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Mayor's Minute - Jan. 21, 2026
Edina City CouncilWednesday, January 21, 2026
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[0:00] Well, greetings everybody. This is Jim
[0:02] Huffland, your data mayor, and this is
[0:04] the mayor's minute for Wednesday,
[0:06] January 21st, 2026. Motans who have been
[0:10] directly affected by recent federal
[0:12] actions now have a new way to make their
[0:13] voices heard. Attorney General Keith
[0:16] Ellison recently launched a reporting
[0:18] form where people can share how federal
[0:20] activity in Minnesota has personally
[0:22] impacted them, someone close to them, or
[0:25] something they have directly witnessed.
[0:27] that includes actions involving the
[0:29] Department of Homeland Security, such as
[0:31] ICE or Customs and Border Protection.
[0:35] The goal is to collect clear, specific,
[0:37] firsthand information that may help the
[0:39] Attorney General's office protect
[0:41] constitutional rights of those in
[0:43] Minnesota, defend Minnesota's laws, and
[0:45] respond to actions that impact public
[0:47] safety and civil liberties. The form is
[0:50] meant for direct real experiences that
[0:53] could include concerns about civil
[0:55] rights, access to health care or
[0:57] education, impacts on businesses, or
[1:00] other serious disruptions tied to
[1:02] federal actions. The Attorney General's
[1:04] office is asking people not to submit
[1:06] rumors, social media posts, or
[1:09] secondhand stories they can't verify.
[1:12] It's also important to know this form is
[1:14] not for legal advice or immigration
[1:16] representation. It's a way to document
[1:18] what is happening in our communities on
[1:20] a direct contact basis. If you or
[1:23] someone close to you has been directly
[1:24] affected and you feel safe sharing your
[1:27] experience, you can find the form at
[1:29] ag.state.mn.
[1:32] us/federal-action.
[1:35] Participation is voluntary and your
[1:37] voice can help ensure Minnesota has
[1:39] accurate information as it works to
[1:41] protect the rights, safety, and dignity
[1:43] of all of our residents. This is Jim
[1:46] Huffland and that's your mayor's minute
[1:48] for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. Keep
[1:51] your chin up and have a good rest of the
[1:53] week.