Weekly guide to taking action in Minnesota (August 13-20)

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 (August 13)

*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
*The Common Good Coffee Club: Metro CD9 Indivisible, 10-11 a.m., Scandia-Community Center Hall
*Anti-ICE Protest at MN GOP HQ: Indivisible MN03, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Edina
*Hennepin County Court Watch: Minnesota Freedom Fund, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneapolis
*St. Paul Coffee and Conversations: MN 2026 DFL, 2-3 p.m., St. Paul
*Rochester Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 3:30-5 p.m., Rochester
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 3:30-5 p.m., Fergus Falls
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 4-6 p.m., Winona
*Fridley Bridge Brigade: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Fridley
*Rally for Our Rights: Senate District 56 DFL, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Apple Valley
*Wayzata Weekly Protest: Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wayzata
*Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Golden Valley
*Maple Grove Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 4:30-6 p.m., Bean Co Cafe, Maple Grove
*Democracy Bridge Minneapolis: Democracy Bridge Minneapolis, 4:30-6 p.m., 42nd Street and 35W, Minneapolis
Crow Wing County Monthly DFL Board Meeting: Minnesota DFL, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Brainerd
*Better present, better future for y’all: Indivisible, 5-6 p.m., Lowry Ave. North and North Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis
Plymouth Area SD42 Picnic: Minnesota DFL, 5-8 p.m., Plymouth
Working Families Picnic-Watonwan County DFL: Minnesota DFL, 5:30-7:30 p.m., St. Jamers
Riverfront Rendezvous with Otter Tail County DFL: MN DFL 2026, 5:30-8 p.m., Fergus Falls
Policy and Program Committee Meeting: TCDSA, 6-7 p.m., Minneapolis
Dangers of Sulfide Mining: Tamarack Water Alliance, 6-7:30 p.m., Duluth
*Duluth Tenants Repairs Team: Take Action Minnesota, 6-8 p.m., 25 N 21st Ave. W, Duluth
August Monthly Meeting: Braver Angels: Duluth Indivisible, 6-8 p.,m., Duluth
Joy is Justice: a Pretrial Justice MN Community Kickoff: Minnesota Freedom Fund, 6-8 p.m., Roseville
August Meeting: Indivisible North Metro, 6-8 p.m., Anoka
Picnic at the Park!: Indivisible Bemidji, 6-8 p.m., Bemidji
Talk to Voters Training: MN DFL 2026, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Prior Lake
Panel: To Hell with Honeywell: MPAC, 6:30-8 p.m., Minneapolis
*Palestine Solidarity Working Group: Northwoods Socialist Collective, 7 p.m., Duluth
Film Showing of “Eddington”: Northwoods Against Surveillance, 7 p.m., Duluth
Melt ICE Community Defense Sub Committee: TCDSA, 7-8 p.m., Minneapolis
Separation of Church and State: Ely Indivisible, 7-8:30 p.m., Ely
Twin Ports Rapid Response-Looking Ahead: Northern Action, 7:30-9 p.m., Duluth

Friday (August 14)

*Get Out the Vote Bridge Brigades: Edina Indivisible, 7:30-8:30 a.m., Edina
*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
*Pro Democracy/Anti ICE Protest: Northern Progressives, 10-11 a.m., Sheridan and Central Ave., Ely
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 10-11 a.m., Chaska
Postcards for Voters: Indivisible LEFT, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lakeville
*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. Paul Water Board Meeting: AWC, 12-1 p.m., St. Paul
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Paul
*Donuts and Dialogue with a DFL Organizer: MN DFL 2026, 2-4 p.m., St. Paul
*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: WAMM, 4-5 p.m., St. Paul
*Big Lake ICE OUT Friday Weekly Protest: Sherburne County Indivisible, 4-5 p.m., Big Lake
*Bridge Brigade Fridays: Zenith City Indivisible, 4-5 p.m., Duluth
*Downtown Hopkins Streetside Protest: Indivisible MN03, 4-5:30 p.m., Hopkins
*Fired Up Fridays: Red River United Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Moorhead-Fargo
*Free Speech Rally: Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Minneapolis
*Indivisible Social: Northfield MN Indivisible, 4:30-6 p.m., Northfield
*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
*Cold One with Comrades: TCDSA, 5-7 p.m., Arbeiter Brewing Co., Minneapolis
Democracy Defense Field Launch: MONARCA, 5-7 p.m., St. Peter
Working Families Picnic-Cottonwood County: Minnesota DFL, 5-8 p.m., Windom
*Cook County MN OUT FRONT Fridays: Indivisible, 5:30-6:30 p.m, Grand Marais
Community Surveillance Walk: Northwoods Against Surveillance, 6 p.m., Duluth
*Learn How to Talk to Voters: MN DFL 2026, 6-7 p.m., Mendota Heights
Reunion sensual del Comite sureste (Monthly meeting of the Southeast Committee): COPAL, 6-8 p.m., Rochester

