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Even in our small #Minnesota city of Winona, we have had 3 citizens taken by ICE. I went to the first protest by Indivisible which was about a year ago. There were 5 of us. I’m happy to say it’s expanded to a few 1,000s.
February 5, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Even in our small #Minnesota city of Winona, we have had 3 citizens taken by ICE. I went to the first protest by Indivisible which was about a year ago. There were 5 of us. I’m happy to say it’s expanded to a few 1,000s.
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🏷️ #minnesota #ice #elizabethcaisaguano #ecuador #us #immigration
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/04/minnesota-ice-immigration-elizabeth-caisaguano
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/04/minnesota-ice-immigration-elizabeth-caisaguano
February 4, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Something to consider. 🤔😅😆
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Something to consider. 🤔😅😆
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The more and more I look at #Minnesota, the more and more I like it. And I think it will get me more prepared for jumping the pond than anywhere else. In Conservative states, bilingualness is kindof frowned upon.Talking about leaving the good ol' USA..then you're a traitor. I say "I'm learning […]
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mstdn.social
February 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The more and more I look at #Minnesota, the more and more I like it. And I think it will get me more prepared for jumping the pond than anywhere else. In Conservative states, bilingualness is kindof frowned upon.Talking about leaving the good ol' USA..then you're a traitor. I say "I'm learning […]
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A shift is unfolding among Trump voters like Miranda Niedermeier, who initially supported aggressive immigration enforcement but now feel disillusioned after recent Minnesota tragedies where immigration agents killed U.S. citizens. Niedermeier, 35, laments the approach targeting even minor […]
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mastodon.vtip.me
February 1, 2026 at 8:12 PM
A shift is unfolding among Trump voters like Miranda Niedermeier, who initially supported aggressive immigration enforcement but now feel disillusioned after recent Minnesota tragedies where immigration agents killed U.S. citizens. Niedermeier, 35, laments the approach targeting even minor […]
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We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new onboarding experiment for #mastodon: Default Server Recommendations.
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
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mastodon.social
January 31, 2026 at 12:52 PM
We are excited to share that we are beginning work on a new onboarding experiment for #mastodon: Default Server Recommendations.
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
Our intent for this experiment is to recommend the closest server geographically that is in the correct language during the sign-up flow. We will be running this […]
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Matt Reuter nailed it.
January 30, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Matt Reuter nailed it.
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ICE detains two more students from Liam Ramos’ school, officials say.
“It was awful. It was heartbreaking for everybody,” the superintendent said. “This isn’t something we are prepared or trained for. We’ve dedicated our lives to protecting and educating children.”
#ice #dhs #cbp #detention […]
“It was awful. It was heartbreaking for everybody,” the superintendent said. “This isn’t something we are prepared or trained for. We’ve dedicated our lives to protecting and educating children.”
#ice #dhs #cbp #detention […]
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mas.to
January 31, 2026 at 12:26 AM
ICE detains two more students from Liam Ramos’ school, officials say.
“It was awful. It was heartbreaking for everybody,” the superintendent said. “This isn’t something we are prepared or trained for. We’ve dedicated our lives to protecting and educating children.”
#ice #dhs #cbp #detention […]
“It was awful. It was heartbreaking for everybody,” the superintendent said. “This isn’t something we are prepared or trained for. We’ve dedicated our lives to protecting and educating children.”
#ice #dhs #cbp #detention […]
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«A school nurse held both of the boys’ hands as they walked into the facility, said Stenvik. Kuhlman had the family’s immigration paperwork on him and asked officials if the mother and her children could be released with the school leaders, but agents refused, the superintendent said: “It was […]
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mas.to
January 31, 2026 at 12:28 AM
«A school nurse held both of the boys’ hands as they walked into the facility, said Stenvik. Kuhlman had the family’s immigration paperwork on him and asked officials if the mother and her children could be released with the school leaders, but agents refused, the superintendent said: “It was […]
ICE is following school busses. #ice #minnesota https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/richfield-middle-school-confirmed-federal-agents-on-bus-route/89-c58d1609-5d81-4b94-8d0e-57e4d9b2e460
Richfield Middle School confirmed federal agents on bus route
School staff traveled to the bus Thursday to walk the children from the bus to their homes.
www.kare11.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:10 AM
January 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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Exclusive: #ice officers in #minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in as they carry out #trump #immigration crackdown, according to new orders reviewed by Reuters.
The new guidance, offering the most detailed look so far at how operations would change after 2 fatal #shootings of […]
The new guidance, offering the most detailed look so far at how operations would change after 2 fatal #shootings of […]
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masto.ai
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 AM
Exclusive: #ice officers in #minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in as they carry out #trump #immigration crackdown, according to new orders reviewed by Reuters.
