Christy Klancher
@stpauligrrrl.bsky.social
from the land of sky blue waters. fan of human rights, live music, and dogs. crop artist. mediocre curler and softball player. she/her.
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MN State Fair crop art 2025 thread:
1. This year, the Minneapolis Institute of Art sponsored two prizes, so there were lots of entries inspired by fine art. These are the two winners:
#cropart #seedart #mnstatefair
1. This year, the Minneapolis Institute of Art sponsored two prizes, so there were lots of entries inspired by fine art. These are the two winners:
#cropart #seedart #mnstatefair
Today was an off day for curling while we skied the Dolomites so we’re getting our curling fix now. My new favorite drink is a bombardino
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Today was an off day for curling while we skied the Dolomites so we’re getting our curling fix now. My new favorite drink is a bombardino
Olympics side note: We are lucky enough to be in Cortina for the Olympics, and everyone we have met (from many countries!) who learns we are from Minnesota has supported us with some version of “we know the American people are not the US government and we are sorry this is happening to you”.
Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Olympics side note: We are lucky enough to be in Cortina for the Olympics, and everyone we have met (from many countries!) who learns we are from Minnesota has supported us with some version of “we know the American people are not the US government and we are sorry this is happening to you”.
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Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
US Olympic Curling Team member speaks out against ICE:
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
"I'm proud to represent Team USA. But we'd be remiss if we didn't mention what's going on in Minnesota and what a tough time it's been. What's happening is wrong. There's no shades of gray."
February 10, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Like 75% of the US Olympic curlers are from Minnesota. A lot of them curl out of two clubs in Saint Paul, one club is in Frogtown, a neighborhood that has been very heavily targeted by ICE. These curlers are good neighbors.
This is still going on in Minnesota. For all of you seeing my curling posts, this is a couple blocks from the Saint Paul Curling club, home club for Tara and Tabitha Peterson and Rich Ruohonen.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
This is still going on in Minnesota. For all of you seeing my curling posts, this is a couple blocks from the Saint Paul Curling club, home club for Tara and Tabitha Peterson and Rich Ruohonen.
The comments! 🤣 I really wish I could say I was dancing like this after hanging out with Snoop Dogg but this was just me dancing lol. In my defense, they cut out the music I was dancing to, which would make this make sense haha
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February 11, 2026 at 6:08 AM
The comments! 🤣 I really wish I could say I was dancing like this after hanging out with Snoop Dogg but this was just me dancing lol. In my defense, they cut out the music I was dancing to, which would make this make sense haha
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No slight to the excellent curlers of Team USA, but this is the power of @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social particular brand of magic, I'm sure.
Team USA had never reached the semifinals in mixed doubles curling, but the duo from Duluth is going for gold after today's stunning upset. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-sports/duluth-curlers-shock-defending-olympic-champs-advance-to-gold-medal-round
February 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
No slight to the excellent curlers of Team USA, but this is the power of @stpauligrrrl.bsky.social particular brand of magic, I'm sure.
Me: I’m 25% Swedish
Swede (joking): are you from Minnesota?
Me: yes!
Swede: (laughs)
Turns out they are family and friends of Wrana, the Swedish curler in the gold medal match with USA
The curling community is great everywhere
🥌🇺🇸🇸🇪
Swede (joking): are you from Minnesota?
Me: yes!
Swede: (laughs)
Turns out they are family and friends of Wrana, the Swedish curler in the gold medal match with USA
The curling community is great everywhere
🥌🇺🇸🇸🇪
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Me: I’m 25% Swedish
Swede (joking): are you from Minnesota?
Me: yes!
Swede: (laughs)
Turns out they are family and friends of Wrana, the Swedish curler in the gold medal match with USA
The curling community is great everywhere
🥌🇺🇸🇸🇪
Swede (joking): are you from Minnesota?
Me: yes!
Swede: (laughs)
Turns out they are family and friends of Wrana, the Swedish curler in the gold medal match with USA
The curling community is great everywhere
🥌🇺🇸🇸🇪
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February 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Hey we ran into Cory and Korey in Cortina 🥌🇺🇸❤️
February 9, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Hey we ran into Cory and Korey in Cortina 🥌🇺🇸❤️
Cory: How do we get there
Korey: Out turn draw
Cory: Looks hard
Korey: I can do it
lol 🥌
USA v. GBR
Korey: Out turn draw
Cory: Looks hard
Korey: I can do it
lol 🥌
USA v. GBR
February 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Cory: How do we get there
Korey: Out turn draw
Cory: Looks hard
Korey: I can do it
lol 🥌
USA v. GBR
Korey: Out turn draw
Cory: Looks hard
Korey: I can do it
lol 🥌
USA v. GBR
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Again, if you were alive in the 1980s, this is among the most wonderful & truly incredible things you have ever witnessed in your lifetime.
Just because good news is worth celebrating:
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection.
HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
February 7, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Again, if you were alive in the 1980s, this is among the most wonderful & truly incredible things you have ever witnessed in your lifetime.
