Say it in Ojibwe--Ikogaan mikwam!

Whittier, Minneapolis vibe check

You think you need to just break the Twin Cities and you'll have us. MF'ers, there's waves of us.

Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com

They’re losing

Can we in MN turn ICE Barbie's unhinged demands into our version of the Epstein Files? Promise to deliver them, get ICE the fuck out, and then say...uhhh...ope? Not sure where those little buggers got to

I wrote a book of true stories from MN History and the songs that I wrote to go with them. Many of these show how people came together when times were tough. It's un-Minnesotan to brag on oneself so I'll undercut the pitch by saying I didn't make the cut in the MN Book Awards

Mood in minneapolis right now

We may have to absorb this now so people across the country can see and learn. But there will be a reckoning one day.

BREAKING: Federal agent shoots man in south Minneapolis https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/breaking-federal-agent-shoots-man-in-south-minneapolis

So proud of you folks on the front lines in the Twin Cities. We live in outstate MN and are supporting with $$, with training, and community building here. But if you need a refuge, a respite, or restoration, DM me. We have a place for you.

I could not be more proud to be from Minnesota. We may be flyover country be we sure as hell ain't fuckover country.

I came to Minneapolis to report on what's going on, and one of the main questions I showed up with is "just what is the scale of the resistance?" After all, we're all used to the news calling Portland a "war zone" or whatever when it's just some protests in one part of town.

ICE, basically 🖕🧊

Nothing to say? Big Minnesota companies keep quiet as Trump’s immigration crackdown squeezes the state minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/16/b...

Here's a thing I can do. Go to my shop and order either a digital copy of my new book "Drifting Down The Kettle" or a digital copy of the recording of the same name, I will donate all the proceeds to one of the organizations listed on standwithminnesota.com.

Whistleblower drops 'largest ever' ICE leak to unmask agents: 'The last straw' www.rawstory.com/ice-agents-d...

Anecdotal info suggests ICE is using Treasure Island casino hotel to stage in that area. Tribe is scared of Fed $$ being cut so they're allowing it. Cannot confirm this--can anyone else?

"Artists have more to offer than our art." Thanks to the hundreds of people who shared ideas and examples at our event focused on practical, down-to-earth ways artists can show up. Here is the post-event report-back: notes, slides, collaborative "padlets," and more resources. Please put it to use:

We know this is punishment for not bowing down. We can take it. We will fight, we will rally, and we--like Chicago, Portland, California, and elsewhere--will show others what's coming and how to fight it. We will learn from our Ojibwe and Dakota elders and our own labor leaders of the past. 🖕🧊

A favorite sign from today's NYC protest march

I have a hard time writing songs about current events and/or overtly personal topics. That said, the songs I do write about Minnesota history, people, and events, often resonate with my personal feelings or topical events. Here's one I haven't performed out yet or recorded.

TANK vs TESLA "We've crushed fascism before and we'll crush it again" - ⁠WW2 veteran Ken, 98, in the tank

Tariff-free tune by Canadian Metis fiddler Jimmy Callihoo.

Things have been busy and chaotic. Besides the constant fear and dread and resistance, there have been recording sessions, writing sessions and a visit from my grand baby in person. If you want the whole tune and lots more click through. For as little as a buck a month you get all of it

Got this from Bill Peterson, long time fiddler from Sioux Falls, SD.

Jigs for Charlotte!

Freebie today!

For my granddaughter Charlotte who's walking, running, bouncing and babbling: An Irish reel leading up to St. Paddy's Day. Sorry about the paywall this time but you can get around it for as little as $1 a month. More free stuff coming though

Survival as what? A country isn't a rock. And it isn't an extension of one's self. It's what it stands for, when standing for something is the most difficult. Before the people of the world...this is what we stand for: justice, truth... and the value of a single human being."

Tune for my grandbaby Charlotte is one I wrote some years ago for the logging men who called themselves Shanty Boys.

Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.

No Paywall today (but if you want to support me playing and composing and writing you can do so for as little as a buck a month). I wrote this 3 years ago but in honor of my grandbaby walking and her upcoming first b'day, I dedicate it to her.

hahahahhaahhaahhaa bwahahahahaha I am only buying Ben and Jerry's Ice cream for the next 4 years at a min What a huge fuck you!! <3 www.benjerry.com/whats-new/20...

Haven't posted much lately here but I intend to start again. Here's today's patreon post for my granddaughter. You can hear the whole thing and lots more for as little as $1 per month :)

Thank God for the bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Official! Can you imagine any white denomination holding together broad biblical fidelity with such precise prophetic witness? mailchi.mp/cc1bd07581b0...

"The West has failed. It shall all go up in a great fire, and all shall be ended!" JRR Tolkien You wonder if Trump--were he to ever have read longer than a tweet's worth--might have admired Denethor.

Our coalition has grown to 30,000 federal employees. Details regarding new guidance will be distributed. For those not in our coalition, here is a public message: hide any online content that is public, document everything you witness or experience, and keep daily notes at home with dates and times.

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/do...

Here are a list of companies who has scaled back or eliminated thier DEI programs, these are companies that minorities frequent or support and purchase ads: Target Walmart Lowe’s Meta Amazon Comcast Ford Brown-Foreman / Jack Daniels Lyft DoorDash Google Wayfair Zoom Tesla American Airlines

Free tune on my Patreon today to pep everyone up. I send these to my Granddaughter Charlotte. She's nearly 1. I have it on good authority that she patted her belly to the beat through the whole tune today

Target aligns with anti-"DEI" orders from the Reichstag email em Report employee concerns: Email [email protected] Report unethical or illegal business practices: Email [email protected]

Ok, finally canceled Amazon Prime. Signed up for PBS streaming account (cheaper and better programming by volume). Only rarely shop Target, never Sam's, but will be dead goddamn certain to never let a dollar go to a company that lines up with the fascists if I can help it. Better late than never

Sorry for the paywall but it's one of my few revenue streams. If you care to here this tune I played for my granddaughter (and tons of others), it's as little as $1 per day :)

Here's some shit to do wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-t...