Hands Off Social Security rally set for May 1

040925.N.BP.HANDSOFF 16 — Participants display signs during a Hands Off! protest on Saturday, April 5, 2025, along Paul Bunyan Drive in Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

April 27, 2025 at 12:55 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� is hosting a "Hands Off Social Security" peaceful rally set to take place between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, in front of the Bemidji Social Security Office, located at 2900 Hannah Avenue NW.

This demonstration will focus on Social Security, veteran benefits, Medicaid and Medicare in relation to the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency, a release said. It follows a nationwide day of protest that happened on April 5, specifically along Paul Bunyan Drive in Bemidji.

Indivisible Bemidji cites a fear of losing Social Security services and benefits due to various Trump administration and DOGE actions as the purpose for the May 1 rally.

Those with questions or interest in attending can contact Ken Grantier, event organizer, at (218) 556-2571 or Nancy Haugen, event spokesperson, at (218) 556-5819.

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