Show trials are most certainly on the list of “classic ways to try to scare people from exercising their rights.” Please consider throwing some money in the kitty to defend these good people. Legal Defense Fund for MN Anti-ICE Organizers chuffed.org/project/1865...

Today, March 31, is Transgender Day of Visibility in Hennepin County (and across the country). Trans rights are human rights!

Hennepin County Small Business Recovery Grants are still available - apply by tomorrow, March 25. Applications, guidelines, eligibility, FAQ, and translated fund guides are available at hennepincounty.gov/recovery-grants

This week the County Board took a number of actions to support residents in the aftermath of Operation Metro Surge, including waiving late fees for business licenses through the end of 2026 and offering one-time abatement of property tax penalties based upon specific hardship.

As Operation Metro Surge enters its second month, residents across Hennepin County continue to face difficult decisions about how to keep themselves and their families safe. For many, this means staying home from work, which in turn has threatened their financial stability.

Yesterday morning, in the lobby of the Hennepin County Government Center, two members of our community were arrested by ICE agents as HSCO deputies looked on. These kidnappings are horrible and cannot continue on our watch.

Hennepin County's Office of Multicultural Services can help connect anyone to county and community resources in their preferred language. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, visit www.hennepin.us/operation-re...

In Mpls, 3 conventions to elect delegates to: city (school board), state (constitutional offices, legislature, Congress), county (attorney, commissioners, sheriff) I’m backing: - Senate: Peggy over Angie - CD 5: Ilhan over LaTonya - Hennepin: Frazier (Atty), Greene & Fernando (contested commish) 1/

Please join myself, the entire District 3 Legislative Delegation, and attorneys from Hennepin County's Adult Legal Representation Services for a Know-Your-Rights Virtual Town Hall next Thursday, Feb 5, from 7-8 pm. Register and submit your questions here: forms.office.com/g/uPnQB17e6g

The ongoing surge of ICE enforcement is causing upheaval in our county. Hennepin County is steadfast in our commitment to serving as the regional safetynet, to meeting county residents where they are at, and to building a region where everyone can thrive.

Information is still emerging about the federal agent killing of a civilian at 26th and Nicollet. My heart goes out to their family, friends, and loved ones, and to all of us. Whatever we learn, this has happened because we are under federal occupation.

Today’s killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole Good is a tragedy. To her family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones I share my deepest condolences. This was also a stomach-turning act of violence against a legal observer by federal agents.

As we speed towards the holidays, I'm wishing you all the best of what the season has to offer. There's plenty going on around the county. Read on to learn more: content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Yesterday, President Trump declared an influx of ICE agents being deployed to Minneapolis and Saint Paul specifically to target our Somali community. There were also reported ICE raids on individual households in South Minneapolis yesterday morning.

Calling all young artists! 📢 The 2025 Student Art Contest invites students in grades 6–12 to tell your story through art. We want to see what makes your community special and what brings people together. Selected works will be showcased at @artsmia.bsky.social t.co/qV4GCz8jUn

This fall a number of constituents contacted my office to advocate for Hennepin County's continued support for immigrant communities in the 2026 budget. A big thank you to everyone who wrote.

The D3 Newsletter for November is out now! Highlights include a Green Line Extension update, info on HC Safe Communities Programs, and more. Read it all at www.hennepin.us/your-governm... under "Stay Connected".

The D3 Newsletter for November is out now! Highlights include a Green Line Extension update, info on HC Safe Communities Programs, and more. Read it all at www.hennepin.us/your-governm... under "Stay Connected".

After the election season, check with the campaign to see if they are collecting for reuse. If your yard sign can’t be reused, drop it off for recycling at five locations November 12-26, 2025. For more details and a full list of drop-off locations, visit www.hennepin.us/.../green......

Earlier this year, my X account was hacked, and all of the handle data was subsequently lost. While unfortunate, my office is using this as an opportunity to update my social media presence. Please follow me here! I am also on Facebook, Instagram, and the site formerly known as Twitter.