After days of 150+ air quality index (AQI) due to wildfire smoke over the Midwest, it’s a strange feeling to look favorably at an AQI around 100.

A line of thunderstorms is headed into the Twin Cities metro now

It probably won’t surprise you to hear that Xcel does not advertise the discounted rates very well. That leaves it to customers to self-advocate and request the electric heat rates.

What did you make of their benchmarking against private foundation grant making? Or the claim that most research institutions were willing to accept grants with 0% indirect?

Me throughout the past 24 hours #iykyk #grantfunded #smallbusiness #resilience #breathe

Comfortable ride on Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail today, despite the clouds and humidity. A shell, hat, and gloves were enough to feel mild. #MSPCycleCast

18°F couldn’t keep me and my 😄🚲 @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social friends from the Leftovers Ride! My first time joining their annual tradition! Thanks @patiomensch.bsky.social