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

It is easier for passers-by to read signs with fewer words and large, bold letters made with paint or thick markers. Choose an issue you are passionate about! Common concerns for people are health care, jobs, education, food costs, and the economy.

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.

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.

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!

Grand Rapids — NO Kings Day

When:

June 14, 10:30am–12:00pm

Where:

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

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

Sponsored by 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

Sanctuary Everywhere

Jews Against Deportations — ICE Watch Training

When:

Tuesday, June 10, 7:00—8:30pm CT

Where:

Online

Join us on Tuesday, June 10 at 8PM ET for a crucial ICE Watch training with IfNotNow, Never Again Action, and Jews for Racial and Economic Justice.

On the call, we'll learn about how anti-Arab racism is baked into the detention and deportation machine, discuss what to do if ICE shows up in your community, and explore new ways to plug in and act on our values to not comply.

Minnesota’s Boundary Waters are pristine. Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could pollute them forever

This story was even covered in international news

A little-known provision of Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” would open thousands of acres of public lands at the edge of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters wilderness to a foreign-owned mining company.

The move amounts to a giveaway "in perpetuity" to a company that has lobbied in Washington for years, environmental campaigners say, potentially opening up one of the US’s most famous wilderness areas to water-pollution risks.

Key Elements of the Authoritarian Playbook

from Scot Nakagawa

"People get ready" should be the call to action of the day. Scot provides a distilled version of the Authoritarian Playbook.

Safety while protesting

We have a list of resources on our website:

How to Protect Our Judges

Robert Reich

They are the most important bulwark against Trump, which is why he has targeted them and why they’re endangered. Here’s what should be done.

Data compiled by the U.S. Marshals Service shows that in the five-month period leading up to March 1 of this year, 80 individual judges had received threats. Then, over the next six weeks, an additional 162 judges received threats.

Did you know you CAN take action even with the judiciary? Here are some actions Robert Reich suggests.

Resistance to ICE grows across the country

As ICE indiscriminate roundups grow, courageous people are showing up to resist in ever greater numbers.

There is inspiring footage from many of these, often imprompteu, protests.

People being dissapeared are our neighbors, family members, co-workers.

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee issued a statement condemning Trump admin’s ICE raids across Los Angeles.

Protesters form a human banner on Ocean Beach

Several hundred people spelled out their dissatisfaction with the Trump administration Saturday by forming a human banner at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach.

The group formed the words “IMPEACH + REMOVE” by assembling in each letter to protest the actions of President Donald Trump and adviser Elon Musk

Restocking resilience for Minnesota’s rural grocery stores

In small towns across Minnesota, local grocery stores are more than just places to buy food—they are the bread and butter of the community. Yet many of these stores are facing an uphill battle against big-box retailers, rising operational costs, and shrinking populations.

Recognizing the vital role rural grocery stores play in Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Extension Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) is delivering resources and support.

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