Melody Hoffmann
@phmelody.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbor. Currently at North News. Former editor of Southwest Voices. Amateur weather reporter who specializes in the sun.
melody.hoffmann@gmail.com for connects
she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
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she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
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Melody Hoffmann
@phmelody.bsky.social
· Sep 19
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My good friend Jason Garcia @jasoncomix.bsky.social has been in the hospital since Sept. 2. They asked me to help set up a GoFundMe to assist in their hospitalization and after-care costs. Here it is:
My good friend Jason Garcia @jasoncomix.bsky.social has been in the hospital since Sept. 2. They asked me to help set up a GoFundMe to assist in their hospitalization and after-care costs. Here it is:
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
My colleague Brian Martucci wrote an article about a new affordable housing apartment complex in Uptown which includes family-friendly units (including kid-resistant materials in the apartments).
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
The Lakefield Apartments at 550 W. Lake St. include 15 family-sized units, helping add to much needed affordable housing. "In 2024, the city of Minneapolis green-lit zero multifamily projects larger than 20 units," Brian Martucci reports.
Lakefield Apartments is a hopeful sign for new affordable housing in Southwest Minneapolis
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete
www.southwestvoices.news
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My colleague Brian Martucci wrote an article about a new affordable housing apartment complex in Uptown which includes family-friendly units (including kid-resistant materials in the apartments).
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
Now the election is over and the sun sets at 4:54 p.m.
Jazz Hampton just made a video to say there are 15 days left until Election Day (he said more in the video, I'm sure). And WOO BOY. 15 days. That is so soon. Oh and the sun sets at 6:19 p.m. tonight. Happy Monday!
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Now the election is over and the sun sets at 4:54 p.m.
If you're looking for something to civically involve yourself with, the Minneapolis City Budget is in its editing phases right now.
Cam Gordon catches us up on the proposed 2026 City Budget and what budget priorities the Southwest councilmembers have. The next public hearing for the budget is Nov. 19
City budget enters last laps
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.
www.southwestvoices.news
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If you're looking for something to civically involve yourself with, the Minneapolis City Budget is in its editing phases right now.
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
Right now
Mpls politics Bluesky on the Secretary of State’s website right now
a black cat is playing with a laptop that says refresh on it
Alt: a black cat is playing with a laptop that says refresh on it
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Right now
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
Per the City of Minneapolis: "This year’s early voting total is the second highest the City of Minneapolis has ever had for a municipal election."
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Per the City of Minneapolis: "This year’s early voting total is the second highest the City of Minneapolis has ever had for a municipal election."
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
My first byline with Racket! Read up on one of the most energetic candidates during the 2025 Minneapolis election (And he's not even running for a big ticket seat).
“I just see a lot more hope and excitement about what we could have than I do frustration and fatalism about some of the way we are doing things.”
Who is Eric Harris Bernstein, and Why is He Making the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation Race so Much Fun? - Racket
A creative campaign has put the spotlight on a down-ballot race.
racketmn.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
My first byline with Racket! Read up on one of the most energetic candidates during the 2025 Minneapolis election (And he's not even running for a big ticket seat).
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
Reposted by Melody Hoffmann
Community! I’ll be making my first appearance for a candidate forum tomorrow at the Minneapolis Central Library, for a forum hosted by LWV Minneapolis! Candidates from Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be on stage together at 3pm with At-Large and Districts 1, 3, and 5 to follow.
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Community! I’ll be making my first appearance for a candidate forum tomorrow at the Minneapolis Central Library, for a forum hosted by LWV Minneapolis! Candidates from Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be on stage together at 3pm with At-Large and Districts 1, 3, and 5 to follow.
I was given the distinct honor of handing out candy this weekend to trick-or-treaters in Southwest Minneapolis. Here are the hottest costumes: The Descendants (especially the character "Red"), K Pop Demon Hunters (especially Rumi, Mira, and Zoey although I did see some Saja Boys), Scream masks.
