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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 1d

Mayor Carter is a good guy, I think everybody knows that he has been a relentless champion for St. Paul, whatever he does next, I wish him all the best. www.youtube.com/shorts/Q8Ha_...

Melvin Carter congratulates new St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her

YouTube video by KARE 11

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 3d

#mplswin, I don't even live there so who knows!
Mayor:Frey
Council:Payne, Wonsley, Rainville, Vetaw, Burnett, Osman, Shaffer, Stevenson, Chavez, Chughtai, Whiting, Chowdhury, Palmisano
Parks:Forney, Wilson, Olsen, Engelhart, Rucker, Kedar, Garcia, Musich, Jourdain
BET:Fine, Brandt
Turnout: 158,000

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 3d

Have fun! Drink a Pisco Sour or a pitcher of chicha, eat some ceviche and I hope you have a train ride though some mountains!

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Kai Gottschalk @kybrarian.bsky.social · 7d

Patrons keep asking "I had this book on hold but now I don't have it on hold anymore, why not?" and we keep having to explain that we had the bookn on order, but now we have to find a new place to order it from. People have been mostly okay about it, but it's exhausting.

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 7d

A major book distributor is shutting down and libraries are warning there may be disruptions until new sources are in place.

Libraries Scramble for Books After Giant Distributor Shuts Down

Why it might have been and may continue to be harder to get new releases from your local library.

www.404media.co

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 13d

Have a new cat image that will stick with me for the rest of my life. Credit to Medieval Cats by Catherine Nappington

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 13d

I saw Netflix's new documentary, The Perfect Neighbor, and it's brutal and it shares unfortunate parallels with what happened with Davis Moturi. I think Racket's podcast episode with him was powerful and it's wrenching to see how widespread problems like these are. racketmn.com/racketcast-e...

RacketCast, Ep. 24: Terrorized In Your Own Home Feat. Davis Moturi - Racket

One Minneapolis homeowner's horrifying saga.

racketmn.com

Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 15d

There's a part of me that says, "Maybe next year will be better because we (myself and coworkers) will make it better. Or get fired. Either way a change!"

madison @beastlibrarian.bsky.social · 15d

early on in my career I hated working with people who had totally given up.

now I’m like “oh! that’s why they feel this way.” the field just beats you down. I have more empathy for those people now. the bureaucracy and the stupidity and administration. I don’t begrudge anyone for giving up anymore!

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 19d

HAH! Honored to be recognized for that.

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · 21d

A couple times a week I get asked this at the library, and I point to an empty bin where any old newspapers we put in, will promptly disappear in minutes.

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Andrew Karre @andrewkarre.bsky.social · 23d

I am begging people outside the book industry to understand that what we’re experiencing is not merely a surge in book banning but a coordinated effort to end libraries and librarianship in America. 4/4

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Oct 8

Create a pathway to fine AV companies when they break the law, mandate transparency to see their safety data, ensure that vehicles couldn't avoid certain areas, there are so many things to consider and I hope they are doing that now.

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Oct 8

Autonomous vehicles have felt far off to many people in MN but recent expansions by Waymo and other orgs seem substantial. Waymo is looking at MN and it is a critical moment for legislators to actually do something for Lyft/Uber drivers now, rather than wait and see. www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

Why Waymo is hiring lobbyists in Minnesota

A change in law would be needed to launch its driverless robotaxis here.

www.axios.com

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Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · Oct 7

HEY SAINT PAUL MN VOTERS:
Vote Yes on City Question #1!!!

www.voteyesforafairerstpaul.com

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Oct 7

She mentions county libraries and city libraries are duplicative, but none of the county libraries are in the city! Having the public have access to school libraries would be a logistical nightmare! What is she talking about? Absolute nonsense.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · Oct 7

Someone’s gonna need to follow up with Representative Her and see if she really meant “cutting libraries and recreation centers” as a means of relieving the tax burden. That was a surprise!

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Oct 4

Nyaight of the Living Cat lived up to the trailer and more! I laughed harder at this than any other show I've seen this year. Worth your time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4REA...

Nyaight of the Living Cat | OFFICIAL TRAILER 3

YouTube video by Crunchyroll

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Oct 3

I voted for Melvin for Mayor today and checked yes twice. I was already going to do that before I read Tom's post but it really is a good summation of why you should. I just don't believe anyone else would have done as good as a job as Mayor Carter these last two terms, and I think he can do more.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · Sep 29

I spent a lot of time writing about the Saint Paul election so I’m re-posting myself for the weekday crowd even if it’s gauche.

Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul @tombasgen.bsky.social · Sep 28

I de-facebook-ified it:
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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 19

From Dave Pell's Next Draft - An absolute stinger at the end.

From Dave Pell's Next Draft about recent events in Hollywood, and specifically after Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. "We've spent countless hours analyzing the character of Donald Trump. But that's a settled issue. The real character being tested is ours. We've seen that character wilt in our halls of Congress, our institutions, our universities, and our corporate boardrooms, as a parade of rapid-fire knee-bending has heralded in a new era of American exceptionalism - one in which we prove that no country capitulates to authoritarian tendencies faster than us."

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 13

Bless that lifeguard wrestler. It's absolutely joyous to root for an Edina cake-eater to get slammed by an opossum in a fight. Would love more suburban heels.

Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · Sep 13

The Lifeguard v Opossum

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 12

From Adam Platt's Twin Cities Business Mag's article about the Strib closing their print facility. First, the weekday print circ is about 71,000 (low but still better than I thought) and the weekday digital is 102,000, that's really not ideal, really speaks to their digital sub struggles.

A screenshot clip of From Adam Platt's Twin Cities Business Mag's article about the Strib closing their print facility. First, the weekday print circ is about 71,000 (low but still better than I thought) and the weekday digital is 102,000, that's really not ideal, really speaks to their digital sub struggles. Sunday print circ is about 123,000. The Strib VP gives a helpful and unlikely positive spin on the numbers.

Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Star Tribune author displaying strong 'Union for me, but not for thee' energy for restaurant workers.

JBF @jbf.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today, while a labor strike is underway at our state’s 6th largest employer, the Strib runs a piece telling us we should have sympathy for Ann Kim because she felt the consequences of being a union buster.

Girl, I still don’t drink Surly. Nobody can hold a grudge like a union member. #FAFO

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 12

The chess club at Minneapolis Central library. It's been a couple years since I've been, but last I checked it always seemed like a wide spectrum of people played there, from downtown workers to kids to folks who were staying at shelters.

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Waldmann Brewery is a must if you find yourself crossing the border into St. Paul (plus good food). Modist is great if you are downtown and then Utepils has a beautiful spot.

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'd say, we are 1-3 years before we have 5 days or less instead of 7 days. As soon as we go under 50,000 print daily subscribers, I think that's when they shift things.

Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Remember when someone posted this picture likening DFL leaders to characters from The Godfather. Because, honestly, I still think about it and I laugh and laugh.

Unsure the source of this adapted movie poster. It says "The Godfather of Crime" and features DFL leaders as characters from the Godfather. People include Tim Walz, Melvin Carter, Steve Simon, Peggy Flanagan, Julia Blaha, Jacob Frey and Keith Ellison. Plus Tom Weber.

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Antonio @antoniobackman.bsky.social · Sep 3

In grad school, I read up my privileges I had as a student. Like reserving classrooms for free to practice for presentations/group work because the library's study rooms were always busy. Also, creating a playlist that will keep you focused during late night writing for papers couldn't hurt.

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