Saturday (August 15)

*Eggs and Issues with the Steele County DFL: Steele County DFL, 8-9:30 a.m., Owatonna
*SD30 DFL Coffee Break: Minnesota DFL, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Michael
*SD35 Coffee and Conversations: Minnesota DFL, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Coon Rapids
North End Farmers Market: Minnesota Neighbors, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., St. Paul
¿Pensando en comprar tu primera casa? (Thinking about buying your first home?): CAPI, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Brooklyn Park
*Neighborhood Network Coffee Chat: Minnesota DFL, 9:30-11 a.m., Apple Valley
*SD32 DFL Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 10-11 a.m., Blaine
*Resistance Bridge Brigades: Edina Invisible, 10-11 a.m., Rosland Park Pedestrian Bridge over MN Highway 62, Edina
*SD32 DFL Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 10-11 a.m., Blaine
*Coffee Chat Connections: Minnesota DFL, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Ramsey
*Coffee and Conversation: Minnesota DFL, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Plymouth
*Tell ICE Never Again!: TakeAction Minnesota, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Faribault
*Democracy on Fire Rally!: Indivisible Shakopee-Prior Lake-Savage, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., County Road 42 and State Highway 13
*Emmer’s Office Rally Otsego: Wright County Indivisible, 11a.m.-12 p.m., Otsego
*ICE Out for Good-Bridge Brigade Visibility Action: Afton Indivisible, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Lake Saint Croix Beach
*NO Ice, NO Wars, NO Bullies: Indivisible, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., corner of Lincoln and Union, Fergus Falls
*Democracy on Fire Rally: Indivisible Shakopee-Prior Lake-Savage, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Savage
*Rally for Peace: Americans for Democracy, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Cloud
August General Meeting: TCDSA, 11 a.m.-3:15 p.m., St. Paul
*Honk and Wave for Democracy: Indivisible, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Burnsville
DFL45 Summer Get Together and Picnic: Minnesota DFL, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Louis Park
*Defend Democracy/Replace the Regime: St. Croix Valley Indivisible, 12-1 p.m, Oak Park Heights
*NE Minneapolis Bridge Brigade: Indivisible NE Minneapolis, 12-1 p.m., Minneapolis
*Weekly Rally: 12-1 p.m., Eagan
Protect the Boundary Waters Protest!: CJC, 12-1 p.m., Minneapolis
*Owatonna Bridge Street Protests: Minnesota DFL, 12-1 p.m., Owatonna
Back to School Backpack Drive and BBQ: TCC4J, 12-1 p.m., Webber Park, Minneapolis
*Raise Your Voice Against ICE: Neighbors Union, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Ashland
*Singing the Resistance: Indivisible, 12:30-3 p.m., White Bear Lake
*Solidarity Sidewalk Saturday: Indivisible, 1-2 p.m., Burnsville
U.S. Out of Korea Rally!: MPAC, 1-2 p.m., Minneapolis
Circulo de sanacion (Healing circle): COPAL, 1-3 p.m., Minneapolis
De-Google Your Life Workshop: Northwoods Against Surveillance, 2 p.m., Duluth
*Indivisible Eden Prairie Protest: Indivisible Eden Prairie Area, 2-3 p.m., Eden Prairie
Election Defense ACTION Training: Sunrise Twin Cities, 2-4 p.m., Minneapolis
Olmsted County Town Hall: Jake Johnson for Congress, 6-7 p.m., Rochester

Sunday (August 16)

*Sunday Bridge Brigade: Indivisible North Metro, 10-11 a.m., Champlin
*Socializing with Socialists: TCDSA, 10-11:30 a.m., Anoka
Steering Committee Meeting: TCDSA, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Minneapolis
MNPOC Pride Family Day: MNPOC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Minneapolis
*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
*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, 1-2 p.m., 35-E between Randolph and Ayd Mill, St. Paul (Park on the west side of the bridge off of Lexington Pkwy. and Schaefer/Pleasant streets)
Red Ramble Hike + Talk on the Unionizing of the Iron Range Mines: Northwoods Socialist Collective, 2-3 p.m., Virginia
*Democracy Now! 2.0: W7th Gardeners of Resistance, 3-4 p.m., St. Paul
*Como/Marcy Street Corps Weekly Distro: Twin Cities DSA, 3-6:30 p.m, 1721 University Ave SE, Minneapolis
Working Families Picnic-Morrison County: Minnesota DFL, 4-7 p.m., Randall
*MN DFL Disc for Democracy: MN DFL 2026, 5-7 p.m, 400 Woodlawn Park Dr, Moorhead
Solidarity Night School: TCDSA, 5:30-7 p.m., Virtual/Minneapolis
Goodhue County Town Hall: Jake Johnson for Congress, 6-7 p.m, Red Wing
*ICE Out of MN Community Briefing: Minnesota 50501, 8 p.m., Online

