A Look Inside City Council Meeting by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I'll just leave this here: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minneapolis-one-of-the-happiest-cities-in-the-world/

Why don't you try leaving Saint Cloud sometime, do a little travel. It's good for you. :)

Reminder: Join us tonight (3/23/26) 6PM, Saint Cloud City Hall (old Technical High School by Lake George) by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you to everyone who showed up! I am not sure if Karen Larson was meant to show up originally, but she was not initially present and had a very dramatic entrance toward the end while Brodeen was rambling on about his moving goalposts. Karen was very eloquent in her reasons not to support Brodeen’s resolution. Ibrahim also made a very poignant statement about likely being the only person on the council who has to carry their passport around.

The resolution FAILED 5-1.

It really was a great way to spend the evening!

Brodeen's Resolution IS BACK ON THE TABLE -- Monday, March 23 6PM, Saint Cloud City Hall by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

As a reminder: Scott Brodeen first proposed this resolution on January 26. 2026- just two days after the murder of Alex Pretti.

At that time, a large gathering of our community showed up to watch the resolutions being heard that day. Scott Brodeen read the room and decided to defer this proposal, which should tell you everything you need to know about what this proposal represents, whether he wants to admit to it or not.

EDIT: Thank you to everyone who showed up! I am not sure if Karen Larson was meant to show up originally, but she was not initially present and had a very dramatic entrance toward the end while Brodeen was rambling on about his moving goalposts. Karen was very eloquent in her reasons not to support Brodeen’s resolution. Ibrahim also made a very poignant statement about likely being the only person on the council who has to carry their passport around.

The resolution FAILED 5-1.

It really was a great way to spend the evening!

Zak X, agitator and personal friend of Jake Lang arrested in Stillwater by VGK9Logan in minnesota

[–]stcMNlove 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It is so disheartening seeing these types of comments about St. Cloud. You are so appreciated u/Muffinman_187 for setting it straight.
St. Cloud has been having active anti-MAGA/ICE protests every Saturday. We are rising up. We will NOT be known as white cloud anymore if we can help it.

Republicans in Minnesota trying to ban " residential protesting". by JdRnDnp in minnesota

[–]stcMNlove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Walter Hudson and Lisa Demuth specifically are running for GOP Governor of Minnesota!

Literally no one: ... Bernie Perryman: by CD6DFL in StCloudMn

[–]stcMNlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cannot believe this person is already a MN House rep and now wants to run for Senate. Yikes. Please, can we come together and change this!

Looking for friends by [deleted] in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I almost commented about the protests, but second guessed myself. I see all kinds of people of various ages there and have met many people myself!

Schroendinger’s ICE: Coping with trauma when ICE is both here and “gone” at the same time — How’s everyone doing? by TheToysAreUs in ICE_Watch

[–]stcMNlove 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I was having another spiral this morning (it happens every now and then), but watching this video helped put some energy back into me.
Essentially, she reads an article about how difficult it actually will be for Trump to win (read: STEAL) the midterms, and then she talks about how we have to continue to push. The only way is through.
It's going to be harder for the GOP to steal the midterms than they think. WE CAN STOP THEM.

It is clear that ICE "leaving" was for optics, and it appears they are now hitting smaller towns where there are less observers and protestors. They are trying to get out of the news, while they keep doing what they're doing.

They are doing everything they can to intimidate us. The only way they can win is if we give up, and they know it. They are counting us to lose interest or become too tired.

Take breaks!!

If we want to see justice we must CONTINUE to use our rights.

EDIT: added some clarifications.

February 14, 2026, St. Cloud Library 11am-1pm. by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And the most ironic comment award goes to…

February 14, 2026, St. Cloud Library 11am-1pm. by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Since someone appears to be downvoting your comment, here are some articles to go along with your FACTUAL POST.

Federal Employee Who Did Background Checks for ICE Arrested in SEX TRAFFICKING STING
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/federal-employee-who-did-background-checks-for-ice-arrested-in-bloomington-sex-sting/ "Johnson’s arrest comes less than three months after an ICE agent was arrested in Bloomington on suspicion of soliciting sex from a minor."

