Upcoming Events ^
Trina Swanson — Let's Fix It Tour
Comes to Biwabik
- When:
- October 14, 5:30–7:30pm
- Where:
- Biwabik Pavilon
What's not working in Biwabik and the surrounding communities? Healthcare that costs too much? Jobs that don't pay enough? Housing that's getting harder to find? Every community has its own challenges, and the people who live there know better than anyone where we need to start.
That's why Trina Swanson is bringing the LET'S FIX IT! Tour to Biwabik.
This isn't a rally or a long political speech. It's a chance to sit down, talk with Trina, and tell her what's working, what isn't, and what you want your representative in Congress to understand about life in your community.
Democrat, Republican, Independent or somewhere in between, you're welcome. Trina believes a representative works for everyone, whether you voted for them or not. Her campaign describes the tour's broader approach as focused on listening to people across Minnesota's 8th District and on issues including affordability, healthcare, jobs, and community stability.
Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas about what you think needs fixing.
No Kings — Cook
hosted by Democracy Defenders
- When:
- October 17, 1:00–3:00pm
- Where:
- Cook City Park
125 S River St.
Cook, MN
Join your neighbors and friends at Cook City Park for an afternoon of inspiration, information, music, and community-making as we make our voices heard and stand up for democracy!
No Kings National Day of Action —
Vote Early
No Kings started with sending a message. Now it's about showing what that power can do.
- When:
- October 17
- Where:
- At the ballot box & stay tuned for regional celebrations
This time, the mobilization moves to the ballot box.
In Minnesota, absentee ballots are already available, and the state’s new in-person Early Voting period begins 18 days before Election Day. (sos.mn.gov)
SHOW THE POWER.
ORGANIZE THE POWER.
EXERCISE THE POWER.
Three times in less than a year, millions of Americans took to the streets to say something unmistakable: we are here, we are paying attention, and we will not be silent.
Minnesota became one of the clearest examples of that power on display. We filled the streets in St. Paul. We turned out again across the state. And in March, Minnesota became the national flagship for No Kings.
That was showing power.
Then Minnesota faced a different test.
When Operation Metro Surge brought thousands of federal officers into the Twin Cities, the response moved beyond the streets. Neighbors shared information. Lawyers provided know-your-rights education. Churches, community organizations and others helped people navigate an extraordinary situation. And people who had never worked together before began building networks that could act together.
That was organizing power.
And that distinction matters.
A demonstration can show how many people are willing to act. An organized network can turn that willingness into sustained civic action.
That is the next step for No Kings.
Not away from protest. Not instead of organizing. From showing power to exercising it.
Because elections are one of the places where organized people actually exercise political power. The people elected in November will make decisions about legislation, budgets, oversight and the direction of government.
And No Kings is now explicitly making that connection. The national coalition describes October 17 as a nonpartisan day of voter participation and calls No Kings: Vote Early “the next step” after a year of mass mobilization.
Northwoods Sharing Circle
Free Community Meal & Gathering
- When:
- October 25, 1:00–3:00pm
- Where:
- Cook Community Center
Cook, MN - Who:
- Everyone — families welcome!
- What:
- Free taco bar & sharing circle
We have some exciting news! The Cook Area Neighbors Network (CANN) will be hosting the Northwoods Sharing Circle, a free community gathering on Sunday, October 25, with a taco bar lunch for everyone in the greater Cook area. Whether you've lived here for decades or recently moved to the area, whatever your background, you're welcome at the table.
Registration is requested but not required. Attendees are asked to email cookareaneighborsnetwork@gmail.com to ensure we have enough food for everyone.
Come for the food, stay for the conversation — we'll be sharing stories about what we love about our community, and starting to map out ways neighbors can support one another, from lending a hand to sharing what we grow and make. No agenda, no pressure — just good food and good company.
