Matt Privratsky
@mattprivratsky.bsky.social
Saint Paul MN. Local politics. Clean energy. Bike/Ped/Transit. Women’s soccer. (He/Him)
Weird. Cause my vibe since hearing about this terrible deal has been the opposite. Huh.
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Weird. Cause my vibe since hearing about this terrible deal has been the opposite. Huh.
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“I’m so relieved that the only problem I cared about - me experiencing mild social discomfort - is now over”
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“I’m so relieved that the only problem I cared about - me experiencing mild social discomfort - is now over”
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
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If you live in Saint Paul / Senate District 64, I write emails about what our local DFL party unit is up to.
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
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Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you live in Saint Paul / Senate District 64, I write emails about what our local DFL party unit is up to.
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
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I really cannot imagine going to all the trouble of getting elected to the Senate only to get there and decide not to stand up for healthcare, or democracy, or people’s ability to afford their lives. If those things aren’t worth fighting for, then truly what is?
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I really cannot imagine going to all the trouble of getting elected to the Senate only to get there and decide not to stand up for healthcare, or democracy, or people’s ability to afford their lives. If those things aren’t worth fighting for, then truly what is?
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Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
FWIW: Faded (by Dual Citizen) is easily our favorite THC seltzer and we've found it to be pretty consistent on THC levels, too.
3. Most underrated Minnesota perennial blossom: liatris
4. Second most: prairie smoke
5. Most overrated: there is no perennial blossom that’s overrated, flowers are a miracle
6. No THC beverage company currently in Minnesota has consistent THC in their products
7. Mr. Autumn Man was right
4. Second most: prairie smoke
5. Most overrated: there is no perennial blossom that’s overrated, flowers are a miracle
6. No THC beverage company currently in Minnesota has consistent THC in their products
7. Mr. Autumn Man was right
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
FWIW: Faded (by Dual Citizen) is easily our favorite THC seltzer and we've found it to be pretty consistent on THC levels, too.
Out celebrating a wedding and (for me) attempting to clean up. Rochelle does it in her sleep.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Out celebrating a wedding and (for me) attempting to clean up. Rochelle does it in her sleep.
“At the 11th hour, CVS claims that they have inklings of a plan for this property.”
“CVS has done nothing for years. The clock has run out.”
@mollycoleman.bsky.social absolutely hits the nail on the head, gets 7-0 vote to demolish CVS. This is a HUGE step for Midway & I’m so happy Molly is our CM!
“CVS has done nothing for years. The clock has run out.”
@mollycoleman.bsky.social absolutely hits the nail on the head, gets 7-0 vote to demolish CVS. This is a HUGE step for Midway & I’m so happy Molly is our CM!
November 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“At the 11th hour, CVS claims that they have inklings of a plan for this property.”
“CVS has done nothing for years. The clock has run out.”
@mollycoleman.bsky.social absolutely hits the nail on the head, gets 7-0 vote to demolish CVS. This is a HUGE step for Midway & I’m so happy Molly is our CM!
“CVS has done nothing for years. The clock has run out.”
@mollycoleman.bsky.social absolutely hits the nail on the head, gets 7-0 vote to demolish CVS. This is a HUGE step for Midway & I’m so happy Molly is our CM!
FWIW: I do think having the DFL endorsement process (lots of problems with it, I know) has helped factions all compete in the same space & get on the same page in previous races. Without one, it definitely did leave a bit of a vacuum.
Game to do my part to get the Saint Paul DFL back up & running.
Game to do my part to get the Saint Paul DFL back up & running.
Day-old take on both Mpls & StP mayoral elections is that due to neither race having a formal DFL endorsement (for admittedly vastly different reasons) it allowed many folks to start making too-clever calculations about who to support & how, rather than simply getting on program with a plan to win.
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
FWIW: I do think having the DFL endorsement process (lots of problems with it, I know) has helped factions all compete in the same space & get on the same page in previous races. Without one, it definitely did leave a bit of a vacuum.
Game to do my part to get the Saint Paul DFL back up & running.
Game to do my part to get the Saint Paul DFL back up & running.
Silly question but is anyone live posting from MPLS ballot allocation? Not seeing any of the tradition folks posting. Maybe it’s not started yet either.
CC: @dbrauer.net @wedge.live
CC: @dbrauer.net @wedge.live
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Silly question but is anyone live posting from MPLS ballot allocation? Not seeing any of the tradition folks posting. Maybe it’s not started yet either.
CC: @dbrauer.net @wedge.live
CC: @dbrauer.net @wedge.live
Thank you to everyone who made this victory happen! This was an incredibly common sense change that will make Saint Paul better.
🧵🎉 We did it, St. Paul! This election, voters came together to overwhelmingly pass Administrative Citations.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
November 5, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Thank you to everyone who made this victory happen! This was an incredibly common sense change that will make Saint Paul better.
Safe strategy for you: vote like Meg
🗳️ Went out and voted on my lunch break.
