Mike Hicks
@mulad.bsky.social
Tech guy into transpo and urbanism, politics to push the needle. Once a streets.mn person. A Swiftie to ease my unhappy singleness
Transit blog: https://hizeph400.blogspot.com/
I get lots of fake followers, so apologies for any errant blocks
Transit blog: https://hizeph400.blogspot.com/
I get lots of fake followers, so apologies for any errant blocks
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Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews catches you up on last night's decision by the STB to reject the UP/NS application on the merits that it was incomplete.
For more: railpassengers.org/h...
For more: railpassengers.org/h...
January 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Rail Passengers President & CEO Jim Mathews catches you up on last night's decision by the STB to reject the UP/NS application on the merits that it was incomplete.
For more: railpassengers.org/h...
For more: railpassengers.org/h...
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Pretty clear to me that if Vance is coming to prance in front of the ICE church, savvy folks should organize a news conference of all the faith leaders whose houses of worship have been surveilled & parishioners too scared to attend. At least the ICE church folks could worship where they wanted.
January 20, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Pretty clear to me that if Vance is coming to prance in front of the ICE church, savvy folks should organize a news conference of all the faith leaders whose houses of worship have been surveilled & parishioners too scared to attend. At least the ICE church folks could worship where they wanted.
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May Minnesota's business leaders someday find the courage of our high school journalists:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘My hands were really shaky’: high-school journalist documents ICE raids
Lila Dominguez was working on an article as agents came on to school grounds – their presence has jolted Minneapolis’s young people
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:14 AM
May Minnesota's business leaders someday find the courage of our high school journalists:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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DFL electeds need to stop waiting for the enabler of this administration before announcing their candidacy. Show me your a leader and run. You might get my vote but Amy WILL NOT
DFL governor wannabees have got to be getting pissed over how Klobuchar is freezing the race .
January 20, 2026 at 2:25 AM
DFL electeds need to stop waiting for the enabler of this administration before announcing their candidacy. Show me your a leader and run. You might get my vote but Amy WILL NOT
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The windchill was below-zero when ChongLy Scott Thao, 57 — wearing only boxers and Crocs, with a blanket draped over his shoulders — was handcuffed and ushered outside by federal agents agents who broke open his door.
St. Paul mayor ‘livid’ after ICE wrongly targets family friend, escorts him undressed into cold
ChongLy Scott Thao was taken by federal agents from his St. Paul home in the frigid cold only wearing boxers and Crocs.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The windchill was below-zero when ChongLy Scott Thao, 57 — wearing only boxers and Crocs, with a blanket draped over his shoulders — was handcuffed and ushered outside by federal agents agents who broke open his door.
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A greeting card for my Bluesky friends
January 17, 2026 at 10:53 PM
A greeting card for my Bluesky friends
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*frantically googling*
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moral arc technician near me
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Who up bending they arc toward justice
January 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
*frantically googling*
moral arc bent wrong how to fix
wikihow diy moral arc fix
moral arc technician near me
moral arc bent wrong how to fix
wikihow diy moral arc fix
moral arc technician near me
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I wish I could tell people that the DFL has a better plan than “shame people into prioritizing non-attendee forms,” but I’m actually not sure that we do.
DFL caucuses are in 2 weeks (Feb. 3, 7pm). Notably, the party allows anyone who identifies as a DFLer to caucus, even if they're not eligible to vote.
I would suggest that caucus-goers with the privilege to attend in person, like me, prioritize delegate seats for BIPOC and immigrant non-attendees.
I would suggest that caucus-goers with the privilege to attend in person, like me, prioritize delegate seats for BIPOC and immigrant non-attendees.
eric eskola brought up the concern that DFL caucuses will be very white due to fear of ICE on TPT’s almanac on friday night too
www.pbs.org/video/ice-in...
www.pbs.org/video/ice-in...
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 AM
I wish I could tell people that the DFL has a better plan than “shame people into prioritizing non-attendee forms,” but I’m actually not sure that we do.
