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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 12h

Combining these helpful tips with a membership in the FREE FREE FREE @mplscargobikelibrary.com and folks can really cut down on car usage…maybe even straight up quit!

Streets.mn @streets.mn · 15h

"People should ask experienced transit riders in their lives for tips on how to get started, or reach out to advocacy organizations in their communities for advice on bus routes and protected bike lanes. Move Minnesota recommends trying transit for special events and building from there."

How easy is it to be car free in the Twin Cities? A new campaign urges more people to try.

The transportation nonprofit, Move Minnesota, is starting the “No Car, No Problem” campaign to urge Twin Cities residents to use transit instead of car.

sahanjournal.com

Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll make quiche!!

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

sorry, kids, adam duininck killed holidazzle, it costs too much money to put on! don't look at the downtown council giving we love mpls $35,000 in may 2025

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 1d

can't wait for holidazzle by the uptown association, sponsored by small business the UPS store in uptown

www.startribune.com/downtown-min...

Minneapolis Downtown Council pulls plug on Holidazzle and Aquatennial, seeks new organizer

After years of inconsistent funding, the business group is hoping others will continue or reimagine the city’s signature events as the area keeps working on its post-pandemic rebound.

www.startribune.com

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 2d

Come one come all!
#securebikeparking

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 2d

This is the face of strength.

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 6d

Your work is highly valued as an independent journalist. If people had a vehicle to support your work, I bet they would….I surely would. I support @longfellowwhatever.bsky.social because I value his contribution to keeping our community informed.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 7d

Protect this man, this real American hero.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 8d

@mayorfrey.com builds so many fences in our community instead of bridges that he now owns a fence company.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 9d

@hennepin.bsky.social commercial areas that cater to customers who take transit, walk or bike THRIVE because these customers usually live within a few miles of the destination and become repeat customers.

Build infrastructure for the locals and we’ll support the businesses. Deal?

Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 9d

Shared use paths (bikes & peds sharing space w/o separation) are great for low density & low traffic areas.

Lyndale Ave S is neither of those.

It would be a HUGE mistake to put a shared use path here.

For safety & accessibility we need bus lanes, wide sidewalks & protected bikelanes.

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Photo shows dozens of people walking & rolling bikes on a narrow sidewalk. It is crowded.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 11d

Have you spoken to the businesses about asking their delivery companies to stop doing this?

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 12d

Every city should have an electric cargo bike library, and the @mplscargobikelibrary.com is creating a model that can be replicated anywhere, ready to scale as big as necessary.

We have @bikemn.bsky.social and @lauragmitchell.com to thank for leading the way 💚

usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/02/r...

Report: A Third of Americans Can't Rely On Cars — And 16 Million Have No Access At All — Streetsblog USA

So why do we plan our cities like everyone can and does get behind the wheel every day?

usa.streetsblog.org

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 12d

Totally, Wayzata, Minnetonka or Edina are my top 3 guesses.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 13d

@mayorfrey.com serves developers and landlords first, not the actual people who live and work in Minneapolis.

I’m ready for a new mayor.

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 13d

Last week, I let you all know that our advance notice of sale for commercial properties ordinance passed to specifically help our Cultural Corridors, North Mpls, & areas near the University.

B/c it protects tenants & small biz owners over corporate greed, Mayor Frey vetoed this ordinance. 1/

A letter from Mayor Frey vetoing our ordinance.

October 1, 2025
Minneapolis City Council
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Council President Payne, Council Vice-President Chughtai, and Members of the City Council:
This letter is to inform you that I have vetoed Council Action No. 2025-043 and No. 2025-044.

I appreciate the author's attempt to address the need to diversify ownership of commercial spaces. It is our responsibility to do everything possible to rejuvenate commercial areas and business corridors and to help our city continue to rebound post-COVID-19. Unfortunately, this proposed ordinance would do the opposite. It would inhibit the very revitalization we want to see.

Requiring advance notice of sale for commercial properties creates unnecessary barriers for would-be buyers who want to revitalize vacant space, while offering no real benefit to commercial tenants, who already have options to choose from. Additionally, this proposal is harmful to residential taxpayers. At a time when commercial property valuations are declining, the ordinance would further devalue commercial space, leaving residents on the hook to cover the difference.

The ordinance would also create numerous conflicts with existing lease and operating agreements, mortgage restrictions, and purchase options— adding confusion to the marketplace and slowing down the revival we are working to achieve. Any potential upsides have not been supported by evidence.

