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Bill Lester
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November 17, 2024: Excelsior UMC Worship Service
Sunday worship at Excelsior UMC.
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‘By the Waters of the Minnetonka”
The origin story, the Native American legend that it is based on, and the beauty of the melody and words will take your breath away.
Start at 20:00. Original artwork by Lee Newcomb.
vimeo.com/1028167040
The origin story, the Native American legend that it is based on, and the beauty of the melody and words will take your breath away.
Start at 20:00. Original artwork by Lee Newcomb.
vimeo.com/1028167040
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison said detainees at the Whipple Federal Building outside Minneapolis are sleeping on the concrete floor with tinfoil-like blankets.
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
February 7, 2026 at 12:22 AM
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison said detainees at the Whipple Federal Building outside Minneapolis are sleeping on the concrete floor with tinfoil-like blankets.
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
Morrison was able to tour the immigration detention facility to observe conditions after a previous attempt was denied.
Video by Alex Kormann
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
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Jon is the best (and MPR has been fabulous)
February 6, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Jon is the best (and MPR has been fabulous)
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As a doctor, I am horrified by what I saw at the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
No medical protocols.
No real medical care.
No nurse on site when I visited.
No beds. No real blankets. Extremely cold temperatures. Minimal food.
These conditions are inhumane and unacceptable.
No medical protocols.
No real medical care.
No nurse on site when I visited.
No beds. No real blankets. Extremely cold temperatures. Minimal food.
These conditions are inhumane and unacceptable.
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
As a doctor, I am horrified by what I saw at the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
No medical protocols.
No real medical care.
No nurse on site when I visited.
No beds. No real blankets. Extremely cold temperatures. Minimal food.
These conditions are inhumane and unacceptable.
No medical protocols.
No real medical care.
No nurse on site when I visited.
No beds. No real blankets. Extremely cold temperatures. Minimal food.
These conditions are inhumane and unacceptable.
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please watch:
Highlighting the speaker who stood in front of the Surprise mayor and told him to consider what the Mayor of Ohrdruf must’ve thought before he died by suicide: “He might have thought ‘how is this my fault I had no jurisdiction over this’ maybe he said ‘this site was not subject to local zoning.’”
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
please watch:
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"As a history buff, Neary chose the pattern based on a Norwegian hat used to protest the Nazi occupation of Norway in the 1940s.
"I brought this hat back for a reason," Neary said.
To him, they symbolize resistance as they did in the 1940s.
www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...
"I brought this hat back for a reason," Neary said.
To him, they symbolize resistance as they did in the 1940s.
www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant commu...
www.npr.org
February 4, 2026 at 9:01 AM
"As a history buff, Neary chose the pattern based on a Norwegian hat used to protest the Nazi occupation of Norway in the 1940s.
"I brought this hat back for a reason," Neary said.
To him, they symbolize resistance as they did in the 1940s.
www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...
"I brought this hat back for a reason," Neary said.
To him, they symbolize resistance as they did in the 1940s.
www.npr.org/2026/01/31/n...
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Schools should be a safe place for our children to learn and grow.
Not be terrorized by masked federal agents.
ICE needs to stay away from our schools.
Not be terrorized by masked federal agents.
ICE needs to stay away from our schools.
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Schools should be a safe place for our children to learn and grow.
Not be terrorized by masked federal agents.
ICE needs to stay away from our schools.
Not be terrorized by masked federal agents.
ICE needs to stay away from our schools.
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Kid Rock vs Bad Bunny
Read the SHOCKING LYRICS!!!!
Read the SHOCKING LYRICS!!!!
February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Kid Rock vs Bad Bunny
Read the SHOCKING LYRICS!!!!
Read the SHOCKING LYRICS!!!!
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Right on. As a dude who was bullied (and still not as brave as these women), this is why we fight.
The suburban observers, heavily women, say they share a personality type.
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
“Many of us have encountered bullies our entire lives...I think that turns you into somebody that, even if that bully is wearing full tactical gear, I'm not interested in laying down for you.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Right on. As a dude who was bullied (and still not as brave as these women), this is why we fight.
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Thi Dua Vang and her family fled Vietnam after spending decades persecuted for being Christian.
They found asylum in the United States.
She came into the country legally and is awaiting final approval on her green card.
They found asylum in the United States.
She came into the country legally and is awaiting final approval on her green card.
Thi Dua Vang legally came to the U.S. two years ago. So when ICE showed up, she thought it must have been a mistake.
After ICE release St. Paul woman, she says agents keep returning to her home
Thi Dua Vang legally came to the U.S. two years ago. So when ICE showed up, she thought it must have been a mistake.
www.kare11.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Thi Dua Vang and her family fled Vietnam after spending decades persecuted for being Christian.
They found asylum in the United States.
She came into the country legally and is awaiting final approval on her green card.
They found asylum in the United States.
