Zack
@kcazllerraf.bsky.social
Saint Paul - Urbanism and climate
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I don't know if anybody noticed, but Ramsey County's results came through a lot earlier than they have in the past, and the RCV results got counted fast. That's thanks to implementation of new software at Ramsey County. Thanks to the staff and election volunteers that made that possible
November 5, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I don't know if anybody noticed, but Ramsey County's results came through a lot earlier than they have in the past, and the RCV results got counted fast. That's thanks to implementation of new software at Ramsey County. Thanks to the staff and election volunteers that made that possible
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It's election season in St Paul. Every few years the whole town gets together to debate the pressing political questions of our time -- Is a small business an autonomous nation? Do garbage cans have rights? If I'm rich enough, do I own the street in front of my house?
November 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
It's election season in St Paul. Every few years the whole town gets together to debate the pressing political questions of our time -- Is a small business an autonomous nation? Do garbage cans have rights? If I'm rich enough, do I own the street in front of my house?
It's worse than that. ChatGPT automatically assumes men are older than women (due to age disparities in online representation), associates older people as more qualified (due to more senior titles in online representation), and entangles all three factors. Unsurprising but awful.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
It's worse than that. ChatGPT automatically assumes men are older than women (due to age disparities in online representation), associates older people as more qualified (due to more senior titles in online representation), and entangles all three factors. Unsurprising but awful.
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Barf. Here's the "Team Mpls" plan to “address climate change.” No mention of getting off fossil fuels. Nothing on electrification. Nothing on renewable energy, transit or building housing near transit. Just trees and carbon capture(?). This fluff could have been written by the Koch Bros (1/2)
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Barf. Here's the "Team Mpls" plan to “address climate change.” No mention of getting off fossil fuels. Nothing on electrification. Nothing on renewable energy, transit or building housing near transit. Just trees and carbon capture(?). This fluff could have been written by the Koch Bros (1/2)
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the most delightful version of logging on to see what news you've missed
October 8, 2025 at 5:45 AM
the most delightful version of logging on to see what news you've missed
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I wrote an article about the Ward 7 race in Minneapolis—specifically about the forum last night. Check it out here:
rudyfunkmeyer.medium.com/minneapolis-...
rudyfunkmeyer.medium.com/minneapolis-...
Minneapolis Ward 7: Katie Cashman or Elizabeth Shaffer?
On Monday, September 15, the League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for the Ward 7 City Council Race in Minneapolis. The forum…
rudyfunkmeyer.medium.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I wrote an article about the Ward 7 race in Minneapolis—specifically about the forum last night. Check it out here:
rudyfunkmeyer.medium.com/minneapolis-...
rudyfunkmeyer.medium.com/minneapolis-...
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Grateful for all who attended our annual walking tour of the Highland Bridge Development (formerly the Ford Site)!🏙️🚶♀️🌳🐢
Special thank-you to Sustain Board Member @kcazllerraf.bsky.social for his tour-de-force presentation on the past, present, and future of both this site and Sustain's advocacy.
Special thank-you to Sustain Board Member @kcazllerraf.bsky.social for his tour-de-force presentation on the past, present, and future of both this site and Sustain's advocacy.
August 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Grateful for all who attended our annual walking tour of the Highland Bridge Development (formerly the Ford Site)!🏙️🚶♀️🌳🐢
Special thank-you to Sustain Board Member @kcazllerraf.bsky.social for his tour-de-force presentation on the past, present, and future of both this site and Sustain's advocacy.
Special thank-you to Sustain Board Member @kcazllerraf.bsky.social for his tour-de-force presentation on the past, present, and future of both this site and Sustain's advocacy.
I'm going to be hosting a walking tour of the new Highland Bridge neighborhood - the Ford redevelopment site - tomorrow (Monday) at 6pm, come join to learn about the planning, geology, and history of the area!
