Amy Gage
@amygage.bsky.social
Writer-editor redefining retirement. Multimodal, active volunteer, rescue dogs, reading, @wnba.com 🏀 Blog on aging: themiddlestages.com
Didn’t think I’d be saying this with a conservative super-majority on the High Court. THANK YOU for refusing to hear a challenge to same-sex marriage. 🌷
November 10, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Didn’t think I’d be saying this with a conservative super-majority on the High Court. THANK YOU for refusing to hear a challenge to same-sex marriage. 🌷
Kaohly Herr did show up in my Merriam Park neighborhood. So did Yan Chen. No other STP mayoral candidate did.
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Kaohly Herr did show up in my Merriam Park neighborhood. So did Yan Chen. No other STP mayoral candidate did.
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You can’t help but notice the eerie parallels to the outrageous conduct of the Usurper of Uptown demanding that the little people pedal her around town.
This is the best thing I’ve seen all day.
November 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
You can’t help but notice the eerie parallels to the outrageous conduct of the Usurper of Uptown demanding that the little people pedal her around town.
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What happened in Hastings was a preventable tragedy &no electric assist bikes (e-bikes) were involved.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Hastings woman pushes for changes to state law regarding certain e-bikes
Janet Stotko was hit by what she says was a Class 3 e-bike, leaving her without her sense of smell or taste.
www.kare11.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What happened in Hastings was a preventable tragedy &no electric assist bikes (e-bikes) were involved.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
I like the pink!
LESS THAN A WEEK TO SNAG MERCH FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS!
Rep the flag, sport the classic jersey, or bulk order caps for the whole family.
Shop closes Nov 3rd so they'll be on your doorstep by Dec 23rd.
Proceeds go towards statewide bike advocacy and education!
Take a lil peak bit.ly/BIKEMN26STORE 👀
Rep the flag, sport the classic jersey, or bulk order caps for the whole family.
Shop closes Nov 3rd so they'll be on your doorstep by Dec 23rd.
Proceeds go towards statewide bike advocacy and education!
Take a lil peak bit.ly/BIKEMN26STORE 👀
October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I like the pink!
“Booze is terrific because it instantly makes you feel in a different space.” Yes, and it works for a while, until you recognize that it no longer serves you. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Anthony Hopkins on Quitting Drinking and Finding God
Podcast Episode · The Interview · 10/25/2025 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“Booze is terrific because it instantly makes you feel in a different space.” Yes, and it works for a while, until you recognize that it no longer serves you. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The food bank where I volunteer has lost funding for feminine hygiene products. So, in addition to FOOD, consider donating tampons and sanitary pads of all sizes. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Facing ‘perfect storm,’ strained Minnesota food banks brace for impact of SNAP funding halt
Food bank leaders say they’re navigating a drop in giving at the same time need is picking up. A massive surge in demand could be on the way.
www.mprnews.org
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The food bank where I volunteer has lost funding for feminine hygiene products. So, in addition to FOOD, consider donating tampons and sanitary pads of all sizes. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
True enough, I was surrounded mostly by white people at No Kings in Minneapolis on Saturday: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Why 'No Kings' protests didn't excite Black America
Within the Black community, one heard lots of comments suggesting that the “No Kings” protest was not something we should bother with.
www.msnbc.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
True enough, I was surrounded mostly by white people at No Kings in Minneapolis on Saturday: www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool
Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.
www.rollingstone.com
October 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
The Student Housing Overlay District aimed to maintain balance in a neighborhood where landlords were buying SF houses and duplexes near campus for students -- and then failing to deal with the repercussions. I became director of neighborhood relations at UST two years after the Overlay was enacted.
St. Paul: After Selby Ave. property demolished without permit, concerns over new student housing builds
The St. Paul City Council voted to eliminate single-family zoning citywide in October 2023, opening the door to multi-unit residences within almost every zoning district in the city.
www.twincities.com
September 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Student Housing Overlay District aimed to maintain balance in a neighborhood where landlords were buying SF houses and duplexes near campus for students -- and then failing to deal with the repercussions. I became director of neighborhood relations at UST two years after the Overlay was enacted.
A’ja is impressive and fun to watch, but she’s worn her crown. 👑 I wanted Phee!
Aces' Wilson crowned as WNBA's first 4-time MVP
A'ja Wilson has become the WNBA's first four-time MVP after earning the league's top individual honor for the second straight year.
www.espn.com
September 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A’ja is impressive and fun to watch, but she’s worn her crown. 👑 I wanted Phee!
Fun to write a feature on my hometown! 🚴♀️
"A coming upgrade of Highway 22, the scenic alternative to U.S. 169 from St. Peter to Mankato, will include a protected bike trail that connects to the Sakatah Trail. As with the Summit and Cleveland Avenue projects in the Twin Cities, loss of trees has become a point of contention..."
