Runaway Country with Alex Wagner On the Ground in Minnesota
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Jan 29, 2026 
Reverend Dan Johnson, pastor who turned his church into an emergency shelter and trauma resource. Libby, a local parent-organizer who coordinated rides, patrols, and mutual aid for teachers and children. Keith Ellison, Minnesota attorney general leading legal responses to federal enforcement. They discuss community mutual aid, trauma care, legal fights over federal overreach, and grassroots protection efforts.
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Execution Site Became Immediate Vigil
- Alex Wagner describes the location where Alex Preddy was executed and the vigil that formed there.
- The scene includes graffiti, flowers, candles, and people remembering Preddy amid visible community outrage.
Parents Form Patrols After Daycare Raids
- Libby recounts ICE arriving at a daycare the same day Renee Good was killed and later abducting a teacher at another location.
- Parents formed visible patrols at drop-off and pickup wearing vests to protect children and staff.
Protect Teachers With Practical Support
- Organize rides and basic supplies to reduce teachers' exposure to ICE actions.
- Provide grocery deliveries, lunches, and toy libraries to support fearful teachers and their families.
