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Dustin Nelson
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Writer of fiction and poetry. Also a journalist with work in the Washington Post, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Inside Hook, Thrillist, and other publications. http://www.dustinlukenelson.com/writing.html
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dfeldman.org
National parks have SO MANY people from other countries (since they get real vacations!)

And they spend a lot of money on hotels, food, souvenirs, etc.

This is unbelievably dumb, it will destroy entire tourist towns
In a statement on Tuesday, the Interior Department, which manages federal land, said that, as of Jan. 1, it would more than triple the price of an annual park pass for nonresidents, from $80 to $250. Foreign tourists without an annual pass will also be charged $100 on top of the standard entrance fee to visit each of the 11 most popular national parks, including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain and the Grand Canyon.
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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dinfontay.com
"This is X in 2025: potentially fake accounts crying at other potentially fake accounts that they aren’t real, all while refusing to acknowledge that they themselves aren’t who they say they are—a Russian nesting doll of bullshit." — @cwarzel.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s Worthless, Poisoned Hall of Mirrors
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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"Fences aren’t architecture, and they’re meant to displace and keep people out, rather than a broader planning and design and artistic opportunity of revitalization, placemaking, and the type of economic and social infrastructure that truly promotes healing in our community" -Sam Olbekson
Frustrations rise along fenced-in Franklin Avenue corridor in Mpls.
Fencing installed by state officials in Minneapolis’ Franklin Avenue corridor to deter homeless encampments is still in place years later. It’s forcing pedestrians to make dangerous choices and hinder...
sahanjournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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propublica.org
NEW: Senators have called for an investigation after a ProPublica story revealed that Kristi Noem-connected firm the Strategy Group was secretly hired as a subcontractor on a $220 million DHS ad campaign.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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npr.org
Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.
Here's why concerns about an AI bubble are bigger than ever
Tech companies are pouring billions into AI chips and data centers. Increasingly, they are relying on debt and risky tactics. Financial analysts are worried there's a bubble that will soon pop.
n.pr
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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ence.bsky.social
We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

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November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from Twin Cities businesses in 2025

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/the-best-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-from-twin-cities-businesses-in-2025
November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Blue Ox Fest has announced the 2026 lineup. Charley Crockett, Kurt Vile, Marcus King Band, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country, The Dead South...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Want to know what concerts to catch this week? Too bad, I'm telling you anyhow. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
New rock festival will debut next summer at Treasure Island.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/new-rock-festival-will-debut-next-summer-at-treasure-island
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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mplsmusichistory.bsky.social
Happy anniversary to Joe Strummer and Billy Joe Armstrong stopping by the 400 Bar for a Lifter Puller show on November 11, 1999. The event was recounted in a couple of places. @chrissteller.bsky.social

www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013...
Craig Finn says he estimates Lifter Puller played the 400 at least 15 times in the late '90s and early 2000s, with the most memorable gig happening in November of 1999 when his band played with Les Savy Fav and Roads to Space Travel. "It was right when Fiestas and Fiascos was coming out," he remembers. "Joe Strummer was playing at the Quest earlier that evening and he ended up at our show, Billie Joe Armstrong had brought him there. Joe watched most of the show from the side of the stage and then hung out with us afterwards for quite a while backstage. He was a huge hero to us so we were ecstatic. He was super complimentary about the set and for years to follow I met people who told me that Joe had talked about Lifter Puller with them""
November 11, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
Limited edition Prince library cards just dropped in Hennepin County.

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/limited-edition-prince-library-cards-just-dropped-in-hennepin-county
November 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Hotel at Mall of America to offer free hot meals for families missing SNAP benefits.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Minneapolis Public Schools details help for families if teachers strike next week.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
Travelers told to brace for disruptions at MSP airport due to shutdown
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November 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
Our review of "Purple Rain," which debuted at the State Theatre in Minneapolis Wednesday night.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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npr.org
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. n.pr/3JGPkWR
Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on
The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos.
n.pr
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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ratigupta.bsky.social
And this is why the corporate class shut down Teen Vogue.
santiagomayer.com Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 21d
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.

Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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erinmayequade.bsky.social
Trump announced this morning he will violate two court orders and withhold SNAP benefits from Americans. He’s starving people on purpose
November 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
Voter guide: 2025 St. Paul mayoral election
Voter guide: 2025 St. Paul mayoral election
Mayor Melvin Carter faces three challengers, including state Rep. Kaohly Her, who worked as his first-term policy director.
bringmethenews.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Prince Celebration 2026 will be a '10th Year Anniversary Celebration of Life'

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November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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phmelody.bsky.social
My first byline with Racket! Read up on one of the most energetic candidates during the 2025 Minneapolis election (And he's not even running for a big ticket seat).
racketmn.com Racket @racketmn.com · 23d
“I just see a lot more hope and excitement about what we could have than I do frustration and fatalism about some of the way we are doing things.”
Who is Eric Harris Bernstein, and Why is He Making the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation Race so Much Fun?  - Racket
A creative campaign has put the spotlight on a down-ballot race.
racketmn.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
dlukenelson.bsky.social
Work? It writes itself. A Woody Guthrie-esque ballad about the 1985 Hormel strike. The Blazing Star State Trail already sounds like a song title. An epic about wrestler John Nord. A constellation of spam connections btwn Austin & Hawaii. An ode to loose meat sandwiches. An Eddie Cochran cover.
themountaingoats.bsky.social the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 24d
don't tempt me Dustin I have a very full plate already work-wise
November 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
dlukenelson.bsky.social
NGL. "Taco John's forever" sounds like a Mountain Goats song from a concept album that takes place in southern Minnesota.
themountaingoats.bsky.social the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 24d
Emo about this. Taco John's is a treat when you live in Iowa and can't be going out to restaurants much. I know conservative assholes -- the same people who need to get Jesus out of their mouths -- are gonna be crashing this for their TikToks but whatever. Telling on themselves. Taco John's forever
johnmoe.bsky.social John Moe @johnmoe.bsky.social · 24d
It’s okay to be glad that restaurants are doing stuff like this AND absolutely furious about the utter failure of the United States government.
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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bringmethenews.bsky.social
Brian Setzer cancels Stray Cats tour due to 'serious illness'.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:44 PM