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What's jarring about the divide of Minnesota politicians right now is that those with more agency (state or city execs, or statewide political infrastructures) are the most disappointing, while those with more diffuse power (city council, state reps, candidates for office) are rising to the moment.
January 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM
What's jarring about the divide of Minnesota politicians right now is that those with more agency (state or city execs, or statewide political infrastructures) are the most disappointing, while those with more diffuse power (city council, state reps, candidates for office) are rising to the moment.
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Again I say, the paid agitators in Minnesota are ICE
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Again I say, the paid agitators in Minnesota are ICE
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the sheriff just sent an email saying “this needs to end” as their vehicles are back at the whipple building
January 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
the sheriff just sent an email saying “this needs to end” as their vehicles are back at the whipple building
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#MinneapolisStrong
(Tippi Hedren is a graduate of West High School in Minneapolis)
(Tippi Hedren is a graduate of West High School in Minneapolis)
Happy 96th Birthday to 🇺🇸American actress #TippiHedren born #OnThisDay in New Ulm, Minnesota
January 19, 2026 at 11:35 PM
#MinneapolisStrong
(Tippi Hedren is a graduate of West High School in Minneapolis)
(Tippi Hedren is a graduate of West High School in Minneapolis)
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I asked people for suggestions and then went off and did this first but suggestions are in play for later . . .
I took this picture myself, of the Lake Harriet Bandshell, on September 4th, 2024. 🧵
I took this picture myself, of the Lake Harriet Bandshell, on September 4th, 2024. 🧵
January 19, 2026 at 6:28 AM
I asked people for suggestions and then went off and did this first but suggestions are in play for later . . .
I took this picture myself, of the Lake Harriet Bandshell, on September 4th, 2024. 🧵
I took this picture myself, of the Lake Harriet Bandshell, on September 4th, 2024. 🧵
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I feel like my local Bluesky followers have mostly seen these resources already, but if you have less-connected friends who are trying to figure out how to pitch in on our current community project, feel free to use this link:
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...
How to Help: Twin Cities Residents
This is a post for people in Minnesota. I’m going to do a separate post for the non-Minnesotans when I’m done with this one. (If you’re in a hurry you can go to Stand With Minneso…
naomikritzer.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM
I feel like my local Bluesky followers have mostly seen these resources already, but if you have less-connected friends who are trying to figure out how to pitch in on our current community project, feel free to use this link:
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...
naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/h...
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I think they expected another George Floyd-like protest that they could use as ammunition to prove that Democrats are violent arsonists.
In fact they're calling it a "riot" over and over again, even though there's nothing that could conceivably be called a riot going on.
In fact they're calling it a "riot" over and over again, even though there's nothing that could conceivably be called a riot going on.
To those saying “nuh-uh, ICE picked Minneapolis because they WANTED the city to rise up as one against them” -
no, pretty sure they expected a scattering of blue-haired protesters they could easily crush for content + tacit support from other whites, not the organized total resistance they got.
no, pretty sure they expected a scattering of blue-haired protesters they could easily crush for content + tacit support from other whites, not the organized total resistance they got.
ICE and MAGA really did bet the farm on all of Minneapolis’s white people going “oh yes, please take away our disgusting, evil non-white-foreigner neighbors, oh thank you so much.”
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
it’s beautiful that they’ve been proven incredibly wrong about that - may the rest of the country do the same.
January 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I think they expected another George Floyd-like protest that they could use as ammunition to prove that Democrats are violent arsonists.
In fact they're calling it a "riot" over and over again, even though there's nothing that could conceivably be called a riot going on.
In fact they're calling it a "riot" over and over again, even though there's nothing that could conceivably be called a riot going on.
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I think that any politician who wants to make laws about e-bikes should at least be required to read this article.
The E-Bike Problem is an E-Moto Problem | PeopleForBikes
www.peopleforbikes.org
January 19, 2026 at 9:24 PM
I think that any politician who wants to make laws about e-bikes should at least be required to read this article.
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Please check in with your tap water temperature readings. Valid submissions must include your neighborhood and a photo of a thermometer under your tap.
I don't have hot water at my bathroom sink tap and let me tell you washing my hands with cold Minneapolis tap water right now is an invigorating experience.
