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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 5h

I pay like $150-175 more and have real exterminators who will come through if a pest is spotted, timely maintenance requests, laundry on every floor, underground parking, a dog park, a gym, a pool, and a sauna. if not slumlord why slumlord shape?

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 15h

my mint properties unit had mice AND roaches and my packages got stolen. maintenance didn't do anything about the pests and when I asked if we could get a camera for the mail/package area, they told me no. my new complex costs slightly more, has cameras and is way better.

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 21h

Please direct any questions regarding this statement to our attorney Daniel Suitor, [email protected]

A few weeks ago, Minneapolis for the Many made social media posts and emails describing Jim Rubin, of Mint Properties, as a “negligent” landlord and stated that he “is singlehandedly responsible for hundreds of property violations.” We retract those statements and sincerely apologize to Mr. Rubin. He has never been held negligent in his duties as a landlord by a court, nor is it fair to say he is personally responsible for every property violation found at his company’s properties. Mr. Rubin has a history of purchasing, renovating, and operating older buildings which often includes inheriting major maintenance backlogs. Mr. Rubin’s efforts to create naturally occurring affordable housing in Minneapolis are laudable and much appreciated. Minneapolis for the Many regrets the implication that Mr. Rubin could be considered a “slumlord” or “negligent landlord.”

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 19h

I love throwing away the Jacob Frey mailer in my mailbox especially considering I've gotten 2 despite voting early and not for him

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 1d

I still think the funnier outcome for this election would be Davis v. Fateh. Why involve Frey at all?

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Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 1d

I’m only thinking about this article in the content of SCOTUS rehearing the Voting Rights Act case. This is what Republicans say in private. Republicans who are elected. Republicans who serve within their party apparatus. Republicans who work for the Trump administration & work in state government.

Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 2d

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 2d

this municipal election cycle has just felt like oscillating between these two memes can November 4 get here faster

man uncomfortably close to woman's face meme

woman uncomfortably close to man's face meme

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 2d

A friend lost their partner to cardiac problems very unexpectedly this weekend. They are fundraising to cover funeral expenses and set up his children for the future: everloved.com/life-of/warr...

Visit Warren Ellington Jones's Memorial Website

Take part in remembering Warren Ellington Jones. Read his obituary, share your own memories, and learn about any funeral details on Ever Loved.

everloved.com

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 3d

early voting is underway. election day is November 4th. rank your full ballot. my ranking is below:

1. Omar Fateh
2. DeWayne Davis
3. Jazz Hampton

do not rank Jacob Frey.

and don't forget about the park board and the board of estimate and taxation. they're on your ballot too.

Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 3d

Minneapolis deserves a champion for working people.

This is our opportunity to build a city where every single resident can thrive. I can’t wait to cast my ballot for my friend and colleague, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for mayor by November 4th, and I hope you will join me.

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 3d

I'm proudly Afro-Indigenous and I'm grateful that my grandmother ensured my siblings and I not only knew our Indigenous roots but took it upon herself to teach us the warrior tradition. I take her teachings with me everywhere I go. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 8d

the islamophobic and antisemitic attacks ramping up in minneapolis are extremely disheartening. these attacks are unacceptable and we need to continue calling them out. this cannot become the new normal for residents. we are better than this.

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 8d

it did 🥹

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 9d

anyway I shouldn't have to be yelling at the fucking Democratic party in my state to pull their heads out of their asses while the Supreme Court is hearing arguments about whether or not it's legal to psychologically (and sometimes physically!) torture people like me! What the fuck are we even doing

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 9d

Can @dfl.org or Richard Carlbom please have someone moderate the SCC list serv?

Instead of important info about SCC meetings or other party business people seem to believe they have license to use this list like a group chat or personal journal for their musings. Fix it.

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 9d

how the hell did my flixbus end up on Lexington Ave? is the freeway closed???

🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 9d

relistening to the album the only song I like is elizabeth taylor

🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 9d

the life of a showgirl is full of dog whistles and it had to be said on my main sorry swifties

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 10d

Who's ready for a new Mayor for Minneapolis?

Jazz Hampton, Dr. DeWayne Davis, or Sen. Omar Fateh are ready to work with the council and the county to deliver for residents. Join me Tuesday at 6 PM in supporting this slate for change before election day on Nov. 4!

www.mobilize.us/jazzformayor...

Fundraiser for Mayoral Slate for Change

Tuesday, October 7th from 6-9 PM

DeWayne Davis for Mayor, We deserve better

Omar Fateh for Minneapolis Mayor, An affordable city accountable to us

Jazz for Mayor, It's time to turn the page

Host committee in formation, RSVP for Address

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Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 11d

Yeah I f*cking hate this

The Lever @levernews.com · 12d

NEWS: In a case with national implications, @governorwalz.mn.gov's officials are approving Blackrock's takeover of one of the Midwest’s largest utilities.

Critics say the precedent-setting move paves the way for more Wall Street firms to buy utilities to further hike skyrocketing electricity rates.

Wall Street’s Bid For Your Power

Regulators just greenlit BlackRock’s acquisition of a Midwestern power company — the latest deal in the private equity giant’s spending spree on public infrastructure.

www.levernews.com

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 10d

for those who don't know, I come from a farm family.... my parents are deliberating on whether to buy half a cow from my great aunt jan or my great aunt donna lmfao

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 12d

the only thing I'll say is that max martin didn't do anything wrong... it's the lyrics.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 13d

many of us are doing this work, unpaid, day and in and day out, because we care about our communities and believe this work is worth it in the pursuit of making things better. and too often this altruistic work is then taken advantage of by paid media who swoop in once they see a story has legs

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 13d

be careful what information you put out here because vultures are everywhere. i can't share information here anymore, i'll have to wait until i can blog it. otherwise how it goes is you notice something, you collect info, you put pieces together, you share it all for free, and paid media swoops in

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 14d

there's a war near my building of Jamal Osman, Mohamoud Hassan, Omar Fateh, Jacob Frey signs. recently a DeWayne Davis sign has emerged.

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🌸ayana🌸 @ayanatheegemini.bsky.social · 14d

I was at home for less than 30 minutes before my grandma told at least two diabolical family stories and my mom sent me on a Culver's run lmfao

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