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Heather Silsbee

@hsilsbee.bsky.social
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Editor, communicator, abolitionist, Southwest Minneapolis resident trying to make it less of a problem. Queer/bi, chronically ill, she/her

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Tomorrow! Join us for SWAE on a Stick: Bite-sized political updates, each complete with action items or ways to connect with your Southwest neighbors organizing for things that matter. Thurs, 9/24, 7pm Meraki Center RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/swae-on-a-...
Yellow, blue, and green graphic with photos of fair food and the following text:

Monthly SWAE Gathering 
Thurs Sept 24, 2026
Meraki Center
100 W 46th Street 
7:00-9:00pm
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity 

SWAE on a Stick
Bite-sized political updates...
Elections
Early voting 
Public schools
The city budget 
Defending democracy 
& More

It's a potluck! Bring something fair-like, bite-sized, or on a stick.
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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 03/09/2026
Reunification for families impacted by today's shooting is at Central Lutheran Church, 333 12th St S.
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👻👹 boo-rit 👹👻 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
hey so as a FYI: @taylordahlin.com & @wedge.live have long been hyper-local coverage of all things minneapolis (and adjacent) in the age of disinfo filled elections & various things impacting our community, these are follows that i highly trust for accurate info & are always otg to provide it
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
TODAY: Protesters in #Danbury are demanding #ICE get out and to shut down operations. The Danbury community is not backing down. 62 fathers, sons, brothers, mothers, daughters, sisters taken in 4 days. 60+ businesses shut down & the community marched from the Library to the Green. #Connecticut #CT
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Mara 👻 aBOOlish I.C.E. @mauratwit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨 masc folks of the Twin Cities!
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Lady Christy @ladychristyk.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Went today with some folks we did the thing with this winter. What an incredible collection of powerful artwork in so many different mediums from so many different local artists. On view til 09/20 and open daily 10am-6pm. Plan a visit, maybe with someone you did the thing with. ❤️ theradicalact.com
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The Radical Act of Having Each Other's Back | Minneapolis Art Exhibition
A major Minnesota exhibition responding to Operation Metro Surge through art, public memory, and collective care. Featuring ICED OUT GUERNICA, August 27–September 13, 2026, at Find Furnish in Minneapo...
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Heather Silsbee @hsilsbee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The title and description makes this episode sound boring, even for a nerd like me, but it's not! Highly recommend a listen to hear Eric and Jason counter John's eternal pessimism with truly hopeful and energizing arguments for the current political engagement in our city.
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City of Minneapolis @minneapolismn.gov · 29/08/2026
Help shape the future of Minneapolis! Use your interest in civil rights, housing, zoning, taxation and more to shape the policies that affect our everyday lives. Make a direct impact on your city by serving on a board or commission! Don’t wait, apply by Aug. 31 at www.minneapolismn.gov/boards
A graphic with profile images of people promoting Minneapolis boards and commissions. Text reads “Apply Aug. 1-31. The City welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to strengthen the work of our boards, commissions and advisory committees”
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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Neighbors, now is the time to organize and make your voices heard! A 60-Day Comment Period on Data Center Regulations is now open. We need to hear from you!
Flyer for data center public comment, all details outlined in post
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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Tonight! Join us at Meraki at 7pm to learn about health-centered drug policy. We will also be joined by @jamiemlong.bsky.social for a recap of the past legislative session and a look ahead to next year's priorities.
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Emily Mullin @emilymullin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I'm a staff writer at @wired.com and I'm looking to speak with parents of immunocompromised kids, especially those in areas with measles outbreaks, and how you're dealing with back to school with rising cases. emily_mullin@wired.com
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Matt DeLong @mattdelong.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
ICE has arrested more than 900 immigrants across Minnesota since March, according to a Star Tribune analysis of federal records released by the Deportation Data Project spanning March through early August.
startribune.com
ICE is still arresting people in Minnesota — but the tactics have changed
Since Operation Metro Surge ended, most ICE detainments focused on people released from jails and prisons.
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 25/08/2026
guessing the minneapolis cop andrew dubuc who was sending fist bump emojis to jake lang's crew is actually deitan dubuc, former professional canadian football player from quebec who joined police department in 2017 & is a familiar face if you spend time downtown also for his off-duty security work
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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 25/08/2026
The people who end up on CLIC tend to be smart as hell because that's who is interested in this stuff. I don't like the idea of the executive branch wrestling control of yet another thing, even if it's just an advisory body.
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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 25/08/2026
Note: this is also how they treated the police conduct oversight commission several years ago. Kept seats vacant on purpose, then used vacancies as part of arguelment that current structure was broken.
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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Join us for our August SWAE Gathering at 7pm this Thurs., 8/27: Moving Beyond the War on Drugs: Better Outcomes Through Health-Based Drug Policy, with @mollyjeffery.bsky.social and Ari McHenry, MPH!
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Monthly SWAE Gathering 
Thurs Aug 27, 2026
Meraki Center 
100 W. 46th Street 
7:00-9:00pm
Hosted by Southwest Alliance for Equity 
Moving Beyond the War on Drugs: Better Outcomes through Health-Based Drug Policy
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Tom Olsen @olsenforparks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Our parks are worth it. Fully funding parks means a city where everyone can have a space to relax, learn and grow. I could understand consolidation if it was show to a reasonable degree of certainty that it wouldn't devastate our parks. That has yet to happen. www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
startribune.com
Minneapolis mayor wants to combine some offices with the park district. The Park Board says take a hike.
The mayor and Park Board are at odds over Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposal that they consolidate offices to save money amid the city’s $33 million budget gap.
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janemcmillan.bsky.social @janemcmillan.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Minneapolis resident here. Continue the boycott!
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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Brooklyn Park police are asking for help finding 15-year-old March'e Linda Lashawn Myers, last seen Aug. 21.
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Brooklyn Park police seek help finding missing 15-year-old girl
Brooklyn Park police are asking for help finding 15-year-old March'e Linda Lashawn Myers, last seen Aug. 21.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
While Target has stayed silent on ICE’s ongoing operations in MN, its own hometown.,communities across the country are fighting back, shopping local not Target for back to school This is our ad in the NYT today.
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👻👹 boo-rit 👹👻 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
spiderman did nothing wrong
a photo of spiderman punching jake lang
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Robin Wonsley - Minneapolis Ward 2 @ward2.minneapolismn.gov · 20/08/2026
The Frey admin shared a proposal to make significant portions of our city eligible for data centers. If you want to stop data centers in neighborhood, now is the time to organize and make your voice heard. Read more➡️ content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/g…
flyer for data center public inputFrey admin's propsal for data centersPost with Frey admin's proposal for data centers
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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 23/08/2026
I love Minneapolis
Jake Lang, a Nazi asshole, getting his ass picturesquely whooped in downtown Minneapolis by a person dressed as Spider-Man

