Minneapolis and "My 5 Miles"

Like most of us, I’m trying to wrap my head around what is happening in Minneapolis.There are so many thoughts I have that add nothing constructive to the conversation. But the reality in Minneapolis is the thing I’ve been trying to make sense of all week—writing about anything else would have been disingenuous. So I looked for a question that I could try to answer that builds on what my team and I have been exploring. The question I landed on is:When systems operate at scales you can’t influence, what can you actually do?Read or listen to the full piece on Substack or Apple Podcasts.Want to support our neighbors in Minneapolis-St. Paul? Check out this post with links to vetted organizations on the ground there. Thanks, Charlie Sellers, for showing us all how it’s done.Sources:Eric Roper, “How Minnesota’s civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance and took the feds by surprise,” The Minnesota Star Tribune, January 29, 2026. LinkZ. Marie, “What’s It Like to Coordinate a Mutual-Aid Network in Minneapolis?” Harper’s Bazaar, January 28, 2026. LinkOrganizations mentioned:Defend612DHH Church (Dios Habla Hoy) - LinkSEAMAAC (Philadelphia)Stand With Minnesota (comprehensive giving directory)Unidos MN, “Our Story.” LinkCommunity Aid Network MN. LinkMonarca Rapid Response Network. Link This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit innovatingoutloud.substack.com