taylr
@taylordahlin.com
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📍 minneapolis MN
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taylr
@taylordahlin.com
· Nov 26
i really have not wanted to make a patreon because i feel weird about it all and don't want to use it to like offer anything exclusive there but @wedge.live says i can just make it and forget it so
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Not a single reporter asked Homan how many DHS troops would remain in the Twin Cities after the surge “ends.” Journalism is so dead
February 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Not a single reporter asked Homan how many DHS troops would remain in the Twin Cities after the surge “ends.” Journalism is so dead
statement from minnesota lt gov and US senate candidate peggy flanagan on tom homan’s announcement of the ICE surge ending soon
![Statement from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan on White House Border Czar Tom Homan Saying ICE Surge in Minnesota Will Soon End
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN [02/12/26]—Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan released the following statement after White House Border Czar Tom Homan said ICE Surge in Minnesota will soon end:
“I’m relieved that this violent paramilitary force will be removed from our streets, but I won’t believe it until they're actually gone. Minnesotans stood together against this chaos and cruelty. We never gave up on our neighbors.
But I will never — EVER — forget nor forgive the fear, violence, and chaos the federal government has laid on our doorstep. ICE has killed two Minnesotans, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. and harmed so many more. Our children, like little Liam and Chloe have been targeted and traumatized. I will never forget the terrified looks on their faces. Our schools, our small businesses, and our churches have been targeted, closed, and harmed forever.
This is the first step in many to truly get justice for Minnesota. We must rip apart this agency that operates outside the law. The government must restore and repair what’s been broken. Minnesotans deserve justice and accountability, and I won’t stop until we get it.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:o6b6p7w54st6r7ze6nmjv4it/bafkreidw3lmpuazr36nmxoauyiqjtaiq7btte6vch7ks7x65wuuwlvjgiy@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
statement from minnesota lt gov and US senate candidate peggy flanagan on tom homan’s announcement of the ICE surge ending soon
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This morning Tom Homan announced operation metro surge would end soon. I’ll believe it when I see it. We still need people out and staying vigilant until every last agent is gone and everyone wrongly taken to Texas or anyone else is back home.
February 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
This morning Tom Homan announced operation metro surge would end soon. I’ll believe it when I see it. We still need people out and staying vigilant until every last agent is gone and everyone wrongly taken to Texas or anyone else is back home.
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He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
Homan: "Operation Metro Surge is ending. In the next week, we're going to deploy the officers here on detail back to their home stations or to other areas of the country where they're needed."
February 12, 2026 at 2:44 PM
He literally says in this clip that ICE will keep in Minnesota “quick reaction forces” — a military term — to go after “agitators.” Remember that those on the ground in MPLS have spent more than a week trying to tell everyone that Trump’s prior “deescalation” was a ruse and ICE is still operational
my 2021 meme still accurate
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
my 2021 meme still accurate
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He better not have given up that voter info
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
He better not have given up that voter info
what sort of deal with the devil did you make to sell out our neighbors, governor?
The long road to recovery starts now.
The impact on our economy, our schools, and people’s lives won’t be reversed overnight. That work starts today.
I’ll have more at 9:45.
The impact on our economy, our schools, and people’s lives won’t be reversed overnight. That work starts today.
I’ll have more at 9:45.
February 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
what sort of deal with the devil did you make to sell out our neighbors, governor?
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With the announcement that the ICE surge in MN is ending, I’m thinking about how so many people thought the child in Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was Liam Ramos and how our need for Hollywood endings and satisfying payoffs might hinder us from dealing with the painful and traumatic aftermath.
February 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
With the announcement that the ICE surge in MN is ending, I’m thinking about how so many people thought the child in Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was Liam Ramos and how our need for Hollywood endings and satisfying payoffs might hinder us from dealing with the painful and traumatic aftermath.
i would still love to know what happened in the meeting between mayor jacob frey and tom homan at minneapolis city hall on monday
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
i would still love to know what happened in the meeting between mayor jacob frey and tom homan at minneapolis city hall on monday
tom homan forgot to thank hennepin county sheriff dawanna witt!
