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This excellent-looking new book has one of the best throwback/retro book cover designs I've seen—down to faux foxing (if that's the term for light staining) at the edges
"Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries" (MHS Press) by Drew M. Ross, design by @wah-o.bsky.social
"Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries" (MHS Press) by Drew M. Ross, design by @wah-o.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This excellent-looking new book has one of the best throwback/retro book cover designs I've seen—down to faux foxing (if that's the term for light staining) at the edges
"Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries" (MHS Press) by Drew M. Ross, design by @wah-o.bsky.social
"Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries" (MHS Press) by Drew M. Ross, design by @wah-o.bsky.social
A book based on ten years of research...uffda. But that's what it takes when you are finding new stories. Out in a couple days!
#BecomingtheTwinCities
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#BecomingtheTwinCities
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Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries
Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries [Ross, Drew M.] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Becoming the Twin Cities: Swindles, Schemes, and Enduring Rivalries
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November 9, 2025 at 9:13 PM
A book based on ten years of research...uffda. But that's what it takes when you are finding new stories. Out in a couple days!
#BecomingtheTwinCities
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#BecomingtheTwinCities
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Top shelf posters at the Ax-man Surplus on University. #localangle
September 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Top shelf posters at the Ax-man Surplus on University. #localangle
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A preview: The Hoover Dam, then the largest dam and the largest power plant in the world, was built by the federal government in just four years. That’s government efficiency.
In "Life After Dead Pool," environmental journalist @zakpodmore.bsky.social reframes the loss of Lake Powell as a turning point for a more sustainable future. Join us next week when Zak will be here to debunk the notion that the West's water challenges are unsolvable - tix: PodmoreBBS.eventbrite.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A preview: The Hoover Dam, then the largest dam and the largest power plant in the world, was built by the federal government in just four years. That’s government efficiency.
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Optimist: the cup is half full.
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Ptahhotep: the cup is full enough, sip it contently and don't complain
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Ptahhotep: the cup is full enough, sip it contently and don't complain
Optimist: the cup is half full.
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Suetonius: the cup contains POISON. It was put there by an Evil Woman.
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Suetonius: the cup contains POISON. It was put there by an Evil Woman.
Optimist: The cup is half full.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty.
Seneca: the status of the cup is irrelevant to your pursuit of virtue.
Pessimist: The cup is half empty.
Seneca: the status of the cup is irrelevant to your pursuit of virtue.
November 23, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Optimist: the cup is half full.
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Ptahhotep: the cup is full enough, sip it contently and don't complain
Pessimist: the cup is half empty
Ptahhotep: the cup is full enough, sip it contently and don't complain
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Cholera cartoons that could be Death Metal album covers.
"The nightmare of St. Petersburg", Russian Satricial Magazine "Novyi Satirikon", 1908.
"The nightmare of St. Petersburg", Russian Satricial Magazine "Novyi Satirikon", 1908.
November 21, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Cholera cartoons that could be Death Metal album covers.
"The nightmare of St. Petersburg", Russian Satricial Magazine "Novyi Satirikon", 1908.
"The nightmare of St. Petersburg", Russian Satricial Magazine "Novyi Satirikon", 1908.
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"First and foremost, the bikeway should be made fully separated and curb-level, like those along much of the rest of the Grand Round..." streets.mn/2024/10/28/s...
Speak Up for Better Safety on Pelham Boulevard
Pelham Boulevard is part of the vaunted Saint Paul Grand Round. The city is seeking comment on its proposed reconstruction through Wednesday, October 30.
streets.mn
October 30, 2024 at 4:02 PM
"First and foremost, the bikeway should be made fully separated and curb-level, like those along much of the rest of the Grand Round..." streets.mn/2024/10/28/s...
Pelham Blvd plays a small but important part inTwin Cities’ bike infra, incl connecting both Grand Rounds and crossings of the river, interstate and rail yards. Bike peeps can still add comments.
October 29, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Pelham Blvd plays a small but important part inTwin Cities’ bike infra, incl connecting both Grand Rounds and crossings of the river, interstate and rail yards. Bike peeps can still add comments.