A big thanks to all who participated! May Day has a long and storied history from ancient celebrations of spring to a day of labor rights. It is perhaps most famous for an 1886 strike for reduced working hours by nearly 500,000 people across the country. The strike turned deadly within days after conflicts with police. Internationally, May 1 is a global day for labor to commemorate those deaths. Recently, May Day has reemerged as a day to fight for worker's rights and immigra

Now, more than ever, our collective economic power is one of the most effective tools we have. May Day is our voluntary day for a nationwide boycott. By choosing not to work, shop, or tune into these broadcasts, we demonstrate the true economic strength of the people. May 1st: National Day of Action May 1st is a voluntary day of action across the United States. Under the banner of May Day Strong, we are asking everyone to demonstrate the "economic strength of the people" by:

Valley Eco Fair in Stillwater was a success! Thanks to the Climate Justice Team for staffing the booth to answer questions and discuss the Team's efforts to make the Stillwater area, and beyond, even more livable. Thanks to all who came out and visited SCVI's booth to learn more about sustainable energy. St. Croix Valley Indivisible booth at the ECO Fair. Thanks to Linda Steinworth for this photo. Sunday, April 26, 2026, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Pioneer Park, Stillwater Come one, c

Midterm Elections: Building on our Community Impact Date: May 20, 2026 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Bayport Public Library, 582 N 4th St., Bayport, Upper level (elevator available) Supporting successful 2026 midterm elections will be a key focus for St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) over the next six months. During our May meeting we will talk through threats and risks we perceive as we look forward to the primary and general elections and our plans to meet the moment. We wi

Show up. Pick up. Get stronger together. On May 1, join St. Croix Valley Indivisible (SCVI) in Oak Park Heights for an act of community care while participating in May Day Strong -- “an act of refusal to engage with the American economic engine” as usual. May Day is a national day of action. No Work. No School. No Shopping. Workers Over Billionaires. By polarizing our population, authoritarians and oligarchs distract us from the erosion of our civil rights. They turn our att

Contact your MN senator and representative today! At the end of March 2026, we updated you on several important developments towards a patient-centered reform of the healthcare system in Minnesota. These included: The recent Lobby Day at the Capitol where advocates from across the state met with their representatives in the MN Senate and House to support the Patient-Centered Care and Direct Payment bill (SF 3612/HF 3476, authored by Sen. Marty and Rep. Liebling.) The legisl

Get Big Money Out of Politics Guest speakers, Mary Hartnett & David Fisher, Clean Elections Minnesota This will be an interactive session. Bring your questions. Meeting Date and time Wed, April 15, 6 - 7 p.m. CDT Location Register to get Bayport address A system dominated by big money fails to represent everyday Americans. David and Mary will discuss the work of Clean Elections and its focus on reducing the influence of corporate and dark money in our political system, while

This morning, President Trump posted on Truth Social "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will...." Trump is promising genocide starting at 8 p.m. EDT. This is a war crime. Call your representatives and senators NOW!!! President Trump's threats are unhinged and insane. Today he might seriously follow through -- or not. Regardless of the outcome tonight, the war in Iran needs to stop. President Tr

As many as 8 million people gathered in peace and solidarity across the country. The flagship protest in St. Paul drew 200,000 to listen to speakers and music, from Bernie Sanders to Bruce Springsteen. Photo from Stillwater Gazette St. Croix Valley Indivisible hosted a rally in Stillwater/Oak Park Heights, attend by around 2,000 who withstood the cold wind to express their message of dissatisfaction with the Trump regime. The SCVI rally made the front page of the Stillwater

Boycotting companies that support the current administration is working. Our work is creating pressure to make changes and remind them who they sell to, the people. Our main mission is to Boycott corporations that support the current administration and let them know we won’t back down and will fight to save our democracy. Boycotting corporations that support the current administration has never been more important. Even though boycotting can be a pain in the side, keep it u

Our mission is clear: to protect democracy and stop the policies of the current administration by putting economic pressure on the corporations that fund them. By reducing our spending at these companies, we force them to advocate for change at the federal level. The SCVI Boycott/Corporations/Media Team has selected the following companies based on their financial support of the administration or their reduction of DEI efforts: Amazon (General and financial support) Target

We’re not watching history happen -- we’re making it! Saturday, March 28 Three marches at noon. Rally at 2 p.m. Music following rally. Wear yellow or gold for solidarity. A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be br

Saturday, March 28 The Twin Cities will be the flagship location for this nationwide event . Marches at noon. Rally at 2 p.m. Below: Buses to the Capitol, Local Rally Sign up to stay informed about the St. Paul Rally “March 28 will be the largest nonviolent protest in American history.” That’s the aspirational statement from the NO KINGS website. We The People will show up and we will make history. America does not belong to strongmen, greedy billionaires, or those who rule

We have the power and are claiming it together. No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets. This is about Democracy. It’s about the Country we live in, and the Land that we love. We’re not watching history happen -- we’re making it! Join us. Date and time Sat, Mar 28, 12:00pm-2:00pm CDT Location Oak Park Crossing Park 15125 60th St N, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Rally with us on Beach Road over Hwy 36. Bring signs and flags. We will rally on s

Topic: ICE Out! until further notice Every Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. -- Stillwater Pedestrian Plaza (by Valley Bookseller) Next: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Followed by: Tuesday, March 3, 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 pals. We will have some signs, bu

Date and time Thu, Feb 26, 6:00pm-7:30pm CST Location White Bear Lake United Methodist Church 1851 Birch St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 Register soon; space is limited. ICE has descended upon the Twin Cities and surrounding areas, with thousands of masked agents terrorizing our region. They are tearing apart families, violating the civil rights of both immigrants and native-born citizens, and committing horrific acts of violence. Now they claim they will be backing down, but w

Date : Sat, Feb 14, 7:00pm-8:30pm CST Location : St. Croix United Church 309 3rd St N, Bayport, MN 55003 Come together with our St. Croix Valley neighbors for a weekly vigil to build community and share in food, music, and healing. We will gather outdoors at 7pm with a candle (extras are available). At 7:15pm, we will move indoors for songs, readings, guided speak-outs, and candlelight. From 8:00 to 8:30, we will have refreshments and networking for the common good. Have a sa

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.