Elise Schuenke
@troubledminnesotan.bsky.social
I'm a cryptid from Minnesota who makes comics and doodles and a lot of puns They/them
Rep’d by Jessica Mileo at Inkwell Management Literacy Agency
Patreon: patreon.com/troubledminnesotan
Comics: eliseschuenke.itch.io
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Rep’d by Jessica Mileo at Inkwell Management Literacy Agency
Patreon: patreon.com/troubledminnesotan
Comics: eliseschuenke.itch.io
Tumblr: troubledminnesotan.tumblr.com
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Hello new followers! I’m Elise and I’m a Minnesotan based comic artist and cryptid! Welcome and prepare for puns and shenanigans.
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Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
buff.ly
February 13, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Well holy fucking shit. Ring cancelled their partnership with Flock. Keep pressure on them to stop volunteering their feeds to state, local, and federal agencies, though, because that part's still going.
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On a related note, learn from what happened in Minnesota, Chicago, and Portland, but also think about what your special sauce is. I'm a Minnesotan incandescently proud of how we came together as neighbors, but my wife is a native Chicagoan and BOY HOWDY did they lean into being loud and obnoxious.
We learned from Chicago and Portland. Yall learn from them plus Minnesota. All you fascists bound to lose.
February 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM
On a related note, learn from what happened in Minnesota, Chicago, and Portland, but also think about what your special sauce is. I'm a Minnesotan incandescently proud of how we came together as neighbors, but my wife is a native Chicagoan and BOY HOWDY did they lean into being loud and obnoxious.
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Johnson keeps saying "trained activists" like he's saying "convicted murderers." This is essential to the right's project: if the left gets its shit together, that means its democratic participation is inherently illegitimate.
I wrote about this here: paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-rights...
I wrote about this here: paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-rights...
February 12, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Johnson keeps saying "trained activists" like he's saying "convicted murderers." This is essential to the right's project: if the left gets its shit together, that means its democratic participation is inherently illegitimate.
I wrote about this here: paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-rights...
I wrote about this here: paulwaldman.substack.com/p/the-rights...
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ICE may have lost the battle for public opinion, and its operation may be hampered by local pushback, but it has succeeded in one respect: It has instilled terror in Minnesota’s immigrant communities, forcing them into the shadows.
Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: buff.ly/eSAhblK
Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: buff.ly/eSAhblK
February 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
ICE may have lost the battle for public opinion, and its operation may be hampered by local pushback, but it has succeeded in one respect: It has instilled terror in Minnesota’s immigrant communities, forcing them into the shadows.
Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: buff.ly/eSAhblK
Read more from @gabydvj.bsky.social: buff.ly/eSAhblK
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They literally dragged a minor employee out of a Target as he was wailing that he was a US citizen, roughed him up in their car, and then dropped him off bloodied and bruised in the freezing cold a couple of miles away, so miss us with this.
Homan: "ICE is a legitimate federal law enforcement agency. We're not out scouring the streets to disappear people or deny people their civil rights or due process."
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
They literally dragged a minor employee out of a Target as he was wailing that he was a US citizen, roughed him up in their car, and then dropped him off bloodied and bruised in the freezing cold a couple of miles away, so miss us with this.
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A really good statement about today.
It affirms every caveat about how Homan can't be believed, how vigilance must be maintained, and how the work continues... while also having the tone of a movement that is winning. The appearance of victory can be demobilizing; this is a call to keep showing up.
It affirms every caveat about how Homan can't be believed, how vigilance must be maintained, and how the work continues... while also having the tone of a movement that is winning. The appearance of victory can be demobilizing; this is a call to keep showing up.
I am proud of you and our immigrant residents. Your resiliency, strength, and dedication have led to the announcement that “Operation Metro Surge” will end soon. 1/
February 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
A really good statement about today.
It affirms every caveat about how Homan can't be believed, how vigilance must be maintained, and how the work continues... while also having the tone of a movement that is winning. The appearance of victory can be demobilizing; this is a call to keep showing up.
It affirms every caveat about how Homan can't be believed, how vigilance must be maintained, and how the work continues... while also having the tone of a movement that is winning. The appearance of victory can be demobilizing; this is a call to keep showing up.
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Doron is absolutely correct: if this is "ending," I need to know that the ending looks like no feds in my city abducting my neighbors, and the neighbors who have been taken returned to their homes.
