Things to do

Your weekly guide to taking action in Minnesota (June 18-25)

A weekly roundup of Minnesota protests, rallies, vigils, community meetings, and ways to take action statewide.

A protest leader chants with demonstrators May 31, 2020, in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

This is your weekly guide to events across Minnesota that allow you to get involved and make your voice heard on the issues of today. Each event listed is held by a local organization trying to make a change.

*Denotes weekly events. Some weekly events may not be held every week.

Thursday (June 18)

Friday (June 19)

  • *Pro Democracy/Anti ICE Protest: Northern Progressives, 10-11 a.m., Sheridan and Central Ave., Ely
  • Juneteenth Celebration!: Indivisible Bemidji, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m, Bemidji
  • *Pro Democracy/Anti ICE Protest: Northern Progressives, 12 p.m., Hwy 33 and River St., Cook
  • *Pro Democracy/Anti ICE Protest: Northern Progressives, 12 p.m., Main St. by Locomotive, Tower
  • *Peaceful Protest: Women’s March Minnesota, 12-1 p.m., St. Paul
  • St. Cloud Juneteenth!: Multiple groups, 12-7 p.m, St. Cloud
  • *Weekly Rally: Rice County DFL, 4-5 p.m., Northfield
  • *Pro Democracy/Anti ICE Protest: 4-5 p.m., 26th E London Road and 34th Ave., Duluth
  • *Weekly Rally for a Free Palestine: Women Against Military Madness, 4-5 p.m., St. Paul
  • *Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest: Sherburne County Indivisible, 4-5 p.m., Big Lake
  • Free Speech Rally: Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Minneapolis
  • *Streetside Rally Hopkins: Indivisible MN03, 4-6 p.m., Hopkins
  • Let’s Get Registered: Duluth Indivisible, 4-7 p.m., Duluth
  • *Fired Up Fridays: Red River United Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Moorhead-Fargo
  • *Bridge Brigade Fridays: Zenith City Indivisible, 5 p.m., I-35 Pedestrian Overpass, 25th St. E, Duluth
  • *Fridays at Five (FAF): Two Harbors Breakwall, 5-6 p.m., Two Harbors
  • Perham Turtlefest Parade DFL meetup: MN DFL 2026 Campaign, 5-7 p.m., Perham

Saturday (June 20)

Sunday (June 21)

  • *Sunday Bridge Brigade: Indivisible North Metro, 10-11 a.m., Champlin
  • *Free Community Meal: No Hungry Neighbors, 12-3 p.m., Virginia, Minnesota
  • *Women in Black Silent Vigil: Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, 12-12:30 p.m., Superior
  • Flags, Freedom, and Community Day: We the People: Indivisible Cloquet Area, 12-3 p.m., Cloquet
  • Mondo Queer Beach Party: TIGERRS, 12-5 p.m., Nokomis Little Beach, Minneapolis 
  • Let’s Get Registered: Duluth Indivisible, 12-6p.m., Duluth
  • *Raise Your Voice Against ICE: Neighbors Union: 12:30-1:30 p.m., Washington Ave. and Hwy 13, Washburn
  • *Raise Your Voice Against ICE: Neighbors Union, 1-2 p.m., Korseberg Park, Bayfield
  • *Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 1-2 p.m., Minneapolis
  • *Bridge Brigade: E-35 Visibility Brigade, “Please park on the west side of the bridge off of Lexington Pkwy. and Schaefer/Pleasant streets,” vbstpaul35eandpleasant@gmail.com, 1-2 p.m., 35-E between Randolph and Ayd Mill, St. Paul, 
  • Annual Community Art Build: Taking Back Pride, 1-4 p.m., Studio P5, 2482 University Ave. W, St. Paul
  • *Democracy Now! 2.0: W7th Gardeners of Resistance, 3-4 p.m., St. Paul
  • *ICE Out of MN Community Briefing: Minnesota 50501, 8 p.m., Online

Monday (June 22)

Tuesday (June 23)

Wednesday (June 24)

  • *United for Democracy Cannon Falls Weekly Rally: Indivisible Cannon Falls, 12-1 p.m., Cannon Falls
  • *Weekly Rally: 12-1 p.m., Eagan
  • *Immigrant Solidarity Protest: Twin Ports Against Weapons Trade, 12-1 p.m., corner of E 60th Ave. and Superior St., Duluth
  • *Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 3:30-4:30 p.m., Pedestrian Only Bridge over Hwy 61, Newport
  • *Freeway Bridge Demonstration: Woodbury Indivisible, 4-5 p.m., Woodbury
  • *Weekly End War Vigil: Women Against Military Madness, 4-5 p.m., Lake St.-Marshall Bridge, Minneapolis
  • Let’s Get Registered: Duluth Indivisible, 4-8 p.m., Duluth
  • *St. Louis Park Bridge Brigade: Neighbors for Democracy SLP, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Louis Park
  • *Bridge Brigade: E-35, Visibility Bridge Brigade, “Please park on the west side of the bridge off of Lexington Pkwy. and Schaefer/Pleasant streets,” vbstpaul35eandpleasant@gmail.com, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 35-E between Randolph and Ayd Mill, St. Paul
  • *Wednesday Bridge Brigade: Indivisible North Metro, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Champlin
  • *Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Golden Valley
  • *Minnetonka Wednesday Weekly Protest: Indivisible MN03, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Minnetonka
  • *Rural Rally for Democracy: Minnesota DFL, 5-6 p.m., Chatfield
  • Encuentros Comunitarios (Community Gatherings): COPAL, 6-7:30 p.m., Mankato
  • 4 Years Since the Overturning of Roe v Wade Rally: MNAAC, 6-7:30 p.m., St. Paul
  • Democracy Defense Training: MONARCA, 6-8 p.m., St. Paul

Thursday (June 25)

If you have an event to add, email Ashley Walker at ashleywalker@couriernewsroom.com. Please send the event one week in advance, and include a link to more information if available.