“For the big investors in private equity, it’s win-win.” For the ratepayers of the highly leveraged utility, this represents paying huge profits to the owners if the private equity ‘wins’ & dealing with a bankrupt utility provider if it loses – it’s a lose-lose.” - Utility Commission Staff Analysis

On the eve of a decision by the PUC, Minnesotans are making a plea to reject the BlackRock takeover. The track record is clear: this proposed high-risk private-equity buyout is inconsistent with the public interest, proven to dishonor Tribal sovereignty & not needed to meet MN’s clean energy goals.

Giiwewag. They are coming home. Manoominikwewag, or harvesting wild rice, is a deep connection back to water and land. Wild rice represents the foundation of a sustainable economy. This is our most sacred food, the first given to a child, the last served to those moving to the next world.

Knowing your rights is the first step to protecting them. Thanks to @mncopal @immigrantdefensenetwork and Duluth leaders — a new slate of Constitutional Observers are ready! Pppl in every corner of MN are prepared to uphold due process & protect the rights of our immigrant neighbors and loved ones.

Dear Federal Trade Commission: our healthcare is not up for debate. We won’t stand by as you blatantly target trans, gender expansive & intersex people. Stories pouring in tell us what we already know: gender-affirming care is life-affirming, medically-necessary, and evidence-based healthcare.

From one #GAF baddie to another, we got us. Now we need yall to have our backs. Time to tell the FTC: Hands off gender affirming care! Now they 9/26, the FTC needs to hear real stories about how gender affirming care saves lives!

Congratulations to Rep-elect XP Lee! Our newest team House mate & #POCI Caucus member! I know you’ll do our forever madam Speaker Melissa Hortman proud — and we’ll all carry forward in her footsteps, together. #LFG

Ceremony posted by Minnesota District 8B's State Rep. Liish Kozlowski (DFL). They honor "forever Madam Speaker #MelissaHortman." 🙏🏽💔

Boozhoo & hey, y'all. Liish Kozlowski here. They/Them. My Ojibwe name is Ozaawaa Anakwad “Yellow Cloud" & I'm eagle clan Two Spirit / trans non-binary asf I’m here in the Bluesky world now. Drink water. Stay safe. Keep fighting. Onwards!