Join us this coming Monday at 6pm for our annual August event: a walking tour! 🌳🚶♀️🏢
We will enjoy a walking tour of the Highland Bridge development (formerly the Ford Site) and then finish with socializing at The Mezz above Lund’s & Byerly’s.
RSVP Below
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We will enjoy a walking tour of the Highland Bridge development (formerly the Ford Site) and then finish with socializing at The Mezz above Lund’s & Byerly’s.
RSVP Below
actionnetwork.org/events/highl...
Highland Walking Tour 2025
Join us at our annual August event: a walking tour! We will enjoy a walking tour of the Highland Bridge development (formerly the Ford Site) and then finish with socializing at the Lund’s & Byerly’s p...
actionnetwork.org
August 18, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I'm going to be hosting a walking tour of the new Highland Bridge neighborhood - the Ford redevelopment site - tomorrow (Monday) at 6pm, come join to learn about the planning, geology, and history of the area!
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Long route to Sioux Falls.
July 29, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Long route to Sioux Falls.
Last two planes trying to pull in to MSP ahead of the storm thought better of it at the last second
July 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Last two planes trying to pull in to MSP ahead of the storm thought better of it at the last second
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SHORT VERSION: If you haven’t heard, there is a special election on August 12th for the Ward 4 City Council seat in Saint Paul. I’m backing @mollycoleman.bsky.social as my first choice and it’s not particularly close. Please vote!
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Vote Before Election Day | Ramsey County
Information on voting early by absentee ballot.
www.ramseycounty.us
July 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
SHORT VERSION: If you haven’t heard, there is a special election on August 12th for the Ward 4 City Council seat in Saint Paul. I’m backing @mollycoleman.bsky.social as my first choice and it’s not particularly close. Please vote!
(Long version threaded below) 1/ www.ramseycounty.us/residents/el...
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There aren't many bespoke tailors in the US bc the cost of living is too high. To pay $3.5k rent, you need to make $10k/ month, which won't happen as a tailor, let alone an apprentice. If you move to a cheaper area, there will be fewer customers and shops. This is why we need affordable housing.
July 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
There aren't many bespoke tailors in the US bc the cost of living is too high. To pay $3.5k rent, you need to make $10k/ month, which won't happen as a tailor, let alone an apprentice. If you move to a cheaper area, there will be fewer customers and shops. This is why we need affordable housing.
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For background, Millie & I own @mischieftoy.com along with our daughter Abby. We also have an adult daughter who is trans.
Back in Feb, we noticed that Klobuchar had been remarkably silent on a whole bunch of trans rights issues since the election. Abby & I wrote a letter calling her out.
Back in Feb, we noticed that Klobuchar had been remarkably silent on a whole bunch of trans rights issues since the election. Abby & I wrote a letter calling her out.
An Open Letter to Senator Klobuchar
We are writing to you, our senior US Senator, to ask for your help. We need you to fight for us.
us11.campaign-archive.com
July 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
For background, Millie & I own @mischieftoy.com along with our daughter Abby. We also have an adult daughter who is trans.
Back in Feb, we noticed that Klobuchar had been remarkably silent on a whole bunch of trans rights issues since the election. Abby & I wrote a letter calling her out.
Back in Feb, we noticed that Klobuchar had been remarkably silent on a whole bunch of trans rights issues since the election. Abby & I wrote a letter calling her out.
June 22, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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America is a duality and the only cities therein upon which to make comparison are St Paul and Minneapolis
June 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
America is a duality and the only cities therein upon which to make comparison are St Paul and Minneapolis
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Topical book for the weekend: in 1995, three consecutive days in Chicago w/ a triple-digit heat index — peaking at 126 degrees! — caused 465 heat-related mortalities, and 739 excess deaths. Emergency services were completely overwhelmed, and many victims were older and died alone.
June 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Topical book for the weekend: in 1995, three consecutive days in Chicago w/ a triple-digit heat index — peaking at 126 degrees! — caused 465 heat-related mortalities, and 739 excess deaths. Emergency services were completely overwhelmed, and many victims were older and died alone.