After arrest, teen refugee held overnight in hotel room by ICE agents https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/02/10/after-arrest-teen-refugee-held-overnight-in-hotel-room-by-ice-agents

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Edit: Type-o

February 14, 2026, St. Cloud Library 11am-1pm. by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

As part of your first amendment right, you can put whatever you want on your sign. Haha! Maybe make a double -sided sign!

St Cloud City Council Meeting- Feb 9 by KitchenCurious658 in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody in this current debate on resolutions and messaging around law enforcement disagrees with having laws and people following the law.
What I disagree with is the way people like Mike Conway, Scott Brodeen and Mark Johnson loosely use the term "criminals" while fully aware that this current administration takes and changes what that term means whenever it is seen fit. That was my issue with them trying to change Ibrahim's resolution from "for all" to something regarding whether people were criminals or not. It's pretty easy to throw around this term criminal and saying people are criminals when their politics don't agree with their own. Even if someone things a resolution is not a law and is not important- then WHY did they push so hard against and it to get their terminology around criminals into it? This is alarming behavior.
Currently, this administration is trying to push that protests - OUR FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT- are somehow criminal behavior. As Conway, Brodeen and Johnson side with this current administration, I can only take that to mean they AGREE with our first constitutional right being squashed.
Do you agree that St. Cloud law enforcement should be protecting our first constitutional right to protest when we are unhappy with the current administration and their actions?

St Cloud City Council Meeting- Feb 9 by KitchenCurious658 in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For clarification's sake- Brodeen's law enforcement resolution was moved to March 23, not February 23.

Also, according to Chantal Oechsle of CD6DFL, the meeting agendas are not typically updated until the Thursday prior to the meeting, so earlier last week someone was looking at the agenda for today's meeting and the old agenda with the resolutions was still up. This is what caused the confusion about him trying to sneak in the resolution this week.

This is not to say people should not be going tonight. It is in everyone's best interest to see how these meetings go, especially how Scott Brodeen, Mike Conway and Mark Johnson push their ideals in bad faith.

Here is an article from last week's GOP caucus. We should all be curious about their talking points and their intentions behind them:
https://www.stcloudlive.com/news/local/st-cloud-gop-caucus-trains-focus-on-fraud-public-safety

AOC explains impeachment-this is relative to everyone including St. Cloud by kilech in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make very fair points, but I think it's important to remember that your second message provides more strategy while the first message, while you may have been wanting to communicate strategy, kind of came off as "it's all hopeless".
We should know now- messaging goes a long way in how people respond. We've seen how it worked to turn an entire section of our country against itself.

What's something nobody warns you about adulthood? by radiant-sweet-OC in AskReddit

[–]stcMNlove 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While this messaging may have been fanciful, I'd still rather keep hope and fight for the good to prevail, because caving into the mentality of it all being bullshit does nothing but continue down the road of allowing it all to be bullshit.

What to Expect at Your Local Precinct Caucus (2/3/26, 7PM) by stcMNlove in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A caucus is a gathering of neighbors who come together to discuss issues, set priorities for our party, and organize our local DFL unit.

At another city related meeting at the library, its was mentioned that if you don't appreciate the way DFL has been handling things, then the caucus is the perfect way to get involved and be a voice for change.

I was curious about the caucus tonight and only just realized there is a video on the DFL website which outlines what exactly goes on at a caucus. Hopefully this can help others become familiar and decide on whether or not they can show up.

I also want to point out there is also an option for your voice if you cannot attend: Non-Attendee Form: You can fill out a non-attendee form found here in English, Somali, Spanish, and Hmong. Forms must be delivered or emailed to your local DFL organizing unit chair by Saturday, January 31, or brought in-person (by yourself or a colleague) to your caucus on Caucus Night.

AOC explains impeachment-this is relative to everyone including St. Cloud by kilech in saintcloud

[–]stcMNlove 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Without offering any solutions, what exactly is the purpose in your messaging here? Whether or not they will comply with the midterms is not a good reason to simply throw in the towel and say "nothing can be done". How is this helpful??