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Who funds the “Working People’s Project”? Seems like another PAC has entered the race.
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Who funds the “Working People’s Project”? Seems like another PAC has entered the race.
Tomorrow morning, my full interview with Eric Roper will be available. #Minneapolis
October 18, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Tomorrow morning, my full interview with Eric Roper will be available. #Minneapolis
I know e-bikes are valuable but covering yours at the rack? First time I have seen it.
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I know e-bikes are valuable but covering yours at the rack? First time I have seen it.
Many encampment residents have moved to park across the street. Others wander down Lake with their belongings.
September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Many encampment residents have moved to park across the street. Others wander down Lake with their belongings.
Live streamers criticizing the removal, asking where they go next. Others think enough is enough.
September 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Live streamers criticizing the removal, asking where they go next. Others think enough is enough.
Dismantling of Sabri encampment underway
September 16, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Dismantling of Sabri encampment underway
Katie wants utilities to pay higher fees. Trying to pass a new ordinance to raise franchise fees. Shaffer sees these fees as a regressive tax.
September 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Katie wants utilities to pay higher fees. Trying to pass a new ordinance to raise franchise fees. Shaffer sees these fees as a regressive tax.
Climate question at Ward 7. Shaffer wants the city to pay the parks for every tree removed.
September 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Climate question at Ward 7. Shaffer wants the city to pay the parks for every tree removed.
Tune in tomorrow for my interview with Miriam DeMello, where we discuss city staff salaries and the rising costs of security at public events.
September 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Tune in tomorrow for my interview with Miriam DeMello, where we discuss city staff salaries and the rising costs of security at public events.
Lots of opinions at Lyndale Avenue open house. Seems Hennepin County managed to make everyone unhappy.
September 10, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Lots of opinions at Lyndale Avenue open house. Seems Hennepin County managed to make everyone unhappy.
Enjoyed the get down coffee co down the street from LaTrisha Vetaw’s campaign office.
September 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Enjoyed the get down coffee co down the street from LaTrisha Vetaw’s campaign office.
Visiting Sumner Library today. Public libraries make me optimistic that Americans can do good work.
September 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Visiting Sumner Library today. Public libraries make me optimistic that Americans can do good work.
Helicopter hovering over South Minneapolis most of the morning. Lots of sirens. What a waste this JD Vance trip is.
September 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Helicopter hovering over South Minneapolis most of the morning. Lots of sirens. What a waste this JD Vance trip is.
Tune in tomorrow morning for the full interview with Jamison Whiting, Ward 11 City Council candidate. We discuss affordable housing, crime, and his motivations for running.
September 2, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Tune in tomorrow morning for the full interview with Jamison Whiting, Ward 11 City Council candidate. We discuss affordable housing, crime, and his motivations for running.
The full interview with Mark Andrew runs on Sunday morning. In this preview, he underscores a key point: Democrats won’t make progress without building coalitions.
August 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The full interview with Mark Andrew runs on Sunday morning. In this preview, he underscores a key point: Democrats won’t make progress without building coalitions.
The full interview with Carol Becker will be published Sunday morning. We discuss budgeting, transit, and Plato.
August 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The full interview with Carol Becker will be published Sunday morning. We discuss budgeting, transit, and Plato.
Seeing quite a few Josh Bassais signs around my neighborhood in Ward 8.
August 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Seeing quite a few Josh Bassais signs around my neighborhood in Ward 8.
The auditor found no violation of the Separation Agreement. Recommends improving communication between the Mayor and City Council leadership.
August 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The auditor found no violation of the Separation Agreement. Recommends improving communication between the Mayor and City Council leadership.
Took a mental health break at the Franklin Terrace dog park. It’s on East Franklin almost to the river. I’ve yet to try Curry in a Hurry. Will have to plan a stop for my next visit.
July 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Took a mental health break at the Franklin Terrace dog park. It’s on East Franklin almost to the river. I’ve yet to try Curry in a Hurry. Will have to plan a stop for my next visit.
Uptown Farmers Market is on tonight—rain or aggressively moody skies. Grab your tote and maybe an umbrella. #UptownEats #SupportLocal
June 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Uptown Farmers Market is on tonight—rain or aggressively moody skies. Grab your tote and maybe an umbrella. #UptownEats #SupportLocal
Does Minneapolis now have a monsoon season?
June 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Does Minneapolis now have a monsoon season?
Tight security at Wasburn graduation causing long lines. I guess because three area ceremonies have been marked by shootings.
June 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Tight security at Wasburn graduation causing long lines. I guess because three area ceremonies have been marked by shootings.
Franconia Sculpture Garden is a terrific day trip
May 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Franconia Sculpture Garden is a terrific day trip
Too bad this place closed.
May 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Too bad this place closed.
Happy to see SatisfyEats.com moving in at 48/Chicago. This prime spot has been vacant for years.
May 23, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Happy to see SatisfyEats.com moving in at 48/Chicago. This prime spot has been vacant for years.