A Brandt
@wrenchesabound.bsky.social
🧠 Research Associate, she/her. The person in your friend group constantly making those clicky noises that makes everyone grimace, just a little bit. Nail polish enthusiast, colleague to 3 furballs. I poke brains for employment reasons, ask me how!
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Just a heads up that the guy who runs Mike’s [bowling] pro shop in Arden Hills sent a very kind note and money to buy people drinks. Bartender Mark has a tab he uses for patrollers.
And if you bowl buy from these folks.
Stay safe. Fuck ICE.
maps.app.goo.gl/SV5eoZTq448H...
And if you bowl buy from these folks.
Stay safe. Fuck ICE.
maps.app.goo.gl/SV5eoZTq448H...
February 3, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Just a heads up that the guy who runs Mike’s [bowling] pro shop in Arden Hills sent a very kind note and money to buy people drinks. Bartender Mark has a tab he uses for patrollers.
And if you bowl buy from these folks.
Stay safe. Fuck ICE.
maps.app.goo.gl/SV5eoZTq448H...
And if you bowl buy from these folks.
Stay safe. Fuck ICE.
maps.app.goo.gl/SV5eoZTq448H...
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For every Renee Good and Alex Pretti, there are an insane number of close calls like this where ICE just pull out guns and waive them around at bystanders. I couldn't even begin to count how many of my neighbors have had a gun stuck in their face by a masked agent in the last month.
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
For every Renee Good and Alex Pretti, there are an insane number of close calls like this where ICE just pull out guns and waive them around at bystanders. I couldn't even begin to count how many of my neighbors have had a gun stuck in their face by a masked agent in the last month.
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Most of those snatched in this purge have committed no crime. Some came across the border without permission, a civil offense, but countless others are here under refugee programs, or are U.S. citizens.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Hutzell: Maryland to El Salvador, a trip through the deportation grinder
Column: José Serrano Maldonado is an almost anonymous victim of the industrial deportation complex, a cruel machine that spits people out without compassion or discretion. Here’s his story.
www.thebanner.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Most of those snatched in this purge have committed no crime. Some came across the border without permission, a civil offense, but countless others are here under refugee programs, or are U.S. citizens.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Some really hard news.
Today, it was announced that Children’s Minnesota plans to pause medical gender care services for youth patients starting in March.
Read our full statement at outfront.org/news.
Read our full statement at outfront.org/news.
News & Stories
outfront.org
February 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Some really hard news.
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I hope UMN knows that student orgs are cancelling activities not only because of ICE, but because of how they directed UMPD et al to trap and harass protestors/anyone who comes within the vicinity of hotel noise demos
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
I hope UMN knows that student orgs are cancelling activities not only because of ICE, but because of how they directed UMPD et al to trap and harass protestors/anyone who comes within the vicinity of hotel noise demos
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I will take your Abolish ICE, and I will raise you repeal the PATRIOT Act.
February 2, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I will take your Abolish ICE, and I will raise you repeal the PATRIOT Act.
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twin cities tenant union has begun to name and shame www.instagram.com/p/DUPDjdUDCU7
February 2, 2026 at 1:41 PM
twin cities tenant union has begun to name and shame www.instagram.com/p/DUPDjdUDCU7
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Pillsbury PTA is asking for donations to this mutual aid fund to help keep families in their homes. All students deserve to keep their families together and have stable housing. Join me in donating.
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
February 2, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Pillsbury PTA is asking for donations to this mutual aid fund to help keep families in their homes. All students deserve to keep their families together and have stable housing. Join me in donating.
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
bit.ly/donate4NEfam...
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Predicting that this week we’ll hear more conciliatory words from the Administration regarding Minnesota (since they’re starting to realize that ICE has become politically toxic) but everyone outside of Minnesota needs to know that nothing on the ground has changed.
February 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Predicting that this week we’ll hear more conciliatory words from the Administration regarding Minnesota (since they’re starting to realize that ICE has become politically toxic) but everyone outside of Minnesota needs to know that nothing on the ground has changed.
