Dan Haugen
@danhaugen.bsky.social
Local news editor, Minnesotan 🏕️ music lover 🎸, Twins fan ⚾️, bread maker 🍞, slow reader 📚 and slow runner 🏃🏻, emoji enthusiast 👍🏻. Opinions are my own.
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America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
What Climate Change Will Do to America by Mid-Century
Many places may become uninhabitable. Many people may be on their own.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
America's political elite has decided that climate change is no longer that important or worth talking about, but rest assured, it's still happening, it's extremely bad, and yes, it is going to affect you here in America.
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Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people, dead because of a decision made by the world's richest man
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The Jeff Tweedy show tonight was thoroughly enjoyable. All the songs from the current album sounded great. Sammy Tweedy took the lead on a couple cover songs during the encore.
"Kiss"
"Kiss"
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
The Jeff Tweedy show tonight was thoroughly enjoyable. All the songs from the current album sounded great. Sammy Tweedy took the lead on a couple cover songs during the encore.
"Kiss"
"Kiss"
What a joyful, life-affirming night of live music with Jeff Tweedy and friends.
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 AM
What a joyful, life-affirming night of live music with Jeff Tweedy and friends.
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Universal swing in action: "What we saw last night was a directional shift toward Democrats in 99.8% of counties that held partisan elections." www.gelliottmorris.com/p/seven-data...
November 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Universal swing in action: "What we saw last night was a directional shift toward Democrats in 99.8% of counties that held partisan elections." www.gelliottmorris.com/p/seven-data...
Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
Photos: Voting in Minneapolis - MinnPost
MinnPost visual journalist Ellen Schmidt captured some Minneapolis voters at polling stations across the city on Election Day.
www.minnpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Minneapolis, while you're waiting for results, check out these great photos that @minnpost.bsky.social visual journalist Ellen Schmidt took around town today: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
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MinnPost spoke to University of Minnesota students about what issues mattered to them ahead of Minneapolis' mayoral election. Check out the story here: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
College students get out to vote, participate in election process
Housing, food security top Election Day issues for some young voters at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.
www.minnpost.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
MinnPost spoke to University of Minnesota students about what issues mattered to them ahead of Minneapolis' mayoral election. Check out the story here: www.minnpost.com/elections/20...
If you are voting in Waite Park/Ward 1, bring cash/card/Venmo for PTA bake sale, benefiting SACA food bank. 🗳️🍪
November 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
If you are voting in Waite Park/Ward 1, bring cash/card/Venmo for PTA bake sale, benefiting SACA food bank. 🗳️🍪
Speaker Demuth: I know how to collaborate with DFLers
Also Speaker Demuth: Gov. Walz "hates" people who don't agree with him
Also Speaker Demuth: Gov. Walz "hates" people who don't agree with him
Will Minnesota governor’s race chill legislative collaboration? - MinnPost
GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth launched her campaign Monday, alleging Gov. Walz 'hates' people who don’t agree with him.
www.minnpost.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Speaker Demuth: I know how to collaborate with DFLers
Also Speaker Demuth: Gov. Walz "hates" people who don't agree with him
Also Speaker Demuth: Gov. Walz "hates" people who don't agree with him
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According to a complaint filed in federal court after the incident, a federal agent violated an existing court order (against using excessive force on journalists and demonstrators) by pointing a gun in a veteran’s face, saying “Bang, bang” and “You’re dead, liberal.” trib.al/B7MkpAu
November 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
According to a complaint filed in federal court after the incident, a federal agent violated an existing court order (against using excessive force on journalists and demonstrators) by pointing a gun in a veteran’s face, saying “Bang, bang” and “You’re dead, liberal.” trib.al/B7MkpAu
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US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
U.S. citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents about children gathering at bus stop, lawyers say
Lawyers for Carlos Jimenez said he was in fear after an agent threatened him with chemical spray, then pointed a gun at him.
www.latimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
US citizen shot from behind as he warned ICE agents children would be coming to get bus, lawyers say
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@danhaugen.bsky.social killed it with this Halloween costume.
October 31, 2025 at 11:21 PM
@danhaugen.bsky.social killed it with this Halloween costume.
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<"There is no indication that the driver of the vehicle was driving in a dangerous or reckless manner," local prosecutors in the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office said>
if you hit someone, especially one wearing a hi-viz vest & holding a stop sign you by definition were reckless!!!
if you hit someone, especially one wearing a hi-viz vest & holding a stop sign you by definition were reckless!!!
Unbelievably tragic piece about all the crossing guards injured or killed on the job in the US.
One school district in South Carolina has had 4(!) crossing guards hit or killed on the job.
These are people trying to fix the problems caused caused by traffic engineers, and are dying doing it.
One school district in South Carolina has had 4(!) crossing guards hit or killed on the job.
