Kurt Franke (he/him)
@kurtfranke.bsky.social
Minnesootan, Lefty, bike rider, Wellstoner. Love my Golden Retriever, choppers, and the Big Wu!
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"York Regional Police said the boy was just 1 1/2 years old. Six other children ranging in age from 18 months to three years old were also injured in the crash and brought to hospital. One was still in critical condition hours later."
A young child died after an SUV smashed through the window of a daycare north of Toronto shortly before pickup time on Wednesday afternoon.
Young child dead, nine injured after SUV smashes through window of Ontario daycare
A young child died after an SUV smashed through the window of a daycare north of Toronto shortly before pickup time on Wednesday afternoon.
www.chch.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:41 AM
"York Regional Police said the boy was just 1 1/2 years old. Six other children ranging in age from 18 months to three years old were also injured in the crash and brought to hospital. One was still in critical condition hours later."
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NEW: Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
The FBI's Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Had Nearly 3 Minutes Cut Out
Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
www.wired.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
NEW: Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.”
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This is not normal. A sitting president refusing to call the governor of a state after two elected officials were shot, one fatally, is beyond words. A typical president, regardless of politics, would pick up the phone. Offer condolences.
June 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is not normal. A sitting president refusing to call the governor of a state after two elected officials were shot, one fatally, is beyond words. A typical president, regardless of politics, would pick up the phone. Offer condolences.
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"IIHS findings show that vehicles with hood heights over 40 inches are approximately 45% more likely to cause pedestrian fatalities."
Sharing the Road: Research shows bigger, taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians
Take an in-depth look at how vehicle design affects safety on and near roadways. Also, see the potential solutions that could protect everyone.
www.investigatetv.com
May 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"IIHS findings show that vehicles with hood heights over 40 inches are approximately 45% more likely to cause pedestrian fatalities."
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Republicans ready to invoke the 25th amendment for Biden but make it Trump
May 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Republicans ready to invoke the 25th amendment for Biden but make it Trump
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there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
www.startribune.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
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Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$:
🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year.
Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year.
Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
Save Foreign Aid
YouTube video by friendsofUSAID
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February 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Musk reportedly spent $40M on #Superbowl ads calling #USAID wasteful. Here’s how we would’ve spent that $$:
🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year.
Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
🏈Purchased HIV treatment from U.S. pharma companies to keep 1M pp alive for 1 year.
Tell Congress to youtu.be/PqUESHfuO_8 #saveforeignaid and #standwithUSAID
Heard Crayola crayons was bringing back some of its old colors. With the DEI rollbacks I just assumed one of them was “Fleshtone”.
February 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Heard Crayola crayons was bringing back some of its old colors. With the DEI rollbacks I just assumed one of them was “Fleshtone”.
The Orange Clown in the White House is the only person in the country that thinks tariffs are a good idea. He has the fear/backing of the GOP/Nazi party.
February 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Orange Clown in the White House is the only person in the country that thinks tariffs are a good idea. He has the fear/backing of the GOP/Nazi party.
Reagan fired the PATCO/Air Traffic Controllers.
Trump and the GOP haters are going to be coming after a lot of Government employees.
Trump and the GOP haters are going to be coming after a lot of Government employees.
January 30, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Reagan fired the PATCO/Air Traffic Controllers.
Trump and the GOP haters are going to be coming after a lot of Government employees.
Trump and the GOP haters are going to be coming after a lot of Government employees.
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Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
January 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Donold is blaming a plane crash that killed 67 people on “DEI” with zero evidence.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
He is attempting to use racism to deflect from the fact it is HIS fault. He had just removed 100 FAA senior officials.
It’s been 11 days and there are 67 bodies in the Potomac in Washington DC because of him.
I was never very critical of Facebook. It’s never been that important to me, foolishness really. Seems to have really become shit show lately. Quit Twitter years ago over the same vibe.
January 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I was never very critical of Facebook. It’s never been that important to me, foolishness really. Seems to have really become shit show lately. Quit Twitter years ago over the same vibe.
@brucemcclurenh.com New to SABR, after a decades long absence. Include me in whatever. Starter Pack?
December 30, 2024 at 2:30 AM
@brucemcclurenh.com New to SABR, after a decades long absence. Include me in whatever. Starter Pack?
Vote on US Military use for deportation?
My local paper is taking a poll.
(Scroll to the bottom.)
www.fairmontsentinel.com
My local paper is taking a poll.
(Scroll to the bottom.)
www.fairmontsentinel.com
School Board charts course after World’s Best Work Force findings
FAIRMONT – Fairmont School Board set new goals for the 2024-25 school year after seeing the results of last year’s World’s Best Work Force (WBWF) goals on Tuesday. WBWF, which will be rebranding as Co...
www.fairmontsentinel.com
November 27, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Vote on US Military use for deportation?
My local paper is taking a poll.
(Scroll to the bottom.)
www.fairmontsentinel.com
My local paper is taking a poll.
(Scroll to the bottom.)
www.fairmontsentinel.com
Been coming here for the last 40 years, now finally making it home. It’s a strange feeling for sure, everything made better with a fire and a full moon.
November 16, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Been coming here for the last 40 years, now finally making it home. It’s a strange feeling for sure, everything made better with a fire and a full moon.
Black squirrels are fascinating.
November 13, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Black squirrels are fascinating.
I gave up on Twitter so long ago. Love the name Blue Sky, a favorite Allman Brothers tune. I like that association, too.
“You’re my sunny day…”
“You’re my sunny day…”
November 12, 2024 at 2:24 PM
I gave up on Twitter so long ago. Love the name Blue Sky, a favorite Allman Brothers tune. I like that association, too.
“You’re my sunny day…”
“You’re my sunny day…”
Just a strange tree I saw outside of Detroit Lakes, MN
November 9, 2024 at 3:07 AM
Just a strange tree I saw outside of Detroit Lakes, MN
Support Your Local Astronomer.
Saint Cloud State University Planetarium.
Saint Cloud State University Planetarium.
February 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Support Your Local Astronomer.
Saint Cloud State University Planetarium.
Saint Cloud State University Planetarium.