This is your AMCON Daily Sit Rep for January the 28th, 2026.

Up first today, an assessment of the January the 23rd Student and Community Organizing Call reveals coordinated efforts among student activists and allied groups aiming to disrupt normal operations on campuses nationwide, with Minneapolis-St.

Paul being a primary hub.

The movement is planning escalating actions, including strikes and walkouts, as part of a broader strategy to challenge existing political and economic systems.

Organizers in Minneapolis reported plans for a citywide strike and rapid response networks targeting federal agencies.

Authorities advised maintaining high situational awareness, avoiding protest areas, and not engaging with demonstrators to ensure personal safety.

In environmental news, decades of excessive phosphorus application on U.S.

Farmland have led to massive soil surpluses, which are now polluting waterways.

This runoff causes toxic algal blooms, hypoxic dead zones, and increased water treatment costs across major agricultural regions, including the Midwest and Southeast.

Outdated soil testing methods have contributed to over-application.

This is a growing national water quality threat with serious ecological and public health implications.

Monitoring local water quality advisories and supporting nutrient reduction initiatives is recommended.

Turning to health and safety, a baby teething toy sold on Amazon has been recalled after more than 30 choking incidents.

The U.S.

Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 6,800 Yitinammer pull-string teething toys due to silicone strings that pose serious choking.

Hazards.

Parents are urged to discard or return the product for a refund.

In travel and security, TSA pre-checks Touchless ID technology, which uses facial comparison for faster identity verification, continues to expand.

Currently available at 28 airports, it will be introduced at 37 more airports by spring 2026.

This enhancement speeds up security screening, offering a more convenient and secure travel experience.

TSA assures travelers that biometric data is protected and deleted within 24 hours after travel.

Lastly, a warning of potential violent protests has been issued for the south side of downtown Minneapolis Following recent unrest and clashes involving ICE officers Protest activity remains intense and potentially violent Members are advised to stay alert, avoid protest areas, know their exits And report suspicious activity to authorities and the RESAT team as needed.

Now for today's weather summary.

Lake-effect snow is falling downwind from the Great Lakes, with rain moving into the northwest and snow over the northern and central plains.

An arctic air mass will surge southward through the plains Great Lakes, southeast and east, from Friday through Saturday, likely bringing the longest duration of cold experienced in several decades.

Forecasts are being closely monitored for a potential significant winter storm impacting the eastern United States this coming weekend.

Prepare accordingly for hazardous winter weather.

Looking ahead to events in the next seven days, there are no scheduled AMCON network events.

Members can access the American Contingency Members Only site to get the full report and more in-depth analysis of today's stories, along with practical preparedness tips, training opportunities, and resources to help you, your family, and your neighborhood stay crisis ready.