Robert Haider
@roberthaider.bsky.social
Area dad, policy aide, bike & transit rider, yimby, woodworker, support The Arsenal & MNUFC. Midwest is best. Views here are mine alone.
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Ciao, Italy. You are a beautiful place with amazing food and lovely people.
Here’s my favorite photo from the last ten days, enjoying with my two-year-old his favorite feature of our rural Tuscan villa (every 5-10 minutes, you could faintly see a passenger train going by in the distance).
Here’s my favorite photo from the last ten days, enjoying with my two-year-old his favorite feature of our rural Tuscan villa (every 5-10 minutes, you could faintly see a passenger train going by in the distance).
Sec. Simon is among the few statewide DFL leaders, along with AG Ellison, who are meeting the moment. We’re so lucky to have him in office. He should be our next governor.
Secretary of State Steve Simon’s statement on the outrageous request from the US Attorney General www.sos.mn.gov/about-the-of...
January 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Sec. Simon is among the few statewide DFL leaders, along with AG Ellison, who are meeting the moment. We’re so lucky to have him in office. He should be our next governor.
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If they wanted this to end they could leverage their capital to do so. They don’t actually want the ICE operations that are widely unsupported to stop. They’ll still let ICE stage in their lots, let Bovino terrorize customers, and let their employees get attacked by ICE on the job.
INBOX: 60+ CEOs of Minnesota-based company call for "an immediate deescalation of tensions and for state, local and federal officials to work together to find real solutions."
No mention of ICE in the letter.
No mention of ICE in the letter.
January 25, 2026 at 6:43 PM
If they wanted this to end they could leverage their capital to do so. They don’t actually want the ICE operations that are widely unsupported to stop. They’ll still let ICE stage in their lots, let Bovino terrorize customers, and let their employees get attacked by ICE on the job.
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Rest in peace Alex Pretti. You will be remembered as a hero. I saw my immigrant neighbors out tonight mourning. You’ve touched the hearts of our immigrant community. We will not rest until justice is served.
January 25, 2026 at 4:18 AM
Rest in peace Alex Pretti. You will be remembered as a hero. I saw my immigrant neighbors out tonight mourning. You’ve touched the hearts of our immigrant community. We will not rest until justice is served.
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Alex Pretti was killed in broad daylight by the federal government all because he was out caring for his neighbors. We won’t let them stop us and we will keep watching out for our neighbors to honor him.
January 25, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Alex Pretti was killed in broad daylight by the federal government all because he was out caring for his neighbors. We won’t let them stop us and we will keep watching out for our neighbors to honor him.
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“I am a children’s entertainer who specializes in face painting.” These are the people they call terrorists
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
January 25, 2026 at 1:38 AM
“I am a children’s entertainer who specializes in face painting.” These are the people they call terrorists
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Heads up, chin up. I see you on the streets, on your block, & in community. Thanks for being there for our immigrant neighbors.
There have been losses but there have been many more victories. When a family makes it some safe for the night we get to celebrate.
We will win. I promise. I love you.
There have been losses but there have been many more victories. When a family makes it some safe for the night we get to celebrate.
We will win. I promise. I love you.
January 24, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Heads up, chin up. I see you on the streets, on your block, & in community. Thanks for being there for our immigrant neighbors.
There have been losses but there have been many more victories. When a family makes it some safe for the night we get to celebrate.
We will win. I promise. I love you.
There have been losses but there have been many more victories. When a family makes it some safe for the night we get to celebrate.
We will win. I promise. I love you.
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Today, I am thinking about my dear friend @kayforparks.bsky.social who is showing up to every park and whistling ICE out of MPRB Property, and also showing up to support families after they are kidnapped. I am so grateful for you. Thank you for advocating for the safety of our youth and families.
January 23, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Today, I am thinking about my dear friend @kayforparks.bsky.social who is showing up to every park and whistling ICE out of MPRB Property, and also showing up to support families after they are kidnapped. I am so grateful for you. Thank you for advocating for the safety of our youth and families.
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Highlighting the places that are offering free meals or warm indoor space for community:
-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
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List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Highlighting the places that are offering free meals or warm indoor space for community:
-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
1/2
-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
1/2
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A dad on patrol this morning is showing off his new egregiously expensive ice-fishing boots that he justified “because I’m standing out here all the time.” Dudes are going to continue rocking until morale improves
January 22, 2026 at 1:46 PM
A dad on patrol this morning is showing off his new egregiously expensive ice-fishing boots that he justified “because I’m standing out here all the time.” Dudes are going to continue rocking until morale improves
Thank you, Sen. Klobuchar! 🫡
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Thank you, Sen. Klobuchar! 🫡
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Welcome to Minneapolis. Our neighbors have witnessed too many war crimes at this point. Federal agents even left weapons on the ground.
January 21, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Welcome to Minneapolis. Our neighbors have witnessed too many war crimes at this point. Federal agents even left weapons on the ground.
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We are going to win.
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 PM
We are going to win.
State of the world: non-Danish neighbors down the street are now flying the flag of Denmark in solidarity against our federal government as we suffer our own occupation at the hands of our federal government.
January 20, 2026 at 6:22 PM
State of the world: non-Danish neighbors down the street are now flying the flag of Denmark in solidarity against our federal government as we suffer our own occupation at the hands of our federal government.