Monday (August 17)

*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
*Ramsey County Court Watch: Minnesota Freedom Fund, 9-11 a.m., St. Paul
*Breakwall Monday Morning Coffee: Two Harbors Breakwall, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Two Harbors
*Cloquet Area Indivisible Lunch Brunch: We the People: Indivisible Cloquet Area, 12-1 p.m., Cloquet
*Peaceful Protest: Women’s March Minnesota, 12-1 p.m., St. Paul
*Protest Against Fascism Weekly Rally: Hastings Progressives, 12-1:30 p.m., Hastings
*Hennepin County Court Watch: Minnesota Freedom Fund, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneapolis
*Pipeline Blues Vigil: WAMM, 4-5 p.m., 1006 Summit Ave, St. Paul
*Stand With Us Glen Lake: Indivisible MN03, 4-5 p.m., Minnetonka
*Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 4-5 p.m., Golden Valley
*Stand Up for Democracy Weekly Protest: Indivisible LEFT, 4-5:30 p.m., Lakeville
*Weekly HWY100 Bridge Brigade: West Metro Bridge Brigade, 4:30-6 p.m., Golden Valley
*Rally for Democracy Stand on Every Corner: Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Edina
*Kato4Change Corner Demonstration: Kato4Change, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Mankato
*Good Trouble Protest: Indivisible, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Park
*Plymouth Demonstration: Indivisible, 5-6 p.m., Plymouth
Yellow Medicine County Fish Fry Town Hall: Erik Osberg for Congress, 5-7 p.m., Granite Falls
*287g Action Planning: Brainerd Lakes Area Indivisible, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brainerd
*The Music of Movement: Brass Solidarity, 5:30-7 p.m., People’s Way (George Floyd Square)
SD56 Cribbage Connection: Minnesota DFL, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Apple Valley
FOIA For The Fifteen: MIRAC, 6 p.m., Minneapolis
Brown County Town Hall: Jake Johnson for Congress, 6-7 p.m., New Ulm
Neighbors Talking with Neighbors: Minnesota DFL, 6-7:30 p.m., Hackensack
Democracy Defense Training: MONARCA, 6-8 p.m., Minneapolis
Democracy Defense Training: MONARCA, 6-8:30 p.m., Minneapolis
Labor Committee Organizing Committee: TCDSA, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Virtual

Tuesday (August 18)

*Weekly Vigil in Solidarity with Immigrants: Women Against Military Madness, 7:30:-8:30 a.m., 6000 Minnehaha Ave., Fort Snelling, St. Paul
*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
Oportunidad de Voluntariado (Volunteer Opportunity): COPAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Minneapolis
*Peaceful Protest: Women’s March Minnesota, 12-1 p.m., St. Paul
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 1-2:30 p.m., Bearaboo Coffee Escape, Cloquet
*Donuts and Discussions: MN DFL 2026, 2-3 p.m., Roseville
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 2-3 p.m., White Bear Lake
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 3-5 p.m., Minneapolis
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 3:30-5 p.m., Fergus Falls
*Stand with Us St. Louis Park: Indivisible, 4-5 p.m., St. Louis Park
*Stand with Us Hopkins: Indivisible MN03, 4-6 p.m., Hopkins
*Take Action Tuesdays: We the People: Indivisible Cloquet Area, 4:15-5:15 p.m., Cloquet
*Retire Emmer Protest: Indivisible North Metro, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Otsego
Meet Jake Johnson, the future of Southern Minnesota!: Indivisible St. Peter/Greater Mankato, 4:30-5:30 p.m., St. Peter
*Pro Democracy/Anti Ice Protest: Good Trouble Indivisible Duluth, 4:30-6 p.m., corner of Mesaba Ave. Central Entrance, and Rice Lake Road, Duluth
*Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 5-6 p.m., St. Louis Park
*Weekly Protest and Social Gathering in Downtown Stillwater!: St. Croix Valley Indivisible, 5-6 p.m., Stillwater
General Planning Meeting: TCDSA, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual
*Open Office Hours: Minnesota DFL, 5:30-7 p.m., Preston
Working Families Picnic-Renville County: Minnesota DFL, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Olivia
Nicollet County Town Hall: Jake Johnson for Congress, 6-7 p.m., Cortland
Circle Pines Town Hall: Doug Chapin for Congress, 6-8 p.m., Circle Pines
*Tejiendo emociones (Weaving emotions): COPAL, 6-7:30 p.m., COPAL Minneapolis office
Defeat Tom Emmer: VIRTUAL Learn How to Talk to Voters Training: MN DFL 2026, 6-7:30 p.m., Virtual/Monticello
Local Democracy Committee Meeting: We the People: Cloquet Area Indivisible, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Cloquet
Sustainable Home Program at the Library!: Unidos MN, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minneapolis
Monthly Petitioner Meet-Up: CPAC, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Minneapolis
VIRTUAL Tell ICE Never Again: MN CD1 deep canvass training: TakeAction Minnesota, 6:30-8 p.m., Virtual/Faribault
Stoop Data Centers: TCDSA, 6:30-8 p.m., Minneapolis
Democracy Defense Training: MONARCA, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Paul
Listen to Win Training: Swing Left Twin Cities, 7-8 p.m., Virtual/Minneapolis
Minnetonka Rising Meeting: Indivisible, 7-8:30 p.m., Minnetonka
*“Unhappy Hour” Tuesdays: Indivisible Burnsville MN, 7-9 p.m., Burnsville
Postcards and more!: Indivisible LEFT, 7-9 p.m., Burnsville