It also means prosecuting the agents who shot Renee, Alex, and Julio, who was shot in the leg.
It also means prosecuting the agents who shot Renee, Alex, and Julio, who was shot in the leg.
This morning Tom Homan announced operation metro surge would end soon. I’ll believe it when I see it. We still need people out and staying vigilant until every last agent is gone and everyone wrongly taken to Texas or anyone else is back home.
February 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Doron is absolutely correct: if this is "ending," I need to know that the ending looks like no feds in my city abducting my neighbors, and the neighbors who have been taken returned to their homes.
It also means prosecuting the agents who shot Renee, Alex, and Julio, who was shot in the leg.
It also means prosecuting the agents who shot Renee, Alex, and Julio, who was shot in the leg.
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Rhetorial question but how is it ice's job to go after agitators
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Rhetorial question but how is it ice's job to go after agitators
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I need about $400 left for my tuition that’s due on the 18th 😬 which is exactly a week from today, so all my tutorials are on a 75% sale!! ko-fi.com/daitsaisan/l...
Any shares are highly appreciated
Any shares are highly appreciated
February 11, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I need about $400 left for my tuition that’s due on the 18th 😬 which is exactly a week from today, so all my tutorials are on a 75% sale!! ko-fi.com/daitsaisan/l...
Any shares are highly appreciated
Any shares are highly appreciated
You’ll have to forgive me if I seem skeptical. I’ll believe it when I see it
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths.
February 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
You’ll have to forgive me if I seem skeptical. I’ll believe it when I see it
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He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
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North Minneapolis is resilient. They have been rallying together to support one another in a completely grassroots and community-led effort to keep one another safe.
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
Donate to Stand with HIA Northside Families, organized by Nou Vang
Hmong International Academy (HIA) is more than just a school; it is a pillar of the North M… Nou Vang needs your support for Stand with HIA Northside Families
gofund.me
February 12, 2026 at 6:12 AM
North Minneapolis is resilient. They have been rallying together to support one another in a completely grassroots and community-led effort to keep one another safe.
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
They asked me to share this hoping to prevent the displacement of more families in North Minneapolis.
gofund.me/ca75a5b42
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Alex Pretti's parents keep a box crammed with 200 letters and cards that have poured into their Denver home since their son was shot and killed by immigration agents.
"He's my first born," Susan Pretti said. "He's the one that made me a mother. There was no reason he should have died that day."
"He's my first born," Susan Pretti said. "He's the one that made me a mother. There was no reason he should have died that day."
‘No Reason He Should Have Died’: Alex Pretti’s Parents Open Up
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Alex Pretti's parents keep a box crammed with 200 letters and cards that have poured into their Denver home since their son was shot and killed by immigration agents.
"He's my first born," Susan Pretti said. "He's the one that made me a mother. There was no reason he should have died that day."
"He's my first born," Susan Pretti said. "He's the one that made me a mother. There was no reason he should have died that day."
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the full bard. you guys deserve this
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
the full bard. you guys deserve this
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I was so touched by all the kind messages I received yesterday. It has given me a lot of encouragement for what will now be a big swing:
My next animated project will be the first episode of a gothic horror interpretation of the Nutcracker called "Clara and the Below."
My next animated project will be the first episode of a gothic horror interpretation of the Nutcracker called "Clara and the Below."
February 11, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I was so touched by all the kind messages I received yesterday. It has given me a lot of encouragement for what will now be a big swing:
My next animated project will be the first episode of a gothic horror interpretation of the Nutcracker called "Clara and the Below."
My next animated project will be the first episode of a gothic horror interpretation of the Nutcracker called "Clara and the Below."
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Calling writers and artists for this illustrated story collection! 👀✨
This is the one and only call for submissions Bonedust Press will have this year (opening in May!)
So take a gander at the guidelines and start polishing up your pitches and portfolios!
This is the one and only call for submissions Bonedust Press will have this year (opening in May!)
So take a gander at the guidelines and start polishing up your pitches and portfolios!
Bonedust Press and @wildstarpress.bsky.social have teamed up to create the
🌟 Stardust Collaboration! 🌟
HEAVY ARE THE YEARS will be an illustrated story collection about the weight of time on our minds, our bodies, and our souls.
More info:
www.bonedustpress.com/submissions
🌟 Stardust Collaboration! 🌟
HEAVY ARE THE YEARS will be an illustrated story collection about the weight of time on our minds, our bodies, and our souls.
