Zenith City Indivisible September Meeting

Join us!!

When:

September 21, 6:00pm

Where:

St Scholastica Science Bldg Rm. 1106
Duluth, MN

Join Zenith City Indivisible for our September meeting. Are you looking for like minded people who care about our democracy? Are you concerned about the upcoming mid-term elections in November? If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

We welcome new members to join us as we launch into an electoral plan prior to the mid-term elections in November. We'll provide you with tangible opportunities to get involved in our local Indivisible's next No Kings Vote Early campaign and election protection actions in our community. Bring a friend!

Zenith City Indivisible NEEDS YOU NOW more than ever!

Whether you are new to Indivisible or a long time member, we are looking to reinvigorate our group. Over 1200 people follow Zenith City Indivisible’s facebook page, and an additional 200+ receive our newsletter via email. We are ready to resume monthly meetings and need you to join us in organizing and goal setting prior to the midterm elections in November and beyond. The leadership team would like to gauge your interest in attending monthly meetings and becoming involved in Zenith City Indivisible’s grassroots efforts. ***PLEASE COMPLETE the SURVEY BELOW. *** Your feedback will guide future planning for our group. Be sure to include your name.Thank you!

Duluth Early Vote Weekend of Action

Hosted by the DFL

When:

September 19–20, 10am & 2 more times

Where:

Sign up for location

Join our DFL Nominees in getting our supporters to vote early! We need to make sure that we are casting our ballots now so that we can continue to do the work needed to ensure we win in November! We'll be reaching out to voters across Duluth to support our DFL candidates!

Never knocked before? Don't worry! Training is provided and if you like you can walk in pairs.

Vote early!!

from our friends at Duluth Indivisible

You can vote in person two ways before Election Day in Minnesota: in person absentee, and in person early voting.

The first day for “in person absentee voting” is Friday, September 18th. This is also the first day that absentee ballots are mailed. To vote “absentee in person,” go to the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall (Room 318) or the County Auditor’s office (Room 214) in the St. Louis County Courthouse. Complete an application for an absentee ballot, fill it out (you’ll need to know your MN ID or Social Security number), and turn it in. The ballot goes in a signature envelope and is secured for later review by the ballot board.

The first day to vote “early in person” in Minnesota is Friday, October 16th. In person early voting runs through November 2nd. This is new for 2026. For this, you sign a certification that you are an eligible voter, receive a ballot, mark it, and feed it into a ballot counter, just like at your regular polling place.

Regular hours for in person voting

• Duluth City Hall (Room 318, 8:30am—4:00pm)
• St. Louis County Courthouse (Room 214, 8:00am–4:30pm)

Extended hours

• Saturdays, October 24th and 31st: 9:00am–3:00pm
• Sunday, November 1st: 9:00am–3:00pm
• Tuesday, October 27th open until 7:00pm
• Monday, November 2nd open until 5:00pm

Waking the Giant —
Northwoods Solidarity Revival

Save the Date!

Join us

When:

October 4, All day

Where:

Near Hibbing — More soon

Across our region and around the world, rural and working-class communities are rising together to meet this moment, with creativity and deep love for our places and our neighbors.

Our northwoods region has always been a place of rooted resistance and spirited revival.

From Anishinaabe communities defending their inherent rights while practicing love for land and water, to immigrant communities sparking labor movements as they struggle for self-determination, safety, and belonging. We are no strangers here to the collective work of building movements and caring for community.

This gathering will be a revival of solidarity and spirit! We’ll look back at some of the movements that have shaped our region, and we’ll turn to the future, sharing stories and strategies across geography and experience.

This will be a gathering you don’t want to miss....
Stay tuned for the details!

Register to attend & we will send you the location closer to the event.

WDIO Debate: Swanson v. Stauber

Hosted by WDIO

When:

October 6, 6:00pm

WDIO is broadcasting and streaming a candidate’s debate between Tina Swanson and Pete Stauber on October 6th at 6:00 pm. You can submit questions for the debate using this form. Questions have to be submitted by Sept. 25th.

An Evening With Lisa Graves

Hosted by Duluth Indivisible

When:

October 8, 6:00–8:00pm

Where

Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran
4831 Grand Ave
Duluth, MN

Learn more about what’s happened to the Supreme Court.

This event features Lisa Graves, author of "Without Precedent: How Chief Justice Roberts and His Accomplices Rewrote the Constitution and Dismantled our Rights." is one of the nation's foremost experts on the right-wing influence on the Supreme Court and other levers of power. She leads True North Research and co-hosts Legal AF. She has served as a senior advisor in all three branches of the federal government, including as chief counsel for nominations for the Senate Judiciary Committee for Senator Patrick Leahy." She lives in Superior!

Community Vigil

Oppose ICE Detention

When:

October 11, 2:00pm

Where:

Civic Center Grounds
Appleton, MN

Bridge Brigade Fridays

When:

Fridays, 4:00–5:00pm

Where:

35W Overpasses
Bridge at 25th Street East
(park behind Perkins)

Visibility politics is the new happy hour! Grab a friend & join us!

We will be waving signs and flags to raise awareness about current issues.

Bring signs if you have them, don't worry if you don't. Wear sturdy shoes!

