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Won’t you come out to play? It’s a brand new day!
Won’t you come out to play? It’s a brand new day!
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Location-Appropriate Bike Racks of Minneapolis
Here is a running list of every bike rack in Minneapolis with a location-appropriate shape:
medium.com
I have begun what I intend to be a COMPREHENSIVE guide to every location-appropriate bike rack in Minneapolis.
Thank you to everyone who helped me find these. If you know of others, let me know~
medium.com/@bennetthart...
Thank you to everyone who helped me find these. If you know of others, let me know~
medium.com/@bennetthart...
The old Perkins in Cedar Riverside for 1) being really loud, 2) sitting on the back of the booth, and 3) extremely drunkenly calling two guys in uniform who came over to tell me to shut up or leave "rent-a-cops" when they were, in point of fact, not of the rent-a variety
Yall ever been kicked out of a bar or club? Like are you banned from anywhere. 😂
November 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The old Perkins in Cedar Riverside for 1) being really loud, 2) sitting on the back of the booth, and 3) extremely drunkenly calling two guys in uniform who came over to tell me to shut up or leave "rent-a-cops" when they were, in point of fact, not of the rent-a variety
One idly wonders whether the county was waiting to see, when deciding whether to proceed with the existing street design or rework it, whether the composition of the city council might change
YOUR advocacy is working! "..., we have heard feedback regarding how we can: better separate people walking, rolling and biking; provide a transit advantage; and preserve parking and trees."
Read Hennepin County's update on the Lyndale Reconstruction project:
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNH...
Read Hennepin County's update on the Lyndale Reconstruction project:
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNH...
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
One idly wonders whether the county was waiting to see, when deciding whether to proceed with the existing street design or rework it, whether the composition of the city council might change
Not really sure what to do with this information right now. Will simply retain it for later
November 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Not really sure what to do with this information right now. Will simply retain it for later
Going over the top at Verdun to get a spot at this feast
They served a celebratory supper of hogweed and dandelion salad dressed with crowfoot and garlic mustard and baked loaves of onion bread, with a dessert of almond cake with candied lilac buds, made from fresh ingredients which the Dibbuns had gathered from the orchard.
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Going over the top at Verdun to get a spot at this feast
Northern lights from Whittier (Minneapolis). I’ve never seen them in the city!
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Northern lights from Whittier (Minneapolis). I’ve never seen them in the city!
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New case filed today argues Russ Vought’s shutdown tactics on blue states violate the fifth amendment’s equal protection clause, specifically clean energy projects cancelled in sixteen Democratic-led states
Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
New case filed today argues Russ Vought’s shutdown tactics on blue states violate the fifth amendment’s equal protection clause, specifically clean energy projects cancelled in sixteen Democratic-led states
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With demand rising and tax credits expiring, the utility wants to rapidly expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the shuttering Sherco coal plant. This story was originally published by @canarymedia.com www.minnpost.com/energy/2025/...
Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in MN - MinnPost
With demand rising and tax credits expiring, Xcel wants to expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the closing Sherco coal plant.
www.minnpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
With demand rising and tax credits expiring, the utility wants to rapidly expand the batteries and solar it’s building near the shuttering Sherco coal plant. This story was originally published by @canarymedia.com www.minnpost.com/energy/2025/...
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This one has both:
November 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This one has both:
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New post from @zyudhishthu.bsky.social
Broad themes:
1. Families live in downtown Chicago!
2. Households with children continue to move to, or households without children start their families in, downtown Chicago
3. The number of children in downtown Chicago has grown a lot
Broad themes:
1. Families live in downtown Chicago!
2. Households with children continue to move to, or households without children start their families in, downtown Chicago
3. The number of children in downtown Chicago has grown a lot
Chicago's downtown family boom
And what it can tell us about building family-friendly cities
pencillingout.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
New post from @zyudhishthu.bsky.social
Broad themes:
1. Families live in downtown Chicago!
2. Households with children continue to move to, or households without children start their families in, downtown Chicago
3. The number of children in downtown Chicago has grown a lot
Broad themes:
1. Families live in downtown Chicago!
2. Households with children continue to move to, or households without children start their families in, downtown Chicago
3. The number of children in downtown Chicago has grown a lot
one time I asked my girlfriend "will you still love me when I look like this" and showed her this j crew model and she gasped
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
one time I asked my girlfriend "will you still love me when I look like this" and showed her this j crew model and she gasped
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I have come into possession of a remarkable new picture
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I have come into possession of a remarkable new picture
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Killers of the Flower Moon
November 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Killers of the Flower Moon
Under-appreciated aspect of the new 1st Ave rebuild in Whittier (which is almost done!): really great lighting
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Under-appreciated aspect of the new 1st Ave rebuild in Whittier (which is almost done!): really great lighting
neighbor (about 1st Ave): The new street…I mean it looks good, but like, never in my life have I thought “you know what we need? narrower streets and wider sidewalks.” I thought streets were for cars, but what do I know.
