Episode Details

Minnesota mentioned!! But in the worst way. We’ll talk about what President Trump said at the State of the Union and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s appearance at the counter-address. Minnesota writers are addressing the moment at the Loft Literary Center. We’ll get a sneak preview. Plus, Owamni is hosting a dinner to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. There’s an excellent menu for an important cause.

Learn more about the topics discussed in today's episode:

• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for fight against federal overreach as Trump delivers State of the Union (CBS Minnesota)
• Trump slams Somalis for fraud in State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar shouts back (Star Tribune)
• Jailed for “Standing Up”: DHS Assault Victim Aliya Rahman Arrested at State of the Union Address (Democracy Now!)
• Minnesota Writers Respond: A Public Literary Event
• Love for Our Missing and Murdered Relatives - A MMIR Dinner
• Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coaliton
• Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center
• Native Lives Matter Coalition
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
  

Learn more about the sponsors of this February 26th episode:

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Xcel Energy

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