Protest activities in MN today

A protest sign from Minnesota, posted 01/23/26 by [e-mail]

Haven’t seen any stories yet about the MASSIVE anti-ICE march by Minnesotans today in Arctic cold (Arctic-er than usual, that is), so:

To begin with, know that the HIGH temperature in the Twin Cities metro today was -9F, with wind chill temps of -25 and lower.

The day began with a protest at the airport by scores of clergy from numerous denominations, who gathered to sing and pray. About 1000 showed up, and about 100 got arrested. They apparently had a permit, but “went beyond the agreed-upon terms,” so the cops stepped in. Mmmkay.

Police arrest clergy members staging anti-ICE protest at MSP airport

Today was also the day of what is basically a general strike, with hundreds of businesses, schools, and other organizations closing down in protest. In the afternoon, there was a march in downtown Minneapolis that drew tens of thousands despite (or because of?) the dangerous cold. Numerous smaller demonstrations popped up all over the area, including my own quiet little neighborhood. At this writing, there’s an indoor event going on at Target Center (where the Timberwolves play).

Mpls Star-Tribune: Thousands march, scores of Minnesota businesses close in protest of ICE enforcement

Some Bluesky posts:

“.. People take part in a rally on the day of a general strike to protest U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of thousands of immigration enforcement officers on the streets of Minneapolis, Minnesota.” @reuters.com

— Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla.bsky.social) 2026-01-23T21:14:22.252Z

Now: With double digit windchill, thousands marching in Downtown Minneapolis during a general strike. Marching and protest against the actions of ICE. Prince dance party outside First Avenue and the Prince mural - where there’s been many Prince dance parties before. Minneapolis January 23, 2026

— daviss (@chaddavis.photography) 2026-01-23T21:55:42.359Z

ICE Out

— Mike Spangenberg (@mikespangenberg.bsky.social) 2026-01-23T22:53:56.652Z

— Sarah (@tahtah.bsky.social) 2026-01-23T22:49:15.535Z

Drop your signs for today in the comments because you’re all so clever and awesome but I am not taking my mittens off to snap photos. 🥶 Here’s mine!

— Lady Christy (@ladychristyk.bsky.social) 2026-01-23T17:41:52.070Z

And so on and so on. It was an absolute honor and pleasure to freeze my keister off with my neighbors here in St. Paul.