Homan thanks Mayor Frey for cracking down on the trash barricades. Thanks Walz for sending state troopers to protect federal agents.
February 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
tom homan forgot to thank hennepin county sheriff dawanna witt!
the southbound alice rainville place metro transit stop on nicollet mall is currently adopted by “confidence is key.”
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 AM
the southbound alice rainville place metro transit stop on nicollet mall is currently adopted by “confidence is key.”
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There is a reason SPPD and every even reasonably sensible law enforcement agency prohibits chases/pursuits in urban areas. They are shown to be far too risky and almost always cause more damage than they're worth.
One of the *MANY* guidelines and norms the feds are breaking on a daily basis.
One of the *MANY* guidelines and norms the feds are breaking on a daily basis.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:16 PM
There is a reason SPPD and every even reasonably sensible law enforcement agency prohibits chases/pursuits in urban areas. They are shown to be far too risky and almost always cause more damage than they're worth.
One of the *MANY* guidelines and norms the feds are breaking on a daily basis.
One of the *MANY* guidelines and norms the feds are breaking on a daily basis.
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What the hell are we doing here? What possible benefit is this to the economy? Immigrants start new businesses in much higher proportions!
www.startribune.com/sba-minnesot...
www.startribune.com/sba-minnesot...
New Trump administration rule will bar green-card holders from applying for SBA loans
The new rule, which goes into effect March 1, says only firms owned by citizens or U.S. nationals will qualify for Small Business Administration loans.
www.startribune.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 PM
What the hell are we doing here? What possible benefit is this to the economy? Immigrants start new businesses in much higher proportions!
www.startribune.com/sba-minnesot...
www.startribune.com/sba-minnesot...
parks & power announced an “ICE off mpls park lands” rally at 4pm before the minneapolis park and recreation board meets next wednesday night. demanding clear boundaries, consistent enforcement of park rules, and no use of park staff to assist ICE
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February 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
parks & power announced an “ICE off mpls park lands” rally at 4pm before the minneapolis park and recreation board meets next wednesday night. demanding clear boundaries, consistent enforcement of park rules, and no use of park staff to assist ICE
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This is a really important point, and part of what MN has been demanding - we don't just want ICE OUT, we want ICE STOPPED - we shouldn't have been terrorized like this, and nobody else should either.
Chicago, Portland, and LA demanded the same, but ICE just moved on - and came to MN.
NO MORE.
Chicago, Portland, and LA demanded the same, but ICE just moved on - and came to MN.
NO MORE.
even if ICE move on, levy armstrong says, where is the accountability? it is not enough for them to get out, to move to another community. they must face accountability for the harm they put on the state of minnesota
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
This is a really important point, and part of what MN has been demanding - we don't just want ICE OUT, we want ICE STOPPED - we shouldn't have been terrorized like this, and nobody else should either.
Chicago, Portland, and LA demanded the same, but ICE just moved on - and came to MN.
NO MORE.
Chicago, Portland, and LA demanded the same, but ICE just moved on - and came to MN.
NO MORE.
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an echo of what has happened already with CPD and LAPD: outright refusal to serve their communities and visibly assisting the feds. The failure of local politicians and the police to act need a major reckoning when this is over. It already was necessary for institutional biases but even more so now.
jay from twin cities coalition for justice calls out jacob frey and brian o’hara for MPD providing crowd control for ICE in minneapolis, saying “crowd control is collusion.”
February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
an echo of what has happened already with CPD and LAPD: outright refusal to serve their communities and visibly assisting the feds. The failure of local politicians and the police to act need a major reckoning when this is over. It already was necessary for institutional biases but even more so now.
i’m at the hennepin county government center for a press conference by CPAC (civilian police accountability commission) against sheriff dawanna witt after federal agents abducted another person here yesterday. nekima levy armstrong is here too
February 11, 2026 at 6:25 PM
i’m at the hennepin county government center for a press conference by CPAC (civilian police accountability commission) against sheriff dawanna witt after federal agents abducted another person here yesterday. nekima levy armstrong is here too
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I love this project and I love that one of my elected officials has been leading it. Seeing the organizing and on-the-ground safety work of @jasoncomix.bsky.social as well as several Minneapolis city council members has really stretched my imagination about what elected public service can look like.
