Kat McCarthy
@mosstalk.bsky.social
Biker in Minneapolis. Energy efficiency professional. Wannabe gardener.
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Dear neighbor,
I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/
I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Dear neighbor,
I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/
I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/
Look at the clouds www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | We Take Clouds for Granted
Clouds are changing, and we need to find out if it’s just temporary or from global warming.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Look at the clouds www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Weigh In on Minneapolis Rebuild of 35th and 36th Streets: https://streets.mn/2025/04/28/rebuild-35th-and-36th-streets/
A full construction of two arterial streets on Minneapolis' south side offers residents, bicyclists and pedestrians to advocate for multimodal amenities.
A full construction of two arterial streets on Minneapolis' south side offers residents, bicyclists and pedestrians to advocate for multimodal amenities.
April 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Weigh In on Minneapolis Rebuild of 35th and 36th Streets: https://streets.mn/2025/04/28/rebuild-35th-and-36th-streets/
A full construction of two arterial streets on Minneapolis' south side offers residents, bicyclists and pedestrians to advocate for multimodal amenities.
A full construction of two arterial streets on Minneapolis' south side offers residents, bicyclists and pedestrians to advocate for multimodal amenities.
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Closed Bridges: How to Bike Across a River in 2025: https://streets.mn/2025/04/08/closed-bridges-how-to-bike-across-a-river-in-2025/
This summer, cyclists will need to plan carefully if they hope to cross the Mississippi or Minnesota rivers. Here's a rundown all the bridge closures.
This summer, cyclists will need to plan carefully if they hope to cross the Mississippi or Minnesota rivers. Here's a rundown all the bridge closures.
April 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Closed Bridges: How to Bike Across a River in 2025: https://streets.mn/2025/04/08/closed-bridges-how-to-bike-across-a-river-in-2025/
This summer, cyclists will need to plan carefully if they hope to cross the Mississippi or Minnesota rivers. Here's a rundown all the bridge closures.
This summer, cyclists will need to plan carefully if they hope to cross the Mississippi or Minnesota rivers. Here's a rundown all the bridge closures.
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New: Minnesota officials say at least $12 million to help 10,000 households pay utility bills and prevent power shutoffs could be delayed after the Trump administration reportedly laid off the entire staff of the program that distributes the money: www.startribune.com/minnesota-sa...
Minnesota says money to help 10,000 homes with heating and electric bills at risk after Trump fires entire program staff
The state believes it will run out of money to help new applicants to the energy assistance program in mid-April.
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April 2, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New: Minnesota officials say at least $12 million to help 10,000 households pay utility bills and prevent power shutoffs could be delayed after the Trump administration reportedly laid off the entire staff of the program that distributes the money: www.startribune.com/minnesota-sa...
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With certain chain grocers owned by conglomerates doing rollbacks of DEI initiatives, now is as good a time as any to remind you of the many international grocers we have in the Twin Cities that I keyed up for @racketmn.bsky.social: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
A Guide to the International Grocers of the Twin Cities - Racket
The Twin Cities is home to over 40 international grocers, and they deserve your dollars, too.
racketmn.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
With certain chain grocers owned by conglomerates doing rollbacks of DEI initiatives, now is as good a time as any to remind you of the many international grocers we have in the Twin Cities that I keyed up for @racketmn.bsky.social: racketmn.com/guide-intern...
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Making the Map: Discovering the Stories in My Ride Data: https://streets.mn/2024/12/31/making-the-map/
December 31, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Making the Map: Discovering the Stories in My Ride Data: https://streets.mn/2024/12/31/making-the-map/
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since the election, @jayboller.bsky.social and i have contacted roughly 66 (if my math is correct) mutual aid groups, nonprofits, and other orgs in the twin cities to bring you this frankly unwieldy list of local places to support with your time and money: racketmn.com/where-to-vol...
Mad? Sad? Motivated? 60+ MN Orgs Working to Make the Next 4 Years (and Then Some) Suck Less. - Racket
From LGBTQ+ advocacy to environmentalism to reproductive rights and beyond, these groups offer productive ways to fight for a better future.
racketmn.com
November 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM
since the election, @jayboller.bsky.social and i have contacted roughly 66 (if my math is correct) mutual aid groups, nonprofits, and other orgs in the twin cities to bring you this frankly unwieldy list of local places to support with your time and money: racketmn.com/where-to-vol...
Today: Grease Rag’s Winter Skillshare. A great opportunity for femme/trans/women to learn and share tips for winter cycling. Topics include how to dress, routing and handling, bike maintenance and self care.
