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Salena
@salena.bsky.social
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Minnesotan, mom of 3, Senate DFL staff.
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Let’s show some respect for the OG MTG.
Image of the back of a Magic the Gathering card
November 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Another NYT banger.

RFK promoting disproven conspiracy theories about vaccines is not him “challenging scientific orthodoxy”…it’s him pushing lies that will kill people!
The New York Times post, @nytimes.com Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will. RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
November 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Just unbelievable! #nothernlights
Red and orange northern lights over trees in Minnesota
November 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Minnesota as an “O” is the biggest offender, in my opinion.
Shirt that says Local with the shape of Minnesota as an O. Shirt that says Drink Local with the shape of Minnesota as an O. Hat that says Home with the shape of Minnesota as an O.
August 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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We are not a rational people when it comes to state shape and letter recognition.

An old one from Twitter:
Twitter screenshot: We as a state need to come to an agreement on which letters the shape of Minnesota can stand in for. Images of Minnesota outline in place of the letter I in Nice, O in Home, K in SKOL, and R in North.
August 15, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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My 7 year old lost a tooth and this is the note I just found. I am SWEATING this test.
A note written by a child on a yellow post it with a pen next to it. “I want my TooTh. are you ReaL?” Then three circles labeled “YES”, “Tooth” with her tooth in it, and “NO”
August 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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Will be accepting tomatoes and peppers from your garden. I’ll pay you back next year.
A cedar tree that fell over, with a broken wooden enclosure around a garden.
July 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Post your Lock Screen.

Sweet moment of my toddler bringing my “big” kids in for a hug while we were camping.
iPhone Lock Screen with an image of toddler facing away from the camera with each of her arms around two older kids who are seated in camp chairs.
July 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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Just ordered this for my son’s golden birthday. He’s gonna roll his eyes so hard at me, I’m so excited.
Birthday banner that says “Happy Birthday Bruh” in gold sparkly letters.
July 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Hahahahahahahahahahaha
Scott Jensen announces for Minnesota Governor. "We want our Minnesota back" SCOTT JENSEN FOR GOVERNOR Dr. Scott Jensen - Launch Video
July 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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As Minnesotans line the Capitol mall to pay their respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman, I reflect on this poem that our state poet laureate wrote in their honor. It captures many of the emotions I have been feeling in the last two weeks.

“When there are no words” by Gwen Westerman
When there are no words we question the utility of speeches the futility of actions and then we remember the dignity of an oath to represent and defend the people. we ask our leaders to listen our representatives to advocate. we bring them our individual concerns and place them in their hands to become collective goals and solutions. but there are no timelines or explanations there are no words for the gut punch of grief. we grieve for as long as we need we who are left behind in a space we cannot fill with only memories and sadness but a space to fill — when we are ready — with the same passion the same compassion they showed us and carry it forward to honor all the good they did. And then there are no words to fully honor and remember them — only the acts of kindness we hold out to each other in the same way they held out their hands to us. Minnesota State Capitol mall, facing from the south. A long line of people along the sidewalk waiting to enter to pay respects to Melissa and Mark Hortman.
June 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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We love you, Melissa.
A candlelight vigil on the steps of the Minnesota State Capitol to honor Melissa and Mark Hortman.
June 19, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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80+ Senators and Staff fed with ~20 pizzas. One half slice remains. #Minnesota #mnleg
Pizza box with one sad half slice of cheese remaining.
June 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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At least we have s’mores.
Hand holding a lightly toasted snore, with a bonfire in the background and a child facing the fire roasting marshmallows
May 25, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Yes! Most have a switch to change direction. Counter clockwise is best for warmer weather.
From coolguides community on Reddit CEILING FAN MODE Summer anti-clock wise rotation Downward cool air flow Upward hot air flow VS Winter clock wise rotation Upward cool air flow
May 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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If only they had…a truck.
Cybertruck with a trailer attached to it hauling roofing materials.
April 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Not interested, but thank you. 🫶🏼
Screenshot of an email subject line that says: Disclosure About Your Retirement Plan
April 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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This could have only been more tone deaf had they done a montage of “Imagine.”
Screenshot of Facebook post from Variety. Images of Katy Perry in a blue jumpsuit after her brief trip to space on Blue Origin. Katy Perry returns from space and kisses the ground during emotional Blue Origin launch. She sang "What a Wonderful World" in space. "I've covered that song in the past. Obviously my higher self is steering the ship. I had no clue I'd one day decide to sing a little bit of that in space. It's not about me. It's not about singing my songs. It's about a collective energy and making space for future women. It's about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth." Read more here: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/ katy-perry-space-launch-what-happened-1236368654/
April 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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I don’t think I could be any more *aware* of my stress.
Header that says:Your Goals. Your Pace. Your Way!, and image of the Minnesota state government logo and a person looking stressed. Email text; April is National Stress Awareness Month! April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the negative impact of stress. Managing stress is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Knowing how to manage stress can improve mental and physical well-being as well as minimize exacerbation of health-related issues.
April 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Thanks LinkedIn. Really appreciate this update.
LinkedIn notification that says “someone at multiple organizations viewed your profile”
March 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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This meme is how a US Senators see themselves when Trump does something completely horrifying and they issue a statement saying they’re “Disappointed.”
Rap battle meme gif https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/supa-hot-fire
March 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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I’m back on the text blast grind.
Screenshot of a text message, with an image attached of a brown haired woman in a grey suit jacket. The image is cutoff around her chin. The text reads: Hey Amanda! It’s Salena, a Minnesotan who is not exploring a run for US Senate. As a mom of 3 working a full time job, I am trying to resist the rise of fascism while also putting dinner on the table every night. I understand that life feels surreal for everyday Americans right now, having to carry on with mundane daily routines all while democracy is crumbling. I’m just like you, Amanda. I don’t know the answers. Which is why I’m not running for Senate. Will you join me in just trying to make it through each week? Stop to quit.
February 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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“Dear Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats,”
Tweet screenshot of Pete Buttigieg: @PeteButtigieg You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender. 3:23 PM • 2/9/25 • 71K Views
February 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Congratulations, Senator-Elect @doronclark.bsky.social!

THIRTY-FOUR! THIRTY-FOUR! THIRTY-FOUR!
Screenshot of Minnesota Secretary of State website election results. State Senator District 60 DFL Doron Clark: 7,783, 90.91% R Abigail Wolters: 746, 8.71%
January 29, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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Two very distinct theories of gingerbread house decor between my children.
An Oreo gingerbread house with frosting and candies covering the entire roof, a candy walkway, and a gingerbread man covered in frosting. Four classic mini Gingerbread houses with a single straight line of frosting and candy on top of the roof, and a single green tree gummy candy in the front.
December 21, 2024 at 10:18 PM