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)

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, Mar. 2 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Midway, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From the League of Womens Voters Minneapolis (LWVMpls):

We are honored to be joined by Minneapolis Chief of Police O’Hara to discuss the Separation Agreement as a policing strategy, its origins in crime reduction efforts, and how it has reshaped the relationship between the MPD and minority communities. Operation Metro Surge and ICE’s detention of lawful immigrants and U.S. citizens have now challenged its implementation and drawn criticism from residents who are questioning the MPD’s ability to ensure public safety and mitigate neighborhood disruptions and violence. This conversation with Chief O’Hara will provide an opportunity for participants to ask questions, share experiences, and engage directly with the Chief on these important issues.

Women Defending Democracy: Examining MPD’s Separation Ordinance & its Practice during Operation Metro Surge
Wednesday, Feb. 25 • 5 – 6 PM
Online

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with the unique Zoom link to join on Feb. 25. 
Any questions? office@lwvmpls.org or vote@lwvmpls.org 

From Minneapolis Families for Public Schools:

This is a training for any school parent, caregiver, teacher, or social worker that is interested in JOINING or leading their school’s Sanctuary School Team. We have done most of our work in Minneapolis, so much of the information in the training is from that organizing, but is applicable to other schools across the country!

This training covers three main things in two sections. The first section (6-7pm CST) covers:

1. Our demands and campaign to get ICE out of our schools everywhere and

2. Our best practices for patrols and rapid response

The second section contains (7-8pm CST) a deep dive into how to set up mutual aid like transportation, food, and rent relief for families at your school.

Sign up at the link in our linktree. Emails with confirmation and the Zoom link will go out on the morning and afternoon of the training.

Intro to Sanctuary Schools Training
Tuesdays, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 •6 – 8 PM
Online

From Ward 7 City Council Member’s Office:

Join CM Elizabeth Shaffer and leaders from Ward 7 schools for an essential community conversation. Hear directly from school leaders about the impact of ICE on their communities, how neighbors stepped up to support them, and take a moment to celebrate what has been achieved and acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead.

Ward 7 Community Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 22 • 4–5 pm
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall (2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy)

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
Thursday, Feb. 19 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Como Park, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From Minneapolis Families for Public Schools:

This is a training for any school parent, caregiver, teacher, or social worker that is interested in JOINING or leading their school’s Sanctuary School Team. We have done most of our work in Minneapolis, so much of the information in the training is from that organizing, but is applicable to other schools across the country!

This training covers three main things in two sections. The first section (6-7pm CST) covers:

1. Our demands and campaign to get ICE out of our schools everywhere and

2. Our best practices for patrols and rapid response

The second section contains (7-8pm CST) a deep dive into how to set up mutual aid like transportation, food, and rent relief for families at your school.

Sign up at the link in our linktree. Emails with confirmation and the Zoom link will go out on the morning and afternoon of the training.

Intro to Sanctuary Schools Training
Tuesdays, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 •6 – 8 PM
Online

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, Feb. 16 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Midway, St. Paul (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From MN Ice Watch:

Intro to Street Medic is a beginner workshop that teaches simple, hands-on skills to help people stay safe in everyday and community situations. You’ll learn how to stay calm, assess what’s happening, help someone who’s hurt, and support others in the moment. The focus is on practical, easy-to-use skills anyone can do. Together, we keep us safe ✨

Intro to Street Medic
Sunday, Feb. 15 • 12 – 3:00 PM
Volstead’s Emporium (711 W Lake St)

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
Thursday, Feb. 12 • 6 – 8 PM
St. Louis Park (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From Restaurant Opportunities Center of MN & Twin Cities United Performers:

This training will cover:

• Understanding your rights in your workplace

• Protecting private areas in your workplace

• How to document safely and responsibly

• How to organize with your managers and coworkers

• How to connect with rapid response networks

• How to get organized!

Workplace Know Our Rights Federal Action Preparedness Training
Wednesday, Feb. 11 • 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Twin Cities (Location TBA)

From Minneapolis Families for Public Schools:

This is a training for any school parent, caregiver, teacher, or social worker that is interested in JOINING or leading their school’s Sanctuary School Team. We have done most of our work in Minneapolis, so much of the information in the training is from that organizing, but is applicable to other schools across the country!