Has @wedge.live done a water temp survey yet this winter?
Has @wedge.live done a water temp survey yet this winter?
January 19, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Please check in with your tap water temperature readings. Valid submissions must include your neighborhood and a photo of a thermometer under your tap.
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Hi, I'm a retail journalist and I'm looking into a few things related to Target and the ICE surge. I have a couple questions I'm looking to ask corporate Target employees under the condition of anonymity (meaning your name wouldn't appear in any story). You can reach me on Signal at 651-356-5217
January 19, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Hi, I'm a retail journalist and I'm looking into a few things related to Target and the ICE surge. I have a couple questions I'm looking to ask corporate Target employees under the condition of anonymity (meaning your name wouldn't appear in any story). You can reach me on Signal at 651-356-5217
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Another person taken today from the quarry, leaving a wife and a young baby without support.
If you are vulnerable or at risk, please stay away from the quarry. Target and Home Depot parking lots have been staging sites for ICE with lots of activity.
Stay safe and stay vigilant.
If you are vulnerable or at risk, please stay away from the quarry. Target and Home Depot parking lots have been staging sites for ICE with lots of activity.
Stay safe and stay vigilant.
January 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Another person taken today from the quarry, leaving a wife and a young baby without support.
If you are vulnerable or at risk, please stay away from the quarry. Target and Home Depot parking lots have been staging sites for ICE with lots of activity.
Stay safe and stay vigilant.
If you are vulnerable or at risk, please stay away from the quarry. Target and Home Depot parking lots have been staging sites for ICE with lots of activity.
Stay safe and stay vigilant.
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I noticed John Piper’s birthday in upcoming events on their website, which told me all I really needed to know, but scoops has the full scoop here (it’s a good thread with important details).
That church on Summit with the ICE pastor has a lot of ties to John Piper's Bethlehem seminary, and specifically with toxic figures that were kicked out of that (already quite conservative) church because they were abusive and palling around with fascist pastor Doug Wilson (Pete Hegseth's mentor)
January 19, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I noticed John Piper’s birthday in upcoming events on their website, which told me all I really needed to know, but scoops has the full scoop here (it’s a good thread with important details).
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remember that the sheriff is an elected position, and dawanna witt is up for reelection in november. let’s see if the way hennepin county sheriffs have been assisting ICE spurs a challenger
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
remember that the sheriff is an elected position, and dawanna witt is up for reelection in november. let’s see if the way hennepin county sheriffs have been assisting ICE spurs a challenger
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Nicollet Island in 1960 is almost unrecognizable. www.tumblr.com/stuffaboutmi...
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💬 0 🔁 0 ❤️ 4 · Nicollet Island (1960s) via Hennepin County Library
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January 19, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Nicollet Island in 1960 is almost unrecognizable. www.tumblr.com/stuffaboutmi...
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We are only $8,600 from our goal. Can you join me and some neighbors who have already chipped in by giving $50?
bit.ly/Healinglight
bit.ly/Healinglight
Join me in donating to MIWRC who is providing extra indoor shelter programming for unhoused neighbors being targeted by ICE: bit.ly/Healinglight
January 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
We are only $8,600 from our goal. Can you join me and some neighbors who have already chipped in by giving $50?
bit.ly/Healinglight
bit.ly/Healinglight
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Somehow they manage to ignore all the brave Christian pastors out there having guns waved in their face, while a masked ICE agent asks if they are afraid.
So this church, where the pastor is also a high-ranking ICE official, was protested and confronted by members of the congregation and community yesterday, and now ICE is hosting a press event about how protested are persecuting Christians. The place will likely be teeming with right-wing influencers
CONFIRMED:
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
Earlier today Don Lemon reported a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, MN where they said pastor David Easterwood is Acting Director of the ICE Field Office.
They were 100% right.
https://www.c-span.org/program/news-conference/homeland-security-secretary-noem-on-ice-operations/667821
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Somehow they manage to ignore all the brave Christian pastors out there having guns waved in their face, while a masked ICE agent asks if they are afraid.