Melody Hoffmann
@phmelody.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbor. Currently at North News. Former editor of Southwest Voices. Amateur weather reporter who specializes in the sun.
melody.hoffmann@gmail.com for connects
she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
melody.hoffmann@gmail.com for connects
she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
Frey had 73,723 votes in the final round (50.03%). Fateh had 65,377 (44.37%).
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Frey had 73,723 votes in the final round (50.03%). Fateh had 65,377 (44.37%).
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
Results just came in. It shows Frey with 60,735 votes, Fateh with 46,131 votes, Davis with 19,971 votes, and Hampton with 15,119 votes.
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Results just came in. It shows Frey with 60,735 votes, Fateh with 46,131 votes, Davis with 19,971 votes, and Hampton with 15,119 votes.
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
Mayor Frey arrives. Immediately talking to the construction workers
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mayor Frey arrives. Immediately talking to the construction workers
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
Candidates introducing themselves. There are at least 120 people in the audience, per my count.
October 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Candidates introducing themselves. There are at least 120 people in the audience, per my count.
Dr. Yohuru Williams is moderating.
October 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Dr. Yohuru Williams is moderating.
At the Minneapolis mayoral forum at Capri Theater hosted by the African American Leadership Forum. Brenda Short, Mayor Jacob Frey, Rev. DeWayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Sen. Omar Fateh to attend.
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
At the Minneapolis mayoral forum at Capri Theater hosted by the African American Leadership Forum. Brenda Short, Mayor Jacob Frey, Rev. DeWayne Davis, Jazz Hampton, and Sen. Omar Fateh to attend.
Safer Hennepin PAC mailer in my mailbox tonight. Looked it up and found funders up to end of year 2024. Significant/newsworthy to see a broadcast company on the list. www.transparencyusa.org
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Safer Hennepin PAC mailer in my mailbox tonight. Looked it up and found funders up to end of year 2024. Significant/newsworthy to see a broadcast company on the list. www.transparencyusa.org
I can't remember who on Twin Cities Bluesky was waxing nostalgic for the Milwaukee-based SPORTea but it is available at Nokomis Beach Coffee. And perhaps this was already discussed. Alas:
October 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I can't remember who on Twin Cities Bluesky was waxing nostalgic for the Milwaukee-based SPORTea but it is available at Nokomis Beach Coffee. And perhaps this was already discussed. Alas:
Day 2 of a #weekwithoutdriving with be on pause as I help @jasoncomix.bsky.social with some errands. I did offer to have my cat Daniel drive so "it doesn't count."
September 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Day 2 of a #weekwithoutdriving with be on pause as I help @jasoncomix.bsky.social with some errands. I did offer to have my cat Daniel drive so "it doesn't count."
Day 1 of a #weekwithoutdriving:: took the bus to the coop to get some groceries/did laptop work in the cafe area for many hours, biked to the 19. Very happy I made this pledge to myself.
September 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Day 1 of a #weekwithoutdriving:: took the bus to the coop to get some groceries/did laptop work in the cafe area for many hours, biked to the 19. Very happy I made this pledge to myself.
City website reads:
September 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
City website reads:
This was all I was asked when I signed up for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines on CVS.com. The website also gave me a long list of other vaccines I could opt into.
September 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
This was all I was asked when I signed up for the flu and COVID-19 vaccines on CVS.com. The website also gave me a long list of other vaccines I could opt into.
Spotted: the award-winning robot Nano from Southwest High's robotic team. Currently at Pershing Park for the Fulton Fall Fest (it's 80 degrees out).
September 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Spotted: the award-winning robot Nano from Southwest High's robotic team. Currently at Pershing Park for the Fulton Fall Fest (it's 80 degrees out).
Richfield HS NO LONGER ON LOCKDOWN. Visited myself.
September 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Richfield HS NO LONGER ON LOCKDOWN. Visited myself.
From Wednesday: a gnarly crash at 35th Street just north of Stevens at 10 a.m. No one looked hurt, amazingly.
September 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
From Wednesday: a gnarly crash at 35th Street just north of Stevens at 10 a.m. No one looked hurt, amazingly.
League of Women Voters mayoral candidate forum is hosting 12 candidates tonight. There will be a meet & greet with the candidates Thursday Oct. 16 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute.
September 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
League of Women Voters mayoral candidate forum is hosting 12 candidates tonight. There will be a meet & greet with the candidates Thursday Oct. 16 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute.
The Roho Collective is hosting "Art Heals," a free community art event at Webber Camden Library, with a special invitation to families impacted by the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting. Saturday Sept. 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
September 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Roho Collective is hosting "Art Heals," a free community art event at Webber Camden Library, with a special invitation to families impacted by the Annunciation Church and School mass shooting. Saturday Sept. 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.