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Join or Organize a Vigil!

You may be wondering what you can do against the war in Iraq. You are not alone!

Following is a list of anti-war activity and contacts in Twin Cities neighborhoods, outstate Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If your area is not listed, please scroll down to ideas on what you can do. This only scratches the surface of activity out there-- please report what you're doing and/or tell us that you are looking for allies in your area: wamm@mtn.org or 612-827-5364.

Updated April 2010


Minnesota

Duluth
Every Monday, Noon at 408 Superior Street (Army Recruiting Center). Sponsored by: Loaves and Fishes Catholic Worker.
FFI: 218-724-2054.

Every Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
FFI and directions: Jean, 218-722-2490.

Eagan
Every Thursday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Yankee Doodle and Pilot Knob Roads.
FFI: family4peace@msn.com.

Edina
Every Wednesday, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at 50th Street and Halifax (West of France Avenue). Sponsored by: Grandmothers for Peace.
FFI: Martha, 952-929-1566 or marrobe44@aol.com.

Minneapolis
Every Wednesday, Noon to 1:00 p.m. at 300 4th Street South (Federal Courthouse Plaza). Sponsored by: the WAMM Tackling Torture at the Top (T3) Committee.
FFI: tacklingtorture@gmail.com.

Every Tuesday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 7th and University Avenues (park in the St. Boniface Church parking lot). Sponsored by: the St. Boniface Social Justice Committee.
FFI: 612-827-5364.

Every Wednesday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the Lake Street/ Marshall Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River (Vigil to End all Wars). Sponsored by: The Twin Cities Peace Campaign and WAMM.
FFI: 612-379-3761.

New Hope
The first Thursday of the month (during daylight saving time), 4:45 to 5:45 pm at the corner of Winnetka and 42nd in New Hope. Feel free to park in the lot west of McDonald's. Sponsored by Northwest Neighbors for Peace.
FFI: 763-546-5368.

Northtown
Every Saturday, 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 10 and University Avenue Northeast (southeast corner across from Denny's), in Blaine. Communities situated near the Northtown Mall include: Blaine, Mounds View, New Brighton, Roseville, Shoreview, Arden Hills, Spring Lake Park, Fridley, and Coon Rapids. Signs available for use.

FFI
: 763-574-9615 or vanka485@aol.com.

Red Wing
Every Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Main Street between East and West Avenues (John Rich Park) in Downtown. Sponsored by: Veterans for Peace, Chapter 115.
FFI: 651-388-7733.

St. Cloud
Every second Saturday, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Highway 15 and Division Street (in front of Barnes and Noble). Sponsored by: Alternatives to War Committee, St. Cloud Area and Pax Christi.
FFI: 320-252-6448.

St. Paul
Every first Sunday, 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. at 425 Grove Street (Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center). "Dignity, Not Detention!" Vigil for civil immigrant detainees being held in jail at the request of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Sponsored by: Interfaith Coalition for Immigration, Advocates for human Rights and others. FFI: Michele, 612-341-3302 (x117) or mmckenzie@advrights.org.

Every Wednesday, 5 to 6 p.m. on the Lake Street/ Marshall Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River (Vigil to End the War on Iraq). Sponsored by: WAMM.
FFI: 612-827-5364.

Thursdays, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the corner of East 6th Street and Mounds Boulevard (I-94, exit 243), St. Paul. Sponsored by: St. Paul Eastside Neighbors for Peace. Endorsed by: St. Paul's Sacred Heart Church Peace and Justice Committee.
FFI: 651-983-3981.

Every Friday, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at Summit and Snelling Avenues. Vigil to End the Occupation of Palestine. Sponsored by: WAMM.
FFI: 612-827-5364.

Stillwater
Every Thursday, 4:45 to 5:15 p.m. at Chestnut and Main Street (in front of Loom's Bookstore).
FFI: Scott, 651-430-9111.


Wisconsin

Chippewa Falls
Every Saturday, 11:00 a.m. at Bridge and River.
FFI: 715-726-0365 or lagoclam@aol.com.

Green Bay
Every Sunday, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Amson and Webster.
FFI: Barb, 920-434-1731.

La Crosse
Every Monday, Noon  to 12:30 p.m. on State Street near the Post Office.
FFI: Gail, vaughn.gail@uwlax.edu.

Oshkosh
Every Friday, 4:30 p.m. on Main and Algoma (across from Blue Moon). Sponsored by: Winnebago Peace and Justice Center.
FFI: wpjc@wpjc.net.

Park Falls
Every Tuesday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Highway 31 near the Conoco Station.
FFI: Roberta, don2roberta@yahoo.com.

River Falls
Every Thursday, 4:00 p.m. march from Cascade and 2nd Streets up and down Main Street. Sponsored by: the local chapter of Amnesty International.
FFI: 715-425-8606.

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