From the Office of Rep. Katie Jones:

I’ll be posting up across the district to talk with neighbors about the state solutions we want to see for our city’s toughest challenges. Join me for Coffee with Katie, and let’s build a more just, resilient, and thriving Minnesota together.

Coffee with Katie
Thursday, June 18 • 4:30 – 6 PM
Spyhouse Coffee Uptown (2404 Hennepin Ave)

From the Office of Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer:

Each month I've worked to find topics of broad community interest where we can gather together and do a deep dive. In February we heard from educators responding to Operation Metro Surge. In March we talked about renters' rights, and in April we'll be discussing public safety in Uptown. Full details to be announced soon, but please mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30—hope to see you there!

Coffee with Katie
Thursday, Apr. 30 • 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Grace-Trinity Community Church (1430 W 28th St)

From the Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison:

Join AGs working to uphold the rule of law and defend democracy—AG Ellison (Minnesota), AG Raoul (Illinois) and AG Rayfield (Oregon). Hear an update about their work and share your stories and questions.

Over the last year, Attorneys General across the country have been working together to protect democracy and uphold the rule of law. Attorney General Ellison has invited his colleagues to join him for a town hall forum to provide an update about the nearly 60 lawsuits the AGs have filed. This will also be a time where you can share your questions about this work and your stories and about how you've experienced federal overreach.

The following security measures will be in place:

• Free tickets for this event are required. You will receive a ticket when you register for the event here.

• The address for the forum will be provided 48 hours in advance to those who pre-register.

• Registration ends April 22 at 10 a.m.

• We ask participants to leave large bags at home or in their car, with exceptions for medical reasons.

Attorneys General Town Hall
Wednesday, Apr. 22 • 6–8 PM
Minneapolis Location TBA (emailed to registrants)

Compassionate Overdose Response Training
Wednesday, Apr. 15 • 6:30 PM
Boneshaker Books (708 W 26th St)

From League of Women Voters Minneapolis (LWVMpls):

Public concern about law enforcement training and practices has grown, especially after witnessing federal agents use excessive force, conduct dangerous vehicle pursuits, make aggressive stops and arrests, and engage in crowd control tactics that felt both alarming and unlawful. These moments have prompted an important question: What does ethical law enforcement look like, and how is the Minneapolis Police Department preparing both new and veteran officers to meet the standards of non‑discriminatory policing outlined in the Settlement Agreement?

Guest Speaker: Commander Kris Brown, Training Division, Minneapolis Police Department

April Civic Buzz: Training for Ethical Police Practices
Thursday, April 9 • 7–8:30 pm 
Plymouth Congregational Church (1900 Nicollet Ave - lots of parking)
Recording will be posted after the event

From Monarca:

Every family deserves safety, dignity, and the peace of going to work or school without fear. Yet right now, enforcement and intimidation tactics are being used to divide our communities. Raids and targeted actions are tearing families apart and weakening entire neighborhoods across Minnesota. We are coming together to protect one another, build people-powered safety, and make sure no one faces this moment alone.

Monarca Upstander Training
Monday, Apr. 9 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Midway, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From AARP:

Criminals don't care how hard you worked. They steal billions from Americans like you every year using an endless variety of complex scams. However, you can take charge, understand their criminal tactics, and protect your hard-earned savings.

Join AARP Minnesota, the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, and many other local organizations at the Twin Cities Scam Jam to learn about the latest scams.

• Doors open and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.

• Visit local organizations and learn about their fraud-fighting resources in our mini-expo, open from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

• Hear from a series of speakers discussing the most important steps you can take to protect your money from scammers between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Speakers:

• Chief Eric Werner and Detective Kate Damm, Maple Grove Police Department

• Steve Farr, Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota

• Jessica Whitney, Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison

• Tara Ambrose, Minnesota Department of Commerce

• Jay Haapala, AARP Minnesota

Staying safe from fraud and identity theft can feel overwhelming, but you can take charge, protect yourself and your loved ones, and be a fraud fighter!

From Lake Street Council:

Receive materials and information from various safety and medical organizations regarding safety concerns, livability issues, and personal health inquiries. Participating organizations:

• LEAD

• T.O.U.C.H

• Minneapolis Safety Outreach organizations

• Medical response organizations

• Homeless response organizations

• Mental health and addiction services

Snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Lake St Safety Resource Event
Wednesday, Mar. 25 • 1 – 2 PM
T.O.U.C.H Outreach (2222 E Lake St)
Questions? Contact Jon Edwards: jon@lakestreetcouncil.org / 612-207-2907

From Twin Cities Coalition for Justice:

We Demand Accountability! From ICE to MPD, community control can help us hold state agents accountable for harming our communities. It is more clear than ever that the system is set up to benefit ICE/MPD at the expense of the people. Come for a discussion about the need for police accountability, the inadequacies of our current system and the promise of community control to bring about real change.

We Take Care of Us: Community Fundraiser
Sunday, Mar. 22 • 4:30 PM
Lucy Parson’s Center (4100 S 28th Ave)

From Monarca:

Every family deserves safety, dignity, and the peace of going to work or school without fear. Yet right now, enforcement and intimidation tactics are being used to divide our communities. Raids and targeted actions are tearing families apart and weakening entire neighborhoods across Minnesota. We are coming together to protect one another, build people-powered safety, and make sure no one faces this moment alone.

Monarca Upstander Training
Saturday, Mar. 14 • 1 – 3 PM
Summit-University, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)