More info:
www.bonedustpress.com/submissions
February 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Calling writers and artists for this illustrated story collection! 👀✨
This is the one and only call for submissions Bonedust Press will have this year (opening in May!)
So take a gander at the guidelines and start polishing up your pitches and portfolios!
This is the one and only call for submissions Bonedust Press will have this year (opening in May!)
So take a gander at the guidelines and start polishing up your pitches and portfolios!
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Just a reminder that things are still bad in MN. If you have a couple bucks to spare to put towards food donation, pet care, or immigration law, you can find resources here. Thank you.
February 11, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Just a reminder that things are still bad in MN. If you have a couple bucks to spare to put towards food donation, pet care, or immigration law, you can find resources here. Thank you.
I cooked for my family the last two nights and I’m proud of what I made so here’s some pics🧑🍳
Spicy garlic shrimp with avocado/cucumber salad on the left
Sesame ginger chicken wraps on the right
Spicy garlic shrimp with avocado/cucumber salad on the left
Sesame ginger chicken wraps on the right
February 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I cooked for my family the last two nights and I’m proud of what I made so here’s some pics🧑🍳
Spicy garlic shrimp with avocado/cucumber salad on the left
Sesame ginger chicken wraps on the right
Spicy garlic shrimp with avocado/cucumber salad on the left
Sesame ginger chicken wraps on the right
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Friends from Minneapolis reporting to me that things are at the point where folks are being hidden in other people's houses and we are in the "again" part of "never again" which the "never" was supposed to preclude
February 10, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Friends from Minneapolis reporting to me that things are at the point where folks are being hidden in other people's houses and we are in the "again" part of "never again" which the "never" was supposed to preclude
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A bundle of 1400+ games for $10 (or more, if you so choose) has launched, raising money for a great cause.
(organised by the ceaselessly helpful @jesthehuman.itch.io)
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
(organised by the ceaselessly helpful @jesthehuman.itch.io)
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
A bundle of 1400+ games for $10 (or more, if you so choose) has launched, raising money for a great cause.
(organised by the ceaselessly helpful @jesthehuman.itch.io)
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
(organised by the ceaselessly helpful @jesthehuman.itch.io)
itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...
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My comic ‘EVERYWHERE’ is about a girl who meets a boy in a tulip field 🌷
After losing one of my best friends to s*icide, it was a way of tackling that grief the best way I knew how & how I ultimately approach those who come and go in our lives.
Link to my comic: chainsaw-shan.itch.io/everywhere
After losing one of my best friends to s*icide, it was a way of tackling that grief the best way I knew how & how I ultimately approach those who come and go in our lives.
Link to my comic: chainsaw-shan.itch.io/everywhere
February 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
My comic ‘EVERYWHERE’ is about a girl who meets a boy in a tulip field 🌷
After losing one of my best friends to s*icide, it was a way of tackling that grief the best way I knew how & how I ultimately approach those who come and go in our lives.
Link to my comic: chainsaw-shan.itch.io/everywhere
After losing one of my best friends to s*icide, it was a way of tackling that grief the best way I knew how & how I ultimately approach those who come and go in our lives.
Link to my comic: chainsaw-shan.itch.io/everywhere
This is so disappointing yet not surprising. People are in need of rent relief in a time when so many can’t go to their jobs or even leave their homes for fear of being snatched. Get it together, governor
Axios reports @governorwalz.mn.gov won’t call an eviction moratorium because it is “legally fraught” yet the definition sure sounds like one. www.mprnews.org/story/2023/0...
![What is a peacetime emergency?
In Minnesota, a peacetime emergency is an executive order that can be called when cities and counties don't have the adequate resources to address an emergency, defined as "an act of nature, a technological failure or malfunction, a terrorist incident, an industrial accident, a hazardous materials accident or a civil disturbance [that] endangers life and property."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2yhglxsi2owchryafic2gmr3/bafkreicfdeipsblnzb3oxnfnqh45fkzjo5p2s32ar3oqtgpnc46chd2ff4@jpeg)
February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
This is so disappointing yet not surprising. People are in need of rent relief in a time when so many can’t go to their jobs or even leave their homes for fear of being snatched. Get it together, governor
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oh my god this is even lower than the funniest low number I was imagining
Yikes: the alternative TPUSA “All-American” Halftime Show had fewer than 14,000 views.
February 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
oh my god this is even lower than the funniest low number I was imagining