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Legislative Update from Rep. Youakim
Dear Neighbors,
Community connection matters now more than ever. Throughout my time serving you, I've prioritized creating spaces where we can come together—when people from diverse backgrounds share their viewpoints, it strengthens our democracy and builds a better tomorrow.
I hope you can join me for a community conversation in February. The dates and locations are:
Wednesday, February 4 – 6:30-8:00 pm at the Hopkins Library ("22 11th Ave. N., Hopkins)
" Wednesday, February 11 – 6:30-8:00 pm at Edina Library "(""5280 Grandview Square,
Edina)"
Saturday, February 21 – 10:30 am to Noon at the St. Louis Park Library ("3240 Library Lane, St. Louis Park)"
February community conversations
These are extraordinary times. Federal agents remain deployed in our state, and Minnesota continues to mourn the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, along with numerous forced removals across the region. Among them is 5-year-old Liam Ramos, currently detained in Texas with a fever and refusing to eat. He belongs at home with his mother.
Locally, I’m proud of the action our communities have taken to peacefully protect our neighbors. We care for each other and have our neighbors' backs, always, even if it's easy to look away. We all deserve to be safe.
Thank you to Gilah, the owner of Needle & Skein, for hosting an incredible Protest Knit Along recently. There were 65+ folks in two rooms knitting red hats with their neighbors and raising money for families in need. Rep. Larry Kraft and Mayor Nadia Mohamed could not be prouder of our community!
Knitting for justice
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Almost 300 people showed up to a beautiful candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti and Renee Good at the Hopkins clocktower. Thank you to all who helped organize it and who showed up to be in community! It was a heartfelt tribute to two beautiful souls that were brutally taken too soon.
Community vigil in Hopkins
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Last Friday I toured the ICA food shelf [ [link removed] ] and learned about the increased outreach they are doing with our schools including their Hopkins Strong initiative with the Hopkins Education Foundation. It’s great to see the work they are doing to keep our neighbors in need fed. Consider dropping off a donation if you can.
Food shelf visit
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This week, we had a press conference with educational leaders, teachers, principals, and essential school personnel to discuss our concerns about ICE's interference in our school system. Teachers assisting with food distribution are being surveilled, and students are experiencing severe anxiety and trauma.
Our schools must remain safe havens for children—places where they can learn and thrive. These spaces should also protect the dedicated staff members who work tirelessly for our students' success.
You can read more about the press event from this MinnPost coverage by clicking this link [ [link removed] ].
ICE out of schools press conference
Credit: MinnPost Photo/Deanna Pistono
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Keep in Touch
Please continue to contact me anytime at
[email protected] or 651-296-9889 with questions or input. Email is the quickest way to get in touch.
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Cheryl Youakim
State Representative
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