The North Star Neighbor Network

Filmed and presented by documentary filmmaker Charlie Morris.

On-the-ground reporting matters. It cuts through the noise, the speculation, and the second-hand narratives that swirl around events like this. If you want to understand what is actually happening in Minnesota right now, you have to listen to the people who are living it.

What you see here is not just a documentary record. It’s a glimpse into the character of a place.

 Minnesotans didn’t respond the way communities usually do when pressure shows up on the doorstep. They rose to it. Neighbors checking on neighbors. Peaceful crowds filling the streets. Quiet acts of support unfolding in homes, churches, and sidewalks across the city. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things simply because they believe in each other. In the middle of uncertainty, Minnesota reminded the world what solidarity really looks like. 

And if you know Minnesotans, you know this part too: even in the middle of something heavy, there’s still humor. Dry, stubborn, a little defiant — the kind of humor that says, we’re still here and we’re not giving up on each other.

Charlie Morris captures pieces of that reality — the tension, the resilience, and the humanity that doesn’t always make it into headlines.

Sometimes the most important stories are the ones told by the people standing right there on the sidewalk.

We are actively building a network of trusted organizations across Minnesota.

If you provide support services—legal aid, food access, housing, healthcare, or community outreach—we want to include you.

Our goal is simple:
 Make it easier for people to find help in their own language.

To be included, please share the following:

• Name of your organization
 • Type of services you provide
 • Who you serve (individuals, families, specific communities, etc.)
 • Location(s) you support
 • Website or contact information
 • Any instructions someone should know before reaching out (hours, requirements, language support, etc.)

This information will help us make your services more accessible and easier to understand for those who need them most.

If you would like your organization listed as a resource, reach out or comment below.

Let’s make support easier to find—together.

A story from the creator of Haven Watch:

Exactly 6 weeks ago, I came to Whipple in Minneapolis to hand out snacks, water, and some 3-D printed hearts and whistles to protesters with my sons. My older son noticed people being released with no coats or phones and invited them to warm up in our car. That night, we learned that it was standard practice for people to be released without a ride, appropriate clothing, a phone, or any way to get out of the cold and home to their families. Since then, we have committed to supporting detainees at the gate and beyond. To say that 6 weeks has felt like a year is an understatement.
We continue to be overwhelmed by the support and the road in front of us. Many have asked if Haven Watch has seen evidence of the draw down of DHS occupation in Minnesota, and our best answer is no. Things have evolved, the tactics of the agents have changed slightly, and the people being released seem to have been held for longer in many cases, but our presence and need at the gate has not changed.
We also want to take a moment to thank American Pie Pizza and Zombie Boardshop, who were there supporting us in those very early days. Please stop by and show your support. Gas cards and local restaurant gift cards are still needed for volunteers and are greatly appreciated. These can be dropped off at both of these locations as well. 
Thank you to this community that continues to amaze us.

Please support Have Watch by donating at Haven Watch