Hooper
@hoopermn.bsky.social
Political Organizer, Theatre Artist, Chess Patzer. Progressive left urbanism. Surface Parking Lots Delenda Est. I love Saint Paul.
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Hooper
@hoopermn.bsky.social
· Sep 18
Friends, I have two difficult updates to share about my close friend Eric.
The first is that in all likelihood, the cause of his blood clots and subsequent heart attack is cancer.
The second is that because of the American healthcare system, he is going to lose his insurance.🧵
The first is that in all likelihood, the cause of his blood clots and subsequent heart attack is cancer.
The second is that because of the American healthcare system, he is going to lose his insurance.🧵
A normal way to lay down
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A normal way to lay down
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Good morning - it has been 15 days and the CVS at Snelling and University has run out its clock. I am getting reports that roving bands of urbanists are circling the property in their fervor, Battle of Jericho-style, asking God to knock down these walls
November 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Good morning - it has been 15 days and the CVS at Snelling and University has run out its clock. I am getting reports that roving bands of urbanists are circling the property in their fervor, Battle of Jericho-style, asking God to knock down these walls
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Tonight, the Department of Homeland Security announced that on Tuesday they detained 14 of our neighbors on immigration charges. What they initially reported as a targeted criminal enforcement action was in fact an identity-based raid on people who had done nothing but show up for work that day.
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Tonight, the Department of Homeland Security announced that on Tuesday they detained 14 of our neighbors on immigration charges. What they initially reported as a targeted criminal enforcement action was in fact an identity-based raid on people who had done nothing but show up for work that day.
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As I was saying. Bro-Tex, the 100yo family-owned business that makes cleaning wipes and helps fund murals on the sides of its building… a criminal warrant? Right.
So it’s quite notable that local elected officials were directly lied to repeatedly that this was not an ICE raid.
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
www.startribune.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
As I was saying. Bro-Tex, the 100yo family-owned business that makes cleaning wipes and helps fund murals on the sides of its building… a criminal warrant? Right.
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So it’s quite notable that local elected officials were directly lied to repeatedly that this was not an ICE raid.
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
www.startribune.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
So it’s quite notable that local elected officials were directly lied to repeatedly that this was not an ICE raid.
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
www.startribune.com/ice-says-rai...
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The city is OFFICIALLY studying the expansion of Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which will bring more corner stores to Saint Paul☕️🛍️
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
St. Paul City Council simplifies standards in mixed-use zoning areas
The changes aim to simplify rules in traditional neighborhood districts and allow for greater zoning flexibility.
www.twincities.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The city is OFFICIALLY studying the expansion of Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which will bring more corner stores to Saint Paul☕️🛍️
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
Yay!😍
The city is OFFICIALLY studying the expansion of Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which will bring more corner stores to Saint Paul☕️🛍️
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
St. Paul City Council simplifies standards in mixed-use zoning areas
The changes aim to simplify rules in traditional neighborhood districts and allow for greater zoning flexibility.
www.twincities.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Yay!😍
This is actually really important. Other cities make great use of the riverfronts, we don’t. Poor downtown development is a contributor to your rising property taxes. As written, everyone will need a CUP - which impacts financing because banks get scared of CUPs. Please submit a comment!
🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This is actually really important. Other cities make great use of the riverfronts, we don’t. Poor downtown development is a contributor to your rising property taxes. As written, everyone will need a CUP - which impacts financing because banks get scared of CUPs. Please submit a comment!
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🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Tag yourself, which of the 13 ghosts are you from 13 ghosts?
I’m “the Torso”
I’m “the Torso”
November 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Tag yourself, which of the 13 ghosts are you from 13 ghosts?
I’m “the Torso”
I’m “the Torso”
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People should be allowed to have a THC seltzer if they want to
November 14, 2025 at 5:34 PM
People should be allowed to have a THC seltzer if they want to
Hey CVS come get your boy. This is supposed to be packed up and outta here in 5 days.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey CVS come get your boy. This is supposed to be packed up and outta here in 5 days.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
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Leave our breweries alone.
November 13, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Leave our breweries alone.
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Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her understands the issue - the BEST way to get property taxes under control and solve our fiscal challenges is to grow our tax base, build more housing, and make it easier to get a permit.🏘️
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her understands the issue - the BEST way to get property taxes under control and solve our fiscal challenges is to grow our tax base, build more housing, and make it easier to get a permit.🏘️
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
Another solid piece from @coleinmidway.bsky.social that illustrates how leaning into walkability, transit oriented development, and local businesses can succeed even as parts of this city still try and fail to cater to suburban, corporate, car-centered development.
streets.mn/2025/11/12/n...
streets.mn/2025/11/12/n...
North of University: The Midway’s Accidental Success Story
North of University represents everything the south side is not — adaptive, tight-knit, walkable — despite being Midway’s less organized, less polished side.
streets.mn
November 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Another solid piece from @coleinmidway.bsky.social that illustrates how leaning into walkability, transit oriented development, and local businesses can succeed even as parts of this city still try and fail to cater to suburban, corporate, car-centered development.
streets.mn/2025/11/12/n...
streets.mn/2025/11/12/n...
New haircut to tame the wild mop that had grown out. Much cleaner - but is it TOO clean?
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
New haircut to tame the wild mop that had grown out. Much cleaner - but is it TOO clean?
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Fascinating map from Peter. Basically this maps says if we did a Land Value Tax, green would have taxes go down, red taxes go up.
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Fascinating map from Peter. Basically this maps says if we did a Land Value Tax, green would have taxes go down, red taxes go up.
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The CVS on Snelling and University hired a lawyer who used to work for the city council on the DAY of their hearing.
November 6, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The CVS on Snelling and University hired a lawyer who used to work for the city council on the DAY of their hearing.
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Somebody call Bill McGuire and get this done.
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Somebody call Bill McGuire and get this done.
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The most loved building in St Paul happens to sit just across the street from the most hated.
November 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The most loved building in St Paul happens to sit just across the street from the most hated.
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Congratulations and good luck to Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social!
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Congratulations and good luck to Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social!
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
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I’m forever grateful for the work that Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social has done to build a better Saint Paul. In spite of all of the challenges in the last eight years, he’s moved our city forward in ways big and small, and our community is better off for it.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I’m forever grateful for the work that Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social has done to build a better Saint Paul. In spite of all of the challenges in the last eight years, he’s moved our city forward in ways big and small, and our community is better off for it.
Darn, my guy lost! Well, 2/3 ain’t bad. Yay Admin Cites and Schools!
Congratulations and good luck @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social! I’m optimistic about the city, and looking forward to seeing you make good on your commitment to getting more housing built in Saint Paul.
Congratulations and good luck @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social! I’m optimistic about the city, and looking forward to seeing you make good on your commitment to getting more housing built in Saint Paul.
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Darn, my guy lost! Well, 2/3 ain’t bad. Yay Admin Cites and Schools!
Congratulations and good luck @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social! I’m optimistic about the city, and looking forward to seeing you make good on your commitment to getting more housing built in Saint Paul.
Congratulations and good luck @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social! I’m optimistic about the city, and looking forward to seeing you make good on your commitment to getting more housing built in Saint Paul.
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Melvin, Yes, Yes.
November 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Melvin, Yes, Yes.
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Today is voting day! 🗳️Find your polling place here -
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today is voting day! 🗳️Find your polling place here -
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