Alex Schieferdecker
@alexschief.bsky.social
Mpls Ped/Bike Coordinator. Cold weather apologist. Sports appreciator. Cookie enthusiast. State capacity booster. Opinions do not represent those of the City.
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November 10, 1975 7:20pm: Edmund Fitzgerald enters a particularly heavy squall line and disappears from the Arthur M. Anderson's radar. She is never seen or heard from again.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 AM
November 10, 1975 7:20pm: Edmund Fitzgerald enters a particularly heavy squall line and disappears from the Arthur M. Anderson's radar. She is never seen or heard from again.
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"this is your last time to dodge a block" I intone menacingly at the broken self-checkout kiosk in the JFK Terminal 4 Camden Foods Express
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
"this is your last time to dodge a block" I intone menacingly at the broken self-checkout kiosk in the JFK Terminal 4 Camden Foods Express
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To be fair: both are probably better than a 170km long, 500 metre high building.
November 7, 2025 at 8:46 AM
To be fair: both are probably better than a 170km long, 500 metre high building.
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A fun question. In 5 years time, what looks better? The US’s enormous bet & capex on AI? Or China’s equally enormous bet and capex on renewables?
China has made cheap, clean energy available in huge quantities. The world should take the win econ.st/4oqFszB
Photo: Eyevine
Photo: Eyevine
November 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A fun question. In 5 years time, what looks better? The US’s enormous bet & capex on AI? Or China’s equally enormous bet and capex on renewables?
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November 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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NEW: Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Could Exceed Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
zeteo.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
NEW: Two experts on Sudan explain how the killing in El Fasher is worse than anyone knows.
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
Sudan's Death Toll Has Exceeded Gaza’s, Here’s Everything You Need To Know zeteo.com/p/sudans-dea...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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"I unequivocally reject identity politics" i scream, right before selecting my five gallon cowboy hat for my Fox Business interview.
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"I unequivocally reject identity politics" i scream, right before selecting my five gallon cowboy hat for my Fox Business interview.
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Everybody wants to celebrate the boys being back in town, nobody wants to examine the circumstances that forced the boys to leave in the first place.
November 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Everybody wants to celebrate the boys being back in town, nobody wants to examine the circumstances that forced the boys to leave in the first place.
Last light of fall.
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Last light of fall.
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Thanks to the Illinois’ massive investment in transit, Chicago has a bright transit future, with the dawn coming next year:
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
trib.al/Va4Ri0r
CTA plans 24-hour service on Orange Line to Midway, thanks to mass transit bailout
Acting CTA President Nora Leerhsen’s ambitious plan would also expand — from 20 to 30 routes — the so-called “Frequent Bus Network” that provides service “every ten minutes or better” between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
trib.al
November 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Thanks to the Illinois’ massive investment in transit, Chicago has a bright transit future, with the dawn coming next year:
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
—50% increase in every-10-min bus routes to 30 citywide
—8-minute midday headways on rail lines
—24-hour Orange Line service (Red & Blue already have it)
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As Minneapolis prepares to start ticketing speeders where the city installed cameras to catch leadfooted drivers, preliminary data shows they are working.
Speeding down 30% in Minneapolis where cameras were installed
The city will begin ticketing drivers starting Friday after giving out warnings during the first month speed cameras were active.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
As Minneapolis prepares to start ticketing speeders where the city installed cameras to catch leadfooted drivers, preliminary data shows they are working.
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Colorful Bryant Avenue bikeway and Lake Street at Lyndale Avenue.
South Minneapolis, November 2025
South Minneapolis, November 2025
November 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Colorful Bryant Avenue bikeway and Lake Street at Lyndale Avenue.
South Minneapolis, November 2025
South Minneapolis, November 2025
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Minnesota Capitol Mall, as seen from the State Capitol just now
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Minnesota Capitol Mall, as seen from the State Capitol just now
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Flying Squirrel Loves It Every Time
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Flying Squirrel Loves It Every Time
Two things to say:
First, if you see something that doesn't look safe or comfortable on our streets, please submit it to 311 or reach out.
