Calls to Action
Spread the Word
No Kings was huge, the resistence is growing.
Tell the story.
Nationally
On October 18, approximately 7 million of us rose up at more than 2,700 events in all 50 states, DC, and cities worldwide to say: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.
That is 14 times larger than both the Trump Inaugurations combined.
No Kings Day October 18 was one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history.
More than 200 organizations signed on as partners for the 18 October protests.
Early estimates
In Minnesota
- About 69 cities across Minnesota held No Kings rallies
- The biggest event was held in Minneapolis which had well over 100,000 people attending.
In Our Region
There were many events happening throughout northern MN. For example:
- Duluth: close to 6,000
- Cloquet: 750
- Moose Lake: 230+
- Two Harbors: 550
- Virginia: 770+
- Superior, WI: 1000+
- Brainerd: 2,500
- Cook: over 150 in a town with a population of 550
- Ely: over 650 in a town with a population of 3,500
- International Falls: 250-300
- Chisholm: hundreds ...
- Grand Marais: 400
- Grand Rapids: 1,300
View photos & watch video
We collected some of the documentation that streamed across the web all day. You can scroll through here:
Note that you can scroll through Bluesky without an account & without interference from an algorithm.
News Stories (early news about No Kings)
- Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
- Recap: Thousands join anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests across Minnesota
- ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide
- Minneapolis ‘No Kings’ rally draws out thousands opposed to Trump policies
- Thousands gather in downtown Minneapolis for anti-Trump rally
- No Kings day brings millions into US streets in anti-Trump protests
- 3 takeaways from Saturday's No Kings nationwide protests
- Second "No Kings Day" protests the largest single-day political protest ever
- Millions turned out for anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests across US
- ‘We the People Will Rule!’: Millions Turn Out for ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump Tyranny
Music
Songs written for the day