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Heather Paulson 🍉

@hjpaulson.bsky.social
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Teacher, gardener, mom and tired of so much. Unions and community. Abolition is the only way.

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Lynnell Mickelsen @lynnellmick.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Standard PSA: The Strib is owned by 85-year-old billionaire/and former GOP state senator Glen Taylor who said he bought the paper in 2014 to turn it in a more right-wing direction. So Strib LOVES DFLers who are basically GOPers--hence paper's love for Angie Craig & "rising star" Jacob Frey. 1/
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey endorses Rep. Angie Craig for U.S. Senate
Endorsements for Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are piling up in the race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Also, a gentle leader is most humane compared to choke/prong/shock. It’s been my go to with 8 awesome pitties.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Get them lots of things to chew on- from crinkly toys, rubber, ropes, and good bones. 🥰 I love pitties so please share pics when possible.
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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanajsk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
When we talk more about why the opposition is bad and not why we're good, we've already lost. Talk about policy priorities and how they will positively impact residents. Be in the community delivering our message. Don't develop an entire social media account devoted to the opps
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 18/06/2026
Legal defense fund for the Minnesota 15. Please share and support them! We keep us safe 💙🤍🩵
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Legal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE Organizers
On the morning of June 16th 2026 fifteen anti-ICE organizers were indicted on federal conspiracy charges in Minnesota, 12 of whom were arrested in aggressive raids across the Twin Cities. This fundrai...
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 18/06/2026
erica crazy hawk is upset at the minneapolis park and recreation board meeting over the dog owners who are speaking against closing the minnehaha dog park when it’s sacred land
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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
We are ostensibly a free country and the degree to which we don’t know what is actually going on in a vast network of “camps” on our own soil in the year 2026 is….. something we are probably never going to come close to actually grappling with as a country
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Directly east is Nicollet with a daycare, too.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
And what about the new HCSO facility?!? Also, the many facilities around the metro where the police reside should be highly considered.
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Luke Mielke @juke-box85.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
MPD already has an existing lease to use the UMN Police Dept gun range in Rosemount.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 13/05/2026
man asks how forcing the purchase of land and building of cop city through this process will help rebuild trust after the consent decree? how can this be built after MPD murdered people not long ago?
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Transition Team (the transportation company on site who contracts with MPS) has been trying to work with the city to expand their business and clean up the site for a couple years, but the city has other ideas 🧐
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Apartments CM didn’t mention: City Limits (17 buildings owned by large landlord in US), Renew apartments on Lyndale, Windom Gables, and the hidden Wexon Commons that’s only accessible via 62nd st. Cop city would be in the center of the homes of the poorest families in Windom neighborhood.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 13/05/2026
“i take big offense to you calling it industrial when i live in this neighborhood. this is proposed to be in my daughter’s backyard… to get deemed as industrial when it’s not is upsetting,” says one dad
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Lastly, the City has not been transparent – e.g., their webpage does not disclose chemical weapons training, but neighbors found it buried in another government document. Please spread the word about this so-called “Safety Center”!
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
💥 The Minneapolis City Council voted on March 26 to delay a vote to allocate $6 million to purchase the property. 💥 The City would need to procure state funding to realize this $38 million project.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Community-led Meeting on Lethal Training Center in Minneapolis: Thursday, April 23 6:00 - 7:30 pm Washburn Library meeting room 5244 Lyndale Avenue S Please join me and other concerned neighbors Thursday evening! If you can’t make it, please call or email your city council member!✊🏻
Red background with Mpls cityscape with 4 white bubble quotes “NO!” “NO!” “NOPE!” and “NO!” White font letters all caps “Say no to the $38 million facility”Red background with white font all caps:
“Public meeting”
“Community members are meeting to discuss the ‘community safety & wellness center’ aka Minneapolis’s cop city”
“Thursday April 23 6:00-7:30 Washburn library 5244 Lyndale Avenue”
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SPLC Union @splcunion.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Below is a statement from the unionized workers of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
SPLC Union Logo:

Yesterday, the Department of Justice leveled outrageous allegations at the Southern Poverty Law Center. In so doing, they maligned the integrity of the SPLC workers who have labored tirelessly for decades to expose the dangerous cruelty of extremists and hate groups in the United States. SPLC Union Logo: 

