TessMarSand
@betterbyday.bsky.social
Traveler, Thinker, Shock & Dismay Expert.
University of Minnesota Alumni.
Believer in the Power of Placemaking
University of Minnesota Alumni.
Believer in the Power of Placemaking
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Merry Christmas, Minnesota.
Hoping everyone finds some peace in quality time with family and friends 🎄
Hoping everyone finds some peace in quality time with family and friends 🎄
December 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Merry Christmas, Minnesota.
Hoping everyone finds some peace in quality time with family and friends 🎄
Hoping everyone finds some peace in quality time with family and friends 🎄
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I've now watched the censored 60 Minutes report on CECOT. If you watched it too—and if you have any decency at all—I'm sure you came to the same conclusion I did: winning elections won't be enough; people like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem will need to be charged and imprisoned.
December 24, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I've now watched the censored 60 Minutes report on CECOT. If you watched it too—and if you have any decency at all—I'm sure you came to the same conclusion I did: winning elections won't be enough; people like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem will need to be charged and imprisoned.
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Our Minneapolis firefighters are marking 15 years of visiting burn survivors at Hennepin Healthcare during the holidays. Thank you for bringing gifts and hope, and for reminding patients that they are not alone.
December 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our Minneapolis firefighters are marking 15 years of visiting burn survivors at Hennepin Healthcare during the holidays. Thank you for bringing gifts and hope, and for reminding patients that they are not alone.
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This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.
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I joined local firefighters and the family of Fire Captain Mike Paidar who we lost way too young to cancer. We worked together to pass my bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, which will provide support to families of firefighters lost to service-related cancers.
December 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I joined local firefighters and the family of Fire Captain Mike Paidar who we lost way too young to cancer. We worked together to pass my bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, which will provide support to families of firefighters lost to service-related cancers.
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This is a grotesque abuse of power. If you ever wondered if there are any limits to what Trump will do for his ballroom funders/platform pals, this answers it for you: there are none.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This is a grotesque abuse of power. If you ever wondered if there are any limits to what Trump will do for his ballroom funders/platform pals, this answers it for you: there are none.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
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In New Ulm with Governor Walz and Minnesota military leaders to mark the opening of the new National Guard Readiness Center. This modern facility will better support our National Guard. Thank you to all who serve.
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In New Ulm with Governor Walz and Minnesota military leaders to mark the opening of the new National Guard Readiness Center. This modern facility will better support our National Guard. Thank you to all who serve.
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Classic misdirection. Flood the zone. Miss deadlines. Redact everything. Pull files without explanation. Add disclaimers about “untrue claims.” Mostly old info. Vanishing files. Victims retraumatized. No accountability.
Chaos is the strategy.
Chaos is the strategy.
December 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Classic misdirection. Flood the zone. Miss deadlines. Redact everything. Pull files without explanation. Add disclaimers about “untrue claims.” Mostly old info. Vanishing files. Victims retraumatized. No accountability.
Chaos is the strategy.
Chaos is the strategy.
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When our veterans stepped up to serve, there was no waiting line—and there shouldn’t be one now. Risking veterans’ access to earned care by eliminating tens of thousands of VA health care jobs is unacceptable, and our veterans deserve better.
www.startribune.com/va-cuts-vete...
www.startribune.com/va-cuts-vete...
Burcum: ‘Zero impact,’ or rolling the dice on vets’ health care?
Scrutiny of Veterans Affairs’ staffing decisions is imperative after the Washington Post reported that thousands of vacancies will go unfilled, Jill Burcum writes.
www.startribune.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
When our veterans stepped up to serve, there was no waiting line—and there shouldn’t be one now. Risking veterans’ access to earned care by eliminating tens of thousands of VA health care jobs is unacceptable, and our veterans deserve better.
www.startribune.com/va-cuts-vete...
www.startribune.com/va-cuts-vete...
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The stories of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russian forces are haunting.
With the passage of my bipartisan bill, we are helping track and reunite these children with their families. We will keep fighting for these kids.
With the passage of my bipartisan bill, we are helping track and reunite these children with their families. We will keep fighting for these kids.
