Elliot Mann
@elliotmann.bsky.social
Suburban Dad in Minnesota. Bylines over the years for many newsrooms alive and dead. This feed has mostly nothing to do with that though. It’s dog photos and sports nonsense.
Got more rhymes than I got gray hairs, and that's a lot because I got my share.
Got more rhymes than I got gray hairs, and that's a lot because I got my share.
This statement from Matt Moberg is so powerful.
Chaplains and ministers like this are going to have this heathen sitting in a gdamn church pew before long
Chaplains and ministers like this are going to have this heathen sitting in a gdamn church pew before long
January 26, 2026 at 2:08 AM
This statement from Matt Moberg is so powerful.
Chaplains and ministers like this are going to have this heathen sitting in a gdamn church pew before long
Chaplains and ministers like this are going to have this heathen sitting in a gdamn church pew before long
The guys doing trampoline dunks during a break in the Wolves game showing more far more courage than 60 area CEOs who dropped a mealy-mouthed, milquetoast, both sides word salad of nothingness “statement” earlier today.
January 26, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The guys doing trampoline dunks during a break in the Wolves game showing more far more courage than 60 area CEOs who dropped a mealy-mouthed, milquetoast, both sides word salad of nothingness “statement” earlier today.
Never forget how Tom Emmer has supported this ICE occupation, funded it, excused it, and cheered it on. Never.
GOP Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer blames Gov. Tim Walz and local leaders for a federal immigration agent killing another person in Minneapolis
January 24, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Never forget how Tom Emmer has supported this ICE occupation, funded it, excused it, and cheered it on. Never.
I know we have asked for more from our congressional DFL leaders, but never lose sight of the fact that Republicans could end this by dinner time if they wanted to. They are cheering this on.
Zero of MN’s GOP state or federal legislators are calling for an end to this federal occupation.
Zero of MN’s GOP state or federal legislators are calling for an end to this federal occupation.
Minnesota Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson blames Gov. Tim Walz for federal immigration agents shooting and killing another person in Minnesota in what DHS calls its largest operation ever
January 24, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I know we have asked for more from our congressional DFL leaders, but never lose sight of the fact that Republicans could end this by dinner time if they wanted to. They are cheering this on.
Zero of MN’s GOP state or federal legislators are calling for an end to this federal occupation.
Zero of MN’s GOP state or federal legislators are calling for an end to this federal occupation.
Worth boosting: Editor Adam Uren, and team, puts the calls in. It’s no longer just an aggregation farm like it first began with Rick Kupchella.
Hi there, so that's no longer the case and hasn't been since the current owners took over 2018. We employ 10 full- and part-time journalists from Minnesota, reporting original stories. We sometimes cite other outlets (with a link), but this is no different from other media orgs.
January 24, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Worth boosting: Editor Adam Uren, and team, puts the calls in. It’s no longer just an aggregation farm like it first began with Rick Kupchella.
No one is coming to save us, except us.
January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
No one is coming to save us, except us.
The irony is that the mom who created the Facebook group “Let Them Play,” which called for an end to COVID recommendations regarding youth sports and got wall to wall coverage in the Star Tribune, parlayed that into a seat with the State Legislature.
She supports ICE on her social media pages.
She supports ICE on her social media pages.
All the pundits who were outraged at kids missing school in the early days of the COVID pandemic are welcome to speak up ANY TIME NOW
I talked to the principal at my kids' middle school yesterday, and he said about 30% of kids have not been showing up. Hard to fathom the academic and mental health impact this is having on kids, parents and teachers.
January 22, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The irony is that the mom who created the Facebook group “Let Them Play,” which called for an end to COVID recommendations regarding youth sports and got wall to wall coverage in the Star Tribune, parlayed that into a seat with the State Legislature.
She supports ICE on her social media pages.
She supports ICE on her social media pages.
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Good night from North Pole, Alaska. This just happened tonight
January 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Good night from North Pole, Alaska. This just happened tonight
and that’s why we watch the games.
so you should just know, if Indiana can win a national title, there's no reason for you to not have hope about...well, everything and anything
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
and that’s why we watch the games.
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National media covering MAGA event: "Look at this normal person who is mad" (10 seconds of googling shows they're chair of the local GOP)
National media covering Twin Cities community members who have never been politically active but now stand watch outside a preschool: "Look at this activist"
National media covering Twin Cities community members who have never been politically active but now stand watch outside a preschool: "Look at this activist"
January 19, 2026 at 3:37 PM
National media covering MAGA event: "Look at this normal person who is mad" (10 seconds of googling shows they're chair of the local GOP)
National media covering Twin Cities community members who have never been politically active but now stand watch outside a preschool: "Look at this activist"
National media covering Twin Cities community members who have never been politically active but now stand watch outside a preschool: "Look at this activist"
Can’t remember what I had for breakfast, but come March I’m absolutely going to put Illinois deep into my bracket based on how good they looked at times against the Gophers.
January 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Can’t remember what I had for breakfast, but come March I’m absolutely going to put Illinois deep into my bracket based on how good they looked at times against the Gophers.
We were just half-joking about this kind of thing YESTERDAY.
“Fundraising text from Senator Chuck Schumer” doesn’t have the same ring to it, but alas.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
the leaders of the civil rights era could not propose or veto legislation. they had no "power." but they had legitimacy because they were out there. Letter from a Birmingham Jail was written...FROM JAIL. But with these guys "Hey it's crazy right now and we can't do much, but give us money." LOL ok.
