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Mandy Tempel
@atempel.bsky.social
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Disability Rights Activist, Mom & Nerd. Follows & RPs are not endorsements. HR, IT Accessibility, Non Profit + Civil Service Engagement, DEIA, Soccer, & Science.

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What is the yellow card accumulation for the Vancouver game? Where is the tracker?
Yellow Card Accumulation During Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Once the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs begin and up until the Conference Finals (when playoff yellow card accumulation will again reset): A player or team official receiving three cumulative yellow cards will be suspended. For clarification, a player who receives a third cumulative yellow card in the Conference Semifinal is eligible to play in the Conference Final where yellow card accumulation is reset. If a player or team official’s club does not advance to the next round of the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs after the player receives a third yellow card, the suspension will not carry over into the next MLS regular season. A player or team official who is issued two yellow cards in the same match is suspended for their next match for which he is eligible, including an Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs round match, MLS Cup presented by Audi, and/or their next MLS regular season match. Yellow card(s) issued during the match (regulation and extra time) do not carry over to the penalty shootout. A player or team official who receives a yellow card during both the match (including extra time) and the penalty shootout is not sent off.
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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Kiddo's penguin is ready to cheer on Boxy #MNUFC @mnufc.com @mnwonderwall.bsky.social

Image Description: A black & grey stuffie penguin sitting in a loons hat as a nest wearing a loons jersey and the mini pella loons scarf. Photo of the back of the jersey is Michael Boxall's 15 in gaffe tape.
A black & grey stuffie penguin sitting in a loons hat as a nest wearing a loons jersey and the mini pella loons scarf. The back of the jersey is Michael Boxall's 15 in gaffe tape. A black & grey stuffie penguin sitting in a loons hat as a nest wearing a loons jersey and the mini pella loons scarf.
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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It's been a long 23 years, which have included stretches of non partisan roles due to work but I have always bring a part of everyone we lost with me to the work I do, especially with the disability community. May their memories be a blessing and a reminder to vote for disability inclusion. (4/4)
Art by Amy Rice. Please give credit if you share this photo. Image Description: Art of the Wellstone Green bus outside in the green grass with orange flowers and white clouds with blue sky. The bus has the quote: "We all do better when we all do better." - Paul Wellstone
October 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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By the 3rd campaign I was ready to focus on policy papers plus our first ever state wide disability outreach & GOTV plan. The last campaign also marked my first time as a Mentor for National Disability Mentoring Day. (3/4)
Photo in front of the Wellstone green bus at a 2002 GOTV rally at Macalester College with my mentee, Gloria Steinem, staff, and me with my cane wearing a Pro-Choice America shirt.
October 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Today is the 23rd anniversary of the plane crash. It's hard to explain how much the Wellstone family & campaigning for disability inclusion has changed my life. (1/4)
"If we don't fight hard enough for the things we stand for, at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them." Paul Wellstone July 21, 1944 - October 25, 2002
October 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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So happy to hear @dessadarling.bsky.social at the @Minnesota game at allianz field. Best for the fan appreciation night #MNUFC
Dessa with her ponytail braid swinging as she sings Dessa with her ponytail braid swinging as she sings again Long shot from our seats of Dessa singing on the mini stage
October 5, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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My kiddo has named my new mobility device LuLu. It was LuLu's first match at Allianz Field. So thankful for our corner accessible STM seats. The next challenge will be sitting in the Wonderwall for the Open Cup match.
A black Nordic Pioneer rollator by byArce standing folded in accessible seating at a soccer match at Allianz Field
August 31, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Hey @mnufc.com #mnufc2 The Twosies are at the Lawn Layover greeting the away fans!
MNUFC2 squad at the RSL Lawn Layover playing a lawn style connect 4 game.
August 24, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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There is still time to come down to Open Streets on Central Ave NE between 14th and Lowry until 5pm.

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Map of Open Streets activities on Central Ave NE between 14th and Lowry.
August 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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These are the photos from ARC MN. Still waiting to see if MNDOT posts anything.
35W Bridge lit up with Disability Pride Month colors as seen from underneath A closer panoramic view of the 35W Bridge lit up with Disability Pride Month colors as seen from the ground
July 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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Things I'm thankful for tonight. 1) That MNUFC2 was an away game (sad they lost). 2) We have power and only a bit of clean-up tomorrow (backyard).

Thinking of all of our Mpls neighborhoods that are without power. We might have some friends come stay with us if the power doesn't come back on.
Large fresh branch on our patio
July 28, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Perfect album that came out when you were 16. PJ Harvey's Dry is why the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and so many others exist.
Album Cover PJ Harvey Dry 1992
July 27, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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Thank you @mnthunderwall.bsky.social for an amazing night for these BFFs
Two girls playing drums with the Thunderwall
July 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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Source: beige.party/@Lana/114781...
𝐿𝒶𝓃𝒶 "not yet begun to fight" @Lana@beige.party If you are using undocumented immigrants' tax records to find and kidnap them, then it was never about them paying taxes. If you are showing up at their place of employment, then it was never about them not working. If you are showing up at courthouses, then it was never about getting them to "do it the right way". If you are kidnapping women and children, then it was never about criminals. If you're refusing to give them due process, then it was never about the Constitution. If you are building concentration camps in Florida to keep them here in cages, then it was never about the border. If you're spending billions to do this, then it was never about the economy. And if you're doing all this in the name of a 34 time convicted felon, then it was never about following the law. Jul 01, 2025, 09:53 PM
July 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Tell me this is wrong. No one wants a target on their ass. Do we start a petition? @mnufc.com must do better.
Back of the leaked MNUFC 3rd kit with the target bullseye and name on the bottom.
July 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Family night at the Minnesota Aurora FC game. Kiddo got a new Rory hoodie as a belated birthday present.