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The stories of Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russian forces are haunting.
With the passage of my bipartisan bill, we are helping track and reunite these children with their families. We will keep fighting for these kids.
With the passage of my bipartisan bill, we are helping track and reunite these children with their families. We will keep fighting for these kids.
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My bipartisan bill with Senator Grassley was signed into law.
We cannot allow children to be used as hostages in war.
www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/12/19/b...
We cannot allow children to be used as hostages in war.
www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/12/19/b...
Bipartisan bill to reunite abducted Ukrainian children with family becomes law
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who co-authored the legislation, made the announcement Wednesday.
www.northernnewsnow.com
December 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
My bipartisan bill with Senator Grassley was signed into law.
We cannot allow children to be used as hostages in war.
www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/12/19/b...
We cannot allow children to be used as hostages in war.
www.northernnewsnow.com/2025/12/19/b...
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The "poverty penalty."
Excellent points.
Excellent points.
December 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The "poverty penalty."
Excellent points.
Excellent points.
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Chair - March/April 1890
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109117
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109117
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Chair - March/April 1890
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109117
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109117
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We have the signatures needed to bring a vote to extend the ACA tax credits—but MAGA Mike is canceling votes for the rest of the week, turning his back on the American people.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We have the signatures needed to bring a vote to extend the ACA tax credits—but MAGA Mike is canceling votes for the rest of the week, turning his back on the American people.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
Millions of Americans will soon see their health care premiums skyrocket because Republicans refuse to do their job.
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Just a few years ago, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended political speech, saying it must not be censored.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
December 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just a few years ago, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended political speech, saying it must not be censored.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
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This
"No mainstream reporter has the stomach to say, 'By the way, this administration lies all the time and we should assume this is a lie too' after every unsupported statement." They should, because it's true.
Donald Trump and the Power of the Little Lie
The war against Venezuela isn’t about drugs. It’s about the destruction of regular order.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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Trump just signed his dangerous, and most likely illegal, executive order to stop states from protecting you from the downsides of AI. Here's why I am fighting back:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
Opinion | Amy Klobuchar: State A.I. Laws Keep Us Safe. Trump’s Next Move Could Upend That.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Trump just signed his dangerous, and most likely illegal, executive order to stop states from protecting you from the downsides of AI. Here's why I am fighting back:
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/o...
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A shout out to all of the people who find this time or year difficult for lots if reasons....
Big hugs to you ❤️
Big hugs to you ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A shout out to all of the people who find this time or year difficult for lots if reasons....
Big hugs to you ❤️
Big hugs to you ❤️
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das right
NEW: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) says Colorado will not release Tina Peters after President Trump announced he is pardoning her state-level convictions.
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
"This is a lawless act. It's an act of intimidation," Weiser said. "It has no basis in the American law."
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
das right
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Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chicago is where Michelle was raised, where I got my start as an organizer, and where we built a family together. When the Obama Presidential Center opens next June, it will be our way to give back to a city that has given us so much. obama.org/presidential-center
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Just 11 days after announcing an investigation into a potentially illegal war, House Republicans are ready to give up.
Congress—and only Congress—has the power to declare war, even if some of my colleagues forget that.
Congress—and only Congress—has the power to declare war, even if some of my colleagues forget that.
December 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Just 11 days after announcing an investigation into a potentially illegal war, House Republicans are ready to give up.
Congress—and only Congress—has the power to declare war, even if some of my colleagues forget that.
Congress—and only Congress—has the power to declare war, even if some of my colleagues forget that.
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Annie Rie, contemporary stained glass artist inspired by the UK countryside #WomensArt
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 AM
Annie Rie, contemporary stained glass artist inspired by the UK countryside #WomensArt
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Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
$28 million of cocaine seized off Miami Beach. Three men charged
Coast Guard and CBP seized about 3,715 pounds of cocaine worth $28 million from a 65-foot vessel near Government Cut off Miami Beach; three men were arrested.
www.miamiherald.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Whoa … this is really strange.
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Federal law enforcement managed to confiscate almost two tons of cocaine, and arrest 3 suspects, without blowing the boat out of the water or killing anyone.
🎁 link ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...