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It will also be a public day of mourning and a pause in economic activity.
I hope you’ll join the thousands of Minnesotans who are participating in this action. We can show the world what impact our lives and dollars have.
Jason Chavez 2/
I hope you’ll join the thousands of Minnesotans who are participating in this action. We can show the world what impact our lives and dollars have.
Jason Chavez 2/
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 AM
It will also be a public day of mourning and a pause in economic activity.
I hope you’ll join the thousands of Minnesotans who are participating in this action. We can show the world what impact our lives and dollars have.
Jason Chavez 2/
I hope you’ll join the thousands of Minnesotans who are participating in this action. We can show the world what impact our lives and dollars have.
Jason Chavez 2/
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Dear neighbor,
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
January 20, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Dear neighbor,
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
I’m joining faith leaders, union representatives and community members who are calling for a Day of Truth and Freedom on Friday, January 23, 2026.
This will be a general strike in Minnesota (no work, school, or shopping) in support of our immigrant neighbors. 1/
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I LOVE YOU WARD 9.
At the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally in Minneapolis, bowling pins with the names of politicians (Erdogan, Trump, Netanyahu, Putin, etc.) sledded down then were demolished by a big, slow-moving ball.
January 17, 2026 at 10:26 PM
I LOVE YOU WARD 9.
I’ve had many out-of-state friends reach out to check in and ask where to donate. All very appreciated! To them (and all), I will say absolutely do not donate to the DFL. Their leaders have been absent at best and often offer counterproductive messaging.
Instead, go to www.standwithminnesota.com
Instead, go to www.standwithminnesota.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I’ve had many out-of-state friends reach out to check in and ask where to donate. All very appreciated! To them (and all), I will say absolutely do not donate to the DFL. Their leaders have been absent at best and often offer counterproductive messaging.
Instead, go to www.standwithminnesota.com
Instead, go to www.standwithminnesota.com
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The state DFL doesn’t even give the Minneapolis DFL money to host conventions and then overturns the convention results when they don’t like it 🤯🤯🤯 help me understand how this fundraiser helps me and my neighbors who are being deported or shot in the face
January 17, 2026 at 4:37 AM
The state DFL doesn’t even give the Minneapolis DFL money to host conventions and then overturns the convention results when they don’t like it 🤯🤯🤯 help me understand how this fundraiser helps me and my neighbors who are being deported or shot in the face
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We wouldn't be yelling at them if they were
This is bad. Like Reconstruction Era bad. www.cbsnews.com/news/justice...
DOJ investigating Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trum...
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:38 PM
We wouldn't be yelling at them if they were
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@twincitiesgooners.bsky.social are running donor-match fundraising effort for community orgs. We are matching donation totals up to $490.49 through Jan 31, then distributing to those offering protection, advocacy, and support to those at risk.
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
January 16, 2026 at 10:12 PM
@twincitiesgooners.bsky.social are running donor-match fundraising effort for community orgs. We are matching donation totals up to $490.49 through Jan 31, then distributing to those offering protection, advocacy, and support to those at risk.
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
tinyurl.com/TwinCitiesGo...
Every contribution helps!
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I lost my wallet on the E Line yesterday. Got a call today that staff have it and nothing was taken. This is the first nice wallet I’ve ever had, bought in Italy and made from Tuscan leather.
Such a nice bit of joy while under occupation. Shout out to all wonderful Metro Transit staff involved!
Such a nice bit of joy while under occupation. Shout out to all wonderful Metro Transit staff involved!
My wife left her bag on the MTA yesterday and today… it was at lost and found! Somebody actually went through the trouble.
Given how absolute shit things are, this was an unexpected kindness. I credit the good feelings engendered by the Mamdani administration. :)
Also the good people at the MTA.
Given how absolute shit things are, this was an unexpected kindness. I credit the good feelings engendered by the Mamdani administration. :)
Also the good people at the MTA.
January 16, 2026 at 8:32 PM
I lost my wallet on the E Line yesterday. Got a call today that staff have it and nothing was taken. This is the first nice wallet I’ve ever had, bought in Italy and made from Tuscan leather.
Such a nice bit of joy while under occupation. Shout out to all wonderful Metro Transit staff involved!
Such a nice bit of joy while under occupation. Shout out to all wonderful Metro Transit staff involved!
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Periodic reminder that this guy LOST his election in Minnesota and he's doing more for those constituents than the Mayor and the Governor combined
"If you want to investigate fraud, bring an accountant,” Stancil, a Democratic activist and education policy adviser told me as we drove around ... The ICE agents in Minnesota don’t look like accountants. They look like soldiers. And you don’t bring soldiers unless you want to fight a war."
Richard Warnica: I spent the week in Minnesota. The only thing I’m sure of now is that more people are going to die
As confrontations between ICE and protestors and activists grow more common, the tension only rises.
www.thestar.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Periodic reminder that this guy LOST his election in Minnesota and he's doing more for those constituents than the Mayor and the Governor combined
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A buddy in MN shared a drawing a classmate of his kid made. They've been making thank you notes for parents who have volunteered to carpool them to school so their own parents don't have to risk waiting out by the bus stop.
January 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
A buddy in MN shared a drawing a classmate of his kid made. They've been making thank you notes for parents who have volunteered to carpool them to school so their own parents don't have to risk waiting out by the bus stop.