Paul Klauda
@pklauda.bsky.social
Longtime journo, first in news, then sports, then back to news. All in Minneapolis. University of St. Thomas adjunct in St. Paul. Co-author of a book about a big labor battle at Hormel n the 1980s.
The red, white and blue-lit 35W bridge in Minneapolis saluted veterans Tuesday before nature provided a stunning evening encore.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
The red, white and blue-lit 35W bridge in Minneapolis saluted veterans Tuesday before nature provided a stunning evening encore.
Downtown Minneapolis on the river turns it on Tuesday for the Northern Lights.
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Downtown Minneapolis on the river turns it on Tuesday for the Northern Lights.
The sunrise show Tuesday in Minneapolis.
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
The sunrise show Tuesday in Minneapolis.
After riding to school in morning darkness last week, I saw the upside of that "fall back" time change as I pedaled Friday morning over the Lake/Marshall bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM
After riding to school in morning darkness last week, I saw the upside of that "fall back" time change as I pedaled Friday morning over the Lake/Marshall bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Lines of sight just before sunrise Thursday in Minneapolis.
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Lines of sight just before sunrise Thursday in Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis milling district delivers a moonlit moment as the sun sets Wednesday afternoon.
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The Minneapolis milling district delivers a moonlit moment as the sun sets Wednesday afternoon.
"Gotta have the memories," this Minneapolis voter told me.
Happy election day Tuesday from what has to be the only polling place in the nation with three world-class theatrical stages.
Happy election day Tuesday from what has to be the only polling place in the nation with three world-class theatrical stages.
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
"Gotta have the memories," this Minneapolis voter told me.
Happy election day Tuesday from what has to be the only polling place in the nation with three world-class theatrical stages.
Happy election day Tuesday from what has to be the only polling place in the nation with three world-class theatrical stages.
At work or at home, downtown Minneapolis is lights on at 5:30 Monday afternoon.
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
At work or at home, downtown Minneapolis is lights on at 5:30 Monday afternoon.
Thursday morning gets rolling in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
October 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Thursday morning gets rolling in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
In case you're following me through a news media list, I ended 45 years of newspapering on Wednesday, at my request. The first 35 under the "Star and Tribune" roof I'm sitting on (now a park). The last 10 in a building bonded to the Capella Tower, poking up in the distance behind me.
July 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
In case you're following me through a news media list, I ended 45 years of newspapering on Wednesday, at my request. The first 35 under the "Star and Tribune" roof I'm sitting on (now a park). The last 10 in a building bonded to the Capella Tower, poking up in the distance behind me.
Now playing: Sunday evening in the milling/theater district of Minneapolis.
May 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Now playing: Sunday evening in the milling/theater district of Minneapolis.
Poppin' fresh Saturday morning in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
May 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Poppin' fresh Saturday morning in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
Minnehaha Creek dressing spring casual Friday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
April 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Minnehaha Creek dressing spring casual Friday afternoon in south Minneapolis.
Hole in the morning sky Wednesday over the river in Minneapolis.
April 9, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Hole in the morning sky Wednesday over the river in Minneapolis.
Sunday evening in Drippy-apolis.
March 31, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Sunday evening in Drippy-apolis.
As dawn breaks Thursday in Minneapolis, the moon calls it a day to rest up for its upcoming eclipsing performance.
March 13, 2025 at 12:32 PM
As dawn breaks Thursday in Minneapolis, the moon calls it a day to rest up for its upcoming eclipsing performance.
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I arrive as a damaged super senior from Tweetland with no followers. Which I presume (as we old folks do often) means I’m talking to myself.
*I’ve learned rap song that was demeaned by me Friday was “Brass Monkey”, Beastie Boys, 1986.
Now, forward to “The Bridge of Death.”
*I’ve learned rap song that was demeaned by me Friday was “Brass Monkey”, Beastie Boys, 1986.
Now, forward to “The Bridge of Death.”
March 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I arrive as a damaged super senior from Tweetland with no followers. Which I presume (as we old folks do often) means I’m talking to myself.
*I’ve learned rap song that was demeaned by me Friday was “Brass Monkey”, Beastie Boys, 1986.
Now, forward to “The Bridge of Death.”
*I’ve learned rap song that was demeaned by me Friday was “Brass Monkey”, Beastie Boys, 1986.
Now, forward to “The Bridge of Death.”
Sunday morning on the river in Minneapolis during the transfer of that extra hour of daylight.
March 9, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Sunday morning on the river in Minneapolis during the transfer of that extra hour of daylight.
The start, if only for a few minutes, of what is likely to be a snowy Valentine's Day over the river in Minneapolis
February 14, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The start, if only for a few minutes, of what is likely to be a snowy Valentine's Day over the river in Minneapolis
Moon over clearing skies Monday evening in Minneapolis.
February 4, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Moon over clearing skies Monday evening in Minneapolis.
February arrives with a splash of color over the river in Minneapolis.
February 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
February arrives with a splash of color over the river in Minneapolis.
Goodnight, Minneapolis: Sundown Wednesday over downtown.
January 29, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Goodnight, Minneapolis: Sundown Wednesday over downtown.
In the chill of Monday morning in Minneapolis, a hint of change from the sun, which at the winter solstice was coming up on the other side of the Gold Medal sign. For those craving summer's warmth, this is progress.
January 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
In the chill of Monday morning in Minneapolis, a hint of change from the sun, which at the winter solstice was coming up on the other side of the Gold Medal sign. For those craving summer's warmth, this is progress.
From a window ledge in the Star Trib's news library on Saturday afternoon, snapshots of history that are hard to savor with the same impact on the Internet.
November 24, 2024 at 12:50 AM
From a window ledge in the Star Trib's news library on Saturday afternoon, snapshots of history that are hard to savor with the same impact on the Internet.
Also from this account: Occasional looks at Minneapolis from here when the light, even as an overcast Tuesday gets started, can make you look twice.
November 19, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Also from this account: Occasional looks at Minneapolis from here when the light, even as an overcast Tuesday gets started, can make you look twice.