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John Maternoski
@johnmaternoski.bsky.social
Architect and Urbanist. Minneapolis Enthusiast.
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mostly stuff to celebrate tonight but i’m very very bummed about katie cashman. it sucks that just being good and smart and doing the work cannot always triumph over immense piles of cash :/
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 AM
In their defense, the signs never said "no parking."
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I voted early today and they gave me this great sticker with a picture of the building I voted in on it!! Voting, architecture, and stickers - what more could I ask for?!?
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Drivers are really making the most of our new separated bike lane. Love that for them.
October 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Important letter urging the Hill & Lake Press to stop being the Hill & Lake Press.
Anyone who receives or reads the Hill & Lake Press!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Please sign & circulate this community letter to the editors in response to several recent instances of demonstrating clear bias for Elizabeth Shaffer's campaign, in violation of basic tenets of journalistic ethics.
Sign on to a Community Letter to the Hill and Lake Press
Dear Hill and Lake editorial board, As neighbors who receive your community newspaper, we are disappointed by your disregard for journalistic ethics. When you become a reporter, you choose to let go ...
docs.google.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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iust in - construction on the new loring greenway playground will begin TOMORROW!
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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ward 7 episode of @wedge.live featuring myself and @hsilsbee.bsky.social, recorded after the league of women voters forum between katie cashman and elizabeth shaffer, here's our thoughts on the race

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENMC...
Ward 7 Episode: Katie Cashman vs. Elizabeth Shaffer
YouTube video by Wedge LIVE!
www.youtube.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Curb appeal.
August 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
"Tar on a Fresh New Sidewalk." 2025. Artist Unknown.
August 3, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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We're making it our daily mission to knock doors and reach every resident of Ward 7 with our message of giving everyone in Minneapolis a fair "shake!"

Support our vision for our city by making a contribution in the name of your favorite Ward 7 canine!

Vote now: katieforcouncil.org/canines
August 1, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Found grounding in the sky tonight with a beautiful Sunset Yoga in the Dome! Sheraton's been doing a great job of sharing the dome, hosting numerous community events since they opened the hotel back up about two months ago.
July 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Tomorrow! Let's get this neighborhood CLEANED UP!
July 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
HAPPENING NOW. Summer nights in Minneapolis.
July 26, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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this month’s coffee with katie cashman is a loring park cleanup! tuesday july 29, meet at the nicollet diner at 5:30
July 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Happy to have the Stone Arch Bridge back. Throwing it back to 2010, where it served as the backdrop for some of my more important work.
July 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Amid all the Convention chaos today, let's not overlook the real hero of Target Center.
July 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Wow
July 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
HAPPENING NOW
July 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Best view in the city.
July 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I'm a man of the sewers now. Big thanks to @minneapolismn.gov Public Works for hosting today's tour!
July 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The 2025 Minneapolis Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) Report was published today, recommending $568 million in city funding for the next six years. Worth a read - especially the comments! www.minneapolismn.gov/media/-www-c...
www.minneapolismn.gov
July 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I'm loving these paper busses I got from @metrotransitmn.bsky.social at Taste of Minnesota!! What a great giveaway!!
July 6, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Join us poolside for happy hour and live music at the home of William H. Mondale in Bryn Mawr on Wednesday July 16. Live music announced! Rod Gordon, Huge if True, and Kiernan will be playing tunes at what promises to be a fun-filled evening of solidarity, joy and (1/2)
July 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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community spirit. Full location details will be provided with ticket purchase. Buy a ticket here to support Katie Cashman's re-election campaign:

secure.actblue.com/donate/07162... (2/2)
Buy a ticket for Katie Cashman’s Poolside Summer Fundraiser
Show your support with a contribution.
secure.actblue.com
July 1, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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The committed volunteers and staff of Neighbors for @moreneighbors.org!
July 1, 2025 at 12:32 AM