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A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
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Somebody on our enormous #TwinCitiesGeeks Facebook group pointed out how the group spontaneously switched to "Rebellion mode" as if the 30,000+ members had been watching Star Wars their entire lives.
Well, yeah.
Well, yeah.
January 23, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Somebody on our enormous #TwinCitiesGeeks Facebook group pointed out how the group spontaneously switched to "Rebellion mode" as if the 30,000+ members had been watching Star Wars their entire lives.
Well, yeah.
Well, yeah.
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With dangerous temperatures expected over the next several days, protect yourself from the extreme cold. Wear warm layers, cover head, hands and feet, take breaks indoors and watch for early signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
Warming options: https://www.hennepin.us/staywarm
Warming options: https://www.hennepin.us/staywarm
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
With dangerous temperatures expected over the next several days, protect yourself from the extreme cold. Wear warm layers, cover head, hands and feet, take breaks indoors and watch for early signs of hypothermia and frostbite.
Warming options: https://www.hennepin.us/staywarm
Warming options: https://www.hennepin.us/staywarm
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Highlighting the places that are offering free meals or warm indoor space for community:
-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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there are a bunch of big names on this list, including multiple beard award winners, and some places i never would have guessed in a hundred years (the malt shop?!) and i'm genuinely floored and delighted to see so many participants
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List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Highlighting the places that are offering free meals or warm indoor space for community:
-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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-The Cargo Bike Shop (indoor space w/ free coffee)
-Catzen Coffee (indoor space w/free coffee)
-Farina Rosa (free meal noon-1:30)
-Lotus Restaurant (free Pho noon-4)
-Mayday Cafe (free meal 10am-1:30pm)
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Check out week’s events roundup, featuring extra options for those staying inside including The Twilight Zone, foreign policy, Minecraft, graveyards, & Transcendence Cabaret. Plus, in-person activities for MLK Day, St. Paul Winter Carnival, & more! #TwinCitieGeeks
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This Week in Geek (1/19/2026–1/25/2026)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 19, to Sunday, January 25.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Check out week’s events roundup, featuring extra options for those staying inside including The Twilight Zone, foreign policy, Minecraft, graveyards, & Transcendence Cabaret. Plus, in-person activities for MLK Day, St. Paul Winter Carnival, & more! #TwinCitieGeeks
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DHS employees entered our store this afternoon and served us a Notice of Inspection, demanding copies of I9 forms for each employee.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
January 17, 2026 at 12:23 AM
DHS employees entered our store this afternoon and served us a Notice of Inspection, demanding copies of I9 forms for each employee.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
In 27 years as shopkeepers, we have never been subjected to this type of investigation.
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Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social
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![ICE OUT
Cartoonists against ICE
Calling on cartoonists and artists to tell your stories about the ICE occupation of your towns and cities!
*4-panel comics*
*3:4 Instagram format*
Use this Blue: *There is a color drop block of blue to copy *
Use these hashtags:
#iceout[your city]
#iceoutmpls
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January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social
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During difficult times it's important to take a break & recharge your batteries
If that looks like dancing, enjoying art, or learning something new in good company, I rounded up some events at TCG that might fit the bill
And if you're staying home for safety, plenty of them are virtual too
If that looks like dancing, enjoying art, or learning something new in good company, I rounded up some events at TCG that might fit the bill
And if you're staying home for safety, plenty of them are virtual too
This week, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events going on to help you feel connected with your #Minnesota geek community, including book fairs, winter festivals, and art showcases! #TwinCitiesGeeks twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/this...
This Week in Geek (1/12/2026–1/18/2026)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 12, to Sunday, January 18.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
During difficult times it's important to take a break & recharge your batteries
If that looks like dancing, enjoying art, or learning something new in good company, I rounded up some events at TCG that might fit the bill
And if you're staying home for safety, plenty of them are virtual too
If that looks like dancing, enjoying art, or learning something new in good company, I rounded up some events at TCG that might fit the bill
And if you're staying home for safety, plenty of them are virtual too
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This week, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events going on to help you feel connected with your #Minnesota geek community, including book fairs, winter festivals, and art showcases! #TwinCitiesGeeks twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/this...
This Week in Geek (1/12/2026–1/18/2026)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 12, to Sunday, January 18.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This week, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events going on to help you feel connected with your #Minnesota geek community, including book fairs, winter festivals, and art showcases! #TwinCitiesGeeks twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/this...
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Making time for joy is important for our mental health, especially in difficult times. Treat your brain to a break with some 2025 media picks that include #StarTrek comics, moody music, hockey #romance, and more. #TwinCitiesGeeks
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Twin Cities Geek Writers’ Favorite Media of 2025
As 2025 came to an end, I asked my fellow contributors to name their favorite media from the past year.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Making time for joy is important for our mental health, especially in difficult times. Treat your brain to a break with some 2025 media picks that include #StarTrek comics, moody music, hockey #romance, and more. #TwinCitiesGeeks
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I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
Places to Donate to in Minnesota
Buy/Donate Materials: Help buy dashcams for legal observers Bethel Church Food Pantry TC Food Justice: Donate food Mutual Aid Funds: Lyndale School Mutual Aid Fund Rent Relief Fund for Southside Fami...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I was desperate for some organization, so I put together a list of places you can donate or buy things for to support folks in Minnesota.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
If you have places for me to add, please DM me.