I cannot overstate how much this photo looks like a comic book cover

Photo credit Chris Juhn Photography
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luna stargays 🏳️‍⚧️ @stargays.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
help my friend ash!!!
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Lauren in Saint Paul @comobelladonna.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
SHORT NOTICE THIS COMING TUESDAY @ LAKE MONSTER
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
this is very good. if the city can start doing this monthly, it would really be so helpful.
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👻👹 boo-rit 👹👻 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
based residents of appleton how can the rest of us support those who call appleton, mn home & do not want this evil in their town?
News of the reopening of the facility has sparked weekly protests. Earlier this month, residents told MPR News that while they understand the appeal of the potential economic boost, they found the idea of housing ICE detainees in their town "morally reprehensible."
Anderson said he understands that people have strongly held views on the facility, but
"they're not going to stop the national trend of detaining people and deporting folks that are not here legally. So you know, let's work together and make this a positive thing economically for Appleton, even if you don't agree with what's happening there."
Reporter Jon Collins contributed to this story.
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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 21/08/2026
I have been hearing from a lot of constituents about nuclear energy, both for and against allowing it. To get better informed on the issue, I will be hosting a forum on nuclear energy on Thursday, September 3, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
A picture of Omar Fateh with text reading “THU, SEP. 3 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Sen. Omar Fateh
FORUM ON
NUCLEAR ENERGY
9 SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS
RSVP FOR EVENT LOCATION
actionnetwork.org/events/nuclearforum/“
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Anne Kosseff-Jones @annekosseffjones.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
As @naomikritzer.bsky.social has said, there is still a huge need for mutual aid here in the TC&so many of us are working on it (& patrolling, school safety, etc.). I'm raising Sept. rent for a single mom who can't get work authorization and can't leave her three kids. @Anne-Kosseff-Jones on Venmo.
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Maya Schenwar @mayaschenwar.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Find out which of your local businesses are working with ICE. (New database from @theappeal.org) The Appeal’s investigation reveals a widespread web of public and private entities enabling Trump’s deportation machine. theappeal.org/ice-local-bu...
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Deportation Dollars: ICE Contracts With More Than 1,000 Businesses Across the U.S.
The Appeal’s investigation found contracts in nearly every state. Find out if your local businesses are working with ICE.
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Laurel Krahn @windowseat.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Minnesotans can check their voter registration here: mnvotes.sos.mn.gov Can request an absentee ballot or join the list of people who always get absentee ballots here: www.sos.mn.gov/elections-vo... Info on election day voting: www.sos.mn.gov/elections-vo... (I'm registered, will vote by mail.)
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Katie @katiestp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Guys I volunteered to donate skymiles to get folks home after they’re released from detention. My first person got home last night and I am just over here like 🥹😭 One way flights are often under 50k miles. They don’t need to be skymiles either. Please consider. www.standwithminnesota.com/skymiles
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Donate Your Miles — Stand With Minnesota
Donate your Delta Skymiles to get people home from Texas
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 21/08/2026
the minneapolis police department spent $30 million on overtime in 2025 alone, but the behavioral crisis unit spending $25 million in FIVE YEARS warrants a story about its costs and oversight concerns? copaganda from the star tribune ahead of budget season www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
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Heather Silsbee @hsilsbee.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
At the National Convergence for Democracy this weekend learning and representing @swaempls.bsky.social! If you're here, say hi! And if you meet anyone from SW Minneapolis, point them my way!
Selfie of me, a white woman with short brown curly hair and a yellow shirt holding up a National Convergence for Democracy badge that says Heather Silsbee, she/her, Southwest Alliance for Equity (SWAE)
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Eli Sherman @elitalksmpls.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A statement from the DFL Jewish Community in Support of Peggy Flanagan:
Jews in Minnesota believe our state, nation, and world will not be served by another Trump yes vote in the Senate. At a time when the Trump administration invaded houses of worship with spies and empowered antisemites among its army of influencers, Peggy Flanagan has been a strong voice for human rights without regard to race, color, or religious creed. Jews who claim to speak for us who misrepresent that do not speak in our name.

