Mark J. Westpfahl
@markjwestpfahl.bsky.social
M.Ed., History teacher, President #MCSS, MN State Capitol Preservation Commission, former ISD199 BoE, '20, '17, '16 MNToY Semifinalist, Gilder Lehrman 2020 MN History TOY & National Finalist
Arlington National Cemetery on December 5, 2025.
The snow made for a breathtaking experience as we honored those who are buried at our Nation's most hallowed ground.
The snow made for a breathtaking experience as we honored those who are buried at our Nation's most hallowed ground.
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Arlington National Cemetery on December 5, 2025.
The snow made for a breathtaking experience as we honored those who are buried at our Nation's most hallowed ground.
The snow made for a breathtaking experience as we honored those who are buried at our Nation's most hallowed ground.
Here's the article from MPR News in my interview on Morning Edition about the now non-existent South St. Paul Armour Gates. You can also Listen to the full conversation by clicking the link at the top of the story. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
South St. Paul history teacher mourns demolition of stockyard landmark
The Armour Gates that stood in South St. Paul for over a hundred years are coming down despite efforts to save them. Social studies teacher Mark Westpfahl got his students involved in the push for pre...
www.mprnews.org
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Here's the article from MPR News in my interview on Morning Edition about the now non-existent South St. Paul Armour Gates. You can also Listen to the full conversation by clicking the link at the top of the story. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
The former East Wing of the White House on Thursday, December 5, 2025.
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The former East Wing of the White House on Thursday, December 5, 2025.
Keeping with tradition, the #FlexSeating #LearningLounge has once again been redesigned as we start Trimester 2.
Try.
Be Kind.
Clean the room before you leave!
Try.
Be Kind.
Clean the room before you leave!
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Keeping with tradition, the #FlexSeating #LearningLounge has once again been redesigned as we start Trimester 2.
Try.
Be Kind.
Clean the room before you leave!
Try.
Be Kind.
Clean the room before you leave!
Storefronts in historic downtown Red Wing, Minnesota along the Mississippi River during the 24th Annual Red Wing Holiday Stroll.
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Storefronts in historic downtown Red Wing, Minnesota along the Mississippi River during the 24th Annual Red Wing Holiday Stroll.
Just went outside and I'm happy to report that I did not see one mosquito.
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Just went outside and I'm happy to report that I did not see one mosquito.
Inside the south guard enclosure at the historic Armour Gates which has been boarded up for more than 40 years. The City of South St. Paul voted to tear them down rather than seek historic preservation that the community has been asking for for years.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Inside the south guard enclosure at the historic Armour Gates which has been boarded up for more than 40 years. The City of South St. Paul voted to tear them down rather than seek historic preservation that the community has been asking for for years.
One of the last days of the historic Armour Gates in South St. Paul before they are torn down. 😞
November 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One of the last days of the historic Armour Gates in South St. Paul before they are torn down. 😞
I forgot to share my year 17 school picture. Here it is.
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I forgot to share my year 17 school picture. Here it is.
Social Studies is important.
That's it.
That's the message.
That's it.
That's the message.
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Social Studies is important.
That's it.
That's the message.
That's it.
That's the message.
My annual reminder of @stephenathomes.bsky.social's rendition of the Gettysburg Address, originally delivered by Abraham Lincoln eight score and two years ago. www.nytimes.com/video/arts/t...
Video: Colbert Recites the Gettysburg Address
Stephen Colbert is among the celebrities who are encouraging Americans to memorize Lincoln's famous speech.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My annual reminder of @stephenathomes.bsky.social's rendition of the Gettysburg Address, originally delivered by Abraham Lincoln eight score and two years ago. www.nytimes.com/video/arts/t...
Future me in 2037 ~
Four score and seven years ago was four score and seven years after Lincoln said "Four score and seven years ago."
Four score and seven years ago was four score and seven years after Lincoln said "Four score and seven years ago."
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Future me in 2037 ~
Four score and seven years ago was four score and seven years after Lincoln said "Four score and seven years ago."
Four score and seven years ago was four score and seven years after Lincoln said "Four score and seven years ago."
Good morning South St. Paul.
November 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Good morning South St. Paul.
Beautiful sky this evening.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Beautiful sky this evening.
Election day 2025 is officially over. There are only 363 days until election day 2026, 727 days until election day 2027, and 1,098 until election day 2028.
November 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Election day 2025 is officially over. There are only 363 days until election day 2026, 727 days until election day 2027, and 1,098 until election day 2028.
The historic South St. Paul Armour Gates will be torn down per the 6-1 vote on Monday.
November 4, 2025 at 11:58 AM
The historic South St. Paul Armour Gates will be torn down per the 6-1 vote on Monday.
I feel these could make for fun puzzles. 🍁
November 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I feel these could make for fun puzzles. 🍁
This evening's will be the last sunset after 6pm in SSP until March 1. In fact, all of our sunsets from tomorrow through January 17 will occur in the 4 o'clock hour.
November 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This evening's will be the last sunset after 6pm in SSP until March 1. In fact, all of our sunsets from tomorrow through January 17 will occur in the 4 o'clock hour.
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I've nominated 2 sensational educators for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The deadline to submit is Nov 1.
Our communities and schools have so many amazing teachers that create engaging opportunities for our children. Honor your colleague, neighbor, or child's favorite teacher. #MNToY
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Our communities and schools have so many amazing teachers that create engaging opportunities for our children. Honor your colleague, neighbor, or child's favorite teacher. #MNToY
edmn.me/toy
ToY nomination form - Education Minnesota
2026 Minnesota Teacher of the YearNomination Form Eligibility requirements Nominees must teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school, ECFE or Adult Basic Education program, working ...
edmn.me
October 30, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I've nominated 2 sensational educators for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The deadline to submit is Nov 1.
Our communities and schools have so many amazing teachers that create engaging opportunities for our children. Honor your colleague, neighbor, or child's favorite teacher. #MNToY
edmn.me/toy
Our communities and schools have so many amazing teachers that create engaging opportunities for our children. Honor your colleague, neighbor, or child's favorite teacher. #MNToY
edmn.me/toy
The commission was established by Congress in 1910 “to advise the federal government on matters pertaining to the arts and national symbols, and to guide the architectural development of Washington, D.C."
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
White House fires commission charged with advising the president on design as Trump pushes construction projects | CNN Politics
The White House has fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency charged with advising the president, Congress and the city of Washington, DC, on “matters of des...
www.cnn.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
The commission was established by Congress in 1910 “to advise the federal government on matters pertaining to the arts and national symbols, and to guide the architectural development of Washington, D.C."
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/10/28/p...
🍃 I love 🍁 autum 🍂
October 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
🍃 I love 🍁 autum 🍂
Happy Sunday afternoon.
October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Happy Sunday afternoon.
It's like... maybe... if they look at the population density, rather than the mere acreage of the countries in red, they'd understand that the peope IN the land on the map - not the number of trees - vote.
But they already know this. They want to manufacture another "controversy" &/or "crisis"
But they already know this. They want to manufacture another "controversy" &/or "crisis"
October 19, 2025 at 6:19 PM
It's like... maybe... if they look at the population density, rather than the mere acreage of the countries in red, they'd understand that the peope IN the land on the map - not the number of trees - vote.
But they already know this. They want to manufacture another "controversy" &/or "crisis"
But they already know this. They want to manufacture another "controversy" &/or "crisis"