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I thought I would write about the negative health effects of the occupation. But very quickly, I heard how Minnesotans are adapting - clinics and doctors doing home visits; neighbors driving to medical visits and picking up prescriptions, groceries, diapers. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare
Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers
www.theguardian.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:48 PM
I thought I would write about the negative health effects of the occupation. But very quickly, I heard how Minnesotans are adapting - clinics and doctors doing home visits; neighbors driving to medical visits and picking up prescriptions, groceries, diapers. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Howard County revokes permit for ICE detention facility in Elkridge
Howard County revokes permit for ICE detention facility in Elkridge
Howard County has revoked a building permit for a private immigrant detention facility proposed in Elkridge that authorities say is intended for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Howard County revokes permit for ICE detention facility in Elkridge
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this is up to 5,335,376. wow.
Okay! This has already inspired a bunch of DMs, so I made a page on the website. If you have 50,000+ Skymiles and would be willing to book flights to get someone home, please fill this out.
Donate Your Skymiles — Stand With Minnesota
Donate your Delta Skymiles to get people home from Texas
www.standwithminnesota.com
February 2, 2026 at 2:48 PM
this is up to 5,335,376. wow.
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I will not buy the claims that ICE has bigger guns when the lives of our children are at stake. In general, if local law enforcement can arrest residents who break the law, then they can arrest ICE agents who break the law. 3/
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
I will not buy the claims that ICE has bigger guns when the lives of our children are at stake. In general, if local law enforcement can arrest residents who break the law, then they can arrest ICE agents who break the law. 3/
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This afternoon, federal agents returned to Powderhorn Park. There were 4 ICE vehicles staging at Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot. This is a clear violation of city and park board policy. 1/
February 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This afternoon, federal agents returned to Powderhorn Park. There were 4 ICE vehicles staging at Powderhorn Park Recreation Center lot. This is a clear violation of city and park board policy. 1/
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The entire minnesota delegation needs to be at Whipple by lunch.
BREAKING: Judge Jia Cobb issues a TRO blocking DHS Sec Noem's Jan 8 memo purporting to require 7-day notices by members of Congress to perform oversight visits to immigration detention facilities.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
The effect is that congressional oversight visits are allowed on request, as is required by Sec. 527.
February 2, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The entire minnesota delegation needs to be at Whipple by lunch.
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New day. New CEO at Target. 🎯
🔊 Same demands from Minnesota.
We’re calling on Target to end their silence, stop allowing ICE in their stores and parking lots, and join the hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans demanding #ICEOutNow.
🔗Learn more: www.iceoutnowmn.com
🔊 Same demands from Minnesota.
We’re calling on Target to end their silence, stop allowing ICE in their stores and parking lots, and join the hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans demanding #ICEOutNow.
🔗Learn more: www.iceoutnowmn.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
New day. New CEO at Target. 🎯
🔊 Same demands from Minnesota.
We’re calling on Target to end their silence, stop allowing ICE in their stores and parking lots, and join the hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans demanding #ICEOutNow.
🔗Learn more: www.iceoutnowmn.com
🔊 Same demands from Minnesota.
We’re calling on Target to end their silence, stop allowing ICE in their stores and parking lots, and join the hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans demanding #ICEOutNow.
🔗Learn more: www.iceoutnowmn.com
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It’s hard to focus on one thing to be appalled about, but these stories out of Minnesota are awful. (And, of course, on the other hand, very encouraging.) I cannot believe you can wrongly grab somebody, transport them, and then leave them where YOU took them.
From FB regarding Pizza Luce in Minnesota.
I like it when I can do something to help people displaced by ICE and then after I do that thing I get to eat a pizza.
I like it when I can do something to help people displaced by ICE and then after I do that thing I get to eat a pizza.
February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
It’s hard to focus on one thing to be appalled about, but these stories out of Minnesota are awful. (And, of course, on the other hand, very encouraging.) I cannot believe you can wrongly grab somebody, transport them, and then leave them where YOU took them.
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📣THIS SUNDAY!
