Scott Wolf
@wolfscott.bsky.social
Minneapolis resident in South Uptown. Urbanista. Transit nerd. AvGeek. Walkable communities. History buff. Music lover. Nonprofit professional. Cat dad. German engineer.
City councils in the US are tiny compared to some other countries. My aunt in Europe sits on a city council of 19 in a city of 10,000 residents. Larger cities have 40-50 members. Proportional representation resulting in 5-6 parties. There are no "one party" towns like in the backward US.
December 4, 2025 at 6:31 AM
City councils in the US are tiny compared to some other countries. My aunt in Europe sits on a city council of 19 in a city of 10,000 residents. Larger cities have 40-50 members. Proportional representation resulting in 5-6 parties. There are no "one party" towns like in the backward US.
Thank you. I frequent the 38 bus that passes through GFS, it would be a missed opportunity to keep the D Line out. People boarding and exiting at GFS adding more people daily there benefiting businesses and increasing walkability.
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Thank you. I frequent the 38 bus that passes through GFS, it would be a missed opportunity to keep the D Line out. People boarding and exiting at GFS adding more people daily there benefiting businesses and increasing walkability.
There is never any discussion about truly reforming the system to reflect the modern age.
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
There is never any discussion about truly reforming the system to reflect the modern age.
Can we program these things NOT to park there? LOL
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Can we program these things NOT to park there? LOL
Minus -459 coming soon
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Minus -459 coming soon
“Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” - Winston Churchill
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 AM
“Americans can always be trusted to do the right thing, once all other possibilities have been exhausted.” - Winston Churchill
She ought to read the Farmers Al-Manakh
November 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
She ought to read the Farmers Al-Manakh
SRO's were common in the old TV shows from the 50's to the 70's. Like all the time. Joe Friday talking to a retired widow at an SRO..."just the facts, ma'am".
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
SRO's were common in the old TV shows from the 50's to the 70's. Like all the time. Joe Friday talking to a retired widow at an SRO..."just the facts, ma'am".
Exactly. I have an aunt that is a Green party member and is on her city council and vice-mayor, while the mayor is a conservative. Working coalition of CDU-Greens in small 10K pop city. No party ever gets a majority. No one party states or cities. Diverse voices represented,
November 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Exactly. I have an aunt that is a Green party member and is on her city council and vice-mayor, while the mayor is a conservative. Working coalition of CDU-Greens in small 10K pop city. No party ever gets a majority. No one party states or cities. Diverse voices represented,
Yes. In Germany they utilize proportional representation on top of the single member district. Voters have two votes on the ballot: one for their district, the second is the "party preference" vote. The "party" vote tally is used to make up parliament. Greens get 10% of vote, they get 10% of seats.
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Yes. In Germany they utilize proportional representation on top of the single member district. Voters have two votes on the ballot: one for their district, the second is the "party preference" vote. The "party" vote tally is used to make up parliament. Greens get 10% of vote, they get 10% of seats.
Agreeing on some but not other things is just life in general. Stuff can get done. The colorful former NYC mayor Ed Koch used to say "if you agree with me on 9 out of 12 things, vote for me. If it's 12 out of 12, get a psychiatrist."
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Agreeing on some but not other things is just life in general. Stuff can get done. The colorful former NYC mayor Ed Koch used to say "if you agree with me on 9 out of 12 things, vote for me. If it's 12 out of 12, get a psychiatrist."
I like Jazz a lot and I ranked him. I watched the majority of his daily 2 minute campaign videos and very impressed with the guy. He's got a future IMO.
November 11, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I like Jazz a lot and I ranked him. I watched the majority of his daily 2 minute campaign videos and very impressed with the guy. He's got a future IMO.
18th century idea to improve our city. Change the law so that if you win the most wards then you become mayor!
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
18th century idea to improve our city. Change the law so that if you win the most wards then you become mayor!
One really can make a very patriotic and flag waving argument that the ACA (or something better) is in the interest of the small businesses, free enterprise, and the family. Freedom to chose your path and the American dream.
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
One really can make a very patriotic and flag waving argument that the ACA (or something better) is in the interest of the small businesses, free enterprise, and the family. Freedom to chose your path and the American dream.
We really need the free market folks and the entrepreneurs in the GOP to make the case for ACA or MFA so that all persons who wish to pursue economic freedom and start a business can do so!
November 10, 2025 at 4:36 AM
We really need the free market folks and the entrepreneurs in the GOP to make the case for ACA or MFA so that all persons who wish to pursue economic freedom and start a business can do so!
A must if you want to add PBS documentaries to your list:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
New York: A Documentary Film | American Experience | PBS
This seven-part, 14 and a half hour television event explores New York City's rich history as the premier laboratory of modern life. A sweeping narrative covering nearly 400 years and 400 square miles...
www.pbs.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A must if you want to add PBS documentaries to your list:
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
www.pbs.org/wgbh/america...
Star Trek TOS "Balance of Terror" episode is a terrific submarine chase story.
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Star Trek TOS "Balance of Terror" episode is a terrific submarine chase story.
I rode it all the way to Union Depot Station from Uptown this morning to attend the TC Book Fair, also at Union Depot. No need to find and pay for parking! Very convenient.
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I rode it all the way to Union Depot Station from Uptown this morning to attend the TC Book Fair, also at Union Depot. No need to find and pay for parking! Very convenient.
Fewer stops, dedicated lanes, and quicker boarding make it slower?
November 9, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Fewer stops, dedicated lanes, and quicker boarding make it slower?
Hearse driving on the Hennepin/Lyndale bike lane near Loring Park yesterday, next to the Methodist Church.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Hearse driving on the Hennepin/Lyndale bike lane near Loring Park yesterday, next to the Methodist Church.
I saw a car at a dangerous speed heading west on 32nd St near Hennepin chased by an unmarked police car.
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I saw a car at a dangerous speed heading west on 32nd St near Hennepin chased by an unmarked police car.
The little Italian courtyard is magical. Always see young couples on dates there. Guessing a nice cozy restaurant would suffice.
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The little Italian courtyard is magical. Always see young couples on dates there. Guessing a nice cozy restaurant would suffice.