January 17, 2026 at 6:36 PM
We were just half-joking about this kind of thing YESTERDAY.
This is an authentic account letting you know: you are taking opportunities from black and brown neighbors who are being terrorized by masked agents of the federal government.
Minnesota doesn’t need political consultants parachuting in right now.
We do need people in the streets. Come on out.
Minnesota doesn’t need political consultants parachuting in right now.
We do need people in the streets. Come on out.
Yes, the campaign attacking this work is clearly mostly inauthentic accounts. These kinds of swarms are common on Twitter. Never experienced it here on Bluesky before.
In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
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In a time of crisis we all need to do our part. This is what I do, and am proud of our contribution 4/
bsky.app/profile/bass...
The more I read those critics the more I think they are GOP/ Russian trolls. Who ever they are the agenda seems to dissuade us from creating any sense of unity. And to instil a sense of distrust of any dem leader. This approach worked in 2024. They’re doing it again. I say ignore and block.
January 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
This is an authentic account letting you know: you are taking opportunities from black and brown neighbors who are being terrorized by masked agents of the federal government.
Minnesota doesn’t need political consultants parachuting in right now.
We do need people in the streets. Come on out.
Minnesota doesn’t need political consultants parachuting in right now.
We do need people in the streets. Come on out.
“Fundraising text from Senator Chuck Schumer” doesn’t have the same ring to it, but alas.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
the leaders of the civil rights era could not propose or veto legislation. they had no "power." but they had legitimacy because they were out there. Letter from a Birmingham Jail was written...FROM JAIL. But with these guys "Hey it's crazy right now and we can't do much, but give us money." LOL ok.
January 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM
“Fundraising text from Senator Chuck Schumer” doesn’t have the same ring to it, but alas.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
Fumbling a “STOP - UNSUBSCRIBE” reply text as I walk around a Latino owned grocery store on the look out for blacked out vehicles with Texas plates.
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the leaders of the civil rights era could not propose or veto legislation. they had no "power." but they had legitimacy because they were out there. Letter from a Birmingham Jail was written...FROM JAIL. But with these guys "Hey it's crazy right now and we can't do much, but give us money." LOL ok.
January 16, 2026 at 5:37 PM
the leaders of the civil rights era could not propose or veto legislation. they had no "power." but they had legitimacy because they were out there. Letter from a Birmingham Jail was written...FROM JAIL. But with these guys "Hey it's crazy right now and we can't do much, but give us money." LOL ok.
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Democrat leaders looking for "creative ideas" to fight ICE, I've got a crazy one called "go outside to where the shit is actually happening."
January 16, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Democrat leaders looking for "creative ideas" to fight ICE, I've got a crazy one called "go outside to where the shit is actually happening."
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They are canceling youth sports across the city in Minneapolis this weekend because lawless masked armed federal paramilitaries are targeting the children and families.
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation has canceled youth sports because ICE is terrorizing our community
January 16, 2026 at 6:39 PM
They are canceling youth sports across the city in Minneapolis this weekend because lawless masked armed federal paramilitaries are targeting the children and families.
“Appears” in the sense that your eyes and brain show you that an ICE agent directly knees a man in the face.
A video in Minneapolis appears to show a federal agent kneeing a man in the face while he is being arrested.
January 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
“Appears” in the sense that your eyes and brain show you that an ICE agent directly knees a man in the face.
They did this at several locations in Richfield. Grocery stores, laundromats, restaurants, etc. Just evil.
January 16, 2026 at 3:48 PM
They did this at several locations in Richfield. Grocery stores, laundromats, restaurants, etc. Just evil.
Shout out to the woman who scolded my wife for “not being calm” in her Facebook video about the illegal secret police kidnapping people, shooting people, going into hospitals, etc.
Real “the doctor is the patient’s mom!” hours here. Surprised she didn’t tell my wife to smile more.
Real “the doctor is the patient’s mom!” hours here. Surprised she didn’t tell my wife to smile more.
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Shout out to the woman who scolded my wife for “not being calm” in her Facebook video about the illegal secret police kidnapping people, shooting people, going into hospitals, etc.
Real “the doctor is the patient’s mom!” hours here. Surprised she didn’t tell my wife to smile more.
Real “the doctor is the patient’s mom!” hours here. Surprised she didn’t tell my wife to smile more.
apparently they *really* wanted to lock down that pete hegseth exclusive
Update — Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like:
January 16, 2026 at 2:52 PM
apparently they *really* wanted to lock down that pete hegseth exclusive
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The government is taking people who’ve done everything the right way, and who go to every appointment and fill out every piece of paperwork and abducting and hauling them to Texas and making them start the whole process over again
A statement from New American Pathways on the treatment of refugees in Minnesota
January 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The government is taking people who’ve done everything the right way, and who go to every appointment and fill out every piece of paperwork and abducting and hauling them to Texas and making them start the whole process over again
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Here is a little more local reporting on the incident minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/14/s...
January 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Here is a little more local reporting on the incident minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/14/s...
Still shocked at how the local TV affiliates read the DHS statement verbatim, *several times* with no qualifiers about recent lies, over the air last night.
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Still shocked at how the local TV affiliates read the DHS statement verbatim, *several times* with no qualifiers about recent lies, over the air last night.
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”