Northern Progressives
Updates
2025-09-21
Friends,
Thanks to those that were able to make our last meeting. Keep dreaming big
about our next No Kings gatherings on October 18! Let's help make
this the largest day of protest in US history!
Next Membership Meeting!
- When:
- Wednesday, October 1, 6:30pm
- Where:
- Herb Lamppa Civic Center
400 Pine Street
Tower, MN
Train Depot parking lot
Lt. Deputy Josh Cox is a BIA police officer serving the Bois Forte community and is scheduled to speak with us about how he handles immigration issues while managing jurisdictional matters that differ from those of other law enforcement officers in our area. This meeting will be structured in nature. Time for questions will be allotted.
All are welcome to attend.
Next Breakfast Club Meeting!
- When:
- Wednesday, September 24, 10:00am
- Where:
- Patten's Cafe, Orr
Here's your opportunity to set the agenda for our future actions and programming!
Come join in the conversation as we plan upcoming events.
All are welcome to attend.
Weekly Calls to Action
Stop Keetac Sulfate Pollution and Protect Wild Rice
Deadline for comments extended
from Water Legacy
- Deadline for comments:
- September 22, 11:59pm
Your Comments to the MPCA are Needed to Restore Wild Rice and Protect Fish from Keetac Mine and Tailings Basin Pollution!
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is requesting public comments by September 22, 2025 at 11:59pm. Please use the guidance below to submit your comments to the MPCA.
Cancel Fascism, Reinstate Kimmel
Trump’s FCC is Coming for Late Night TV. Here’s how you can defend free speech
from Indivisible
"On September 17th, ABC/Disney announced it was indefinitely suspending the late-night TV show host Jimmy Kimmel, supposedly in response to comments in his monologue regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk. However, the events preceding the suspension lay bare the authoritarian bullying and censorship at play.
"Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr, in an appearance on right-wing influencer Benny Johnson’s podcast, threatened to revoke the licenses of any station that aired Jimmy Kimmel Live!. Hours later, one of the largest ABC affiliate conglomerates, Nexstar Media Group, announced its local stations were pulling Kimmel’s show off the air. Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest ABC affiliate group, announced similar action.
"Every day under this administration makes it clearer: nobody is safe from creeping fascism, not even late-night TV. Trump and his cronies are moving at breakneck speed to consolidate power, weaponizing the full force of the federal government to crush dissent, while bending media companies, business leaders, universities, and other institutions to his will.
"The silencing of Jimmy Kimmel is just one example of how our institutions, driven by shortsighted self-interest, are caving to authoritarian pressure instead of standing up to it."
Government Funding Showdown
No blank checks for Trump
from Indivisible
"Trump’s authoritarian rise is being funded by our tax dollars. Below is everything you need to know about passing a federal budget by September 30th; how Republicans and Democrats must rein in Trump’s regime, protect access to healthcare, and take away his slush funds for terrorizing our communities; and what you can do..."
Wild Forests on the Chopping Block
Logging and mining could tear down 45 million acres of our national forests
from Environment Minnesota
"The U.S. Forest Service has formally begun to rescind the 2001 'Roadless Rule' which protects 58.5 million acres of wild areas in national forests across 38 states and Puerto Rico. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins initially announced plans to roll back these forest protections on June 23 at the Western Governor’s Association Meeting. To begin the official process, the agency will post a 'Notice of Intent' to the Federal Register on Friday, at which point a 21-day public comment period will commence."
Upcoming Events
Signing & Resisting Events
Each Friday at noon at the following locations:
- Cook: Hwy 53 and River Street
- 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.
W.A.R.R. Rallies
The W.A.R.R. Action Committee will hold rallies on the following dates and times. While themes are strongly encouraged, you are welcome to bring signs of your own choosing.
As always, we gather in peace and expect all participants to do the same. Please do not engage with naysayers or counter-protesters.
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the local food shelves. Your support is appreciated.
- September 27 — Virginia — release the Epstein files
- October 4 — Hibbing — centering the economy and the rising costs of goods
- October 11 — Virginia — centering the economy and the rising costs of goods
- October 18 — No Kings eventsi
- Time for all rallies — 11:00am–12:00pm
- Hibbing location — 169 & 25th street
- Virginia location — Hwy 53 & 12th Ave
Ely Indivisible Official Kickoff Party
Save the Date!
Hosted by Ely Indivisible
- When:
- October 12, 4:00pm
- Where:
- Northern Grounds
2 West Sheridan St.
Ely, MN
The Vision of Ely Indivisible is to realize the promise of democracy and justice for everyone in Minnesota and across the country.
We need you! Join us on OCTOBER 12!
No Kings — Cook
Hold the Date!
Hosted by Northern Progressives
- When:
- Saturday, October 18, 10:00–11:00am
- Where:
- Cook City Park
Cook, MN
Much has changed in our nation since the last No Kings protest in May...mostly not for the better! Join your neighbours and lift your voice to tell this regime that we want the cruelty, corruption, and destruction of our democracy to stop. Speakers and entertainment TBD.
No Kings — Chisholm
Hosted by W.A.R.R.
- When:
- Saturday, October 18, 12:00–2:00pm
- Where:
- Iron World Rd
Chisholm, MN
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on posters, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together.
The president thinks his rule is absolute. But in America, we don’t have kings, and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. Grow our movement and join us.
No Kings — Virginia
Make it clear - American people will not bow to fascism.
- When:
- Saturday, October 18, 3:00–5:00pm
- Where:
- South 9th Avenue West & 3rd Street South
Virginia, MN
Stand against the oligarchs and stand up for democracy at a rally and peaceful protest from 3 pm until 5 pm Saturday, October 18, at the Lakeside Ball Field in Virginia at the corner of 9 Ave W and 3 St S. There will be speakers then we will gather at the intersection for a rally to show the community that we have No Kings!
No Kings — Ely
Hold the Date!
Hosted by Ely Indivisible
- When:
- Saturday, October 18
- Where:
- Ely, MN
NO KINGS is happening in Ely on Saturday, 10/18/25.
Stay tuned for details!
No Kings — I Falls
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings
- When:
- Saturday, October 18, 12:00–1:00pm
- Where:
- Smokey Bear Park
214 6th Ave
International Falls, MN
NO Kings 2 — National
from Indivisible
"Right now, we’re in round the clock coordination with our No Kings partners to make the next No Kings one of the largest days of protest in US history. Next week, we’ll have events up on the map and the ability to register protests in your area.
"Since June, this movement has only continued to grow. New Indivisible groups are forming every week, hundreds of thousands have joined our trainings on strategic non-cooperation, and we’ve launched new campaigns to resist Trump’s attacks on our elections, universities, and immigrant communities.
"But with Trump escalating his authoritarian tactics, it’s critical that we respond to his power grabs loudly and publicly. We need to show up with millions of people -- in demonstrations even larger than June’s -- to show that the resistance is still here and growing. And every time Trump levies another attack on our rights and democracy, our movement only grows stronger in response."
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Northern Progressives Schedule & Structure
NP Group meetings are held:
First & third Wednesdays in Tower or Cook
- 1st & 3rd Wednesdays in Tower or 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.