November 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Today: Grease Rag’s Winter Skillshare. A great opportunity for femme/trans/women to learn and share tips for winter cycling. Topics include how to dress, routing and handling, bike maintenance and self care.
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This week's highlight was sharing the reflections of Nudieland mass shooting victims as one of the teen defendants took a plea deal in court. It's a heavy read, but well worth it if you have the time and headspace.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
November 15, 2024 at 3:42 PM
This week's highlight was sharing the reflections of Nudieland mass shooting victims as one of the teen defendants took a plea deal in court. It's a heavy read, but well worth it if you have the time and headspace.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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Our savory treats reporter spent weeks tasting 30+ goodies from local bakeries. Her conclusive findings:
30 Savory Baked Goods to Eat in the Twin Cities Before You Die - Racket
The scones, turnovers, tarts, and more to track down if you're not a sweets freak.
racketmn.com
September 18, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Our savory treats reporter spent weeks tasting 30+ goodies from local bakeries. Her conclusive findings:
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Vote for @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social in 61A. If we really want to address climate change, we need legislators who will create & pass legislation that will both bring on the systemic changes needed AND make it possible for us to make better individual choices. Katie can do this; she has done it.
June 19, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Vote for @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social in 61A. If we really want to address climate change, we need legislators who will create & pass legislation that will both bring on the systemic changes needed AND make it possible for us to make better individual choices. Katie can do this; she has done it.
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If you make $33K/year or less (up to $63K for a family) and live in Minnesota, you can get subsidies to help cover winter heating bills, and you also probably qualify for free home upgrades to bring down your utility bills. More info here!
Here’s where people can get help with heating, electricity payments during winter months - Minneso...
Minnesota has financial aid programs to help low-income Minnesotans keep their households warm during the winter, as well as regulations to ensure your heat doesn’t get turned off just because you m...
minnesotareformer.com
December 13, 2023 at 1:51 PM
If you make $33K/year or less (up to $63K for a family) and live in Minnesota, you can get subsidies to help cover winter heating bills, and you also probably qualify for free home upgrades to bring down your utility bills. More info here!
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Never forget what they took from you. racketmn.com/twin-cities-...
Remembering the Time the Twin Cities' Streetcar System Was Destroyed by the Minneapolis Mob - Racket
A Wall Street jerk, a Minneapolis mob leader, and the end of the Minneapolis-St. Paul streetcar network.
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December 8, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Never forget what they took from you. racketmn.com/twin-cities-...
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In very exciting news, my first children's book, This Land, is available for pre-orders today! The book is about a kid learning that all land in the Americas is Indigenous land. It's also illustrated by an amazing Anishinaabekwe, Bridget George.
www.rhcbooks.com/books/723467...
www.rhcbooks.com/books/723467...
December 6, 2023 at 3:42 PM
In very exciting news, my first children's book, This Land, is available for pre-orders today! The book is about a kid learning that all land in the Americas is Indigenous land. It's also illustrated by an amazing Anishinaabekwe, Bridget George.
www.rhcbooks.com/books/723467...
www.rhcbooks.com/books/723467...
If you see this, post a bridge.
December 6, 2023 at 4:11 AM
If you see this, post a bridge.
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All that is strip mall melts into air. www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1...
Watch former Minneapolis Kmart building demolition
Crews this week demolished the former Kmart building on Lake Street in Minneapolis over the course of several days.
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November 17, 2023 at 5:25 PM
All that is strip mall melts into air. www.mprnews.org/story/2023/1...
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The guy who sold me my new heat pump is quoted in this article. (The pump is working swimmingly as part of our solar-battery-pump system installed this summer. We’re used to radiators but forced air is just fine at this point in the fall.) www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/b...
Heat Pump Installations Slow, Impeding Biden’s Climate Goals
The devices can heat and cool homes more efficiently than furnaces and air-conditioners, but their sales have slowed because of higher interest rates and a slow rollout of federal incentives.
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November 9, 2023 at 12:02 PM
The guy who sold me my new heat pump is quoted in this article. (The pump is working swimmingly as part of our solar-battery-pump system installed this summer. We’re used to radiators but forced air is just fine at this point in the fall.) www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/b...
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Says one of the two co-creators: "I think sound is often the sense that activates our fear the most." racketmn.com/out-cold-new...
'Out Cold': New MN-Made Podcast Hopes to Make Listeners’ ‘Horror Dreams Come True’ - Racket
Featuring time-looping road trips, terror in the skyway, ‘spooky mommy’ stories, and more.
racketmn.com
November 8, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Says one of the two co-creators: "I think sound is often the sense that activates our fear the most." racketmn.com/out-cold-new...