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#ICE Targets #Somali Community in #Minneapolis By L. Cam Anderson, Niko Georgiades, Dan Feidt, #UnicornRiot December 5, 2025 Minneapolis, MN — "About 100 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have descended on Minneapolis for Operation Metro Surge, a new phase of the Trump Administration’s crackdown on immigrants, this time targeting the city’s Somali population. The government reported on Thursday that they’ve picked up 12 'criminal illegal aliens' so far, six from #Mexico, five from Somalia and one from #ElSalvador. "During a cabinet meeting on Dec. 2, President Donald Trump conflated the entire Somali community in the state with recent financial fraud scandals that have received national attention. " 'We’re going to go the wrong way if we keep taking garbage into our country,' Trump said. 'Ilhan Omar is garbage. She’s garbage. Her friends are garbage… When they come from hell, and they complain and do nothing but bitch, we don’t want them in our country.” "In a press release from the White House on Dec. 1, the administration announced that it would be reversing #TemporaryProtectedStatus for Somali immigrant refugees as well as indefinitely pausing all 'migration from third-world countries,' including asylum decisions. "City leaders condemned the federal government’s plans in a Dec. 2 news conference live streamed on YouTube. Minneapolis Mayor #JacobFrey opened the conference, showing his support for the largest Somali community in the country. " 'Targeting Somali people means that #DueProcess will be violated,' Frey said. 'Mistakes will be made. And let’s be clear, it means that #AmericanCitizens will be detained for no other reason than the fact that they look like they are Somali. That is not now and will never be a legitimate reason.' St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Minneapolis City Council member #JamalOsman and #MinneapolisPoliceChief #BrianOHara also spoke at the conference. O’Hara said MPD would not work with federal law enforcement to conduct immigration enforcement." https://unicornriot.ninja/2025/ice-targets-somali-community-in-minneapolis/ #RacialProfiling #USPol #ICERaids #ICESucks #CharacteristicsOfFascism

And this is a problem, why? Seriously! I've been saying for years -- meat should be expensive! And a treat, not a daily staple! Beef prices are soaring. Here’s why America is facing record-low cattle numbers Sun, Dec 7 20258:00 AM EST

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Beef prices are soaring. Here's why America is facing record-low cattle numbers

Beef prices are up about 15% over the past year as ranchers face record low cattle herds amidst years of drought throughout U.S. farmlands.

#EatLessMeat #EatLessRedMeat #GoMeatless #AnimalProducts

Meanwhile, back in our yard, the native grasses and wildflowers are sleeping -- hopefully for the winter! The sticks mark the beds where I planted them! #GardeningForPollinators #SolarPunkSunday

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls So, this recipe does involve butter (not sure if another oil would work -- maybe coconut oil?). I know I've seen some recipes which use coconut oil in the chocolate coating. We use UNSALTED butter and also GF rice cereal. And it takes hours to prepare (lots of fridge/freezer time), but everyone we know loves them! We usually end up making two batches -- one for friends and family, and one for us! Inside part: 2 cups creamy natural PB 2 cups rice krispies or equivalent) 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 cups confectioner's sugar Outside part (chocolate coating): 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 12 oz semi-sweeet chocolate For the balls, mix the peanut butter, rice krispies, unsalted butter (melted and cooled), and the confectioner's sugar. Chill the mixture for 2 hours in a fridge. Once chilled, shape them into 1-inch balls, and chill them for 2 hours in the fridge. For the coating, in a heavy saucepan, heat the cream and the butter together over medium-high heat. When that comes to a boil, you pour that over the chocolate (in a bowl), then stir until smooth, cool slightly. Then dip the balls into the coating. Place on wax paper on a tray and chill in the fridge until firm. It is best to store them frozen, and let them thaw slightly before eating (I like them frozen). Hubby has been making them for 30 years. We're not sure where the original source came from (a cookbook owned by his ex?). #SolarPunkSunday #Recipes #DIYGifts

So, I made some suet ornaments last year (and yes, those are dried worms in the round ones). I had to tie up the roind ones with wire to secure them, but the stars I just poked a hole through the top, and that seemed to work fine. A bit more work than just making suet cakes (which is why I bought a couple of commercial suet cakes -- to have molds). I also made popcorn strings with cranberries and dried apple slices, and made up some pine cones filled with peanut butter and bird seed. I probably won't all that this year (busy with making hand butter and other holiday gifts), but my feathered friends will still have plenty to eat! (Well, maybe I'll make up a popcorn string again...) #SolarPunkSunday #DIY #SuetCakes #FeedTheBirds #Wildlife #AnimalProducts