Mark Thieroff
@markthieroff.bsky.social
Interested in land use, transportation and climate change, particularly in Minnesota.
How do you navigate the crazy intersection on e. side of the Franklin Ave. bridge after crossing from west in separated bike lane? How are you supposed to head "straight" (north) on 27th? Many of the cars in the near lane are turning right on River Pkwy or Franklin, making it hard to get left.
November 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
How do you navigate the crazy intersection on e. side of the Franklin Ave. bridge after crossing from west in separated bike lane? How are you supposed to head "straight" (north) on 27th? Many of the cars in the near lane are turning right on River Pkwy or Franklin, making it hard to get left.
About 400 lining the street through Algoma, WI, this morning… summer like weather made it even more festive
October 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
About 400 lining the street through Algoma, WI, this morning… summer like weather made it even more festive
Excellent new sign posted outside the Hampden Park co-op… can anyone explain the color coding of the different parts of the neighborhood?
September 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Excellent new sign posted outside the Hampden Park co-op… can anyone explain the color coding of the different parts of the neighborhood?
Green Lake, Seattle
June 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Green Lake, Seattle
Any Minnesota house-knowers out there know what this little door on the back of a 1920s house was for? Milk deliveries?
January 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Any Minnesota house-knowers out there know what this little door on the back of a 1920s house was for? Milk deliveries?
December 22, 2024 at 2:59 AM
Billy Bragg, First Avenue Oct. 2024
November 18, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Billy Bragg, First Avenue Oct. 2024
Today in the 2040 litigation, the City made clear it still wants a ruling on its motion to stay the injunction against the 2040 plan until its latest appeal is decided. Statute requires a decision on that motion by 1/8/24.
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Today in the 2040 litigation, the City made clear it still wants a ruling on its motion to stay the injunction against the 2040 plan until its latest appeal is decided. Statute requires a decision on that motion by 1/8/24.
A proposed order filed yesterday by the City in the 2040 lawsuit succinctly states its arguments against the injunction sought by the plaintiff—chiefly, there’s no evidence the 2040 plan will be more impactful than a full build out under the 2030 plan.
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
A proposed order filed yesterday by the City in the 2040 lawsuit succinctly states its arguments against the injunction sought by the plaintiff—chiefly, there’s no evidence the 2040 plan will be more impactful than a full build out under the 2030 plan.
The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis just filed a motion to dismiss with prejudice its lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over the 2040 plan. The filing provides no explanation.
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis just filed a motion to dismiss with prejudice its lawsuit against the City of Minneapolis over the 2040 plan. The filing provides no explanation.
Excellent wayfinder at east end of Como Trail, but “Minneapolis 1.2 miles” tells users nothing (unless they are really looking for the city boundary) and is misleading. Better destination to the west to identify? SE Como bus. district? Van Cleve Park?
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Excellent wayfinder at east end of Como Trail, but “Minneapolis 1.2 miles” tells users nothing (unless they are really looking for the city boundary) and is misleading. Better destination to the west to identify? SE Como bus. district? Van Cleve Park?
Disassembling our old workbench today and found this poster carefully scotch-taped between layers of plywood. 8 ways!
November 18, 2024 at 12:24 AM
Disassembling our old workbench today and found this poster carefully scotch-taped between layers of plywood. 8 ways!
Just heard that these two ADUs I wrote about last fall are going to be part of this spring's Minneapolis-St. Paul Home Tour. Good opportunity to see the interiors. April 30-May 1.
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Just heard that these two ADUs I wrote about last fall are going to be part of this spring's Minneapolis-St. Paul Home Tour. Good opportunity to see the interiors. April 30-May 1.
Tucked into the bill to legalize sports betting in Minn. is this provision making betting shops a permitted use in "all commercial, retail, industrial, nonresidential, and mixed-use zoning districts of a municipality."
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Tucked into the bill to legalize sports betting in Minn. is this provision making betting shops a permitted use in "all commercial, retail, industrial, nonresidential, and mixed-use zoning districts of a municipality."
How often do you get to weigh in on a new park? The new Westgate park is in St. Paul, and this is a St. Paul process, but the park borders on Minneapolis and will no doubt serve neighbors in Prospect Park, too.
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 AM
How often do you get to weigh in on a new park? The new Westgate park is in St. Paul, and this is a St. Paul process, but the park borders on Minneapolis and will no doubt serve neighbors in Prospect Park, too.
Great to see the finished @PPLTwinCities project at the old Bunge site is SE up close today. Missed seeing the daily progress while WFH. Such a fantastic reuse.
November 18, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Great to see the finished @PPLTwinCities project at the old Bunge site is SE up close today. Missed seeing the daily progress while WFH. Such a fantastic reuse.
New product we probably didn’t need: compostable candy wrappers from @AlterEcoSF that look exactly like trash. Seems like they either won’t get composted or will get picked out during processing.
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
New product we probably didn’t need: compostable candy wrappers from @AlterEcoSF that look exactly like trash. Seems like they either won’t get composted or will get picked out during processing.
Why are we suggesting to drivers that they have to stop only for pedestrians within crosswalks when state law actually gives the right of way to pedestrians crossing at *any intersection*? @stpaulpublicw @CityMinneapolis
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Why are we suggesting to drivers that they have to stop only for pedestrians within crosswalks when state law actually gives the right of way to pedestrians crossing at *any intersection*? @stpaulpublicw @CityMinneapolis
St. P. Planning Comm's zoning committee has recommended CUP & variance to build 6-floor mixed use building on Snelling across from @allianzfield, with ground floor restaurant, 137 apts. Current site of Furniture Barn, World of Wireless, Mortenson site.
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
St. P. Planning Comm's zoning committee has recommended CUP & variance to build 6-floor mixed use building on Snelling across from @allianzfield, with ground floor restaurant, 137 apts. Current site of Furniture Barn, World of Wireless, Mortenson site.
Came across this interesting shot of Washington and Second Ave. S. today, taken in 1980, just before ground was broken on Yamasaki's 100 Washington Ave., where I've worked for the past 15 years.
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Came across this interesting shot of Washington and Second Ave. S. today, taken in 1980, just before ground was broken on Yamasaki's 100 Washington Ave., where I've worked for the past 15 years.
Great day on the #superiorhikingtrail. @SHTHike volunteers do great work maintaining this gem, but only 5% of users donate to the effort.
November 18, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Great day on the #superiorhikingtrail. @SHTHike volunteers do great work maintaining this gem, but only 5% of users donate to the effort.
Learned more today about the Rondo story at the new Rondo Commemorative Plaza created by @RondoAvenueInc . Powerful and very informative.
November 18, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Learned more today about the Rondo story at the new Rondo Commemorative Plaza created by @RondoAvenueInc . Powerful and very informative.
Removal of St Anthony Park stretch of Como-Harriet streetcar line started today. RIP. @streetsmn
November 18, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Removal of St Anthony Park stretch of Como-Harriet streetcar line started today. RIP. @streetsmn