These are people trying to fix the problems caused caused by traffic engineers, and are dying doing it.
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
<"There is no indication that the driver of the vehicle was driving in a dangerous or reckless manner," local prosecutors in the 16th Circuit Solicitor's Office said>
if you hit someone, especially one wearing a hi-viz vest & holding a stop sign you by definition were reckless!!!
if you hit someone, especially one wearing a hi-viz vest & holding a stop sign you by definition were reckless!!!
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Helsinki, similar in size to Dublin, has had no road fatalities for over a year- attributed to lower speed limits, good street design, pedestrian & cycling infrastructure, more traffic cameras, automated enforcement systems & excellent public transport yle.fi/a/74-20174831
Helsinki goes a full year without a traffic death
A city traffic engineer credits the success to lower speed limits and smarter design.
yle.fi
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Helsinki, similar in size to Dublin, has had no road fatalities for over a year- attributed to lower speed limits, good street design, pedestrian & cycling infrastructure, more traffic cameras, automated enforcement systems & excellent public transport yle.fi/a/74-20174831
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October 27, 2025 at 3:19 AM
YES… HA HA HA… YES! Halloween costume coming together
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
YES… HA HA HA… YES! Halloween costume coming together
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And then here's a piece for Vox on how to do good explainer journalism:
Advice for aspiring explainer journalists
What I’ve learned from 15 years of explaining.
www.vox.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And then here's a piece for Vox on how to do good explainer journalism:
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Murphy: "Trump is refusing to negotiate because he likes the fact the govt is closed, bc he thinks he can exercise King-like powers. He can pay the employees who are loyal to him. This is a leader who is trying to transition our govt from a democracy to something much closer to a totalitarian state"
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Murphy: "Trump is refusing to negotiate because he likes the fact the govt is closed, bc he thinks he can exercise King-like powers. He can pay the employees who are loyal to him. This is a leader who is trying to transition our govt from a democracy to something much closer to a totalitarian state"
Can’t imagine better music for raking on a sunny fall day. Can’t wait for this album youtu.be/nc05ODwX4rc?...
Whitney - Back to the Wind (Official Video)
YouTube video by Whitney
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October 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Can’t imagine better music for raking on a sunny fall day. Can’t wait for this album youtu.be/nc05ODwX4rc?...
As Kristi Noem touts ICE operations in the Twin Cities, @aurinmpls.bsky.social, @jchavezmpls.bsky.social and @ward10.minneapolismn.gov are crafting updated separation ordinance for city of Minneapolis.
Minneapolis council members aim to update separation ordinance - MinnPost
Progressive council members say the 22-year-old separation ordinance needs to do more to protect immigrants.
www.minnpost.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
As Kristi Noem touts ICE operations in the Twin Cities, @aurinmpls.bsky.social, @jchavezmpls.bsky.social and @ward10.minneapolismn.gov are crafting updated separation ordinance for city of Minneapolis.
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I'll be live-tweeting the opener over at Twitter, do the Lakers game Friday at Bluesky, and continue to alternate throughout the season. Will ensure that pods with Dane and anything I write at Minnpost gets linked over here.
Sincerely appreciate the way I am received on this site.
Sincerely appreciate the way I am received on this site.
October 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I'll be live-tweeting the opener over at Twitter, do the Lakers game Friday at Bluesky, and continue to alternate throughout the season. Will ensure that pods with Dane and anything I write at Minnpost gets linked over here.
Sincerely appreciate the way I am received on this site.
Sincerely appreciate the way I am received on this site.
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Zeteo traveled to Chicago for a first-hand look at the president's militarized crackdown on one of America’s great cities.
Watch @swin24.bsky.social's report:
zeteo.com/p/watch-insi...
Watch @swin24.bsky.social's report:
zeteo.com/p/watch-insi...
October 24, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Zeteo traveled to Chicago for a first-hand look at the president's militarized crackdown on one of America’s great cities.
Watch @swin24.bsky.social's report:
zeteo.com/p/watch-insi...
Watch @swin24.bsky.social's report:
zeteo.com/p/watch-insi...
What a bummer www.kare11.com/article/news...
Eastside Food Co-op out hundreds of thousands of dollars after vandalism
Eastside Food Co-op is getting operations back up after store managers say a vandal cut some piping in their refridgeration system.
www.kare11.com
October 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What a bummer www.kare11.com/article/news...
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After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
FBI backtracks on denying children were zip tied in Idaho raid, saying instead no ‘young’ kids were • Idaho Capital Sun
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in raid in Wilder, Idaho, FBI says no "young" children were.
idahocapitalsun.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
After the FBI denied "children were zip-tied or hit with rubber bullets" in a raid in Wilder, Idaho, the FBI said no "young" children were.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.
The updated statement came after KIVI-TV sent FBI photo reportedly showing 14-year-old U.S. citizen in zip ties.