bloomington, despite not living here, so he seems to get early information
December 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
minneapolis, be aware - national right wing youtuber nick shirley is here. he was in loring park this afternoon sniffing around somali businesses. remember that he was at lake and bloomington, despite not living here, so he seems to get early information
“Taking snaps, Benson tallies the detainees who emerge from behind two white Department of Homeland Security vans. He counts 14. One is wearing a shirt imprinted with an American flag, another is in shorts.
‘Those are Minnesotans,’ he calls out.”
‘Those are Minnesotans,’ he calls out.”
Under the radar: How charter airlines fly ICE deportees at MSP
Some charter airplanes use a government list to mask operations. This Minnesotan is exposing them.
www.startribune.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
“Taking snaps, Benson tallies the detainees who emerge from behind two white Department of Homeland Security vans. He counts 14. One is wearing a shirt imprinted with an American flag, another is in shorts.
‘Those are Minnesotans,’ he calls out.”
‘Those are Minnesotans,’ he calls out.”
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MPD said in a statement that they responded to an “officer needs help” call, but confirmed that no one was being assaulted & that no life-safety conditions warranted further officer involvement.
Why did MPD assist in kidnapping our neighbors with controlling the space? This was just one example.
Why did MPD assist in kidnapping our neighbors with controlling the space? This was just one example.
December 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
MPD said in a statement that they responded to an “officer needs help” call, but confirmed that no one was being assaulted & that no life-safety conditions warranted further officer involvement.
Why did MPD assist in kidnapping our neighbors with controlling the space? This was just one example.
Why did MPD assist in kidnapping our neighbors with controlling the space? This was just one example.
“The city is eradicating visible homelessness, but that’s scattering people all over, and outreach workers are having to reach people in hidden, isolated spots where they may or may not be the next day.”
As the weather and federal policies grow harsher, social service helpers often use their personal knowledge of street life to help those out in the cold.
Written by Shubhanjana Das.
Written by Shubhanjana Das.
In Minn. winter, outreach workers meet unhoused where they are
As the weather and anti-homelessness policies grow harsher in Minnesota, the street outreach team at Agate Housing and Services offers support without judgment to those out in the cold.
sahanjournal.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“The city is eradicating visible homelessness, but that’s scattering people all over, and outreach workers are having to reach people in hidden, isolated spots where they may or may not be the next day.”
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Aren't you by definition tolerating it since you aren't doing anytihng about it?
December 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Aren't you by definition tolerating it since you aren't doing anytihng about it?
I hope hell is real
Rep. Tom Emmer has become one of the chief defenders of Trump’s crackdown on Minnesota’s Somali community.
Emmer sticks with Trump as president escalates attacks on Somali community
Before Trump’s comments, Emmer spent years making inroads in the growing Somali community in his district.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I hope hell is real
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The full weight of American fascism is starting to be exerted on Minneapolis
Trump's DOJ is accusing Minneapolis Public Schools of providing discriminatory protections to teachers of color in layoff and reassignment decisions.
Trump administration accuses Minneapolis schools of racism in protecting minority teachers
The Minneapolis Public Schools’ contract with educators in 2022 aimed to upend “last-in, first-out” layoff practices typically targeting young teachers.
bit.ly
December 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The full weight of American fascism is starting to be exerted on Minneapolis
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“She has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours.”
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“She has marks on her neck and wrist from where agents restrained her. Agents cut off her wedding ring and held her in leg shackles at Whipple Federal Building for about five hours.”
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
Her crime: witnessing ICE, from a distance.
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If any "centrist" or "moderate Democrat" says Trump isn't a racist or simply appeals to "economic anxiety," I think we can safely ignore them forever and tell them to move aside as the rest of us move forward.
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Trump: "Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch ... we ought to get her the hell out ... she's here illegally."
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
The crowd in Pennsylvania then starts chanting "send her back!"
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If any "centrist" or "moderate Democrat" says Trump isn't a racist or simply appeals to "economic anxiety," I think we can safely ignore them forever and tell them to move aside as the rest of us move forward.
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
Is this politics done "the right way," @ezraklein.bsky.social?
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A Minneapolis woman & American citizen was arrested early Tuesday after confronting ICE officers over the arrests of three neighbors in north Minneapolis. She appears to be the first observer arrested since ICE launched a Twin Cities immigration surge last week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Federal agents arrest citizen observer watching ICE detain neighbors on her north Minneapolis block
Susan Tincher, a 55-year-old American citizen, appears to be the first observer arrested by federal immigration enforcement officers since the agency launched an immigration surge in the Twin Cities l...
www.mprnews.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
A Minneapolis woman & American citizen was arrested early Tuesday after confronting ICE officers over the arrests of three neighbors in north Minneapolis. She appears to be the first observer arrested since ICE launched a Twin Cities immigration surge last week. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Reginald R. ScoMaas, B.S. ‘21, Handsome Boy Modeling School
December 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Reginald R. ScoMaas, B.S. ‘21, Handsome Boy Modeling School
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Ok folks.
Tomorrow the Mpls council is having a hearing on strengthening the Separation Ordinance so that MPD cannot work with ICE operations.
CALL THE MAYOR & your CM TODAY. Especially in wards 3, 4 & 13.
We don’t want MPD budget spent on “crowd control “ for 🧊.
