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Category Archives: Blog
Minneapolis: Sings 01/27/26
The murders of Rene Good and Alex Pretti have changed the picture. Minneapolis and Minnesota have demonstrated that we are a people passionate about Democracy. We are also passionate about music. Below our passions have been combined. In the face … Continue reading
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Minnesota CEOs Call for De-escalation
I’ve read our business leaders’ plea for de-escalation. And I’ve been giving much thought to what I am assuming is their heartfelt request. I salute them for engaging in Minnesota’s struggle. As a Minnesotan and American I have a few … Continue reading
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Tagged CEO, De-Escalate, Democracy, Free-Speech, ice, Minneapolis, minnesota, Observe, politics, Public-Safety, Record, Right-to-Assemble, Trump
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Minnesota Business Speaks Out
I just read a letter from Minnesota Business Leaders to the Minnesota Chamber of Congress. While I appreciate your desire for deescalation of the tensions in our state and I wish you well. Unfortunately, I found it lacking spirit. Here … Continue reading
Posted in Awareness, Being American, Blog, Business, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Justice, Mental Health, United States
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Minneapolis Defends Democracy
I began this post writing about Minneapolis’s successful one-day mobilization. It was intended to be a thank you to the courageous people of the Twin Cities and Minnesota. But, at 9:03 yesterday morning ICE committed another atrocity. ICE shot and … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, In Memoriam, Public Safety, Weather
Tagged brutality, Democracy, ice, Minneapolis, minnesota, politics, Trump
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A Simple Message for Martin Luther King Day, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King, JrCourtesy: xlensic and Pixabay.com Today is Martin Dr. Luther King Day. Our national celebration honoring the efforts and sacrifice of a genuine American hero. It is significant that we say his name, Martin Luther King, today. … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Download, Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Politics, Public Safety, United States
Tagged Martin Luther King, Minneapolis, minnesota, MLK, portrait
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Tonight ICE Attacks Twin Cities Again
As I write, ICE agents are attacking another neighborhood and have apparently shot a protester in the leg. All day ICE has been bullying people all over the city and our suburbs. Every time they show up, citizens blow whistles … Continue reading
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