ICE is here in our communities NOW. The need for rapid responders for ICE raids is critical. We have no time to waste.   NEW DATE ADDED! Thursday, January 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church 328 Maple St, Mahtomedi, MN 55115 Our communities are standing strong in solidarity against these assaults. There are already many people and groups responding to raids and documenting ICE activity. We are exposing ICE’s brutal tactics and helping to prevent abduct

Minnesotans are coming together in moral reflection and action to stand together against the actions of the federal government against the state of Minnesota. The ICE “surge” that cost the life of Renee Nicole Good is violating the Constitutional and human rights of Americans and our neighbors. It is time to suspend the normal order of business. MARCH STARTING IN THE COMMONS PARK at 2 p.m. 425 Portland Ave. S, Minneapolis Information on Facebook is here WHAT MINNESOTANS ARE

Question: What percentage of voters believe that the cities where Trump has deployed troops are a “war zone overrun with crime, chaos, and lawlessness”? Answer: Voters differentiate little in their perceptions of conflict across cities: between 42-49% agree  with Trump that each of seven US cities — among them Los Angeles, Washington, Portland, and Chicago, where Trump has already deployed troops — is a “war zone overrun with crime, chaos, and lawlessness.” Because of this, w

Let your voice be heard! Take the SCVI poll to see which U.S. Senate candidate SCVI should endorse! Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan and Representative Angie Craig (CD 2) are vying for Tina Smith's senate seat from which she is retiring.  SCVI wants to weigh in on this important question, so we are going to make our own endorsement. In a Special Mailing dated January 7, 2026 , we outlined the process and steps we will use to make that endorsement. Poll will be open through Wedne

A Different Issue Featured Each Week This week: Immigrant Rights Every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. -- Stillwater Pedestrian Plaza (by Valley Bookseller) Next: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Followed by: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Photos from December 9, 2025 The four street lights light up the area well. It might be cold -- dress warmly. We get extra credit for sign waving in the dark and cold! Bring friends, family, your congregation, your book club, your knitting group, your backgammon pal

Please Join Us! January 21 Monthly Meeting! Join us for our Monthly Meeting, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be two Election 2026 topics at our January Monthly Meeting: Get ready to participate in your Precinct Caucus U.S. Senate candidate endorsement discussion and advocate poll The details: When: 6-7:30 p.m. What: Our power comes from courageous collective action, engagement, and solidarity. Let's build community, strengthen our movement, and take action. We have criticall

SCVI begins our work in January with an endorsement in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race and training on how to attend a precinct caucus. U.S. Senate Race   There is a contest for the DFL endorsement for the seat currently held by Senator Tina Smith, who is retiring at the end of her term. Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan announced her candidacy for the seat on February 13, 2025. Representative Angie Craig (CD 2) announced on April 29, 2025. SCVI will evaluate these candidates and, if

Minnesota United States Senate Race Angie Craig -- Current US Congress Representative for Minnesota Angie Craig for Minnesota   https://angiecraig.com/ Peggy Flanagan -- Current Lt. Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan for Minnesota     https://peggyflanagan.com/ See our Information Summary Compiled by St. Croix Valley Indivisible SCVI wants to weigh in on this question, so we are going to make our own endorsement. In a Special Mailing dated January 7, 2026 , we outlined t

You may have heard that ICE is reportedly trying to build a detention center in Woodbury.      There are two important meetings this week. The Washington County Board meets on Tuesday, January 13, 9 a.m., at the County Government Center. The Woodbury City Council meets on Wednesday, January 14, 7:30 p.m., at the City Hall.   There have been credible reports from multiple sources that ICE is looking to establish an ICE detention facility in Woodbury, MN. The Washington Post re

We are inviting community, business and professional leaders to attend the MLK Holiday Breakfast at the White Bear High School. We will simulcast the two main speakers from the Minneapolis MLK Holiday Breakfast event, and then hold our own panel discussion and table discussions involving all attendees. It is an excellent opportunity to experience the solidarity of our community!! - the Organizing Committee for the MLK Holiday Breakfast, White Bear

