Dan Marshall
@danmarstp.marshallwords.com
Bikes. Kids. Saint Paul. Egg Tacos. Coffee. 1/3 of @MischiefToy.com. Sworn enemy of Summit Ave boulevard trees. Blogging about bikes @ marshallwords.com. AI & X users get unfollowed. he/him
Seriously, what wormhole did Amy fall into?
Minnesota has always been a state that welcomes people from around the world. One example: Team Canada leading a huge crowd in singing “O Canada” after winning gold at the World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.
January 20, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Seriously, what wormhole did Amy fall into?
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Friday afternoon, ABC News ran an interview with one of Mischief Toy Store's owners about the store's practice of giving away free whistles. Hours later, ICE agents showed up at their door.
Here's my story (gift link):
Here's my story (gift link):
Hours after ABC News ran a story about Mischief Toy Store, ICE agents arrived at their door
“In 27 years of being retailers in St. Paul, we’ve never been audited for this,” one owner said.
www.twincities.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Friday afternoon, ABC News ran an interview with one of Mischief Toy Store's owners about the store's practice of giving away free whistles. Hours later, ICE agents showed up at their door.
Here's my story (gift link):
Here's my story (gift link):
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This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
January 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
This is what happened in our neighborhood yesterday. ICE snatched a human being off of our streets, roughed them up badly, and then pepper sprayed legal observers as they documented it all. This is a daily occurrence happening all throughout Minnesota right now.
"I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate...The Negro's great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Council-er or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate who is more devoted to 'order' than to justice"
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring call for justice, equality, and action. Even in these challenging times, Dr. King’s courage and faith remind us to stand together with resolve and compassion.
January 19, 2026 at 2:41 PM
"I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate...The Negro's great stumbling block in the stride toward freedom is not the White Citizen's Council-er or the Ku Klux Klanner, but the white moderate who is more devoted to 'order' than to justice"
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This article is very good. Take the time to read it.
I went to Minneapolis last week. What I saw was horrifying and inspiring in equal measure. Gift link to my latest column: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
Opinion | In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
www.nytimes.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
This article is very good. Take the time to read it.
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The pettiness of Trump.
He is such a small man.
"Since I didn't win my Little League MVP trophy, I am going to torch all the baseball fields, and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!"
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
He is such a small man.
"Since I didn't win my Little League MVP trophy, I am going to torch all the baseball fields, and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!"
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Trump’s bizarre letter to Norway’s prime minister in full
Donald Trump claimed to deserve the peace prize for mediating ceasefire agreements
www.independent.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 1:41 PM
The pettiness of Trump.
He is such a small man.
"Since I didn't win my Little League MVP trophy, I am going to torch all the baseball fields, and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!"
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
He is such a small man.
"Since I didn't win my Little League MVP trophy, I am going to torch all the baseball fields, and IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!"
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
Updated routing for the Summit Avenue Regional Bike Trail. #AbolishICE
January 19, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Updated routing for the Summit Avenue Regional Bike Trail. #AbolishICE
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Rest in peace Victor Manuel Diaz. He was a Latino immigrant kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis. He died in ICE custody at Camp East Montana, Texas while facing deportation.
We have unjust immigration system that continues to take the lives of our neighbors while tearing families apart. 1/
We have unjust immigration system that continues to take the lives of our neighbors while tearing families apart. 1/
January 18, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Rest in peace Victor Manuel Diaz. He was a Latino immigrant kidnapped by ICE in Minneapolis. He died in ICE custody at Camp East Montana, Texas while facing deportation.
We have unjust immigration system that continues to take the lives of our neighbors while tearing families apart. 1/
We have unjust immigration system that continues to take the lives of our neighbors while tearing families apart. 1/
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SHORT VERSION: This is far from the most important thing going on right now but I’m letting folks know that I’m volunteering to be the Chair of the St Paul DFL. If you are interested in helping to rebuild our local party unit with me, reach out!
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January 18, 2026 at 8:35 PM
SHORT VERSION: This is far from the most important thing going on right now but I’m letting folks know that I’m volunteering to be the Chair of the St Paul DFL. If you are interested in helping to rebuild our local party unit with me, reach out!
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Klobuchar's in STILLWATER admiring the snow. 🙄
In Minnesota, we won't stop welcoming people from around the world. Undeterred by the ice or ICE, Stillwater, MN hosted its annual world snow competition, bringing 16 international teams that turn blocks of snow into art. Congrats to first-place Canada 🇨🇦, Mongolia and Thailand for second and third!
January 18, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Klobuchar's in STILLWATER admiring the snow. 🙄
Imagine if the SENATE did the same. Democrats have the power to stop this madness but leaders like Amy prefer to collaborate with Trump & his Gestapo.
The courts are upholding the law and the rights of Minnesotans to peacefully protest ICE. An important ruling for the Constitution and our state.
January 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Imagine if the SENATE did the same. Democrats have the power to stop this madness but leaders like Amy prefer to collaborate with Trump & his Gestapo.