This work is punishing. It takes a toll on our health and on our safety. But we persist because we believe in our mission to advance justice for all, and we believe that investigating, naming, and alerting the American people to the activities of those who seek to harm our neighbors is a moral imperative and an essential public service.Today our colleagues are facing abuse and harassment from the far-right figures emboldened by this attack. But we will not be deterred, we will not be intimidated, and we will continue to name racism, sexism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, and all hate for the blight that it is.
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hannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Mpls - one of our own in need (I know. Need is high all over the state) Please share widely & help if at all possible They haven't gotten any help yet - this is urgent and important.
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Halloween Rex @katyrex.meatjacker.social · 22/04/2026
Hey I don't want to say too much but y'all all know and miss Dani - they have had a family emergency come up and need some funds unexpectedly. Please help if you can - $danirockasota V: danijamie14 #mutualaid 💕💸
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Ⓐnarchohoodism 🐈‍⬛ 🏴 @161bklyn.myatproto.social · 22/04/2026
"Whatever the actual number, the Pentagon’s official tally of dead and wounded military personnel is a gross undercount, stemming from what one U.S. government official has called a “casualty cover-up.” The Defense Casualty Analysis…1/2
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Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up”
The U.S. government altered its tally of American casualties — inexplicably scrubbing 15 wounded-in-action troops from the count.
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Ⓐnarchohoodism 🐈‍⬛ 🏴 @161bklyn.myatproto.social · 22/04/2026
System, or DCAS, which tracks “deceased, wounded, ill or injured” service members for Congress and the president, is missing hundreds of known casualties."" 2/2
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Kendal Killian @kedrickillian.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Jacob Frey promoted himself through gay signaling, leveraging the Big Gay Race and marriage equality with two wives and short short jorts in the Pride parade. He also always supported drug decriminalization. Now he’s selling out the LGBTQ community & setting the city back decades on public health.
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Rob Levine @roblevine82.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Pure corruption of the judicial branch apnews.com/article/texa...
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Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
A U.S. appeals court says Texas can require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Lastly, the City has not been transparent – e.g., their webpage does not disclose chemical weapons training, but neighbors found it buried in another government document. Please spread the word about this so-called “Safety Center”!
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
💥 The Minneapolis City Council voted on March 26 to delay a vote to allocate $6 million to purchase the property. 💥 The City would need to procure state funding to realize this $38 million project.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
💥 Lethal uses include an indoor gun range and chemical weapons training. 💥 City webpage for project: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/d... 💥The City held a single poorly advertised community meeting about the project on March 10. (I attended this meeting and left with more questions than answers.)
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Community Safety Training and Wellness Center for staff
A future proposed space for a training and wellness center for police, fire, and other safety departments.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Didn’t know anything about this? 💥 The City is proposing a $38+ million, 4.8-acre facility in south Minneapolis at 146 60th St. West in Windom
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Community Safety Training and Wellness Center for staff
A future proposed space for a training and wellness center for police, fire, and other safety departments.
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Community-led Meeting on Lethal Training Center in Minneapolis: Thursday, April 23 6:00 - 7:30 pm Washburn Library meeting room 5244 Lyndale Avenue S Please join me and other concerned neighbors Thursday evening! If you can’t make it, please call or email your city council member!✊🏻
Red background with Mpls cityscape with 4 white bubble quotes “NO!” “NO!” “NOPE!” and “NO!” White font letters all caps “Say no to the $38 million facility”Red background with white font all caps:
“Public meeting”
“Community members are meeting to discuss the ‘community safety & wellness center’ aka Minneapolis’s cop city”
“Thursday April 23 6:00-7:30 Washburn library 5244 Lyndale Avenue”
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daviss @daviss.org · 22/04/2026
Chief has said there are officers on patrol who are unable to identify the crime of murder. Some don’t think George Floyd was murdered. “One trend we identified in reviewing body-worn camera footage and police reports is that patrol officers’ understanding of state law and MPD policy varied.”
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Heather Paulson 🍉 @hjpaulson.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
It could be done!!! 🤩
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I can think of many projects that should take precedence over a gun range and training facility, a building of which most of us will never see the inside. If we’re going to put millions of dollars on the City’s credit card, which this project would do… 5/
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Unfortunately the mayor vetoed that, making it more likely that more families will be kicked out of their homes and torn apart. Just as families and businesses need to rebuild as the occupation of our city winds down, so too does our city. 4/
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
That’s why the progressive Council majority has been leading on a number of investments, including immigration legal services, rental assistance, and small business relief. We also approved a pre-eviction notice extension to help those who were most directly impacted by the federal occupation. 3/
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Since Operation Metro Surge began, it has been a constant struggle to convince the mayor’s administration to financially support communities that have been impacted. It’s one thing to do the national media rounds and it’s another to provide actual assistance. 2/
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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Dear neighbor, The City Council will be voting tomorrow to decide whether we purchase a property to build a shooting range and training facility. This project would cost over $38 million. I will be voting no. 1/
The City Council will be voting tomorrow to decide whether we purchase a property to build a shooting range and training facility. This project would cost over $38 million.  I will be voting no.

Since Operation Metro Surge began, it has been a constant struggle to convince the mayor’s administration to financially support communities that have been impacted. It’s one thing to do the national media rounds and it’s another to provide actual assistance. That’s why the progressive Council majority has been leading on a number of investments, including immigration legal services, rental assistance, and small business relief. We also approved a pre-eviction notice extension to help those who were most directly impacted by the federal occupation. Unfortunately the mayor vetoed that, making it more likely that more families will be kicked out of their homes and torn apart. 