She came into the country legally and is awaiting final approval on her green card.
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Rep. Kelly Morrison describes 'horrifying' conditions inside Whipple building www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Rep. Kelly Morrison describes 'horrifying' conditions inside Whipple building
Rep. Kelly Morrison describes cold temperatures, shackling and lack of medical care inside a Minneapolis ICE holding site after a judge restored congressional access.
www.mprnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Rep. Kelly Morrison describes 'horrifying' conditions inside Whipple building www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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This is a huge win in our fight for transparency and to hold this administration accountable.
Conducting oversight is our legal right and constitutional duty – and we will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Conducting oversight is our legal right and constitutional duty – and we will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Judge says Trump administration must let lawmakers make unannounced visits to ICE detention facilities
The Department of Homeland Security had implemented a one-week notice for lawmakers’ visits.
www.politico.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:48 PM
This is a huge win in our fight for transparency and to hold this administration accountable.
Conducting oversight is our legal right and constitutional duty – and we will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Conducting oversight is our legal right and constitutional duty – and we will keep fighting to ensure the rule of law prevails.
www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
Minnesota needs to know the number of Minnesota residents in federal detention, who they are, and where they are being held.
Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
February 3, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Minnesota needs to know the number of Minnesota residents in federal detention, who they are, and where they are being held.
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Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
February 3, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Minnesota needs to know the number of children in federal detention, who they are, and where they’re being held.
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I had to provide 7 days' notice in order to conduct oversight of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis this past weekend.
February 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
I had to provide 7 days' notice in order to conduct oversight of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis this past weekend.
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My office has been flooded with reports of the cruel, unsafe, unlawful conditions inside of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
Rep. Morrison details her oversight of the federal Whipple building
YouTube video by Rep. Kelly Morrison
youtu.be
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 PM
My office has been flooded with reports of the cruel, unsafe, unlawful conditions inside of the Whipple detention facility in Minneapolis.
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
This weekend, I was finally granted access to perform oversight of the facility. youtu.be/0SxPn8n2Bfg
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My personal government data was stolen by DOGE. Where is my $10 billion?
STEPHANOPOULOS: How do you respond to people who say it's a conflict of interest for the president to be seeking funds from those who he's administering?
BLANCHE: We're looking at how to handle that. He's not wrong that what happened there was horrible, the fact his tax returns were leaked.
BLANCHE: We're looking at how to handle that. He's not wrong that what happened there was horrible, the fact his tax returns were leaked.
February 1, 2026 at 4:33 PM
My personal government data was stolen by DOGE. Where is my $10 billion?
Well, I don’t have any questions about whether or not he’s a pedophile either.
I think all we are arguing about now is how many tapes, movies, photos, emails, texts are there that prove it.
So far, about 7,000+ documents?
I think all we are arguing about now is how many tapes, movies, photos, emails, texts are there that prove it.
So far, about 7,000+ documents?
February 1, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Well, I don’t have any questions about whether or not he’s a pedophile either.
I think all we are arguing about now is how many tapes, movies, photos, emails, texts are there that prove it.
So far, about 7,000+ documents?
I think all we are arguing about now is how many tapes, movies, photos, emails, texts are there that prove it.
So far, about 7,000+ documents?
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WNBA superstar Paige Bueckers
February 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
WNBA superstar Paige Bueckers
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DFL legislators need to insist on a compensation fund of tens of millions of dollars to offset economic harms of the ICE siege. It infuriates me that Mercado Central has to hold a $500,000 bake sale to hold onto their building. Tens of fucking millions.
February 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
DFL legislators need to insist on a compensation fund of tens of millions of dollars to offset economic harms of the ICE siege. It infuriates me that Mercado Central has to hold a $500,000 bake sale to hold onto their building. Tens of fucking millions.
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Rep. Morrison on conditions at Whipple: "She said, 'they are treating us like animals in here. The women that are in this cell with me, we slept on a cold concrete floor last night. We were begging for a blanket, & guards were cruel'... we have to resolve that every single person deserves dignity"
February 1, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Rep. Morrison on conditions at Whipple: "She said, 'they are treating us like animals in here. The women that are in this cell with me, we slept on a cold concrete floor last night. We were begging for a blanket, & guards were cruel'... we have to resolve that every single person deserves dignity"
“Very good charities.”
Every charity this clown or his family have been involved with can no longer operate in any of the states he has lived in.
Every charity this clown or his family have been involved with can no longer operate in any of the states he has lived in.
Trump on his multiple suits against the federal government: "I'm supposed to work out a settlement with myself ... We could make it a substantial amount, nobody would care, because it's gonna go to numerous, very good charities."
February 1, 2026 at 1:03 PM
“Very good charities.”
Every charity this clown or his family have been involved with can no longer operate in any of the states he has lived in.
Every charity this clown or his family have been involved with can no longer operate in any of the states he has lived in.