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Dustin Nelson

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Writer of fiction and poetry. Also a journalist with work in the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Inside Hook, Thrillist, and other publications. http://www.dustinlukenelson.com/writing.html

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At Largest ICE Detention Camp, Staff Bet on Detainee Suicides, AP Reports Camp East Montana has received several 911 calls in the span of five months about immigrants trying to harm themselves.

Staff at the nation’s largest Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility have placed bets on which detainee will be the next to die by suicide, according to new reporting from the Associated Press based on 911 calls and detainee accounts.

07.03.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 6404 πŸ” 4313 πŸ’¬ 451 πŸ“Œ 1214

Two of the last three shows I've attended included a Specials cover. Pretty happy with that ratio.

07.03.2026 03:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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obi original at the abolish ICE benefit show in minneapolis is asking for more energy in return than this crowd has lol

07.03.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

noooooo

07.03.2026 01:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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laamar closing out his set at the abolish ICE festival in minneapolis in the rain with a new song about how we came together to take care of our neighbors during the ICE siege

07.03.2026 01:20 πŸ‘ 94 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

The timing is a coincidence, but it's also well-timed. There's a lot to process in the Mia's new exhibit.

06.03.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pirates, witch trials, and David Strathairn: The Guthrie Theater unveils its 2026-27 season. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/pirates-witch-trials-and-david-strathairn-the-guthrie-theater-unveils-its-2026-27-season

05.03.2026 21:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Minneapolis City Council extends eviction notice period amid immigration crackdown

More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minneapolis-city-council-extends-eviction-notice-period-amid-immigration-crackdown

05.03.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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List of Twin Cities businesses holding fundraisers amid ICE surge. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/list-of-twin-cities-businesses-holding-fundraisers-amid-ice-surge

06.03.2026 13:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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9 Twin Cities restaurants add β€˜planet-friendly foods’ as part of Eat for Impact. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/9-twin-cities-restaurants-add-planet-friendly-foods-as-part-of-eat-for-impact

06.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Centro’s new restaurant is a tribute to fishing culture. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/centros-new-restaurant-is-a-tribute-to-fishing-culture

06.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Schubert Club details new season packed with star performers, new music premieres. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/schubert-club-details-new-season-packed-with-star-performers-new-music-premieres

04.03.2026 17:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Must be pretty confident that'll go through. Whittier Alliance posted that it will be blocked off.

04.03.2026 22:27 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Dakota will open a second venue on Nicollet Mall this spring. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/the-dakota-will-open-a-second-venue-on-nicollet-mall-this-spring

04.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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911 calls capture kids burning with fever, struggling to breathe at ICE detention center EMS crews were called to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas at least 11 times since September for children in medical distress, records show.

NEW: We obtained 911 audio from the Texas detention center housing hundreds of immigrant kids and their parents.

Since mid-September, EMS crews have been dispatched to Dilley at least 11 times to treat children in medical distress.

Burning fevers. Low oxygen. Seizures. A broken leg.

My report:

27.02.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 2133 πŸ” 1272 πŸ’¬ 55 πŸ“Œ 106

Seems like the emerging policy is: you people out there are responsible for setting up your own governments, but if the US doesn’t like who ends up in charge we’ll just assassinate or kidnap them and then the ball is back in your court.

01.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 4544 πŸ” 1138 πŸ’¬ 183 πŸ“Œ 74
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X Is Drowning in Disinformation Following US and Israel’s Attack on Iran WIRED has reviewed hundreds of posts on X that promote misleading claims about the locations and scale of the attack.

β€œAlmost all of the most viral posts reviewed by WIRED on Saturday came from accounts with blue check marks, meaning they…could be eligible to earn money based on how much engagement their posts generate, even if the content is false.”

From @davidgilbert.bsky.social

28.02.2026 22:45 πŸ‘ 1255 πŸ” 461 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 42
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Donate to SMITTEN KITTEN X NHN RENTAL RELIEF FUND, organized by Anne Lehman TLDR; SMITTEN KITTEN FINALLY HAS A WAY TO TAKE ONLINE DONATIONS FOR RENTAL ASSI… Anne Lehman needs your support for SMITTEN KITTEN X NHN RENTAL RELIEF FUND

The dildo store is out here doing more than Mayor of Minneapolis yet again. @smittenkittenmn.bsky.social has secured a match of up to $250K in Rental Relief Funds from the Wilson Foundation. Donate & share! LFG!!! ❀️‍πŸ”₯

www.gofundme.com/f/smitten-ki...

28.02.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 291 πŸ” 196 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7
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After a second gold, Kelly Pannek is getting a championship-themed beer from Fulton. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/after-a-second-gold-kelly-pannek-is-getting-a-championship-themed-beer-from-fulton

27.02.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Also, love my neighborhood, but MPLS is nice design.

27.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nobel Prize is πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³

27.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚ I love that. I hope she sent along videos of the stump party.

27.02.2026 15:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Washington Post's description of the bodycam video of his arrest last year, and the translation of Mr. Shah Alam's comments, is gutting. Remember, he was entirely blind in one eye and could only see three feet in the other, and he spoke virtually no English.

He spent a year in jail for this.

27.02.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 3965 πŸ” 1778 πŸ’¬ 72 πŸ“Œ 115
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Seized Art, Eavesdropping Guards: Parents Describe a Clampdown at Dilley Detention Center as Kids Shared Their Stories Detainees told ProPublica that art supplies have been removed in room searches, immigrants have lost access to Gmail and staff hover within earshot during video calls.

Detainees told @propublica.org that art supplies have been removed in room searches, immigrants have lost access to Gmail and staff hover within earshot during video calls. www.propublica.org/article/dill...

26.02.2026 19:48 πŸ‘ 166 πŸ” 71 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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Report indicates Minnesotans lost $106M in wages during Operation Metro Surge. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/report-indicates-minnesotans-lost-106m-in-wages-during-operation-metro-surge

26.02.2026 20:09 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Memes, stumps, and thrift store vibes: How the Saints' golden corduroy jacket went viral. More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/memes-stumps-and-thrift-store-vibes-how-the-saints-golden-corduroy-jacket-went-viral

26.02.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Our new one hates Bsky. Or it hates our CMS. Either way, I'm caught in the middle.

26.02.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is Gogol Bordello Minneapolis coded? In this essay...

26.02.2026 18:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Though, did you get to spend a weird amount of time navigating how to embed bsky posts b/c you changed your CMS yesterday?

26.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Moderately disappointed that I didn't see a single St. Paul jacket at the Gogol Bordello show.

26.02.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0