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What’s it like to have a mayor like this guy
Mamdani: "I speak of Renee Good, whose final words to the man who murdered her were, 'I'm not mad at you.' I speak of Alex Pretti who died as he lived, caring for the stranger. ICE shot him bc he did something they could never fathom ... let us offer a new path: one of defiance through compassion."
February 7, 2026 at 3:51 AM
What’s it like to have a mayor like this guy
I love that the Olympic flag bearers all represent the best humanitarian policies
February 6, 2026 at 10:09 PM
I love that the Olympic flag bearers all represent the best humanitarian policies
We got our Olympic curling carnivale masks ready for Cortina! Can you guess which one I made? 🥌🇺🇸👺
February 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
We got our Olympic curling carnivale masks ready for Cortina! Can you guess which one I made? 🥌🇺🇸👺
I am a very competitive person, but I’m just here to say I never want to win a best of anything prize from FIFA
February 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I am a very competitive person, but I’m just here to say I never want to win a best of anything prize from FIFA
Spoiler:
Cory and Korey 3-0 curling 🥌
Cory and Korey 3-0 curling 🥌
February 6, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Spoiler:
Cory and Korey 3-0 curling 🥌
Cory and Korey 3-0 curling 🥌
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BREAKING CURLING NEWS!!!
Snoop Dogg is in the house
and has a jacket with the Cory/Korey's faces on it
Snoop Dogg is in the house
and has a jacket with the Cory/Korey's faces on it
February 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
BREAKING CURLING NEWS!!!
Snoop Dogg is in the house
and has a jacket with the Cory/Korey's faces on it
Snoop Dogg is in the house
and has a jacket with the Cory/Korey's faces on it
@twincitiestoiletpaperreviews.com international reporting from Munich Airport, which has exceptionally good toilet paper for a public place. I’ll bring you a sample 😄
February 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM
@twincitiestoiletpaperreviews.com international reporting from Munich Airport, which has exceptionally good toilet paper for a public place. I’ll bring you a sample 😄
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Excellent idea.
Non-locals can also buy gift cards from local businesses that offer them to spend when you visit. (Or just buy them to show support or give to others who are here on the ground now.) Buy merch if offered too.
And of course throw money around here: www.standwithminnesota.com
Non-locals can also buy gift cards from local businesses that offer them to spend when you visit. (Or just buy them to show support or give to others who are here on the ground now.) Buy merch if offered too.
And of course throw money around here: www.standwithminnesota.com
Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Excellent idea.
Non-locals can also buy gift cards from local businesses that offer them to spend when you visit. (Or just buy them to show support or give to others who are here on the ground now.) Buy merch if offered too.
And of course throw money around here: www.standwithminnesota.com
Non-locals can also buy gift cards from local businesses that offer them to spend when you visit. (Or just buy them to show support or give to others who are here on the ground now.) Buy merch if offered too.
And of course throw money around here: www.standwithminnesota.com
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Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
February 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Axios had a story today about how hard Minnesota’s economy is being hit and how slow the recovery could be. So, I’m going to take this opportunity to say that if you want to support the Twin Cities, you should plan a visit for this summer, spend some money here, & see how amazing it is for yourself.
Wait were there no sirens in Saint Paul today or what
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Wait were there no sirens in Saint Paul today or what
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I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
“If I am killed doing this, throw my body at the White House, martyr the shit out of me & raise hell. Do not be sad. Do not think I would do anything differently. I would do it over & over again — this is too important to sit down & shut up and not do anything.” www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.
www.mprnews.org
February 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I think one thing people outside Minnesota don't understand is that after Good and Pretti were killed by feds while observing, the most normal people you could imagine have made peace with the fact that they could be next, and they are still out there because they say it's the right thing to do.
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World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:
February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:
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Star Tribune is doing a "Go behind the scenes as Strib journalists discuss the stories and images that are defining this moment for the state and far beyond." stream at 12:15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnqT...
Strib Livestream: Because the world is watching
YouTube video by Star Tribune
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February 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Star Tribune is doing a "Go behind the scenes as Strib journalists discuss the stories and images that are defining this moment for the state and far beyond." stream at 12:15 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnqT...
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Re-upping for the morning crew — thanks to everyone who donated last night, we’re at 60% of goal. A friend messaged me about sending over $100 from an overfunded mutual aid campaign he ran: “Just passing sandbags in this metaphorical flood.” That socked me in the soul. Love us so much.
Sadly, I have a personal ask: ICE kidnapped a staffer who works at my grandson’s daycare this weekend along with two other family members. Can you help the extended families with legal costs & famity support? It would mean a lot to me. I’m just sick about this. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Donate to Support for Daycare Staff Member Detained by ICE, organized by S E
A staff member of our daycare has been detained by ICE (along with two other fami… S E needs your support for Support for Daycare Staff Member Detained by ICE
www.gofundme.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Re-upping for the morning crew — thanks to everyone who donated last night, we’re at 60% of goal. A friend messaged me about sending over $100 from an overfunded mutual aid campaign he ran: “Just passing sandbags in this metaphorical flood.” That socked me in the soul. Love us so much.