Wednesday (August 19)

*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
SD32 Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 10-11 a.m., Blaine
*Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Duluth
*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
*Saint Paul Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Paul
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 1-2:30 p.m., Woodbury
*St. Paul Coffee and Conversations: MN 2026 DFL, 2-3 p.m., St. Paul
*Donuts and Discussions: MN DFL 2026, 2-3 p.m., Roseville
*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
*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, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 35-E between Randolph and Ayd Mill, St. Paul (Park on the west side of the bridge off of Lexington Pkwy. and Schaefer/Pleasant streets)
*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
*Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 5-6:45 p.m., Caribou Coffee, St. Louis Park
Conexion Integral Latina (Comprehensive Latin Connection): COPAL, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Virtual
*DFL Capacity Builders: MN DFL 2026, 6-7 p.m., Mankato
IOC Working Meeting: TCDSA, 6-7 p.m., Virtual
*Comit de las ciudades gemelas (Twin Cities Committee): COPAL, 6-7:30 p.m., Virtual
Tenant Organizing Meeting: TCDSA, 6-7:30 p.m., Virtual
*AWC Weekly Meeting: AWC, 7-9 p.m., Minneapolis

Thursday (August 20)

*Coffee and Conversation Attendees Talk: WMM, 9-10 a.m., Virtual
Servicios de Licencias (Licensing Service): Unidos MN, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Minneapolis
*The Common Good Coffee Club: Metro CD9 Indivisible, 10-11 a.m., Scandia-Community Center Hall
*Anti-ICE Protest at MN GOP HQ: Indivisible MN03, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Edina
*Hennepin County Court Watch: Minnesota Freedom Fund, 1-3:30 p.m., Minneapolis
*St. Paul Coffee and Conversations: MN 2026 DFL, 2-3 p.m., St. Paul
*Rochester Coffee and Conversation: MN DFL 2026, 3:30-5 p.m., Rochester
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 3:30-5 p.m., Fergus Falls
*Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 4-6 p.m., Winona
*Fridley Bridge Brigade: 4:30-5:30 p.m., Fridley
*Rally for Our Rights: Senate District 56 DFL, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Apple Valley
*Wayzata Weekly Protest: Indivisible, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wayzata
*Bridge Brigade: MN50501, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Golden Valley
*Maple Grove Coffee and Conversations: MN DFL 2026, 4:30-6 p.m., Bean Co Cafe, Maple Grove
*Democracy Bridge Minneapolis: Democracy Bridge Minneapolis, 4:30-6 p.m., 42nd Street and 35W, Minneapolis
Working Families Picnic-Mankato, Blue Earth County: Minnesota DFL, 4:30-7 p.m., Mankato
*Better present, better future for y’all: Indivisible, 5-6 p.m., Lowry Ave. North and North Lyndale Ave., Minneapolis
Working Families Picnic-SD24: Minnesota DFL, 5-7 p.m., Kasson
Working Families Picnic-Senate District 56: Minnesota DFL, 5-8 p.m., Eagan
Let Iran Live Fundraiser: AWC, 5:30-9 p.m., Minneapolis
Communications Committee Meeting: TCDSA, 6-7:30 p.m., Virtual
*Duluth Tenants Repairs Team: Take Action Minnesota, 6-8 p.m., 25 N 21st Ave. W, Duluth
Your Pen is Magic-Write Letter at Merlin’s Rest!: Swing Left Twin Cities, 6-8 p.m., Minneapolis
SPEAK UP! The Postcard Project-August: Edina Indivisible, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Edina
Hamline-Midway Street Corps Meeting: TCDSA, 6:30-8 p.m., St. Paul
Panel: From Minnesota to Palestine, Divest from Palantir’s Crimes: AWC, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Minneapolis
*Palestine Solidarity Working Group: Northwoods Socialist Collective, 7 p.m., Duluth

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.