Tuesday at the Coppertop

When

Every Tuesday, 4:30–6:00pm

Where

Coppertop Church intersection

Immigrant Solidarity Protest

When

Every Wednesday, 12:00–1:00pm

Where

60th Ave E & Superior Street

Women in Black Gaza Vigil

When

Every Sunday, 12:00–1:00pm

Where

Belknap & Tower, Superior WI

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Neighbor2Neighbor — Get out the Vote

from Indivisible

This election is all about winning affordability for working people and accountability for a corrupt regime. To win, we need to look beyond partisan politics and reach our communities – which is exactly what Indivisibles have been doing for years.

Our Neighbor2Neighbor program is our tool for having impactful conversations with voters near you. Instead of getting dozens of doors in someone else’s community, Neighbor2Neighbor provides you with 10 neighbors who need to be turned out to vote this year. You’ll get a short list of addresses, a simple script, some best practices, and a printable handout – it’s that easy! There’s no app to download, and you can have these conversations on your own time. Sign up to receive the next ten closest doors when you’re done!

In MN, we are getting Neighbor2Neighbor for the whole state.

National support for Trina Swanson

MN08 is a House Target for the National Organization. What do they get?

• N2N script will have additional information supporting Trina Swanson
• National Phone Bank into MN08, open to all of us to join

Democracy Observer Trainings

from MN Voice

When:

Every Tuesday & Sunday, 6:00–8:00pm

Where:

Online

Why take a Democracy Observer training? You will gain:

• Key knowledge about MN elections law and voter protections
• Skills to identify, assess, and report unconstitutional activity related to elections (ex. Voter Intimidation)
• A framework for practicing community care in support of safe elections in your precinct

Hands Off Our Vote Trainings

from Indivisible

Calling all Indivisibles who are ready to demand Hands Off Our Vote! This is the first of two trainings on 2026 election protection: the actions you and those around you can take to ensure every eligible voter can vote, every vote is counted, and the results are honored and the winners seated. This training includes a step-by-step of basic election protection steps that you can scale to how much time and energy you have, as well as a messaging special with Anat Shenker-Osorio and assorted FAQ.

Minnesota Truth Council

The Governor's Council to Record the Truth of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS was established by Executive Order 26-05 on March 25, 2026, to create a comprehensive public record of the impacts of these operations on Minnesota.

The first public meeting, held on August 26, focused on the violations of the Constitution and the Rule of Law.

New Indivisible Battleground Polling

Voters Are Connecting the Affordability Crisis to Unbridled Corruption – And Connecting Trump to Both

"As the economy sputters and costs soar, the rich are getting richer and the world has its first trillionaire.

"The president of the United States is making billions off crypto, building a gold-plated ballroom, giving millions to his friends for botched monument renovations, and saying things like 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation, I don't think about anybody.'

"Republicans in Congress have spent the past two years ripping healthcare away from Americans, and cutting taxes for the ultra-wealthy while doing nothing to rein in the corruption of the regime or its price-gouging corporate enablers and benefactors.

"It's a masterclass in bad politics. And if you're asking – as many of us who've grown a guarded, hard-shelled skepticism after the past ten years of US politics are wont to do – 'is any of this breaking through?' The answer is YES."

Operation Metro Surge resistance takes center stage

In State Fair art exhibit

"Humans look to art to process experience, both collective and personal, the full spectrum from joy to trauma,” said fine arts superintendent Jim Taylor. He was speaking to a crowd at the Fine Arts preview Aug. 25. “We celebrate that here. There is a broad survey of what's on the hearts and minds of Minnesota artists today. I'm very proud to be a part of this and to support human expression."

Teacher

North Star Lane — Episode #4

with host Michael Goldberg

With school back in session, North Star Lane features two stories in honor of high school teachers. Writer Teresa Alto uses the Shel Silverstein classic, "The Giving Tree", as a way to think about her most influential teacher. And storyteller Terry O'Brien, in a live performance, describes the fallout from her brief stint as a high school English teacher.

Storytime

Since 1994, when i first began harvesting wild rice with my friend Judith N., a group of us gets together around great company, a potluck of good food, singing, and a campfire at this time of year. People come and go from the group due to age, shifting priorities, geographic moves, and sometimes death; the venue for our gatherings has also changed from time to time. Yet, there is a core group of us, many of who live in the Cities, that always makes sure to share time together, to catch up on personal stories, and rice camp lore. All are accomplished women in their fields of interest and the conversations are always lively. This year was no different.

As a dyed-in-the-wool introvert, as the group keeps growing, i spend more time listening. This year, what became clear to me is that 'The Movement' is alive and well and moving. Everyone is involved in some way with mutual aid, taking a stand against this regime, advocacy for immigrants and others who are under attack, demonstrating at court hearings for protesters. signing-and-waving, acting as rapid responders/constitutional observers, writing postcards, public comments regarding various issues, and submitting letters to the editor of their local papers, operating Signal groups, and organizing in their neighborhoods and communities. They got trained and went on to train others and provided guidance to new members of the opposition. Some of their stories were horrific...the things they witnessed, the things they had to do to stay safe and protect the safety of others in critical situations, and what they did to throw sand in the gears of ICE. Yet, they persevered and kept up the work; they dug deep inside themselves, relying on the strengths of others, as well as their own, to keep moving forward. What an amazing group of women, my friends, and allies are!

As the moon rose over the Vermilion River, we gathered around the fire laughing, telling stories, singing songs, and making S'Mores knowing that this may be the last time we are all together in the exact same way...cherishing each others company, learning from each other, and lifting each others' spirits. Same time next year.

Mi'iw
— jester