Just as families and businesses need to rebuild as the occupation of our city winds down, so too does our city. I can think of many projects that should take precedence over a gun range and training facility, a building of which most of us will never see the inside. If we’re going to put millions of dollars on the City’s credit card, which this project would do, let’s find projects that will help the residents of our city. Whether it is major repairs to crumbling bridges, art in public places, street light replacement, building green and sustainable infrastructure, or making our streets and sidewalks safer and more accessible for all, there are countless areas where we should prioritize.

It’s worth mentioning, too, from where this proposal would take resources to purchase the property. As of now, they want to take nearly $4 million from Animal Care and Control, who are in desperate need of a new facility to care for more animals. They want to take nearly a quarter of a million dollars from the traffic calming program at a time where requests from residents far exceed the resources available.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 22/03/2026
christin crabtree for minneapolis school board at large: “public education is the foundation of our democracy.” @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social
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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Commissioner Conley is a consistent advocate for our Minneapolis Public Schools! She exemplifies the type of present leadership we deserve. Receiving her endorsement is an honor that comes with a promise: we will work hard for all our students and educators!
Christin with Minneapolis
SCHOOL BOARD • AT LARGE
ENDORSEMENT
"Christin's dedication to our kids is unmatched. I'm ecstatic to work with Christin to make sure our Minneapolis Public Schools have every resource they need. Christin is already a leader in our community, and we need her leadership on the Minneapolis School Board."
ANGELA CONLEY
Hennepin County Commissioner
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Christin With Minneapolis @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
My name is Christin Crabtree, and I'm running for Minneapolis School Board - At Large. There are so many important ways to plug in right now, but if you're looking for one that's about building towards the flourishing schools and city we all deserve, I'd love your support.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Yesterday I announced that I’ll be running for Minneapolis School Board - District 5 alongside my friends Shannon Gibney and @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social . Stay tuned for more information coming soon on my campaign, check out my website (link in bio) and let’s win the schools we all deserve
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Who wants to help spread our vision for Minneapolis Public Schools? 🙋‍♀️ We have tons of opportunities for you to engage with our campaigns! Next up is a phone bank on March 26th! Check out the link in our profile to sign up!💙
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
I value Council Member Stevenson’s ( @sorenwithward8.bsky.social ) bold and kind leadership in our community and am so grateful to have his support. I look forward to the work we can do together to strengthen our schools and communities.
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
It's going to take partnership at the state level to address the budget shortfalls of MPS, which is why I am so honored to be endorsed by Senator Mohamed, who is currently fighting for bills that bring needed investment into our district.
BECCA DRYDEN
District 5
ENDORSEMENT
"Becca has brought powerful testimony in support of my bill providing more student support staff for our students, as well as other bills that support students and invest in our public schools. I would be overjoyed to have a partner like Becca on the Minneapolis School Board"
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MOHAMED
Minnesota State
Senator SD63
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Becca Dryden for School Board @beccaforschools.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I'm grateful to CM Whiting and all the Ward 11 constituents who showed up today to have this difficult conversation. I shared with the councilmember what I have continually heard from other MPS caregivers and educators - we need our leaders to understand the dire situation our schools face.
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Naomi Kritzer @naomikritzer.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Some professors at the University of St. Thomas are doing a research project on the effects of the ICE occupation on Twin Cities parents. They're looking for parents who are US citizens, who live in the Twin Cities metro area, and who have kids ages 5-10. stthomas.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Psychosocial Wellbeing and Parenting Responses during Intensified ICE in Minnesota
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Ms. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
hello community ~ my north minneapolis school community has been greatly impacted by the federal occupation of our city and coordinated abduction of our beloved neighbors, many of our parents. our Camden immigrant neighbors are in need of ur financial support. plz donate here: gofund.me/287e233f3
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Donate to Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis, organized by Rebecca Iverson
Families in North Minneapolis are being torn apart and terrorized by… Rebecca Iverson needs your support for Show love to North Minneapolis families in crisis
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mspwhistles.bsky.social @mspwhistles.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
It’s day 41 of the ICE occupation of MSP. This weekend we’ve given away 8,000 whistles. Whistles are a ubiquitous part of daily life now - because an errand as simple as walking down the block is often interrupted by ICE sightings.
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✊🏼Indigiqueer Hummingbird @riotousmuse.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
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Donate to Support South High School Families, organized by Rachael Staab
South High School parents are holding a special fundraiser specifically to s… Rachael Staab needs your support for Support South High School Families
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Ms. K tweets @whatmsksaid.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
North Minneapolis!! we have a Monarca upstander training planned at Camden HS on Jan 5, 2026 from 6-8pm. register here: bit.ly/RRCA0108
Monarca flyer for Camden HS in north Minneapolis, click link in post for more details.
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