RAAN

02/20/2026

Update for Duluth folx!

02/18/2026

Our Virginia and Duluth offices will be closed Wednesday, February 18th due to weather. Please be safe if you venture out today!

02/17/2026

🚨 URGENT: Minnesota’s HIV Prevention Funding Is at Risk

The Trump Administration is moving to cut more than $600 million in CDC public health funding, including dollars that support HIV and STI prevention right here in Minnesota.

If these cuts move forward, we risk losing:
• HIV & STI prevention programs
• Disease surveillance and outbreak response
• Community testing and outreach services
• Critical public health infrastructure

These programs save lives. Demand Congress to protect Minnesota’s public health funding. Contact your representatives to let them know the impact this will have.

Take action now: https://bit.ly/save-hiv-prevention

[Repost from The Aliveness Project]

02/17/2026

Please join if you're able. Help spread the word to others who are interested!

Advocacy is a key part of how we protect housing stability, dignity, and care for people living with HIV.

We’re glad to share this upcoming Town Hall & Citizen Advocacy Training focused on the Minnesota LGBTQIA2S+ & HIV Long-Term Care Bill of Rights.

If you’re interested in learning more about your rights—or how to advocate for equitable long-term care and community-based services—this is a great opportunity.

THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED IN JANUARY,
AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR ZOOM!

🗓️ Sat, Feb 28 | 🕑 11 AM – 12 PM | 🆓 Free
Register at - https://bit.ly/MNLTCTownhall (case-sensitive)

02/17/2026

For those looking to add to your toolkit, check this out!

Join us February 17 OR February 21 for a virtual training!

This class is for folks who are brand new to marches/protests/rallies, and want to feel better prepared when common emergencies arise. We will cover basic first aid, share core concepts, and check in about how to take care of yourself during and after emergencies.

All the material described in this course can be found at a dollar store and is designed to be able to fit into a reusable grocery bag or backpack. This class does NOT provide any sort of official certification. It does NOT go into great detail about CPR, GSW's, narcan, etc. We encourage folks to seek out more specialized and in-depth training for such topics, and can make recommendations upon request.

RSVP at the link in our bio!

02/17/2026

Heads up! There's an outbreak of TMVII in Minnesota right now - TMVII, also known as TM7, is a new kind of fungal skin infection that can cause tinea (ringworm).

TMVII spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with the rash, including through sexual contact. Fungal spores can also spread on surfaces (e.g., shared razors, toys, or linens).

Learn more from MDH about TMVII and how to prevent it:
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/tmvii/basics.html

02/11/2026

Please join the Twin Ports community on February 14th for the 11th Annual Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives.

• Opening Ceremony: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
📍202 W 2nd St, Duluth

• Memorial March from Downtown Duluth to the Building for Women: 2:30 PM
📍32 E 1st St, Duluth

• Light meal provided & Honor Fire at Building for Women to follow.

Rain or Shine ~ Designated Staff ~ Drum & Hand Drum Singers

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/4071656383145474/

02/09/2026

This year’s MMIR march will take place this Saturday, February 14, 2026 and will begin at the Minneapolis American Indian Center (.americanindiancenter) at 11AM.

The 2026 MMIR March Honors Our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Men, Boys, Two Spirit, and LGBTQI+ relatives. ❤

02/06/2026

Reminder that submissions for our T-Shirt & Sticker Design Contest are due in 3 weeks! Sharing your art can make a difference in your community. 🎨🫶

Learn more on our website:
https://raan.org/design-contest/

Submissions due February, 27, 2026. Must be 18 or older to enter.

02/05/2026

Please join the Minnesota LGBTQ+ and HIV Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Coalition, along with additional sponsors, for a special webinar program on Saturday, February 28th from 11AM-12PM. Experience an engaging webinar addressing key health issues in our community, including the Minnesota LGBTQ+ and HIV Long-Term Bill of Rights. This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and make your voice heard on important rights and issues affecting long-term care and home- and community-based services, regardless of age.

This webinar will have about 30 mins dedicated to be able to ask questions of the Senator Scott Dibble and Representative Liz Reyer as well as hear about the legislation they are spearheading with community partners to ensure we have HIV long term care.

Learn more or register below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cSR_XVH1QDa7mbhmbsHKBA #/registration

02/04/2026

WOKIKSUYE - In Remembrance & Witness
Please join First Peoples of Mni Sóta Makoce and the Good Family for a public memorial ceremony mourning Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and all those we have lost in this occupation. Open to All Walks of Life who will stand with us in Peace & Prayer – Nawajin en Wodakota k’a Wocekiye

Children warmly welcome. Please wear sparkles, glitter, and glam!

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Powderhorn Park (soccer field), Minneapolis, MN

12PM: Gathering begins
1-3PM: Memorial ceremony led by Arvol Looking Horse, followed by community-led singing, poetry and more.

More info: https://bit.ly/MPLS-Feb7

Music • Art • Tipis • Snacks • Hot beverages

01/23/2026

Our offices and helpline will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 23 as we participate in the ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA Day of Truth and Freedom.

We will be back at normal operating hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00) on Monday, January 26.