https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/minnesota-republicans-derek-chauvin-silence-b2986867.html

In case you’re wondering what you’re up against, or if cooler heads will prevail, or if you should compromise, or forget, or forgive.

#uspol #minnesota #gop #fascism

Minnesota Republicans held moment of silence for Derek Chauvin days after anniversary of George Floyd murder: report

The decision to hold a moment of silence for Chauvin was branded ‘disgusting’ by a state lawmaker

The Independent

We've all seen log cabins, but this 5000 SF log mansion is something to behold

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/7481-S-Stone-Ridge-Rd-Orr-MN-55771/462770268_zpid/

#house #cool #Minnesota

Garlic report. May 31, 2026. The raised vegetable garden, of 2005 was expanded with this raised bed, of 2022. The garlic, onions, and leek family have a three year crop rotation. These are nodig gardens. I see one lotus garlic growing a late May scape. The tomatoes, climbing beans, and cucumbers have sheep wire style fencing. The perennials in the vegetable garden are giant hyssop and comfrey. The comfrey is blooming now till November. #gardening, #allotment, #nodig, #minnesota, #pollinators
#STANDUP #RESIST #Minnesota Bemidji Minnesota Flag Day Rally! Sunday, June 14 2 – 3pm CDT Paul Bunyan & Babe Park 300 Bemidji Ave N Bemidji, MN 56601 www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
#STANDUP #RESIST #Minnesota Cloquet Minnesota Flags, Freedom & Community Day Sunday, June 14 12 – 3pm CDT Sign up for more details. www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

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Flags, Freedom & Community Day · Mobilize

## Join the community for an afternoon of remembrance, patriotism, civic reflection, and family-friendly activities celebrating the American flag, democracy, and community connection. We will start with a FREE community picnic, followed by a short ceremony and flag march across the St. Louis River bridge, weather permitting. This year’s gathering will also include a special moment of reflection honoring the lives and service of the Hortmans. *Please register so we can properly prepare for the community picnic*

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#STANDUP #RESIST #Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Hands Across the Bong Bridge! Sunday, June 14 12:30 – 3pm CDT Duluth & Superior (Susquehanna Ave. off Belknap) Trailheads to the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge West Michigan St & South 43rd Ave W Duluth, MN 55807 www.mobilize.us/duluthindivi...

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Hands Across the Bong Bridge! · Duluth Indivisible

## THE GREATEST BRIDGE BRIGADE EVER! On June 14th, Flag Day, join Rise Up Superior, Good Trouble Indivisible, Zenith City Indivisible, Duluth Indivisible, and Duluth 50501 for **Hands Across the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge**. We will assemble on either side of the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge between Superior and Duluth (or Duluth and Superior, depending on your perspective) and march with signs and flags across the bridge on the protected pedestrian/bike path. Somewhere near the middle, we will join hands (and hearts and minds) in a demonstration of unity for democracy, for justice and for community. Two States. Two Cities. One Bridge. One Country. Our Country. The Bong Bridge is 2.2 miles long - we will need about 3,000 people to be able to truly hold hands across the Bong Bridge. It is important to sign up so we can have a safe and successful event. ** After you sign up, please be sure click on the link in the "How to Prepare" section of the confirmation email you receive from Mobilize so we'll know your starting point: Duluth or Superior, and where to park.** This event is set up for the Duluth access to the bike/pedestrian path (W. Michigan and S. 43rd Avenue West). The Superior trailhead is at Susquehanna Avenue, just behind the Quality Inn (46.722970, -92.125832). We will send details about parking and the after party. Follow the website for additional updates: [Hands Across the Bong Bridge](https://linktr.ee/HandsAcross). ### Expected Flow of the Event: * 12:30 Start assembling at both entrance ways to the bridge * 1:00 Participants start marching toward the middle * When we meet up, Bridge Brigade signs and flags for about one hour * Safely return off the bridge * Post-event celebration (details to follow) * Paddlers welcome in the water, too (stay safe) Richard I. Bong was a hero (the "Ace of Aces") in World War II and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was born in Superior and raised in Poplar. Learn more about him at the [Richard Bong Veterans Memorial Center](https://bongcenter.org/) in Superior.

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Mew Mew is resting after sending next album to distributor. InfoWar is coming out everywhere 6/17.. next month! #folkpunk #Minnesota #punkrock #antifolk #punk #cat #folk #minneapolis #solidarity

They include Zena Stenvik, superintendent of the Columbia Heights school district, who took on a public role after Columbia Heights elementary school student Liam Conejo Ramos was detained along with his father. The image of the little boy in his blue bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack flanked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents gripped the country.

“I wasn't afraid during the surge. I was angry,” said Stenvik. “My resolve was bolstered. We had a strong team around us, and I've been charged to take care of almost 600 staff members and over 3,000 students. And so I didn't have fear. I had energy to do that job.”

‘Profile in Courage’: Twin Cities set to get national award Sunday for ICE surge response
By Kyra Miles and Elizabeth Shockman
Minnesota Public Radio
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/05/29/profile-in-courage-twin-cities-response-to-ice-surge-draws-national-award

#Minnesota #ICE #courage #UncheckedAggression

‘Profile in Courage’: Twin Cities set to get national award Sunday for ICE surge response

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation award will laud the people of the Twin Cities “for risking their lives to protect their neighbors and immigrant communities” during Operation Metro Surge.

MPR News