Minnesotans protest to demand U.S. hands off Cuba

Minneapolis, MN – On Wednesday, June 17, about 30 protesters gathered at the busy intersection of Lake Street and Minnehaha Avenue to demand U.S hands off Cuba. Passing cars were supportive with many honks and fists out the windows. Chants of “What’s the number one threat to the world today? Donald Trump and the USA!” could be heard down the street. The action was organized by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minnesotans-protest-to-demand-u-s-hands-off-cuba

20260619 Friday

Happy Juneteenth!

81 bicyclists
39 ebikes
1 eRecumbent

1 kid in a trailer
1 dog in a trailer

1 jogger

4 bunnies

3 cats

4 chipmunks

1 deer (who was so still I thought someone had placed a cardboard cutout by that tree). 1 more deer.

4 squirrels

1 Wild Turkey

1 cardinal
1 yellow body bird with black wings
A lot of robins

4 monarch butterflies

#RootRiverTrail #Minnesota #MN #MNastodon #Rushford #RushfordMN #Lanesboro #LanesboroMN

June 20, 1902: On this date Frances R Vanzant born in Ferris, Texas. She served as a surgeon with the Abraham Lincoln Brigade in the Spanish Civil War, arriving Nov 9, 1937. Stationed with the Medical Services Hospital Paul Vaillant Coutorier in Murcia. She returned to the US May 2, 1938. She died Aug 27, 1956 in Houston, Texas. (1/3)

#SPanishCivilWar #Spain #Medicine #Surgery #Texas #MN #antifa

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#EAS #WEA for Chisago, #MN; #Polk, #WI: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 5:30 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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#EAS #WEA for Isanti, #MN; #Kanabec, #MN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 4:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

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#EAS #WEA for Cass, #MN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 3:30 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Duluth MN

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#EAS #WEA for Wadena, #MN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 3:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Grand Forks ND

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#EAS #WEA for Hubbard, #MN: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 3:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Grand Forks ND

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Minneapolis rallies against indictments of anti-ICE protesters

By Esper Garcia and Mira Altobell-Resendez

Minneapolis, MN – On the morning of June 15, the Department of Justice announced charges against 15 anti-ice protesters for “conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer,” and other bogus charges. That same morning 12 out of the 15 protesters had their homes raided and were arrested in relation to the federal indictment.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minneapolis-rallies-against-indictments-of-anti-ice-protesters

Minnesota protests war on Iran outside Army recruitment center

Richfield, MN – On June 14, over 50 protesters gathered outside a U.S. Army recruitment center to demand an end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Lebanon, highlighting the war crimes committed by U.S. military personnel while admonishing recruiters for preying on vulnerable people’s basic needs. The event was organized by the Minnesota Anti-War Committee (AWC) with a wide range of grassroots organizations participating in the event.

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https://fightbacknews.org/articles/minnesota-protests-war-on-iran-outside-army-recruitment-center