An advance notice of sale does not inherently increase opportunities for purchase, because it does not expand tenants' ability to buy commercial property. It is unrealistic to expect a tenant who has difficulty paying rent to be in a position to purchase a building.
Rather than enacting policies that slow growth, we need to focus on practices that fill our vacant storefronts and create a healthy business environment.

Yours Truly,
layor Jacob Frey
City of Minneapolis

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 14d

Cars turn people into anti-social buttholes.

Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 14d

If it fits, I sits.

Two way bike detour for cyclists?

No way.

VIP parking for car drivers who’ve decided to prioritize their own convenience over the safety of people on bikes/scooters!

A red car and Uhaul are parked inside a flexpost and cone protected the way bike detour on 28th St

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 14d

Did you say FREE? FREE? FREE?

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 14d

Resist pre-compliance.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14d

AOC: I think there's two things that are happening at once: One, there absolutely is an unprecedented abuse of power, destruction of norms, erosion of our government and our democracy in order to prop up an authoritarian style of governance

However, they are weaker than they look…

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 15d

It's just one long ad for the Minneapolis Cargo Bike Library.

Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 15d

The @mplscargobikelibrary.com had the honor of having VP @aishaforward10.com ride in our @bunchbike.com for a @wedge.live interview!

Watch it, it’s amazing.

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mplscargobikelibrary.com @mplscargobikelibrary.com · 15d

We're a month away from our winter hibernation and our Xtracycle Swoop has lots of availability! This bike is available to any MCBL member (who has completed orientation) and can be picked up near Brackett Park.

Members: send us an email or DM if you want to borrow it!

Xtracycle Swoop (Brackett Park location)

This bike is available at our Brackett Park location. If you’re interested in borrowing it, please email us at [email protected] so we can get you on the wait list. Once its your…

mplscargobikelibrary.com

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 16d

i remember when @minneapolis1934.bsky.social tried talking to mayor frey about MPD parking on sidewalks downtown and how that impacts him as a wheelchair user back in august 2023 too

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 18d

👇🏻 This is how we build a strong local economy that serves the interests of the actual people who live in @cityofminneapolis.bsky.social

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 18d

Our Commercial Property Sale ordinance passed at yesterday’s council meeting!

My office had been hearing from businesses, tenants, and residents about the need to address gentrification, ownership opportunities and transparency when it comes to the sale of commercial properties. 1/

A photo of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts; Central Ave, Lowry Ave North, West Broadway, Cedar Ave, Franklin Ave, East Lake Street and 38th Street.

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mplscargobikelibrary.com @mplscargobikelibrary.com · 18d

Any MCBL members want to haul pumpkins via cargo bike? You've got 1 more month until we shut down for winter! 🎃 🚲

mplscargobikelibrary.com/bikes/

Adrienne Pass @h3xadecimal.theoverpowered.com · 19d

You can fit a ridiculous number of pumpkins on a cargo bike 🎃

A young child sits in a red eBullit cargo bike, his lower half buried under a pile of gigantic orange and white and pink pumpkins. There's three more pumpkins attached to the back rack of the bike. Kiddo and dad are giving thumbs up to the camera before they take off for the ride home.

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 18d

I dig your Badger Bikes cargo box! I have one too, the rain fly set up is superb. What bridge is that on the side of your box?

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 19d

There’s a @mplscargobikelibrary.com bike for that 💅

Adrienne Pass @h3xadecimal.theoverpowered.com · 19d

You can fit a ridiculous number of pumpkins on a cargo bike 🎃

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Andy Lambert @cooperissuper.bsky.social · 19d

A very heartfelt thank you to CM’s @jchavezmpls.bsky.social and @aurinmpls.bsky.social for working with our community in making a dangerous street near two schools and a park safer FOR ALL road users 🎉

May you both be re-elected this fall and continue to make our community better for everyone!

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 21d

Dear neighbor,

I want to thank you for your advocacy regarding changes to our traffic calming process. As a result, Municipal State Aid streets are now eligible for the Neighborhood Traffic Calming program. 1/

Safety Improvements Coming Soon Near You!
Minneapolis Public Works will install traffic calming islands in your neighborhood later this year. Traffic calming islands are raised areas located mid-block or at intersections. They help to reduce vehicle speeds and improve crossing safety.

The locations for these installations include:
• 28th Ave S at 45th St E
• 28th St E at 34th Ave S and 37th Ave S
• 42nd Ave S at 32nd St E and 33rd St E
• 2nd St SE at 3rd Ave SE

Locations were selected independently from the Neighborhood Traffic Calming program

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