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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 1d

Had a fantastic day celebrating art and science in the West Maka Ska neighborhood at the inaugural City of Lakes Art Fair and at the 50 year anniversary of the Bakken Museum. I’m thankful for these community institutions, both new and old!

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 1d

Click the link to learn more about Team Katie's 4 year vision on housing supply, climate, and safety accountability: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Build Your Ballot 2025: What will you be voting on?

MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use our Build Your Ballot tool to get…

www.mprnews.org

Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 1d

Lots of people have questions about all of the races that are going to be on their ballot on November 4th. Thanks to a helpful tool from MPR, you can put in your address and see! If you (or your friends) want to know more about your ballot it's a great place to start!

Build Your Ballot 2025: What will you be voting on?

MPR News surveyed candidates in local and state races to hear about their background and interest in the office they are running for. Voters in Minnesota can use our Build Your Ballot tool to get…

www.mprnews.org

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 1d

It is recommended to order an absentee ballot 7 days before Election Day! So you’re still in time :)

vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-...

Mail Ballot Application

Complete this application to request a mail ballot.

vote.minneapolismn.gov

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

I wanted to share this message from my friend and colleague @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social. I’m proud to be the only candidate in this race endorsed by the state legislators that represent us. They know I’m a collaborative problem solver that delivers for Ward 7.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

This map was made by Hank Brekke and presented at Twin Cities Startup Week yesterday!

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

This map was made by Hank Brekke and presented at Twin Cities Startup Week yesterday!

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!! Shoutout Hank Brekke for this innovation.

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Minnestar @minnestar.org · 12d

👋 Meet Hank Brekke, presenting Skyway.run at #Minnedemo41 📍

The Minneapolis skyways can be confusing, Skyway.run makes it easy to navigate, find lunch, and check which buildings are open.

🛠️ Built with: @maplibre.org, @openstreetmap.bsky.social, @amazonwebservices.bsky.social Lambda, @nodejs.org

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

Check out this new digital tool (I don’t know the creator!!) and let me know what ideas you have for our skyways. skyway.run

Minneapolis Skyway

Navigate the Minneapolis Skyway System, find lunch spots and get directions.

skyway.run

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 2d

The skyway system is an incredible asset in MPLS and we have to work together to find creative ways to keep the skyways open later! I’m excited about this new digital map and am working on incentivizes for skyway access, events, signage, and targeted approaches to bottlenecks.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 3d

this loring park renter lives in 110 grant

ward 7 residents, remember that elizabeth shaffer thinks we don't need any additional renter protection laws, while katie cashman supported the brentwood tenant union and introduced STOP slumlords

the choice is clear

www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Loring Park resident Catherine Menick is moving across the river to St. Paul. For the past three years, she said a collection of health and safety violations that have gone unaddressed — or taken too long to be addressed — have made her Minneapolis apartment too big of a risk.

“We have to go. We have to leave this place,” she said. “I can’t be safe here. Nobody can.”

She said the violations have included an unsecured door that allowed squatters to come through, before residents found out it was blocked off when they couldn’t escape during a false fire alarm. She’s dealt with mold, brown water sitting in her dishwasher, smoke detectors that don’t detect anything and a flooding pool and parking garage that has her worried about the tall building’s foundation.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 3d

Had a great time yesterday sharing resources and door knocking Ward 7 renters. We are a majority renter city, but voter turnout is still low in rental buildings. Organizing with renters is a central part of the work of defending and expanding our democracy!

Councilmember Katie Cashman on the doors in an apartment building with some literature.

Councilmember Katie Cashman and a dozen volunteers with Re-Elect Katie Cashman signs getting ready to hit the doors.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

I hope it works. Sorry about your bike 😥

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

If you have the serial number you can register your stolen bike here. I’ve heard it can help locate it bikeindex.org/info/how-to-...

How to get your stolen bike back

Use our tools to get your stolen bike back

bikeindex.org

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emly in minneaparis @eeewade.bsky.social · 4d

Would you like to go to the best Halloween party in south mpls? Would you like to support @katiecashman.bsky.social’s campaign? Have I got a deal for you 🐈‍⬛🎃👻

secure.actblue.com/donate/ward7...

Halloween with Team Katie

Show your support with a contribution.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

To better address immigration-related questions, I will be hosting a virtual open meeting and Q&A with the City of Minneapolis Director of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs on Friday at lunch time, 11:30-12:30. Impacted families and allies who wish to learn more are welcome. Sign up at bit.ly/CWK1025

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: October Coffee with Katie. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

Our immigrant communities are under attack from the Federal government. This year, our Council office has received an influx of constituent concerns about immigrant and refugee services.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

We need to unite to combat hate. I highly recommend the trainings on this topic led by Jewish Community Action. City Council helped fund this work and there is still so much more to do. Get involved: www.jewishcommunityaction.org/combating-hate

Combating Hate — Jewish Community Action Minnesota

www.jewishcommunityaction.org

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

The antisemitic and xenophobic vandalism and hate speech we’re being subjected to is antithetical to our Minneapolis values and cannot be tolerated. I’m here to support community members impacted by this recent scourge on our beloved religious institutions.

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 4d

Join Unite Here and the rest of our volunteers for a knock to talk to our neighbors about why electing people that care about workers matters on Saturday, October 11th at 10AM. Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...

Unite Here Local 17, Minnesota's Hospitality Union - Unite for a knock with Katie. Saturday, October 11th, 10AM - 4PM.

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 5d

Longest gestation periods:
5. Giraffe: 430 days
4. Rhino: 467 days
3. Sperm Whale: 535 days
2. Elephant: 670 days
1. Lake Street Cheba Hut: 1,219 days and counting

daviss @chaddavis.photography · 5d

today i learned.. cheeba hut "toasted subs" (their quotes, not mine), who i'm told is opening in November.. isn't going to be selling weed laced subs??

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Katie Cashman @katiecashman.bsky.social · 5d

Join us virtually on Thursday, October 9th at 5:30 PM to make calls to our community to talk about electing leaders that want to keep our city green and pro-worker! Sign up here: www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...

Councilmember Katie Cashman and dozens of volunteers with Katie Cashman signs, "Make Calls for a Green Union City with Katie", Thursday October 9, 5:30-8:30

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daviss @chaddavis.photography · 6d

Metro Transit preparing to begin running testing trains on the new SWLRT route, it's really happening... 🚉

Metro Transit LRT train with Light Rail Testing Now wrap

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