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Saint Paul meetup on Rue Saint-Paul. @scoopsstp.bsky.social @kcazllerraf.bsky.social @ianrbuck.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Saint Paul meetup on Rue Saint-Paul. @scoopsstp.bsky.social @kcazllerraf.bsky.social @ianrbuck.bsky.social
Spot the difference between these headlines
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June 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Spot the difference between these headlines
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the latest we love mpls campaign finance report dropped, so i updated my post to contain the latest donors and spending - taylordahlin.com/f/who-is-beh...
Who is We Love Minneapolis? (Updated June 2025)
Who is Behind We Love Minneapolis?
taylordahlin.com
June 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
the latest we love mpls campaign finance report dropped, so i updated my post to contain the latest donors and spending - taylordahlin.com/f/who-is-beh...
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Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
June 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated last night, was the Speaker of the Minnesota House in the 2023-2024 session, when Democrats ran the state government.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
That means she had a leading role in shepherding the many landmark reforms that Dems adopted in that period—an important legacy. Brief 🧵.
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Could have been worse, but should have been much better. Disappointed we are cutting transit. www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily...
House passes transportation bill with public transit cuts, boost to road and bridge funding - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives
www.house.mn.gov
June 10, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Could have been worse, but should have been much better. Disappointed we are cutting transit. www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily...
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Unironically they should buy up the domains for about 60 defunct local newspapers in swing states. Hire two reporters to write almost exclusively about highschool sports and new restaurants opening with every 10th article about how the local GOP is screwing over people.
NEWS:
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
Democratic mega-donors are debating plans to spend tens of millions of dollars on a range of influencer plans to "find the liberal Rogan."
We've got pitch decks, investor meetings, and internal docs.
One Democrat has a spreadsheet of 26 different proposals.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/u...
Democrats Throw Money at a Problem: Countering G.O.P. Clout Online
www.nytimes.com
May 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Unironically they should buy up the domains for about 60 defunct local newspapers in swing states. Hire two reporters to write almost exclusively about highschool sports and new restaurants opening with every 10th article about how the local GOP is screwing over people.
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SPEAKING OF…
while Frey uses his @startribune.com to take credit for our city government investing in the arts & dance in our beloved Minneapolis Public Schools it was IN FACT @katiecashman.bsky.social that made this happen!!
thank u, councilwoman Cashman!! MFT & our amazing parents see u!!!!
while Frey uses his @startribune.com to take credit for our city government investing in the arts & dance in our beloved Minneapolis Public Schools it was IN FACT @katiecashman.bsky.social that made this happen!!
thank u, councilwoman Cashman!! MFT & our amazing parents see u!!!!
May 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
SPEAKING OF…
while Frey uses his @startribune.com to take credit for our city government investing in the arts & dance in our beloved Minneapolis Public Schools it was IN FACT @katiecashman.bsky.social that made this happen!!
thank u, councilwoman Cashman!! MFT & our amazing parents see u!!!!
while Frey uses his @startribune.com to take credit for our city government investing in the arts & dance in our beloved Minneapolis Public Schools it was IN FACT @katiecashman.bsky.social that made this happen!!
thank u, councilwoman Cashman!! MFT & our amazing parents see u!!!!
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Guys, I figured it out. The key to downtown St. Paul revitalization is a weekly anti-Trump rally.
The few bars and restaurants that are left are all full. Everybody is friendly. The place is hoppin.
The few bars and restaurants that are left are all full. Everybody is friendly. The place is hoppin.
April 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Guys, I figured it out. The key to downtown St. Paul revitalization is a weekly anti-Trump rally.
The few bars and restaurants that are left are all full. Everybody is friendly. The place is hoppin.
The few bars and restaurants that are left are all full. Everybody is friendly. The place is hoppin.