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National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
January 18, 2026 at 3:07 PM
National media: Please stop describing what’s happening in Minneapolis as “protests.” There has been a modest, sustained protest outside the Whipple federal building, about 10 miles from downtown, but... 1/3
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Just a reminder to the out-of-staters. The Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area is known locally as The Twincy (short for The Twin Cities).
January 17, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Just a reminder to the out-of-staters. The Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area is known locally as The Twincy (short for The Twin Cities).
Fellow Russian Bots, repost with an obscure proof of life in MN
January 18, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Fellow Russian Bots, repost with an obscure proof of life in MN
Meanwhile, in an alternate reality...
Was in Rosemount with Rep. McCollum and many local leaders for the launch of the Minnesota Aerospace Complex. This will create jobs in Minnesota and help keep our state competitive in the 21st century economy.
January 18, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Meanwhile, in an alternate reality...
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Standing shoulder and shoulder with some dope businesses to tell you all: it pays to be upfront and vocal about caring for your community.
I talked to four east metro small businesses about how they're fighting back against ICE. Here's my column (gift link). Please share!
Ross Raihala: How four small businesses are speaking out about ICE
It comes with risk, but some businesses feel they need to speak out.
www.twincities.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Standing shoulder and shoulder with some dope businesses to tell you all: it pays to be upfront and vocal about caring for your community.
Things are bad here in Minnesota but our community will prevail. Got quoted here along with several other really excellent people.
Ross Raihala: How four small businesses are speaking out about ICE
It comes with risk, but some businesses feel they need to speak out.
www.twincities.com
January 17, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Things are bad here in Minnesota but our community will prevail. Got quoted here along with several other really excellent people.
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NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
Queer trans ICE protester in small Minn. city recounts agents' violence and humiliation
Alice Valentine of St. Cloud was pepper sprayed and jailed by ICE for trying to protect immigrant neighbors.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 16, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEW — ICE violence has spread well beyond Minneapolis, with agents landing in small cities like St. Cloud. I spoke with Alice Valentine, a local queer trans woman, who protested ICE on Monday and was pepper sprayed, beaten and jailed as a result, along with her girlfriend.
This is Alice's story:
This is Alice's story:
She’s our senior senator. She has the power to shut down the government and end the occupation of Minnesota.
She will not.
She will not.
There are now more ICE agents in MN than there are police in the 10 largest metro police departments combined.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
Our Police Chief asked them not to come onto our streets, but the administration continues to escalate the situation.
This is making Minnesota less safe.
January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
She’s our senior senator. She has the power to shut down the government and end the occupation of Minnesota.
She will not.
She will not.
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All You Fascists Bound to Freeze
I have never been more pleased to report that the forecast for Saturday is 9/-1 with a northern wind of 15-20 mph
January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
All You Fascists Bound to Freeze
Minnesotans are *very* slow to anger but once we do we will march up that hill, destroy your gosh darn army, and steal your fucking flag.
♥️ 🇺🇸“This is ridiculous. A waste of money, a waste of time. All these men out here- for what? They’re just doing it for money… they’ll regret it some day. If they have any empathy at all.”
January 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Minnesotans are *very* slow to anger but once we do we will march up that hill, destroy your gosh darn army, and steal your fucking flag.
Amy says: I hear your horror stories but don't take the bait! I'll vote to fully fund ICE anyway.
World history has few examples of leaders utterly betraying their own people like this.
World history has few examples of leaders utterly betraying their own people like this.
January 16, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Amy says: I hear your horror stories but don't take the bait! I'll vote to fully fund ICE anyway.
World history has few examples of leaders utterly betraying their own people like this.
World history has few examples of leaders utterly betraying their own people like this.
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@angiecraigmn.bsky.social was the ONLY Minnesota Democrat to vote for the Laken Riley Act. The only one to vote to praise ICE.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
@angiecraigmn.bsky.social was the ONLY Minnesota Democrat to vote for the Laken Riley Act. The only one to vote to praise ICE.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
Even today, with ICE in our streets, she stands by her pro-Trump votes.
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Nobel Committee gave the peace prize to a rightwing idiot who supports blowing up fishing boats. They deserve their dumb brand to be ruined.
But more pathetic than anything is that the demented old piece of shit will accept and claim he won it. Sad, ridiculous man who needs to be put in a dungeon.
But more pathetic than anything is that the demented old piece of shit will accept and claim he won it. Sad, ridiculous man who needs to be put in a dungeon.
María Corina Machado on her meeting with Trump: “I presented the president of the United States with the Nobel Peace Prize”
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Nobel Committee gave the peace prize to a rightwing idiot who supports blowing up fishing boats. They deserve their dumb brand to be ruined.
But more pathetic than anything is that the demented old piece of shit will accept and claim he won it. Sad, ridiculous man who needs to be put in a dungeon.
But more pathetic than anything is that the demented old piece of shit will accept and claim he won it. Sad, ridiculous man who needs to be put in a dungeon.