Big thanks to the media to their attention to MMR and the
From the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger:
Banding together Minnesota Music Resistance provides new meaning to art and activism.
St. Paul resident and MMR founder Paul Engebretson also had a passion for music and politics. A year after his retirement from working in marketing at the University of St. Thomas, Engebretson started up MMR out of frustration over the result of the most recent U.S. presidential election, fearing how future legislation might affect civil rights in America. Engebretson passed away in March 2025, a month after receiving a pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Most founding members of MMR are also part of other bands. Each of them met Engebretson through the local music community and were introduced to each other through him. The Twin Cities music scene was very important to Engebretson. He was nicknamed “Front Row Paul,” because of his notable and frequent presence at local shows.
and the Brian Oake show June 19, 2025
Claire Luger and Mikkel Bee join us to talk all things Minnesota Music Resistance. It’s a new organization that puts on events to raise money for great causes. Their first event is Sunday at Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge in Minneapolis starting at 2pm and going until 7. A killer lineup of bands including Silent Treatment Buffalo Weaver, Turn Turn Turn, Dad Bod, Christy Costello and more. It all benefits the ACLU. Get tickets today.
Minnesota Music Resistance 