You may have heard that ICE is reportedly trying to build a detention center in Woodbury.      There are two important meetings next week. The Washington County Board meets on Tuesday, January 13, 9 a.m. at the County Government Center. The Woodbury City Council meets on Wednesday, January 14, 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall.  All voices in opposition are important. However, if you are a resident of Woodbury and Washington County, yours are especially important to these elected of

We are deeply saddened about the loss of an extraordinary human being, Renee Nicole Good, who worked for a stronger democracy and paid the highest price. SCVI respects Renee’s commitment and honors her life. With a sense of vital purpose, we will continue to try to build a democracy that works for all people from the St. Croix River Valley to the Twin Cities and beyond.  ICE Out! Protest and Vigil Join SCVI for a PEACEFUL protest and vigil Thursday/Tonight, January 8, 5 p.m.

Be Prepared! ICE has descended on the Twin Cities and surrounding area. Over 2,000 additional agents are deploying to Minnesota , and Kristi Noem attended an ICE raid in St. Paul today. According to an Immigrant Defense Network communication dated January 5, 2026, “This is a heavy and serious moment. Reports indicate a significant increase in ICE and DHS activity, and just this morning we have been receiving confirmed ICE presence in Richfield, Bloomington, Red Wing, Minneapo

As of late October, roughly three-quarters (72%)  of those who oppose Trump’s policies report not having been asked to participate in any action to display their beliefs, such as protesting, striking, boycotting, or attending a meeting or a town hall. See Research Collaborative, page 3: Deep Dive - Fomenting Resistance to the Trump Regime It’s apparent that we all need to reach out to more people and invite them into the pro-democracy movement. Please ask your like-minded fri

Constitutional Observer Training: Monday, December 29 Our SCVI Creative Action Team has been working closely with families in Wisconsin that have been hit by ICE. The stories are heartbreaking! Now ICE has hit Stillwater. An employee at You and Me Cafe was questioned before his shift, then abducted by ICE as he left at the end of day. He was eventually released. ICE is here in our communities NOW. The need for rapid responders for ICE raids is critical. We have no time to wa

Biweekly on Saturdays: Rally to Defend Democracy in this time when our government is ignoring our Constitutional rights and destroying our democratic institutions. Bring your friends and family, and your signs. We will meet at the Oak Park Crossing Park parking lot and walk/march/roll to the nearby bridge over Highway 36. Saturday, January 3, noon - 1 p.m. Saturday, January 17, noon - 1 p.m. Saturday, January 31, noon - 1 p.m. Oak Park Crossing Park, 15125 60th Street North,

Please join us for a webinar with Marc Prokosch, an immigration attorney living in Marine on St. Croix. Topics to be covered include an explanation of the various types of immigration statuses, how the immigration courts work, and how deportation and detention practices differ from previous years.  There will be a Q&A session at the end of his presentation. Please send us questions  that you would like Marc Prokosch to answer. We plan to provide him some of our questions i

The Stillwater Human Rights Commission (HRC) has passed a resolution regarding how the City deals with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and has recommended the resolution to the Stillwater City Council. This resolution: prohibits 287(g) agreements1 between Stillwater City and ICE, prohibits using city resources to support a 287(g) program, protects sensitive information like billing records and building permits, and prohibits city staff (including police) from part

Building Community Together! Sponsored by St. Croix Valley and Afton Indivisible. We will introduce our postcard writing, distribute "Justice Cards" and make some cool Zines (for those who don't know: Zines are folded pocket messages used for outreach). Register for one or more dates. All events take place 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2025, Stillwater Registration Including registration for these future dates: February 25, 2026 March 25, 2026 Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday refuse to buy anything from Target, Amazon, or Home Depot Target has rolled back their DEI initiatives, which included ending programs that help Black employees advance, cutting financial support for Black-Owned businesses, and removing LGBTQ+ products from their stores. Amazon holds a monopolistic position in the market, contributes to dangerous working conditions for its employees and drivers, and CEO Jeff Bezos has donated over $1 milli