me: I think streets are for… people?
neighbor: [looks at me like I’m insane]
me: I think streets are for… people?
neighbor: [looks at me like I’m insane]
November 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
neighbor (about 1st Ave): The new street…I mean it looks good, but like, never in my life have I thought “you know what we need? narrower streets and wider sidewalks.” I thought streets were for cars, but what do I know.
me: I think streets are for… people?
neighbor: [looks at me like I’m insane]
me: I think streets are for… people?
neighbor: [looks at me like I’m insane]
calling it now: hung jury
logging back on to discover the jury did not return a verdict in the sandwich guy case. what the fuck lol
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
calling it now: hung jury
Frey hangs on
November 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Frey hangs on
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A question for the Parks Heads: could a newly-seated MPRB change its decision on the Uptown Mall next year?
incumbent billy menz is dropping out of the park board district 1 race
November 5, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Whoever in Her World thought to wait until after the DFL nominating convention window (Minneapolis' was in July, Her announced in August) so that there'd be no St. Paul DFL nomination for mayor since nobody was really challenging Carter... I bestow upon you one Political Bastard Respect Token.
St. Paul voters on Tuesday handed a historic election victory to state Rep. Kaohly Her, who will be the first woman and first Hmong person to serve as mayor.
Her upset her former boss, two-term Mayor Melvin Carter, to win the election.
Her upset her former boss, two-term Mayor Melvin Carter, to win the election.
Kaohly Her wins historic election, will be St. Paul’s first Hmong mayor
Her, who entered the race in August, defeated her former boss Mayor Melvin Carter in his bid for a third term.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Whoever in Her World thought to wait until after the DFL nominating convention window (Minneapolis' was in July, Her announced in August) so that there'd be no St. Paul DFL nomination for mayor since nobody was really challenging Carter... I bestow upon you one Political Bastard Respect Token.
I think the main importance of Mamdani is proof that the national, pro-corporate Democratic powers (represented here by Schumer, Jeffries, and the Clintons) can be overcome by populist electoral campaigning. It's been a dream since 2016—really since OWS—and finally there is a big, hard win.
there is a decent 'mamdani is a fluke' argument but it requires people to say 'what the fuck were dems doing getting behind cuomo' and such people aren't willing to do that
November 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I think the main importance of Mamdani is proof that the national, pro-corporate Democratic powers (represented here by Schumer, Jeffries, and the Clintons) can be overcome by populist electoral campaigning. It's been a dream since 2016—really since OWS—and finally there is a big, hard win.
Agreed: the future is wide open for @katiecashman.bsky.social
Also - fun in a rueful way - stat: in 2021, when Lisa Bender’s Mpls Council gave way to Frey-friendliness for two years, FIVE incumbents lost. This year, only one did. (Katie Cashman you are destined for better things …)
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Agreed: the future is wide open for @katiecashman.bsky.social
Some extraordinary Median Voter interviews in here. Up first: a Frey-Fateh ranker. In case Frey gets eliminated. He wants his vote to go to Fateh.
Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
Photos: Voting in Minneapolis - MinnPost
MinnPost visual journalist Ellen Schmidt captured some Minneapolis voters at polling stations across the city on Election Day.
www.minnpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Some extraordinary Median Voter interviews in here. Up first: a Frey-Fateh ranker. In case Frey gets eliminated. He wants his vote to go to Fateh.
This year’s Ward 10 was maybe the most Yard Signs Don’t Vote election I’ve ever seen
Does money win elections? Not in Ward 10. Chughtai won at a cost of $9.75 per vote.
Meanwhile Millard spent just over $42 per vote to lose heartily. (That’s looking like more per vote than Cuomo, who’s probably under $40!)
Meanwhile Millard spent just over $42 per vote to lose heartily. (That’s looking like more per vote than Cuomo, who’s probably under $40!)
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
This year’s Ward 10 was maybe the most Yard Signs Don’t Vote election I’ve ever seen
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Zohran’s cracking a rare smile right now
November 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Zohran’s cracking a rare smile right now
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
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Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.