Events

Northern Progressives Schedule & Structure

NP Group meetings are held:

• 1st Wednesday in Tower and
• 3rd Wednesday in Cook.

Breakfast Club:

• Pattenn’s Café in Orr at 10 am on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.

Everyone is welcome to come and discuss current happenings, help shape the direction of NP, and get to know each other.

Meeting in Cook on Proposed Medicaid Cuts

When:

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30-8:00pm

Where:

Cook Community Center
510 Gopher Dr.
Cook, MN

The Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform's report found that 742 rural hospitals are at risk of closing, one-third of all rural hospitals in the country – are at risk of closing in the near future, with over 300 of those being classified as being at "immediate risk." Will the Cook Area Hospital be one of those 742?

In the February 14th edition of the Timberjay newspaper the headline read “Federal fund freeze sends chill thru Scenic Rivers” because of the federal Medicaid reimbursement freeze that had been implemented. Now with the House of Representatives voting in favor of very large Medicaid and Medicare cuts the Cook Area Health Care system faces an even more uncertain future.

On Wednesday June 18, starting at 6:30PM, a Healthcare roundtable will be held at the Cook Community Center. Members of the community can hear directly from Teresa Debevec, the CEO of the Cook Hospital and Care Center, Keith Harvey, the executive director of Scenic Rivers Health Services, Liz Dahl the chair of the Cook Hospital Board, and the hospital board legislative committee chair John Stegmeir, about what the future may look like if the present legislation becomes law. This event is free and open to all.

Signing/Resisting Events

Each Friday at noon at the following locations:

• Cook: Hwy 53 and River Street
• Ely: Whiteside Park
• Tower: Mainstreet by the locomotive

Signs should include issues common to everyone like good jobs, enough money for food and healthcare, and a good education.

Chisholm — NO Kings Community Gathering

sponsored by We Are Rising & Resisting (W.A.R.R.) Indivisible

When:

June 14, 3:00–5:00pm

Where:

Iron Man
897 Iron World Drive
Chisholm

They’ve gone too far!

This is bigger than political disagreement. They’ve defied our courts, deported American citizens, disappeared people off the streets, and slashed our services—all while orchestrating a massive giveaway to their billionaire friends. Enough is enough!

For anyone who thinks that Trump has gone too far, please join us for a peaceful rally in support of democracy.

Speakers, food, and games. We will also be accepting donations for local veterans' programs.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Ely — NO Kings Day

When:

June 14, 11:00am–1:00pm

Where:

Whiteside Park

Come join us and let Trump and his corrupt administration know that we will stand up for democracy in America.

Thirty signs will be available saying, "AMERICA IS RULED BY LAW, NOT BY KINGS," "JUSTICE," AND "RULE OF LAW."

Dress code theme: For a dramatic presence, we're suggesting demonstrators (especially those carrying these signs) dress in black pants, plain T-shirts, sunglasses, and a jester hat. Kings had jesters, also called "fools" who would poke fun and boldly speak truths. We can dare to speak the truth and be fools for democracy! Here's a pattern for a jester's hat, but you can go wild with your own ideas for hats and signs. https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/jester-hat.html

A core principle behind all NO KINGS events is a commitment to nonviolent action. All participants are expected to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values. Do not respond to jeers and gestures from those driving by. Stay out of the street, be watchful of traffic, and don't block sidewalks. Please! No noise makers or use of anything to engage or distract drivers. Stay hydrated; wear clothes appropriate for the weather. Come meet old and new friends, and have fun!

Virginia — NO Kings Day

When:

June 14, 6:00–8:00pm

Where:

Olcott Park Fountain
901 9th St N
Virginia, MN

We're not subjects. We're the people.

Grand Rapids — NO Kings Day

When:

June 14, 10:30am–12:00pm

Where:

Old Central School
10 NW 5th St
Grand Rapids, MN

'No Kings' regional mobilization

June 14

Indivisible and a coalition of pro-democracy partner organizations announced the NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day (June 14). The actions are set to take place during Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14. Instead of allowing this military parade to be the center of gravity, activists will make action everywhere else the story of America that day.

Events West of 35W

Greater Minnesota

Chisholm

3–5 : Iron Man

Virgina

6–8 : Olcott Park Fountain

Cloquet

9:30–11:30 : Private Location Register at NoKings.org

Duluth

10:30 : Meet at Leif Erickson Park

Duluth

12–1:30 : Superior Street & Lake Avenue

Duluth

5–7 : Chester Park

ElY

11–1 : Whiteside Park

Two Harbors

2:30–4 : Two Harbors Band Shell Park

Fargo Moorhead

1–3 : Fargo City Hall

Grand Forks

1:30–3:30 : Town Square GF

Thief River Falls

11:30–1 : City Hall

International Falls

12–1 : Smokey Bear Park

Bemidji

1–3 : NorthWest Indian Community Development Center

Park Rapids

10–12 : US 71 & MN 34

Detroit Lakes

11–2 : Washington & HWY 10 (City Park 12-2)

Grand Rapids

10:30–12 : Old Central School

Brainerd

11–12 : Washington & 6th ST

Fergus Falls

12–1 : Spies Park & Riverfront Marketplace

Alexandria

10:30–12 : 150 9th Ave W

ST Cloud

11–1 : Courthouse Square

Cyrus

2–5 : Donut Lake Park

Morris

10–11:30 : 400 Colorado Ave

Madison

12–1 : US 75 & Minnesota 40

Willmar

10—11 : Robbins Island Regional Park

New Ulm

12—1 : 2 N Broadway ST

Hutchinson

12—1 : Library Square

Mankato

11—12:30 : Warren St & South Broad St

Public Meeting to Urge Rep. Stauber to Vote Against Cuts to Our Safety Net

ISAIAH

When:

June 16, 10:00—11:00am

Where:

Congressman Stauber's office
5094 Miller Trunk Hwy Suite 900
Hermantown, MN

Join small business owners, local elected leaders, clergy, healthcare and social service providers and community members to engage Rep. Stauber's office about the devastating impact of proposed federal legislation to gut Medicaid, which provides healthcare to a quarter of the people of CD8 and SNAP, which keeps our communities fed.

Fund Families, Not Billionaires

Sign our petition by June 15

Fast for Gaza

A Global Act of Solidarity

When:

June 16, all day

On June 16, Combatants for Peace, alongside Israeli and Palestinian partners in the region and global allies, will lead a one-day international solidarity fast for Gaza. This fast is not a political statement to governments — it is a human call to the people. To Gazans. To the hostages. To everyone living through this nightmare.

“We see you. We will not look away.”

Tell The Story of Federal Funding Cuts

Percent for Place is collecting stories of impact of the recent U.S. federal funding freezes and agency layoffs on civic infrastructure. Learn more about how to share your organization's story.

Morning Connections for Women-100 Rural Women

These Morning Connections sessions will consist of light conversation in an undirected space via zoom. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate.

Rural Assembly Everywhere

Virtual Gathering 2025

When:

September 17, 12:00pm CT

Where:

Online

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