The new guidance, offering the most detailed look so far at how operations would change after 2 fatal #shootings of […]
The new guidance, offering the most detailed look so far at how operations would change after 2 fatal #shootings of […]
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So, it’s that time of year again when we need to remind people that a few icy days don’t magically erase decades of planetary warming.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/why-cold-winters-still-happen-in?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/why-cold-winters-still-happen-in?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
Why Cold Winters Still Happen in a Warming World
Freezing Does Not Mean the Planet Isn’t Warming
theclimatehistorian.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:58 PM
So, it’s that time of year again when we need to remind people that a few icy days don’t magically erase decades of planetary warming.
https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/why-cold-winters-still-happen-in?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
https://open.substack.com/pub/theclimatehistorian/p/why-cold-winters-still-happen-in?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-claims-minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-playing-fire-after-ilhan-omar-attack-1774580
Good recap of recent events. My neighbor was pepper sprayed this morning while filming agents at a grade school, so the fight continues. #ice #minneapolis #minnesota
Good recap of recent events. My neighbor was pepper sprayed this morning while filming agents at a grade school, so the fight continues. #ice #minneapolis #minnesota
January 28, 2026 at 3:54 PM
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/trump-claims-minneapolis-mayor-jacob-frey-playing-fire-after-ilhan-omar-attack-1774580
Good recap of recent events. My neighbor was pepper sprayed this morning while filming agents at a grade school, so the fight continues. #ice #minneapolis #minnesota
Good recap of recent events. My neighbor was pepper sprayed this morning while filming agents at a grade school, so the fight continues. #ice #minneapolis #minnesota
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Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable - emptywheel
The right wing wants to blame Kristi Noem's propaganda failures for the cratering legitimacy of Stephen Miller's deportation regime. If they want to scapegoat, let's make sure they include Miller as w...
www.emptywheel.net
January 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Stephen Miller, Not (Just) Kristi Noem and Greg Bovino, Must Be Held Accountable
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
www.emptywheel.net/2026/01/26/s...
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#giftarticle
Greg #bovino Loses His Job
The #borderpatrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
#reneegood #alexpretti #statesponsoredterrorism #trump #law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #minneapolis #minnesota #constitution #righttoprotest […]
Greg #bovino Loses His Job
The #borderpatrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
#reneegood #alexpretti #statesponsoredterrorism #trump #law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #minneapolis #minnesota #constitution #righttoprotest […]
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masto.ai
January 27, 2026 at 2:25 AM
#giftarticle
Greg #bovino Loses His Job
The #borderpatrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
#reneegood #alexpretti #statesponsoredterrorism #trump #law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #minneapolis #minnesota #constitution #righttoprotest […]
Greg #bovino Loses His Job
The #borderpatrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.
#reneegood #alexpretti #statesponsoredterrorism #trump #law #murder #extrajudicialkillings #minneapolis #minnesota #constitution #righttoprotest […]
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“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.”
― Frank Herbert, _Dune_
― Frank Herbert, _Dune_
January 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.”
― Frank Herbert, _Dune_
― Frank Herbert, _Dune_
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#ice shoots a man on the ground this morning. Even the other agents seem alarmed as the agent fires into a group of his own people to commit this murder.
https://www.startribune.com/ice-raids-minnesota/601546426 #minneapolis #minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/ice-raids-minnesota/601546426 #minneapolis #minnesota
Live: Thousands march, scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement
Restaurants, museums, schools and nonprofits closed their doors as part of an “ICE Out” demonstration. Despite the frigid weather, a large crowd of protesters gathered in downtown Minneapolis.
www.startribune.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:11 PM
#ice shoots a man on the ground this morning. Even the other agents seem alarmed as the agent fires into a group of his own people to commit this murder.
https://www.startribune.com/ice-raids-minnesota/601546426 #minneapolis #minnesota
https://www.startribune.com/ice-raids-minnesota/601546426 #minneapolis #minnesota
Was at the protest today in #minneapolis #fuckice #ice Not sure the full count, but was certainly thousands, and perhaps 10s of thousands. Strong support, proud to live here
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Was at the protest today in #minneapolis #fuckice #ice Not sure the full count, but was certainly thousands, and perhaps 10s of thousands. Strong support, proud to live here
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"Oh my gosh, it was so nice to see you! Have a lovely day, fuck ICE!"
"Oh you too hon! Stay safe in that traffic, fuck ICE!'
- two older Minnesota ladies, bidding farewell after the protest
"Oh you too hon! Stay safe in that traffic, fuck ICE!'
- two older Minnesota ladies, bidding farewell after the protest
January 24, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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I geared up and walked 2 miles around our nearby lake in the evening dark in -5 deg F tonight. I think I'm ready for #Minnesota protesting tomorrow (high of -8 deg F)!
#minneapolis #mpls #msp #stpaul #mn #mnastodon
#minneapolis #mpls #msp #stpaul #mn #mnastodon
January 23, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I geared up and walked 2 miles around our nearby lake in the evening dark in -5 deg F tonight. I think I'm ready for #Minnesota protesting tomorrow (high of -8 deg F)!
#minneapolis #mpls #msp #stpaul #mn #mnastodon
#minneapolis #mpls #msp #stpaul #mn #mnastodon