1️⃣ @melvincarter.bsky.social
✅ YES to Administrative Citations
✅ Yes for SPPS
In MN you have the right to take time off from work to vote without losing pay. It’s a beautiful day to vote! ☀️
1️⃣ @melvincarter.bsky.social
✅ YES to Administrative Citations
✅ Yes for SPPS
In MN you have the right to take time off from work to vote without losing pay. It’s a beautiful day to vote! ☀️
November 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Safe strategy for you: vote like Meg
Let's go vote, Saint Paul! Yes, yes, and Melvin.
SHORT VERSION: I’m voting yes on both ballot questions & @melvincarter.bsky.social for Mayor.
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Let's go vote, Saint Paul! Yes, yes, and Melvin.
Choose your fighter, Saint Paul!
Me (vote yes) or the other guy!
Me (vote yes) or the other guy!
Administrative Citations One Of Two 2025 Ballot Questions | Community Reporter
Advocates, on the other hand, say it is well past time for city leaders to have the ability to to levy administrative citations, given that St. Paul is the
communityreporter.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Choose your fighter, Saint Paul!
Me (vote yes) or the other guy!
Me (vote yes) or the other guy!
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"The city’s current enforcement tools tend to be either far too brutal or far too gentle."🏚️
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
www.startribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"The city’s current enforcement tools tend to be either far too brutal or far too gentle."🏚️
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
“All seven City Council members support the measure, as do the leading mayoral candidates, Mayor Melvin Carter and state Rep. Kaohly Her. The two have even campaigned together to support the initiative.” www.startribune.com/st-paul-ball...
The St. Paul ballot question that could matter a lot to landlords and employers
Advocates say administrative citations could help the city crack down on problems; opponents worry about fines run amok.
www.startribune.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“All seven City Council members support the measure, as do the leading mayoral candidates, Mayor Melvin Carter and state Rep. Kaohly Her. The two have even campaigned together to support the initiative.” www.startribune.com/st-paul-ball...
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👏 City Councilmember Saura Jost and former interim City Councilmember @mattprivratsky.bsky.social are voting YES to "give the city the ability to more proactively assess fair and carefully crafted fines for problem properties."
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
www.startribune.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
👏 City Councilmember Saura Jost and former interim City Councilmember @mattprivratsky.bsky.social are voting YES to "give the city the ability to more proactively assess fair and carefully crafted fines for problem properties."
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
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Minneapolis is beset by “We were at Woodstock but now we’re conservatives who won’t admit it” while St. Paul is beset by “Modern government scares us like Frankenstein scared by fire“ types so I appreciate Matt fighting the righteous battle
From Saura Jost and I in today's @startribune.com:
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
www.startribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Minneapolis is beset by “We were at Woodstock but now we’re conservatives who won’t admit it” while St. Paul is beset by “Modern government scares us like Frankenstein scared by fire“ types so I appreciate Matt fighting the righteous battle
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Another great commentary supporting Administrative citations. Build a better St Paul, Vote yes on Question 1
From Saura Jost and I in today's @startribune.com:
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
www.startribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Another great commentary supporting Administrative citations. Build a better St Paul, Vote yes on Question 1
From Saura Jost and I in today's @startribune.com:
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
www.startribune.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
From Saura Jost and I in today's @startribune.com:
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
Administrative Citations are a common sense tool. Vote yes!
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“If we can change the culture of the legal profession, there is no limit to what we can change in terms of the structures of society. But cultural change is really hard.”
Great to have a chance to reflect on @peoplesparity.bsky.social’s work!
clp.law.harvard.edu/article/figh...
Great to have a chance to reflect on @peoplesparity.bsky.social’s work!
clp.law.harvard.edu/article/figh...
Fighting the Corporate Capture of Law from Inside - Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession
If we can change the culture of the legal profession, there is no limit to what we can change in terms of the structures of society. Molly Coleman, executive director, People’s Parity Project When you...
clp.law.harvard.edu
October 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
“If we can change the culture of the legal profession, there is no limit to what we can change in terms of the structures of society. But cultural change is really hard.”
Great to have a chance to reflect on @peoplesparity.bsky.social’s work!
clp.law.harvard.edu/article/figh...
Great to have a chance to reflect on @peoplesparity.bsky.social’s work!
clp.law.harvard.edu/article/figh...
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Thank you, @mattprivratsky.bsky.social!
SHORT VERSION: I’m voting yes on both ballot questions & @melvincarter.bsky.social for Mayor.
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
LONG VERSION: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Thank you, @mattprivratsky.bsky.social!
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Timberwolves, for the rest of the second half, let’s do a “pass more than once per offensive possession” challenge.
a woman sitting at a table with the words wait can we written on her face
ALT: a woman sitting at a table with the words wait can we written on her face
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October 30, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Timberwolves, for the rest of the second half, let’s do a “pass more than once per offensive possession” challenge.