Tomorrow the Mpls council is having a hearing on strengthening the Separation Ordinance so that MPD cannot work with ICE operations.
CALL THE MAYOR & your CM TODAY. Especially in wards 3, 4 & 13.
We don’t want MPD budget spent on “crowd control “ for 🧊.
December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ok folks.
Tomorrow the Mpls council is having a hearing on strengthening the Separation Ordinance so that MPD cannot work with ICE operations.
CALL THE MAYOR & your CM TODAY. Especially in wards 3, 4 & 13.
We don’t want MPD budget spent on “crowd control “ for 🧊.
Tomorrow the Mpls council is having a hearing on strengthening the Separation Ordinance so that MPD cannot work with ICE operations.
CALL THE MAYOR & your CM TODAY. Especially in wards 3, 4 & 13.
We don’t want MPD budget spent on “crowd control “ for 🧊.
Separation *ordinance,* sorry!
Mpls friends: If you haven't already, pls email or call Mayor Frey & your city council member urging them to adopt the stronger, clearer separation that CMs Chowdhury, Chavez, & Chugtai have crafted.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
December 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Separation *ordinance,* sorry!
Love ❤️
This week, I’m excited to partner with ArbeiterBrewing.com to fundraise for the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota ILCM.org and local families directly impacted by ICE.
100% of proceeds from my hand-printed posters and Arbeiter’s limited-edition beer, called “Eff ICE Mango Hazy” will be donated! 🍻❤️🔥
100% of proceeds from my hand-printed posters and Arbeiter’s limited-edition beer, called “Eff ICE Mango Hazy” will be donated! 🍻❤️🔥
December 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Love ❤️
Mpls friends: If you haven't already, pls email or call Mayor Frey & your city council member urging them to adopt the stronger, clearer separation that CMs Chowdhury, Chavez, & Chugtai have crafted.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
December 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Mpls friends: If you haven't already, pls email or call Mayor Frey & your city council member urging them to adopt the stronger, clearer separation that CMs Chowdhury, Chavez, & Chugtai have crafted.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
A short, direct, & personal message from you can help keep our neighbors safe from jackboots.
Thank you Robin & colleagues! As a youngish senior I think about this a lot (more so since reading that quote last week from the doc who says ppl > age 45 shouldn’t shovel heavy snow)! If we’re serious about helping folks “age in place” in Mpls, municipal shoveling isn’t just smart, it’s critical
Mobility and accessibility doesn't need to be a seasonal privilege in Minneapolis. Whether you're waiting for the bus, walking to your car or just trying to get to the store down the block, sidewalk plowing would make our winters safer and better for everyone.
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Thank you Robin & colleagues! As a youngish senior I think about this a lot (more so since reading that quote last week from the doc who says ppl > age 45 shouldn’t shovel heavy snow)! If we’re serious about helping folks “age in place” in Mpls, municipal shoveling isn’t just smart, it’s critical
When only ONE solitary elected member of your entire party shows basic human decency in the face of all this, you might just be an irredeemable collection of not-sees
State Sen. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, wrote a letter inviting President Donald Trump to join him in meeting with the Somali community, to understand how Somalis are “woven into Minnesota’s fabric.”
Republican state senator to Trump: Somalis are ‘woven into Minnesota’s fabric’
State Sen. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, wrote a letter inviting President Donald Trump to join him in meeting with the Somali community, to understand how Somalis are “woven into Minnesota’s fabric.”
www.mprnews.org
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
When only ONE solitary elected member of your entire party shows basic human decency in the face of all this, you might just be an irredeemable collection of not-sees
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Aurin Chowdhury rebutting Michael Rainville on his "defund the police" accusation. MPD has done nothing but ramp their budget off the chart. And then overspent that budget by $20 million. "That's the opposite of defunding the police. So let's give it a break."
December 5, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Aurin Chowdhury rebutting Michael Rainville on his "defund the police" accusation. MPD has done nothing but ramp their budget off the chart. And then overspent that budget by $20 million. "That's the opposite of defunding the police. So let's give it a break."
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December 5, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Resharing. David’s cancer surgery was today, and I’m told it went well. 🙏🏻 If you have a little extra cash to spare, i hope you’ll consider supporting this Twin Cities youth justice champion & tireless abolition advocate, who’s truly one of kindest humans I know ❤️
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What they’re doing with their plates now
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ICE out in S Mpls again today. No reported detentions so far from these.
We're seeing various cars, illegal license plate covers.
Noticing they're not staying in one place very long (<10min) & scatter at whistles/honking.
Seems like response test + avoidant of our known ability to mobilize.
We're seeing various cars, illegal license plate covers.
Noticing they're not staying in one place very long (<10min) & scatter at whistles/honking.
Seems like response test + avoidant of our known ability to mobilize.
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What they’re doing with their plates now
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Twin cities I know it’s cold but I’m begging you if you’re able to walk the main business corridors in your neighborhood.
They’re everywhere.
It’s not showing up in regular media.
They’re everywhere.
It’s not showing up in regular media.
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Twin cities I know it’s cold but I’m begging you if you’re able to walk the main business corridors in your neighborhood.
They’re everywhere.
It’s not showing up in regular media.
They’re everywhere.
It’s not showing up in regular media.