The Immigrant Rights Working Group of St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) is organizing an email campaign for all Washington County communities. Our hearts are breaking for what is going on in Minneapolis where ICE and Border Patrol’s unconstitutional use of force has led to two unjustified deaths. We need Washington County to stand up in solidarity with Minneapolis in opposition to these tactics and illegal actions. It is time for a public statement. The Washington County

[Editor's Note: You are also urged to write to your Washington County Board member. These are two separate campaigns with a similar message to different groups of elected officials.] The Immigrant Rights Working Group of St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) is appalled, like many Americans and, indeed the world, by warrantless searches and detention of Minnesotans, including legal residents, as well as the brutalization of targets and protesters that has led to two murders at

Version 3.4; 2/1/2026 We made it through January, but paid a brutal price. We must stay diligent in our opposition to the occupation by ICE. Protesting is just one of many ways. This is a link to many protests taking place in Minnesota throughout the week of February 1, 2026.

After a two month process including two separate candidate town halls, Minnesota Indivisible chapters recently voted to endorse Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senator from Minnesota. Flanagan now has the endorsement from two tiers of the Indivisible organization. Recall that St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) endorsed Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senator at our January 21 Monthly Meeting. SCVI's endorsement was the culmination of our own month-long process, in whi

Your support of Peggy Flanagan at your precinct caucus will contribute to her ability to win the DFL endorsement at the state convention in late May. SCVI teams recommend four resolutions. You are encouraged to submit your own resolutions on issues of importance to you. Universal, Single Payer Health Care , offered by the Health Justice Team Remove Private Insurers from MN Medicaid , offered by the Health Justice Team Full Transparency for Hyperscale Data Centers , offered by

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. We are also collecting food and monetary donations for Valley Outreach at our rallies.

On Tuesday, February 3, 7 p.m. If you care about our democracy, then you should care about precinct caucuses. If you care about DFL candidate quality and platform positions, then you should care about precinct caucuses. Why? Because precinct caucuses are where your opinions about preferred candidates and policy positions are recorded and begin the journey through the DFL’s series of conventions where these things get decided. The DFL works on democratic principles. If we want

St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) endorsed Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senator from Minnesota at our January 21 Monthly Meeting. Flanagan is running in a DFL primary for the seat currently held by retiring Senator Tina Smith. Flanagan’s challenger is Congresswoman Angie Craig (CD 2). SCVI announced our U.S. Senate candidate endorsement process at the end of December. As part of the endorsement process rollout, we stated, “Our initial criteria for endorsem

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

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

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