Indigenous Protector Movement: Community Operations Update -- South Minneapolis

Indigenous Protector Movement

COMMUNITY OPERATIONS UPDATE – SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS

By Indigenous Protector Movement, Censored News, Jan. 12, 2026

Indigenous Protector Movement is activated in response to the ongoing ICE presence and the escalating authoritarian actions of the federal government in our communities.

Powwow Grounds & All My Relations Gallery
1414–1416 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis
Open daily from 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

These spaces are currently serving as community support and staging locations for volunteers, patrollers, and legal observers. Individuals are welcome to stop in to stock their vehicles with supplies, warm up, and connect with others doing this work. Coffee and food are available throughout the day.


Beginning today, there will be daily Know Your Rights trainings facilitated by NDN Collective:

Minneapolis American Indian Center
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (daily)

In addition, tribal representatives are on site providing rapid Tribal ID support for those who need it.

We are still accepting donations. Current priority needs include: • Whistles
• Face coverings / bandanas • Chips and snacks • Medical supplies • Gas cards
• Goggles • Gas mask respirators • Baby Diapers (all sizes) • Baby wipes

At this time, we have sufficient water and toilet paper and are not seeking additional donations of those items.

This is a coordinated, community-led response grounded in care, protection, and solidarity. We encourage people to move with intention, stay informed, and support one another.

Thank you to everyone showing up for our relatives.

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Now in Minneapolis, Monday noon

NOW Minneapolis: Agents are using tear gas near the intersection of 35th Street and Park Ave. Protests are continuing. https://x.com/i/status/2010781537076461687 

Coverage by Status Coup News. Yesterday:
BREAKING: Our reporter @JTCestkowski was just hit by 2 rounds of pepper balls from ICE agents after our cameraman @JonFarinaPhoto had a flash bang fired at his leg.

HAPPENING NOW
Immigration agents are in a standoff with the Minneapolis community on the city’s south side. https://x.com/i/status/2010780004829872411

Now! U.S. Border Patrol arresting teenager in Minneapolis: Whistles sound, as community members call out to him. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1402763157361749

Read more at Censored News

ICE Brutally Arresting Native Americans in Minneapolis

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/01/ice-brutally-arresting-native-americans.

Chaos in Minneapolis and St. Paul, as ICE Terrorizes Community -- Native Women Targeted

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/01/chaos-in-minneapolis-and-st-paul-as-ice.html

ICE Murdered Legal Observer in Minneapolis -- Now Detaining Four Oglala Lakota

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/01/ice-murdered-legal-observer-in.html