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I was given the distinct honor of handing out candy this weekend to trick-or-treaters in Southwest Minneapolis. Here are the hottest costumes: The Descendants (especially the character "Red"), K Pop Demon Hunters (especially Rumi, Mira, and Zoey although I did see some Saja Boys), Scream masks.
A young journalist from St. Paul is interviewing local candidates (Park & Rec Board, City Council, Mayor) over chicken wings with Midwest hot sauces.
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...
Spiced Up Civics
Spiced-Up Civics is a Minneapolis-based, youth led web series where candidates discuss hot topics over hot wings 🔥
m.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A young journalist from St. Paul is interviewing local candidates (Park & Rec Board, City Council, Mayor) over chicken wings with Midwest hot sauces.
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...
Jazz Hampton just made a video to say there are 15 days left until Election Day (he said more in the video, I'm sure). And WOO BOY. 15 days. That is so soon. Oh and the sun sets at 6:19 p.m. tonight. Happy Monday!
October 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Jazz Hampton just made a video to say there are 15 days left until Election Day (he said more in the video, I'm sure). And WOO BOY. 15 days. That is so soon. Oh and the sun sets at 6:19 p.m. tonight. Happy Monday!
At the Minneapolis mayoral forum at Capri Theater hosted by the African American Leadership Forum. Brenda Short, Mayor Jacob Frey, Rev. DeWayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Sen. Omar Fateh to attend.
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At the Minneapolis mayoral forum at Capri Theater hosted by the African American Leadership Forum. Brenda Short, Mayor Jacob Frey, Rev. DeWayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Sen. Omar Fateh to attend.
A good reminder for all of us.
Oh, hey, women under 40…If you’re wondering what life was like in the workplace into the 90s…
Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."
October 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A good reminder for all of us.
Here is the original footage of the Mamdani communist/cyclist footage before it got swept away into the campaign video.
Also worth noting he didn't know where he was biking. Whoops.
Also worth noting he didn't know where he was biking. Whoops.
Zohran Mamdani hops on a Citi Bike and a woman heckles him, shouting “communist!” He responds, “That’s cyclist”
October 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Here is the original footage of the Mamdani communist/cyclist footage before it got swept away into the campaign video.
Also worth noting he didn't know where he was biking. Whoops.
Also worth noting he didn't know where he was biking. Whoops.
Who needs some levity? Would love to know what veggie you are. (I got broccoli and an onion when influenced by young children). Kid-friendly!
sophie006liu.github.io/vegetal/
sophie006liu.github.io/vegetal/
What Vegetable Are You?
sophie006liu.github.io
October 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Who needs some levity? Would love to know what veggie you are. (I got broccoli and an onion when influenced by young children). Kid-friendly!
sophie006liu.github.io/vegetal/
sophie006liu.github.io/vegetal/
What is the headline?
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
There is no date.
There is no date.
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
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rm -rf ~/
October 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
What is the headline?
Safer Hennepin PAC mailer in my mailbox tonight. Looked it up and found funders up to end of year 2024. Significant/newsworthy to see a broadcast company on the list. www.transparencyusa.org
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Safer Hennepin PAC mailer in my mailbox tonight. Looked it up and found funders up to end of year 2024. Significant/newsworthy to see a broadcast company on the list. www.transparencyusa.org
I can't remember who on Twin Cities Bluesky was waxing nostalgic for the Milwaukee-based SPORTea but it is available at Nokomis Beach Coffee. And perhaps this was already discussed. Alas:
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I can't remember who on Twin Cities Bluesky was waxing nostalgic for the Milwaukee-based SPORTea but it is available at Nokomis Beach Coffee. And perhaps this was already discussed. Alas:
LOCAL HYPERLOCAL JOURNALIST ICON NEEDS THEIR BIKE BACK
Can y’all please be on the lookout for my bike? Last seen in Elliot Park. It is a black Biria bike with red pedals and stickers of local news orgs on the bottom tube. It also has a Brooks saddle and adapters for Wolf Tooth pogies on the handlebars.
October 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
LOCAL HYPERLOCAL JOURNALIST ICON NEEDS THEIR BIKE BACK