wintana reads a statement from ilhan omar at the rally in support of her in minneapolis
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Cats, nature, MN, Twins, Vikings, Gophers, Lynx, Wild. Save our democracy!
This November, your ballot will ask if Minnesota should modernize the State Constitution to get more funding to public schools – at zero cost to taxpayers. Vote YES. (Not voting is a "NO" vote, so do NOT skip this question!!!) Find out how much your district will receive here: voteyesmnstudents.org
Vote Yes: Boost Funding for Minnesota Public Schools
Vote Yes for a constitutional amendment to boost Minnesota public school funding without raising taxes, benefiting every student statewide.
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Vote YES on this year’s ballot’s school amendment supported by both Democrats & Republicans! “A question on the ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― and wouldn’t cost taxpayers a thing.” https://ow.ly/hyKg50ZPswJ
Editorial | For Minnesota students, vote yes
A question on every Minnesotan's ballot Nov. 3 would change the state constitution to stabilize school funding ― but wouldn't cost taxpayers a thing, the Star Tribune Editorial Board writes.
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Today’s PSA: Anything you get like this is sus and should be deleted immediately. mnvotes.gov is all you need (or Google Minnesota Secretary of State). Protect your identity and vote early! In-person voting starts this Friday (Sept 18).
There it is. While you struggle to afford groceries, or find any that are edible, and pay thousands more every year in gas, rent, utilities, childcare, and healthcare, they are laughing all the way to the bank. 
Yesterday, it was a solar company in Mountain Iron which Trump policies closed. Today, Trump gutted the CDC, and poop lettuce destroyed the leafy green markets. He took out this business in Owatonna. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-bu...
Minnesota lettuce grower may lay off dozens, close greenhouse this fall
The closure would impact all 89 employees at the facility.
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Primary election day on Aug. 11 is approaching quickly. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about voting, registration and the timeline. Learn more about when and where to vote, how to register, voting early and absentee ballot details and more.
The voting process: Answers to your voting and election questions in Minnesota
Election Day is approaching quickly. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming election. Learn more about when and where to vote, how to register, voting early and absente...
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BREAKING: The House voted 216-214 to pass a budget reconciliation bill that includes $10 billion worth of election-related grants for coaxing states into adopting anti-voting measures like those in the SAVE America Act. The vote takes Trump closer to enacting his anti-democratic pet proposal.
House passes SAVE America Act anti-voting measures in budget reconciliation, stock trading bills
"This bill is a Trojan horse," one Democratic Representative said.
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I want to pass Medicare for All. I want to ban prior authorization. The insurance companies don't. That's why they're backing Congresswoman Craig in this race.
If Fourth of July fireworks aren’t your thing, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is offering a quieter light show. The annual Firefly Viewing Nights lets visitors trade fireworks for fireflies, as naturalists warn the glowing insects are disappearing in many parts of the country.
Firefly viewing nights return to the U of M Arboretum with a silent fireworks show
A summer tradition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum lets visitors trade fireworks for fireflies, as naturalists warn the glowing insects are disappearing in many parts of the country.
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Please read and call. Flood the zone.
Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 4mo agoI just sent this out to Democracy Docket premium members, but in light of the Postmasters comments this morning threatening voting by mail, I felt it is urgent to post it online for everyone. Please read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/mail...
A right wing group is planning on protesting Champlin's Pride Community Picnic! I think we need to get all the #LGBTQIA+ positivity we can to Champlin next Thursday evening!
In a new video, Jo Frost, aka Supernanny, warns that some modern parents are hindering their kids’ independence by choosing short-term convenience over teaching basic life skills. The IG post featuring the video is filled with comments from teachers agreeing with her that it’s a growing concern.
🚨NEWS: FBI records obtained through a Judicial Watch lawsuit reveal that a Butler County Sheriff’s deputy exchanged two emails with Trump shooter Thomas Crooks before the July 13, 2024 assassination attempt. The records remain heavily redacted, concealing the nature of the communications.
Do we know anyone in Baltimore free after 3pm today (Sunday 5/31) to play Kitten Transporter who can pick up and bring this girl to us in Elkton (or even to Bel Air) out of a rehoming situation?
Sen. Andy Kim: "It's a choice. Delaney Hall is run by GEO Group. GEO Group is getting a nearly $1 billion contract to run Delaney Hall. They tell me there is one full-time doctor for 800 detainees. They could have more doctors if they wanted to, but that's cutting into their profits."
Pretty much every regulation was created because something really bad happened and someone got hurt or killed. Deregulation advantages billionaires and huge corporations, and almost always hurts real Americans.
One of the best events of the Spring is here! @artsmia.bsky.social's #ArtInBloom is this Thursday through Sunday! The co-chair, #AmandaLuke and the President of Friends of the Institute #LizShort gave us a full run down! #Spotlight Interview! soundcloud.com/user-5879035...
MIA's Art In Bloom - Liz Short and Amanda Luke
Celebrate spring with the Friends of the Institute and Mia with a month of Art in Bloom in April! Presented by the Friends, this year’s floral festival is blooming with more family events, hands-on wo
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WARREN: I want to understand how slashing healthcare for families so Meta gets a $3b tax cut is a 'really good outcome for the American public' IRS CEO BISIGNANO: I don't see the two as correlated W: Those tax cuts were paid for by pushing people off their healthcare. Did you not follow that?
Not feeling good about giving my hard earned money to the oligarchs, to fund illegal & unnecessary "wars,"or fund any of this admin's crooked schemes. Not at all 'good.'
Chaska MN residents have been protesting every weekend for over a year now.