Are your kids spending a lot of time at home recently, #TwinCitiesGeeks? If you want to share your love of board games with young geeks, here are some options to consider. twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/move...
Move Over, Monopoly! Planning My Child’s Introduction to Board Games
Finding fun, modern board games to play with my toddler—plus a list for as he grows.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Are your kids spending a lot of time at home recently, #TwinCitiesGeeks? If you want to share your love of board games with young geeks, here are some options to consider. twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/move...
This week, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events going on to help you feel connected with your #Minnesota geek community, including book fairs, winter festivals, and art showcases! #TwinCitiesGeeks twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/this...
This Week in Geek (1/12/2026–1/18/2026)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, January 12, to Sunday, January 18.
twincitiesgeek.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
This week, there are plenty of in-person and virtual events going on to help you feel connected with your #Minnesota geek community, including book fairs, winter festivals, and art showcases! #TwinCitiesGeeks twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/this...
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We've got whistles for you and all your friends! We've got bathrooms if you're out observing and need a public restroom! We've got some really dirty bumper stickers for free if you want to make sure your minivan doesn't get confused with ICE! And we're open until 6:30 today!
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
We've got whistles for you and all your friends! We've got bathrooms if you're out observing and need a public restroom! We've got some really dirty bumper stickers for free if you want to make sure your minivan doesn't get confused with ICE! And we're open until 6:30 today!
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We published this almost 10 years ago. We wish it hadn't been relevant so often since then, but we hope it helps you breathe for a moment today.
How to Be Okay When the World Isn't
There has been so much pain and sorrow in the world as of late. I won’t list all of the horrors—you know them well. This post isn’t about the horrors of the world; it’s about you.In light of these eve...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:32 AM
We published this almost 10 years ago. We wish it hadn't been relevant so often since then, but we hope it helps you breathe for a moment today.
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Andor. Heated Rivalry. “From the Pyre.” And The Last Starship.
Honored.
Honored.
Making time for joy is important for our mental health, especially in difficult times. Treat your brain to a break with some 2025 media picks that include #StarTrek comics, moody music, hockey #romance, and more. #TwinCitiesGeeks
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Twin Cities Geek Writers’ Favorite Media of 2025
As 2025 came to an end, I asked my fellow contributors to name their favorite media from the past year.
twincitiesgeek.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Andor. Heated Rivalry. “From the Pyre.” And The Last Starship.
Honored.
Honored.
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I have a small quote in this. Loved lots of media from 2025, but I really wanted to use this as a chance to plug @collinkelly.bsky.social & @jacksonlanzing.bsky.social 's work on THE LAST STARSHIP. There's a lot of #StarTrek out there, but this comic has really been something special. Check it out!
January 8, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I have a small quote in this. Loved lots of media from 2025, but I really wanted to use this as a chance to plug @collinkelly.bsky.social & @jacksonlanzing.bsky.social 's work on THE LAST STARSHIP. There's a lot of #StarTrek out there, but this comic has really been something special. Check it out!
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Making time for joy is important for our mental health, especially in difficult times. Treat your brain to a break with some 2025 media picks that include #StarTrek comics, moody music, hockey #romance, and more. #TwinCitiesGeeks
twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/twin...
twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/twin...
Twin Cities Geek Writers’ Favorite Media of 2025
As 2025 came to an end, I asked my fellow contributors to name their favorite media from the past year.
twincitiesgeek.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Making time for joy is important for our mental health, especially in difficult times. Treat your brain to a break with some 2025 media picks that include #StarTrek comics, moody music, hockey #romance, and more. #TwinCitiesGeeks
twincitiesgeek.com/2026/01/twin...
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@twincitiesgeek.com published this almost a decade ago, and sadly it's more relevant than ever.
Be good to each other, and to yourselves.
Be good to each other, and to yourselves.
How to Be Okay When the World Isn't
There has been so much pain and sorrow in the world as of late. I won’t list all of the horrors—you know them well. This post isn’t about the horrors of the world; it’s about you.In light of these eve...
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January 8, 2026 at 6:01 AM
@twincitiesgeek.com published this almost a decade ago, and sadly it's more relevant than ever.
Be good to each other, and to yourselves.
Be good to each other, and to yourselves.
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We published this almost 10 years ago. We wish it hadn't been relevant so often since then, but we hope it helps you breathe for a moment today.
How to Be Okay When the World Isn't
There has been so much pain and sorrow in the world as of late. I won’t list all of the horrors—you know them well. This post isn’t about the horrors of the world; it’s about you.In light of these eve...
twincitiesgeek.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:32 AM
We published this almost 10 years ago. We wish it hadn't been relevant so often since then, but we hope it helps you breathe for a moment today.
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Emergency response vigil organized by @miracmn.bsky.social tonight.
January 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Emergency response vigil organized by @miracmn.bsky.social tonight.