R. T. Rybak
@rtrybak.bsky.social
Proud X exile. Former journalist and mayor obsessed with Minneapolis, Twins, local beer, snow and “making Orwell fiction again” (I stole that line)
Thinking back through Fraser, Hofstede, Naftalin, HHH…..and I think the answer is “not since the DFL merger”
History note: Fateh is the first Minneapolis DFLer endorsed for mayor since Rybak in 2009, but Rybak was all but unopposed that year. Sincerely wondering when the last time a challenger was endorsed over an incumbent (IIRC Rybak denied Sayles Belton in ‘01 but did not win).
July 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Thinking back through Fraser, Hofstede, Naftalin, HHH…..and I think the answer is “not since the DFL merger”
Since massive tax dollars from “we the people” helped make Elon the richest man in the world, Step 1 in any govenment efficieny program should be to cut him off www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
Elon Musk and SpaceX Face Federal Reviews After Violations of Security Reporting Rules
Federal agencies have opened at least three reviews into whether the company and its leader complied with disclosure protocols intended to protect state secrets, people with knowledge of the matter sa...
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Since massive tax dollars from “we the people” helped make Elon the richest man in the world, Step 1 in any govenment efficieny program should be to cut him off www.nytimes.com/2024/12/17/t...
While McConnell is FINALLY speaking out, it means little after his years of trying to kill Obamacare and silence until something finally impacts him….Now watch him fold, just like he did after Jan 6 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/u...
McConnell Defends Polio Vaccine, an Apparent Warning to RFK Jr.
“Efforts to undermine public confidence in proven cures are not just uninformed — they’re dangerous,” said the Republican leader, who is a polio survivor.
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2024 at 2:55 PM
While McConnell is FINALLY speaking out, it means little after his years of trying to kill Obamacare and silence until something finally impacts him….Now watch him fold, just like he did after Jan 6 www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/u...
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This is a critical time to support public schools. www.startribune.com/the-time-is-...
The time is now to support Minneapolis Public Schools
The Minneapolis Foundation is partnering with donors to provide more than $1.3 million for 2024-25 and is calling on others to lean in as well.
www.startribune.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:56 AM
This is a critical time to support public schools. www.startribune.com/the-time-is-...
This is a critical time to support public schools. www.startribune.com/the-time-is-...
The time is now to support Minneapolis Public Schools
The Minneapolis Foundation is partnering with donors to provide more than $1.3 million for 2024-25 and is calling on others to lean in as well.
www.startribune.com
December 3, 2024 at 2:56 AM
This is a critical time to support public schools. www.startribune.com/the-time-is-...
No wonder Minneapolis still loves her
Mary Tyler Moore accidentally nailed a perfect trick shot in *The Dick Van Dyke Show* (1962)—on the FIRST take.
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
It was supposed to be done by a pro, but she shocked everyone and pulled it off herself. Absolute legend. 🎱✨
#ClassicTV #FunFacts
November 30, 2024 at 8:54 PM
No wonder Minneapolis still loves her
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame pop up: for fans who shrug off the latest heartbreaking loss by repeating “there’s always next year…”https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/minnesota-sports-hall-of-fame-experience-opens-daytons-building/89-ea6cfdfe-732c-46b7-9363-27755c9a8837
Dayton's building hosts Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame pop-up exhibit
The new pop-up exhibit will run through Dec. 28, telling the story of Minnesota through our sports teams.
www.kare11.com
November 30, 2024 at 6:34 PM
Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame pop up: for fans who shrug off the latest heartbreaking loss by repeating “there’s always next year…”https://www.kare11.com/article/sports/minnesota-sports-hall-of-fame-experience-opens-daytons-building/89-ea6cfdfe-732c-46b7-9363-27755c9a8837
Since so much of the misinformation these days is generated or filtered by Russia, we should understand the tactics.
November 29, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Since so much of the misinformation these days is generated or filtered by Russia, we should understand the tactics.
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You know things aren't going well for the Russian economy when the Ruble is even collapsing against the currency of the country on which they are waging genocidal war.
November 23, 2024 at 9:17 AM
You know things aren't going well for the Russian economy when the Ruble is even collapsing against the currency of the country on which they are waging genocidal war.
What if a cynical leader made shockingly unqualified hot button cabinet nominations to set off mass symbolic resignations—so, in turn, those vacant positions could be filled by people who will blindly obey? Seems patriotism would mean: Take the much harder road to stay and fight for what’s right
November 21, 2024 at 6:30 PM
What if a cynical leader made shockingly unqualified hot button cabinet nominations to set off mass symbolic resignations—so, in turn, those vacant positions could be filled by people who will blindly obey? Seems patriotism would mean: Take the much harder road to stay and fight for what’s right
In the early days of social media I saw hope it could democratize knowledge and broaden the voices we hear. Mostly the opposite has been true. I hold out hope Bluesky —esp a biz model that’s harder for megalomaniacs to control—can show us a glimmer of what is possible. Send me ideas of who to follow
November 21, 2024 at 3:16 AM
In the early days of social media I saw hope it could democratize knowledge and broaden the voices we hear. Mostly the opposite has been true. I hold out hope Bluesky —esp a biz model that’s harder for megalomaniacs to control—can show us a glimmer of what is possible. Send me ideas of who to follow