Joe Bernard
@mplsjoe.bsky.social
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2025 CHAIR-ITY SEASON IS LIVE!
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College football fans are on the cusp of the $200k mark for pediatric cancer orgs in our 9th year of fundraising for Team Jack and Team One Four, where Husker and Gopher student-athletes volunteer.
The 10th Battle for The Chair is on Oct 17!
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College football fans are on the cusp of the $200k mark for pediatric cancer orgs in our 9th year of fundraising for Team Jack and Team One Four, where Husker and Gopher student-athletes volunteer.
The 10th Battle for The Chair is on Oct 17!
🧵
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October 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
2025 CHAIR-ITY SEASON IS LIVE!
Brokenchairtrophy.com
College football fans are on the cusp of the $200k mark for pediatric cancer orgs in our 9th year of fundraising for Team Jack and Team One Four, where Husker and Gopher student-athletes volunteer.
The 10th Battle for The Chair is on Oct 17!
🧵
Brokenchairtrophy.com
College football fans are on the cusp of the $200k mark for pediatric cancer orgs in our 9th year of fundraising for Team Jack and Team One Four, where Husker and Gopher student-athletes volunteer.
The 10th Battle for The Chair is on Oct 17!
🧵
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I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
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i say this about once every six months but that final A Tribe Called Quest record is truly extraordinary. could make a legitimate case that it is their best record, which by default makes it one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time
September 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
i say this about once every six months but that final A Tribe Called Quest record is truly extraordinary. could make a legitimate case that it is their best record, which by default makes it one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time
If you would like to see unmarked MPD vehicles parked in bike lanes, you can find them in the S 6th Street bike lane next to the Public Service Building every single day, all day long.
Mpls cop in an unmarked car blocking both the protected bike lane and bus stop at 31st & Franklin.
Legal parking spot was open right around the corner.
Told him to move, but he claimed he was responding to an emergency. Ok, dude.
Legal parking spot was open right around the corner.
Told him to move, but he claimed he was responding to an emergency. Ok, dude.
July 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
If you would like to see unmarked MPD vehicles parked in bike lanes, you can find them in the S 6th Street bike lane next to the Public Service Building every single day, all day long.
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This is correct. Any candidate cynically “triangulating” on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. There’s still so much time to advance candidates that DON’T suck.
I will never, ever vote for Gavin Newsom. Ever, under any circumstances. I don't care if he becomes the Dem nominee, he's still not getting my vote.
On a recent podcast Gavin Newsom tells Shawn Ryan how the Trans sports issue opened the door for him to change his mind on GAC for Trans Youth.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
As someone who adored him since 2004 and voted for him 5 times, I can't wait for him to leave office.
There is no way I will be voting for him a 6th time.
July 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is correct. Any candidate cynically “triangulating” on trans kids is a non-starter, and now is the time to say so. There’s still so much time to advance candidates that DON’T suck.
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🧵 Much of the analysis of Minneapolis zoning reforms includes info that doesn’t have the added quality of being true. A couple of people wrote about their understanding and assumptions and then it takes on a life of its own and gets cited by others. A thread…
February 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
🧵 Much of the analysis of Minneapolis zoning reforms includes info that doesn’t have the added quality of being true. A couple of people wrote about their understanding and assumptions and then it takes on a life of its own and gets cited by others. A thread…
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Solid analysis by @zyudhishthu.bsky.social 🎯
Very little market rate housing construction happens in places where rents are generally not high enough to result in a decent return on your investment given the current cost of development.
Very little market rate housing construction happens in places where rents are generally not high enough to result in a decent return on your investment given the current cost of development.
Is Minneapolis’ Housing Market Suffering From Success?: https://streets.mn/2025/02/14/minneapolis-housing-market-suffers-from-success/
February 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Solid analysis by @zyudhishthu.bsky.social 🎯
Very little market rate housing construction happens in places where rents are generally not high enough to result in a decent return on your investment given the current cost of development.
Very little market rate housing construction happens in places where rents are generally not high enough to result in a decent return on your investment given the current cost of development.