Image Description: Rory the Aurorasaurus wearing the purple keeper's kit and pointing to her likeness wearing sunglasses on the back of kiddo's hoodie.

@mnaurorafc.bsky.social
Rory the Aurorasaurus wearing the purple keeper's kit and pointing to her likeness wearing sunglasses on the back of a girl's oversized hoodie.
June 7, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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Hoping I did ok w/ the image description & intent. I consulted some ND/NT friends to confirm how this was read. There was a discussion about how to incorporate an infinity symbol in the center of the graphic. There was a chat on how this breaks and holds gender stereotypes. @mnwonderwall.bsky.social
Tifo vertical main message reads as: (People with Autism need, understanding, not a "cure". Adapt. Accept. Advocate.) Tifo horizontal secondary message reads as: (People with Autism are not broken are not damaged are not all the same are not a burden. Adapt. Accept. Advocate.) Tifo large print message to ND community reads as: (people with autism adapt. accept. advocate.) The center graphic is a cupped hand holding a circle made of 6 puzzle pieces: The center is a dark blue background with a white 6 pointed star that connects to each of the 5 remaining pieces that connect to each other at the ends. The piece on top has a red background and depicts a family, the middle piece on the right has a yellow background and depicts a female presenting shape, the middle piece on the left has a green background and depicts a male presenting shape, the bottom left piece has a blue background and depicts a soccer player running with a ball, and the bottom right piece has a light blue background that depicts a wheelchair user moving in a forward motion.
May 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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She's an honorary member of multiple SGs at age 10. It's her birthday watch party now, Dylan Wolpers.
@mnufcpaa.bsky.social @accessiloons.bsky.social @mndarkclouds.bsky.social @iscsupporters.bsky.social @mnwonderwall.bsky.social
Celebrating at the watch party, MNUFC mascot, PK stands with Tony, the MNUFC's announcer and a birthday girl wearing a loons jersey holding a sign that reads: It's my (10th) birthday now, Dylan Wolpers. Happy Rivalry Week. Celebrating at the watch party, MNUFC mascot, PK spreads their wings standing with a birthday girl wearing a loons jersey holding a sign that reads: It's my (10th) birthday now, Dylan Wolpers. Happy Rivalry Week.
May 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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HBD. It's this #LittleLoon #LittleCloud #mnufc birthday, too. @accessiloons.bsky.social @mndarkclouds.bsky.social
A birthday girl wearing a loons jersey at the MNUFC watch party holding a sign that reads: It's my (10th) birthday now, Dylan Wolpers. Happy Rivalry Week.
May 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Reddit had this gem
Wonderwall tifo features a border all the SG logos with the center that reads: History Over Hype Culture Over Cash
May 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Please post photos of the tifo...it was way too smokey for my photos to be clear.

Image Description/ALT Text: Wonderwall tifo features a border all the SG logos with the center that reads: History Over Hype Culture Over Cash

I love the @accessiloons.bsky.social logo in the bottom left
Wonderwall tifo features a border all the SG logos with the center that reads: History Over Hype Culture Over Cash
May 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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Protect Our Future Rally for Disability Funding

Date: Saturday, May 3
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Minnesota State Capitol Mall

Sponsored by The Arc Minnesota.

See the web page for information on accessible parking, drop off, and other event updates.

bit.ly/ArcDisabilit...
Protect Our Future Rally for Disability Funding Date: Saturday, May 3 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Minnesota State Capitol Mall Sponsored by The Arc Minnesota. All are welcome. Join our rally to protect disability funding, programs, and services in response to the alarming proposed budget cuts. See our web page for information on accessible parking, drop off, and other event updates. Contact Tina with questions: 612-965-0969 https://bit.ly/ArcDisabilityFundingRally Center graphic is a sign that reads Disability Rights are Human Rights. Left corner craphic is the logo for The Arc Minnesota. Right corner graphic is a qr code to the event website.
April 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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@accessiloons.bsky.social loving our new logo for #TransVisibilityDay

Image Description: AccessiLoons icon of a light blue wheelchair user with a red eye and a large wing behind it - the feathers in the trans flag colors
AccessiLoons icon of a light blue wheelchair user with a red eye and a large wing behind it - the feathers in the trans flag colors
April 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Thank you @mjmpls.bsky.social for making my kid's night. We had just missed the cut-off for the giveaway Loons caps, and he gave his to kiddo to avoid a meltdown.
Kiddo is watching the game wearing pink and black winter coat plus her new Loons cap while eating a pretzel with her Loons mittens on. Pretzel salt is falling on her lap that has a Loons scarf, Loons purse, & Loons blanket.
March 2, 2025 at 5:24 AM