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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.
Eden Prairie
Every Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. at 7480 Flying Cloud Drive (Alliant Techsystems, an international defense contractor). Sponsored by: AlliantACTION.
FFI and directions: www.alliantaction.org.
Edina
Every Wednesday at Alliant Techsystems, an international defense contractor Note: the company has moved its headquarters to Eden Prairie, where the weekly vigil continues (see above). Sponsored by: AlliantACTION.
FFI and directions: www.alliantaction.org.
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.
Golden Valley
Every Saturday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the pedestrian bridge over Highway 55 just west of Winnetka Avenue. Sponsored by: Northwest Neighbors for Peace (NWN4P).
FFI: 763-546-5368.
Minneapolis
Daily, 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, 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: The Twin Cities Peace Campaign and WAMM.
FFI: 612-379-3761.
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.
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.
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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