There’s still time to RSVP to @crileysnorton.bsky.social and Darius Bost’s event at @redemmas.org! They’ll be talking about their new book, A BLACK QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! 💪🏽🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
There’s still time to RSVP to @crileysnorton.bsky.social and Darius Bost’s event at @redemmas.org! They’ll be talking about their new book, A BLACK QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! 💪🏽🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
C. Riley Snorton and Darius Bost present "A Black Queer History of the United States"
The first-ever Black history to center queer voices, this landmark study traces the lives of LGBTQ+ Black Americans from slavery to present day. Gender and sexual expression have always been part of…
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February 2, 2026 at 3:27 PM
📣THIS SUNDAY!
There’s still time to RSVP to @crileysnorton.bsky.social and Darius Bost’s event at @redemmas.org! They’ll be talking about their new book, A BLACK QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! 💪🏽🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
There’s still time to RSVP to @crileysnorton.bsky.social and Darius Bost’s event at @redemmas.org! They’ll be talking about their new book, A BLACK QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES. Just in time for #BlackHistoryMonth! 💪🏽🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Every story I read about the revocation of TPS for Haitians makes me shake with rage. I am no longer surprised at the cruelty of this regime, but it is deeply shameful that our country is doing this. This is simply ethnic cleansing.
‘I’m dead.’ As Haitian temporary protected status ends tomorrow, it’s unknown how people will survive. - The Boston Globe
TPS, a legal status reserved for those fleeing countries in upheaval, is slated to end for Haitians on Tuesday.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Every story I read about the revocation of TPS for Haitians makes me shake with rage. I am no longer surprised at the cruelty of this regime, but it is deeply shameful that our country is doing this. This is simply ethnic cleansing.
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An apparatus powered by Baltimore's underground steam system — and dubbed the "Snowtorious B.I.G." — was again deployed to melt snow outside M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park last week.
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‘Snowtorious B.I.G.’ uses steam heat to devour snow at M&T Bank Stadium
After blizzards in 2009 and 2010, the Maryland Stadium Authority had the idea to hook up steam lines to a dumpster, then deposit snow into it. It called the apparatus "Snowtorious B.I.G."
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February 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
An apparatus powered by Baltimore's underground steam system — and dubbed the "Snowtorious B.I.G." — was again deployed to melt snow outside M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park last week.
www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
www.thebanner.com/community/tr...
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CASA, the immigrant advocacy group that’s tussled with the Trump administration, is altering its name. www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
New name sparks new era for immigrant advocacy group
With a fresh rebrand, We Are CASA vows to confront the federal government’s deportation efforts head-on.
www.thebanner.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:16 PM
CASA, the immigrant advocacy group that’s tussled with the Trump administration, is altering its name. www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
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This is how Tom Homan reacts to losing a court case to free a medically fragile 5-year-old who was used as bait to lure his dad so they could be imprisoned in a measles factory. Fuck any de-escalation stories that come out.
Columbia Heights (Liam's school district) cancelled school today because of a credible bomb threat at Liam's elementary and multiple ICE vehicles parking in the high school staff parking lot at 6:15am.
February 2, 2026 at 1:11 PM
This is how Tom Homan reacts to losing a court case to free a medically fragile 5-year-old who was used as bait to lure his dad so they could be imprisoned in a measles factory. Fuck any de-escalation stories that come out.
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Shaun King aka Talcum X aka (insert your favorite moniker here) is Shaun Kinging again, on Substack, writing ICE-related stories. Please do not support him. He's a serial grifter. He promises he's 'working hard behind the scenes'. He's not. He's just taking your money.
February 2, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Shaun King aka Talcum X aka (insert your favorite moniker here) is Shaun Kinging again, on Substack, writing ICE-related stories. Please do not support him. He's a serial grifter. He promises he's 'working hard behind the scenes'. He's not. He's just taking your money.
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Please Donate. Greater Longfellow Neighbors are coming together to raise funds for Neighbors throughout the region who are impacted by ICE activities. It’s Feb. 2nd the rent is due and the need is high.
www.gofundme.com/f/Greater-Lo...
www.gofundme.com/f/Greater-Lo...
February 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Please Donate. Greater Longfellow Neighbors are coming together to raise funds for Neighbors throughout the region who are impacted by ICE activities. It’s Feb. 2nd the rent is due and the need is high.
www.gofundme.com/f/Greater-Lo...
www.gofundme.com/f/Greater-Lo...