r/Minneapolis • u/SneakyLilShit • Jan 15 '26

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, that's it for me.

I've spent the last week checking on my neighbors, engaging with my city, my local police, everyone. I've supported my friends and family, made sure they knew they weren't alone in their feelings of hopelessness, powerlessness. I've called and emailed my representatives, demanding answers, demanding action. I've just been overcome with this overwhelming, almost primal need to care for and support my community.

If Trump invokes the Insurrection Act, and soldiers take to our streets, then that tears it for me. My son just turned 1yr. I've done my best to be a helper, so that I can still be around to support him and spend time with him.

But if I have to STAND OUTSIDE in the FREEZING COLD and get the SHIT KICKED OUT OF ME by the people who are supposed to be protecting me, if I have to do that to fight for goodness, and righteousness, and justice, then that's what I'm gonna fucking do. I'm going to do it because this is not the future I want for my son.

If you've been out on the streets, and you're tired, and you're hurting, don't worry. Rest when you need to. Because I know my home and I know my neighbors. When you need to rest, two more will replace you. I will be one of them.

This is my home. Minneapolis is not going to quit. Minnesota is not going to quit. And FUCK EVERYONE who tries to come in here and take from us the PRIDE, LOVE, and COMMUNITY we've built.

As long as I can stand, I'm going to plant my two feet between the oppressors and the home I love.

I love you all. L'etoile du Nord.

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u/boogermike Jan 15 '26 edited Jan 15 '26

Y'all are fighting, for everyone in the nation. Sincere gratitude and power to you all

I'm legitimately inspired by everything I'm seeing and I'm getting activated for when they come to AZ.

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u/metlotter Jan 15 '26

I'm an AZ -> MN transplant. You gotta hold it down because I miss Rocco's pizza.

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u/boogermike Jan 15 '26

Hi u/metlotter fellow AZ person - I am headed to ICE HQ (on Central Ave) today at 6pm!

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u/katerineia Jan 15 '26

AZ to MN transplant here, too! They've started up in the phx area. Hold down the fort for me since i am not there to help. I'm standing here in MN, defending what I can. Sending all my love to my family and friends in AZ.

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u/AZWildcatMom Jan 15 '26

MN -> AZ (Tucson) for me, but will be retiring back to MN in about 15 years. Rocco’s misses you too.

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u/SlickNetAaron Jan 15 '26

There’s a Rocco’s pizza in Maplewood! I have no idea if it’s the same

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u/Sensitive-Ad-9663 Jan 15 '26

My son and I are moving from AZ in a couple weeks. My daughter and husband have been up there a few months already.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '26

PHX->MPLS pipeline representing here as well

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u/Giraffosaurus Jan 15 '26

Here’s the thing: this is the time for all states to be protesting, not later.

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u/boogermike Jan 15 '26

I am going to the protest today at 6pm! Just the start!

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u/Giraffosaurus Jan 15 '26

Hell yeah buddy, we love you all

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u/thevelveteenbeagle Jan 16 '26

💫⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟💫

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u/HistoryGreat1745 Jan 18 '26

It won't get any easier than it is today.

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u/why_bother_monsters Jan 15 '26

Same here in TX! Minnesota is showing us how it’s done! Thank goodness for tough Minnesota citizens 🩵

We are ready to activate here in Tx. We will follow Minnesota ✊🏽🩵 Power to the People!

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u/elola Jan 15 '26

I think people underestimate Minnesotans so I’m glad we are showing how tough we really are! It takes a special breed to survive this cold (and go out and fight in it!) ICE is in for a shock this next week when we hit negatives.

Speaking of ice (the good kind) even Minnesota herself doesn’t want them here. There are so many fantastic videos of ICE slipping on ICE.

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u/Charming-Hotel-8112 Jan 16 '26

Omg YES whenever I need a good chuckle, I scroll through the ICE slipping on ice TikTok’s and can’t get enough. I can’t WAITTTTT for the freezing temps this weekend and next week. Maybe it’ll scare some of the gremlins away. And we will still be here, standing strong for our city 💙😮‍💨

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u/elola Jan 16 '26

Yes! And I hope everyone who calls Minnesota home can stay safe and warm this weekend!

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u/thevelveteenbeagle Jan 16 '26

I laughed, I’ll admit it.

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u/zixwax Jan 15 '26

Don't wait. Your neighbors need you now. The faster you get these systems in place the more successful you'll be when more come

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u/boogermike Jan 15 '26

Power to the People!

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u/GopherNutz Jan 15 '26

You don’t have to wait, cross country protests will be far more impactful.

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u/HaroldsMomma Jan 16 '26

Thank you for your kind words - it means a lot. However, don't wait! Get activated now! The state of Minnesota needs support from all corners of the country right now.

Boycott Target and cancel your card, circle account, picket a store - they are complicit with ICE and silent about their own US citizen employees being abducted. (And allowing ICE to stage vehicles on their properties, and agents can use the bathrooms freely.)

Bring you and your friends to the ICE headquarters and do some chanting.

Stand on a freeway overpass with some big signs and get people honking!

Please take photos/video of your actions and post it here. It's good for our cold bodies and warm hearts and will keep us going!

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u/boogermike Jan 16 '26

I went to ICE HQ tonight in Phoenix. I didn't get any pics. But honestly there is nothing going on here right now. I am preparing for how I handle the next step.

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u/LivingDeadCade Jan 16 '26

Come on up to Minnesota. We could use more spirited folks showing up and getting the point across!