Two-Day Bike Fest Replaces Beloved ‘River Ramble’
After losing their popular annual ride, organizers in Mankato aim to raise spirits with a new weekend-long festival that promotes all manner of cycling.
streets.mn
September 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Fun to write a feature on my hometown! 🚴♀️
Heading west this Sunday, to Hopkins on new & improved cycling infrastructure.
Bicycling is clean transportation. And fun! Join @bikemn.bsky.social on the Twin Cities Bike Tour this weekend! We’ll be at Venture Bikes on the Midtown Greenway.
www.bikemn.org/all-events/t...
www.bikemn.org/all-events/t...
Twin Cities Bike Tour - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
By registering for the Twin Cities Bike Tour, you directly contribute to BikeMN’s statewide efforts in promoting active transportation. Our dedicated chapters, fueled by hardworking volunteers, are ma...
www.bikemn.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Heading west this Sunday, to Hopkins on new & improved cycling infrastructure.
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Absolute joy pulling together the near comprehensive history of the best k-8 bike/ped educational curriculum in the country. @amygage.bsky.social knocked it out of the park on this one.
Our Summer/Fall edition of Shift is landing in mailboxes! Learn about our nation leading educational program: Walk Bike Fun! Hear about our legislative wins at the Capitol. And catch a sneak peak of the Second Annual Twin Cities Bike Tour!
Link to the digital edition below ⤵️
Link to the digital edition below ⤵️
September 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Absolute joy pulling together the near comprehensive history of the best k-8 bike/ped educational curriculum in the country. @amygage.bsky.social knocked it out of the park on this one.
Back in the day it was “no bra” getting attention. Just wear what you can move in — the motto for those of us too old to care. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/f...
Why Are Everyone’s Bra Straps Showing These Days?
www.nytimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Back in the day it was “no bra” getting attention. Just wear what you can move in — the motto for those of us too old to care. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/f...
Pro-choice grandma! Still wearing my T-shirt from the Planned Parenthood booth at the State Fair.
September 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Pro-choice grandma! Still wearing my T-shirt from the Planned Parenthood booth at the State Fair.
Here’s the source: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
Falling Behind: Where have all the men gone?
After decades of decline, male teachers now make up less than a quarter of the public-school teaching force. What’s driving men away, and what would it take to bring them back? On Point’s weeklong ser...
www.wbur.org
August 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Here’s the source: www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...
“It’s easier to build strong boys than rebuild broken men.” Heard on @npr.org in a story about how the percentage of male elementary school teachers has dropped to 23%.
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“It’s easier to build strong boys than rebuild broken men.” Heard on @npr.org in a story about how the percentage of male elementary school teachers has dropped to 23%.
I couldn't be happier that @cmiriam.bsky.social will succeed me as managing editor at @streets.mn. She is uniquely positioned to broaden our scope and to diversify our readership and contributor base.
Hello From Our New Managing Editor: Cirien Saadeh, Ph.D.: https://streets.mn/2025/08/27/hello-from-streets-mn-new-managing-editor/
Our new managing editor brings experience in community journalism and education and will broaden the voices represented on the site.
Our new managing editor brings experience in community journalism and education and will broaden the voices represented on the site.
August 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I couldn't be happier that @cmiriam.bsky.social will succeed me as managing editor at @streets.mn. She is uniquely positioned to broaden our scope and to diversify our readership and contributor base.
“Much-needed denser housing,” but for whom? These properties are priced per bedroom and marketed to students. So let’s call them what they are and not pretend they’re bringing affordable housing (or more diversity) to Merriam Park.
Six-Unit Homes Bring Citywide Benefits, Anxiety Nearby: https://streets.mn/2025/08/26/six-unit-homes-bring-citywide-benefits/
Two proposed multi-unit buildings near St. Thomas would be a step toward much-needed denser housing but faces pushback from nearby residents.
Two proposed multi-unit buildings near St. Thomas would be a step toward much-needed denser housing but faces pushback from nearby residents.
August 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“Much-needed denser housing,” but for whom? These properties are priced per bedroom and marketed to students. So let’s call them what they are and not pretend they’re bringing affordable housing (or more diversity) to Merriam Park.
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All great. But “tune in,” where? How many streaming services do I have to buy to watch professional women’s basketball?
August 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
All great. But “tune in,” where? How many streaming services do I have to buy to watch professional women’s basketball?
Big night! Phee is back. 🏀
August 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Big night! Phee is back. 🏀
I love this! Writing is not obsolete!
this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like
August 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I love this! Writing is not obsolete!
Thanks to @bikemn.bsky.social for all their work to make this possible!
Our state is renowned not only for the natural beauty but also for being among the healthiest and happiest of any in the nation! This is in no small part due to the robust biking culture that can be found in every community and every corner of Minnesota!
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adve...
Minnesota Is the Ultimate Biking Destination
Scenic roads, gritty gravel, epic trails, and all-level terrain are drawing riders to Minnesota
www.outsideonline.com
August 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Thanks to @bikemn.bsky.social for all their work to make this possible!