Maybe. For me the correct answer is the Ultimate 81s, which were discontinued for some reason. I panic bought 8 pair when I heard the news.
Could Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66s be the most stylish, comfortable, and versatile sneakers out there? After spending a week in them, our Wirecutter tester can absolutely say yes. nyti.ms/42eZ4yL
December 31, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Maybe. For me the correct answer is the Ultimate 81s, which were discontinued for some reason. I panic bought 8 pair when I heard the news.
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Minneapolis adopted its first zoning code in 1924. This is the story of how it happened. I wanted to post this while it's still 2024.
This🧵 is not short.
This🧵 is not short.
December 11, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Minneapolis adopted its first zoning code in 1924. This is the story of how it happened. I wanted to post this while it's still 2024.
This🧵 is not short.
This🧵 is not short.
City planners, listen up!
This is why I’m from the school of political comms that is set on talking about values, vision, and villains—not policy.
People generally don’t know what policies will actually help them. Build consensus around real outcomes so you can pass policies that will get you there.
People generally don’t know what policies will actually help them. Build consensus around real outcomes so you can pass policies that will get you there.
Most people don't have well-informed thoughts on most issues. Nor should they. People deserve to grill in peace. They're influenced by the available narratives. If Democrats don't offer a pro-immigrant narrative, the hoi polloi will not create one on their own.
June 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM
City planners, listen up!
Joe vs The Volcano
June 2, 2024 at 3:19 AM
Joe vs The Volcano
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Statement from the American Planning Association Minnesota Chapter (APA MN) on the passage of legislation to fix ambiguities in state law regarding environmental review of comprehensive plans:
May 20, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Statement from the American Planning Association Minnesota Chapter (APA MN) on the passage of legislation to fix ambiguities in state law regarding environmental review of comprehensive plans:
I would have settled for celebrating adoption of Minneapolis 2040 just the first time, but we're on celebration number five, or something? Two more times left - once at the Governor’s desk, and then case dismissal. Feels good! Up early this morning to start work on the next comp plan...
May 20, 2024 at 11:53 AM
I would have settled for celebrating adoption of Minneapolis 2040 just the first time, but we're on celebration number five, or something? Two more times left - once at the Governor’s desk, and then case dismissal. Feels good! Up early this morning to start work on the next comp plan...
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I can’t recall the last time I saw a local news channel just… report like this.
Some regional professionals in five minutes whooped the ass off every national reporter in the country.
Some regional professionals in five minutes whooped the ass off every national reporter in the country.
May 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM
I can’t recall the last time I saw a local news channel just… report like this.
Some regional professionals in five minutes whooped the ass off every national reporter in the country.
Some regional professionals in five minutes whooped the ass off every national reporter in the country.
Quote with a picture of water you took
April 30, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Quote with a picture of water you took
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Two Planning internships with the City of Minneapolis are open through April 1st—no joke! One is a field intern focused on zoning inspections, open to all students and recent grads. Other is research-focused and is limited to graduate students or recent grads.
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/j...
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/j...
March 15, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Two Planning internships with the City of Minneapolis are open through April 1st—no joke! One is a field intern focused on zoning inspections, open to all students and recent grads. Other is research-focused and is limited to graduate students or recent grads.
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/j...
www.minneapolismn.gov/government/j...
See you there, friends!
FOLKS! PRESALE IS LIVE, 10 AM your local time! Code: STS20, ticket links at tedleo.com/tour
February 14, 2024 at 5:22 PM
See you there, friends!
What’s the best episode of television you’ve ever watched
February 4, 2024 at 2:31 AM
What’s the best episode of television you’ve ever watched
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whew, this is amazing www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/u...
An Atheist Chaplain and a Death Row Inmate’s Final Hours
Devin Moss spent a year ministering to convicted killer Phillip Hancock. Together, they wrestled with one question: How to face death without God.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2024 at 4:40 PM
whew, this is amazing www.nytimes.com/2024/01/21/u...
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I present to you the TRUE story of the Minnesota State Flag.
December 19, 2023 at 8:28 PM
I present to you the TRUE story of the Minnesota State Flag.