Minneapolis, MN
“No Kings” protest draws thousands to Minneapolis, similar protests held across Minnesota
MINNESOTA (WCCO News) – Thousands took to the streets throughout dozens of Minnesota communities, protesting President Trump’s policies. The protest was part of the nationwide “No Kings” movement.
It is the second nationally organized rally under the “No Kings movement” this year. The first was in June, designed to counter Mr. Trump’s military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, as well as Trump’s 79th birthday.
Marchers on Saturday voiced concerns about the National Guard being used to police cities, immigration enforcement, and “corruption and cruelty” from the Trump administration.
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith made an appearance at the Minneapolis protest.
“I really have not seen anything like it,” said Smith. “There is a sense of patriotism and love of country — and that’s the foundation to live off for any democracy.”
“I am proud of the turnout and the people and the horn honking and so forth. That’s terrific. And it scares, I believe it scares Trump, or if it doesn’t, it should,” said Dave Brandenburg, a former military veteran and a Lakeville resident who participated in his local “No Kings” protest.
Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer was on Fox Business News earlier this week and discussed the “No Kings” protests.
“We call it the hate America rally. Because you’ll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up,” Emmer said.
“The rumor is they can’t end the shutdown beforehand because this small, violent vocal group is the only one that’s happy about it.”
At least one Minnesotan disagrees with Emmer’s comments.
“Honestly, Tom Emmer should be ashamed. That’s what made me come out,” said Louis Koahn of Minneapolis.
Indivisible Twin Cities, Women’s March Minnesota, and the Minnesota AFL-CIO organized Saturday’s protest. Indivisible Twin Cities estimates 100,000 people rallied downtown.
“There are no kings in America, and we believe in affordable health care, good jobs, safe communities, democracy, and the Constitution,” said Jennifer O’Brien with Invisible Twin Cities during a press conference held Friday.
Other “No Kings” events are planned in Duluth, St. Cloud, Owatonna, and Alexandria, among other Minnesota communities.
Nationally, the events were coordinated by No Kings Coalition, which says that nearly 7 million people attended No Kings Day of Peaceful Action events in more than 2,700 cities. The group is calling it one of the largest single-day nationwide demonstrations in U.S. history.
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MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis is ranked among the American cities with the most people in financial distress nationwide, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub.
The personal finance website, which defines financial distress as having a credit account in forbearance or with deferred payments, looked at the country’s 100 largest cities without data limitations across nine metrics, including average credit score, change in bankruptcy filings year-over-year, and share of people with accounts in distress.
Minneapolis came in 44th on the list, between Stockton, California, at 43rd and Fresno, California, at 45th, according to the ranking.
Nationwide, the cities with the most people in financial distress were Chicago at No. 1, Houston at No. 2 and Las Vegas at No. 3, the ranking said.
“Getting out of the downward spiral of financial distress is no easy feat,” according to WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo.
“You may get temporary relief from your lenders by not having to make payments, but all the while interest will keep building up, making the debt even harder to pay off. People who find themselves in financial distress should budget carefully, cut non-essential expenses, and pursue strategies like debt consolidation or debt management to get their situation under control.”
Read more from WalletHub.
Minneapolis, MN
Whitefish council creates proclamation in solidarity with city, citizens of Minneapolis
WHITEFISH, Mont. — The Whitefish City Council in February presented and signed a proclamation expressing solidarity with the city and citizens of Minneapolis.
The proclamation states that Whitefish mourns the loss of life that occurred in Minneapolis and stands in solidarity with its residents.
It reaffirms the city’s commitment to equal treatment under the law and emphasizes that peaceful protest is a fundamental American right.
The proclamation was supported by five of the six council members.
Mayor John Muhlfeld said the action was meant to reaffirm the city’s values.
“A mayoral proclamation that is supported by five of six City Council members supporting solidarity with the city and citizens of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and reaffirming our supportive, just, equal and welcoming community,” Muhlfeld said. “I think this is somewhat overdue. Our town’s been through a lot over the years, This is more importantly to reaffirm our values as a council with our community because we care deeply about you.”
Over the last year, Whitefish has faced criticism amid rising tensions surrounding the Department of Homeland Security.
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