It’s been another busy week dealing with the ICE occupation in Minneapolis, but I wanted to give you a Burrito update!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
We started this project just over 5 weeks ago, and since then we’ve provided over 1150 meals for people, and spent almost $12k at local, immigrant-owned restaurants!
February 11, 2026 at 5:33 AM
I love this project and I love that one of my elected officials has been leading it. Seeing the organizing and on-the-ground safety work of @jasoncomix.bsky.social as well as several Minneapolis city council members has really stretched my imagination about what elected public service can look like.
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Thank you to @christin612.bsky.social and @kevinmnye.bsky.social for providing so much energy and support & labor for this project! It honestly wouldn’t be possible without them & they deserve all the credit in the world for how successful this project has been!
If you want to support, see the pic!
If you want to support, see the pic!
February 11, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Thank you to @christin612.bsky.social and @kevinmnye.bsky.social for providing so much energy and support & labor for this project! It honestly wouldn’t be possible without them & they deserve all the credit in the world for how successful this project has been!
If you want to support, see the pic!
If you want to support, see the pic!
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Today was a special one for me- one of my former coworkers lived her dream of starting a food truck last year. Unfortunately, with ICE making her neighborhood unsafe, she wasn’t able to operate the truck much the past 6 weeks.
But today, we bought 300 tamales from her and got her family $1000.
But today, we bought 300 tamales from her and got her family $1000.
February 11, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Today was a special one for me- one of my former coworkers lived her dream of starting a food truck last year. Unfortunately, with ICE making her neighborhood unsafe, she wasn’t able to operate the truck much the past 6 weeks.
But today, we bought 300 tamales from her and got her family $1000.
But today, we bought 300 tamales from her and got her family $1000.
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She is going to lean into "I did nothing wrong so I must stay the course" if no one challenges her. Which is going to be worse for us.
February 11, 2026 at 3:18 PM
She is going to lean into "I did nothing wrong so I must stay the course" if no one challenges her. Which is going to be worse for us.
no one wants to challenge dawanna witt for hennepin county sheriff either
Can't believe not one DFL politician is going to just go for it and challenge Klobuchar for governor. We're going to sleepwalk in the middle of this crisis because nobody wants to take on the big dog.
Minnesota is currently under an economic blockade. So @amyklobuchar.com what are you gonna do? How many businesses are we going to lose without a bailout?
February 11, 2026 at 3:16 PM
no one wants to challenge dawanna witt for hennepin county sheriff either
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This is irresponsible. Not one elected official can claim this is a good return on investment or has increased public safety. This is bigger than “Somali Fraud” but yall don’t lose your shit over this ever.
If you thought MPD overspending their 2025 overtime budget by 50% was bad, get a load of 2026: "We have spent all of our overtime budgeted for police and fire this year in the first 3 weeks of January."
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds. STORY:…
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February 11, 2026 at 3:16 AM
This is irresponsible. Not one elected official can claim this is a good return on investment or has increased public safety. This is bigger than “Somali Fraud” but yall don’t lose your shit over this ever.
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In the Skyway 20 minutes after an ice abduction, mayor Frey walks through the government center. A lady yells at him "what are you doing to stop this? Fuck you." He responds, "is that helpful?" With a smirk on his face.
February 10, 2026 at 6:17 PM
In the Skyway 20 minutes after an ice abduction, mayor Frey walks through the government center. A lady yells at him "what are you doing to stop this? Fuck you." He responds, "is that helpful?" With a smirk on his face.
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Why shouldn’t sheriff’s give ICE more information than they are legally required to?
Our local jails are pre-trial facilities. That means that the people being held there have not yet been convicted of a crime.
When ICE takes people away before they have been convicted of a crime, they are preventing victims and witnesses from their opportunity to seek justice.
When ICE takes people away before they have been convicted of a crime, they are preventing victims and witnesses from their opportunity to seek justice.
February 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Why shouldn’t sheriff’s give ICE more information than they are legally required to?