This training covers three main things in two sections. The first section (6-7pm CST) covers:

1. Our demands and campaign to get ICE out of our schools everywhere and

2. Our best practices for patrols and rapid response

The second section contains (7-8pm CST) a deep dive into how to set up mutual aid like transportation, food, and rent relief for families at your school.

Sign up at the link in our linktree. Emails with confirmation and the Zoom link will go out on the morning and afternoon of the training.

Intro to Sanctuary Schools Training
Tuesdays, Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24 •6 – 8 PM
Online

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, Feb. 9 • 6 – 8 PM
Golden Valley (location will be emailed 1–2 days before the event)

From MN Fairview Health:

Stop the Bleed is a training for all community members and professionals. Trainees will learn how to identify life threatening bleeding and then how to control it. You will learn about direct pressure, tourniquets, and hemostatic gauze. The curriculum integrates lecture and hands on skills.

The in person training will be held in the second floor education center a the Fairview Community Health and Wellness Hub (45 W 10th St, St Paul, MN 55102). Additional details including parking will be sent to attendees closer to the training date. If you have any questions, please email: all-communityhealth@fairview.org

Stop the Bleed Trainings
Sunday, Feb. 8 • 10–11:30 AM / 12–1:30 PM
Fairview Community Health & Wellness Hub (45 W 10th St, St. Paul)

From Freedom Street Health:

Freedom Street Health is an anti-fascist organization of medical professionals that exists to share supplies, resources, and knowledge, democratizing information and making care not just accessible, but readily available. Online classes will be capped at 50 participants.

Basic Protest Safety
Friday, Feb. 6 • 6 – 8 PM
Online

From the office of Hennepin Co. Comm. Marion Greene:

Please join Comm. Marion Greene, the entire Hennepin Co. District 3 Legislative Delegation, and attorneys from Hennepin County's Adult Legal Representation Services for a Know-Your-Rights Virtual Town Hall.

Know-Your-Rights Virtual Town Hall
Thursday, Feb. 5 • 7 – 8 PM
Online

From Restaurant Opportunities Center of MN & Twin Cities United Performers:

This training will cover:

• Understanding your rights in your workplace

• Protecting private areas in your workplace

• How to document safely and responsibly

• How to organize with your managers and coworkers

• How to connect with rapid response networks

• How to get organized!

Workplace Know Our Rights Federal Action Preparedness Training
Wednesday, Feb. 4 • 6 – 7:30 PM
Twin Cities (Location TBA)

From the Secretary of State:

We encourage Minnesotans to show support for their preferred candidates by participating in the candidate endorsement process that leads up to the state party conventions. Going to a caucus is a great way to show support for a candidate, raise an issue that’s important to you, influence who the party will endorse for many offices, and meet people in your community.

Precinct Caucus
Tuesday, Feb. 3 • 7 – 9 PM
Find your location here

NOTICE: Given all the turmoil in our city right now, and the meeting speakers prioritizing responding to this moment, this event is canceled. We will promote if the event is rescheduled.

The Kenwood, Lowry Hill, East Isles and Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Associations are co-hosting their 3rd annual Public Safety Meeting. The objective of the meeting is to hear updates from the City and MPD on improvements in safety in our neighborhoods and area.

Police Chief O'Hara will speak along with our newly elected council person, Elizabeth Shaffer. Lieutenant O'Rourke will address the Juvenile Crime Task Force which recently received an award at the International Chiefs of Police Association and has become a model for the nation. Representatives from the 5th Precinct, the Metro Transit and Park Board Police will be on the agenda as well. Mayor Frey is invited and we are awaiting his response. There will be time for questions at the end of the meeting.

We will livestream the meeting on Kenwood's YouTube channel, and will record it for later viewing.

Neighorhood Safety Meeting
POSTPONED: New Date TBA • 6:30 PM check-in, 7–8 PM meeting
Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church (2020 W Lake of the Isles Pkwy)

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