Peggy has broad support among Jewish Minnesotans as evidenced by her smashing 20-point primary win. We proudly endorse her and will work tirelessly to make her Minnesota’s next US Senator.
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Cedrick Frazier @cedrickfrazier.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Real coalitions are built, not bought. There is a place for everyone on Team Frazier. Join us.
Cedrick Frazier wins primary election for Hennepin County Attorney
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disgruntled lesbian of Minneapolis @phoenix-rights.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
If you’re like me and mad about Amy Klobuchar being the DFL nominee for governor: DO SOMETHING WITH THAT ENERGY Invest in competitive down ballot races that are must win seats, if progressive policy is going to have a future in MN the next 4 years 👇 Read this thread and get involved! 👇
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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 10/08/2026
i wish we had a ward 7 specific org. feels like with shaffer in, good time to start one up
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Heather Silsbee @hsilsbee.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Voted! 🗳️ For @peggyflanagan.bsky.social, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, @hennepin3.bsky.social, @kobey4governor.bsky.social, @ag.state.mn.us, and @christin-with-mpls.bsky.social! I totally blanked that School Board would be on the primary ballot, so make sure your friends and family know about that race!
Selfie of a white woman with short curly brown hair and a T-shirt with cats on it and an "I Voted Early" sticker.
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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Watching Angie Craig + Peggy Flanagan debate on MPR right now. Interviewer has brought up AI, Social Security, Iran War so far. No mention of Craig's weekend dustup (so far?) with MN state senator.
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Heather Silsbee @hsilsbee.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
So, this quote is from me and, after we both sensed the reporter didn't like my full answer, I literally joked with my partner that this would be the only part he'd use! 😂 The reporter was stopping folks walking down Hennepin in front of Reign Saturday. The full context of my statement: 1/5
Even with these new security measures, would people still have safety concerns in the neighborhood?

“In general, I feel safe,” says Heather, who didn’t want her last name used in this story. “I don’t walk around the city much after dark anywhere. Just I think being a woman, that’s one of the things you’re taught.”
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Interesting: There’s now an anonymous, moderated list of companies that stop responding after you interviewed with them
didtheyghostyou.com
Ghosted After a Job Interview? Report the Company
Ghosted after a job interview? Submit an anonymous report and see which companies candidates say stopped responding after interviews.
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
On Madison police shooting that killed a man today, here is no-video coverage: www.wpr.org/news/man-sho...
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MPD: Man shot, killed by police on Madison's east side after officer was injured with knife
A person was shot by police on Madison's near east side Wednesday.
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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Coming up this Thursday, 6:30pm, in the Kingfield neighborhood! Come learn about the Minneapolis budget with us and @ehbinmn.bsky.social RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/do-you-kno...
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Do you know what your money is buying? Minneapolis public safety spending
A Teach In about the Minneapolis City Budget & Public Safety Spending, organized by WEAVE, a group of Minneapolis neighbors in Ward 11.
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Mara 👻 aBOOlish I.C.E. @mauratwit.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Vigil tonight: 7pm Central Ave & st Anthony pkwy
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Chris Stedman @chrisdstedman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
It was good to see @jchavezmpls.bsky.social and @elliottpayne.org at yesterday’s Trans Refuge State rally yesterday. I’m grateful for elected officials who stand up for our trans friends and neighbors here in Minnesota – we need more like them ❤️
Chris with Jason, Elliott, and EricPeople holding big letters spelling out TRANS (but backwards, as the photo was taken from behind)
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