Second, we have such an excellent PW department! Thanks to my colleagues who understood the issue here immediately and quickly devised and built a fix.
First, if you see something that doesn't look safe or comfortable on our streets, please submit it to 311 or reach out.
Second, we have such an excellent PW department! Thanks to my colleagues who understood the issue here immediately and quickly devised and built a fix.
NEAT BIKE STORY. Great new bike lane on 1st between Franklin/Lake had big prob: 2-way 29th St connection to parallel protected Blaisdell lane blocked by a bumpout — forcing eastbound bikers turning north to 1st into oncoming traffic using 29th to get to Nicollet. So I DMd @alexschief.bsky.social …
November 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Two things to say:
First, if you see something that doesn't look safe or comfortable on our streets, please submit it to 311 or reach out.
Second, we have such an excellent PW department! Thanks to my colleagues who understood the issue here immediately and quickly devised and built a fix.
First, if you see something that doesn't look safe or comfortable on our streets, please submit it to 311 or reach out.
Second, we have such an excellent PW department! Thanks to my colleagues who understood the issue here immediately and quickly devised and built a fix.
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Tonight, American voters delivered a Democratic resurgence.
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Tonight, American voters delivered a Democratic resurgence.
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mine eyes? seeing the glory.
the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored? trampled.
the faithful lighting of his terrible swift sword? buddy, you better believe that's loosed.
the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored? trampled.
the faithful lighting of his terrible swift sword? buddy, you better believe that's loosed.
November 5, 2025 at 1:43 AM
mine eyes? seeing the glory.
the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored? trampled.
the faithful lighting of his terrible swift sword? buddy, you better believe that's loosed.
the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored? trampled.
the faithful lighting of his terrible swift sword? buddy, you better believe that's loosed.
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This appointment is such good news for the twin cities and @metcouncilmn.bsky.social !
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson, a former U.S. Department of Transportation official, to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December. The Met Council has faced scrutiny in recent years over spending on public transit projects.
Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.
www.mprnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This appointment is such good news for the twin cities and @metcouncilmn.bsky.social !
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
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ICYMI: Yesterday, I released this fascinating conversation with Peter Bird, a resident of Heidelberg, Germany, and a doctoral researcher at the Technical University, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, who is studying and documenting the historical context of Minneapolis as a cycling city.
bit.ly/3JpQnKS
bit.ly/3JpQnKS
October 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
ICYMI: Yesterday, I released this fascinating conversation with Peter Bird, a resident of Heidelberg, Germany, and a doctoral researcher at the Technical University, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, who is studying and documenting the historical context of Minneapolis as a cycling city.
bit.ly/3JpQnKS
bit.ly/3JpQnKS
No matter how easy early voting gets, you can't keep this Election Day enjoyer away
(Election night, I sometimes enjoy less)
(Election night, I sometimes enjoy less)
November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No matter how easy early voting gets, you can't keep this Election Day enjoyer away
(Election night, I sometimes enjoy less)
(Election night, I sometimes enjoy less)
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Oh, the neocons are gonna find some secret weapon to stop the groypers? Would this be the same one they used to stop Trump?
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Who Will Win the GOP Civil War?
Hint: Not the Neocons.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Oh, the neocons are gonna find some secret weapon to stop the groypers? Would this be the same one they used to stop Trump?
www.unpopularfront.news/p/who-will-w...
www.unpopularfront.news/p/who-will-w...
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It's uncanny how Cuomo has been laser-focused at appealing to the absolute worst qualities in people - their insularity, their tribalism, and now their fear. A campaign monumental in its cynicism, a colossal bet by this man and his billionaire backers that people are basically bad.
This isn't a closing election argument, it's Vidkun Quisling explaining why surrender is better than resistance.
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 AM
It's uncanny how Cuomo has been laser-focused at appealing to the absolute worst qualities in people - their insularity, their tribalism, and now their fear. A campaign monumental in its cynicism, a colossal bet by this man and his billionaire backers that people are basically bad.