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Racket @racketmn.com · 19h

"Mail art was part of the nascent boom in zine culture," local mail artist Musicmaster says. "It predates punk."

Correspondence Artists Celebrate 'Decades of Mailing It In' at Squirrel Haus Arts - Racket

'Mail art is a utopian practice—it’s people participating, cooperating, and exchanging without worrying about money.'

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 19h

It's good to hear that Pizza Karma is doing better. I went in there for lunch early on and they weren't selling by the slice yet, which seemed ill-advised. I got them for a meeting I hosted a few weeks ago and thought the food was good, they had good vegan options, and the price isn't too bad.

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 19h

I went to Egg on a Roll once and was (old man opinion incoming) annoyed that I had to order on a tablet, and felt like it was too expensive for a snack but not enough food for a meal.

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 20h

That place wasn't for me, but it's a bummer how hard it seems to be to get undergrads into non-chain restaurants in dinkytown. Chipotle and Crisp and Green seem to do well, but the rest is pretty dire.

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Boneshaker Books @boneshakerbooks.bsky.social · 20h

We're within $500 of hitting our goal! Who's going to put us over the top?

Help Boneshaker Move to Our New Home!

After fourteen years in our current space, we have made the decision that it’s time for Boneshaker Books to move. While we treasure the time we've spent in Seward, and will miss existing as a communit...

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Erik Hane @erikhane.bsky.social · 21h

Jordon u will love Nashville

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 21h

However on the matter of the zip line -- I was correct. It's very fun to go on a zip line.

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 21h

Yesterday I felt pretty cocky about being the only couple playing in the cornpit at the fall festival, but today I am so sore I can barely walk and I'm thinking all the other adults knew something I didn't.

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 22h

“Minneapolis deserves new, bold leadership that meets this pivotal moment. Our city deserves a champion for working people. That’s why I can’t wait to cast my ballot for my friend, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for Mayor.” - @repilhan.bsky.social
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Photo of Ilhan Omar endorsing Omar Fateh, with a quote saying "Minneapolis deserves new, bold leadership that meets this pivotal moment. Our city deserves a champion for working people. That's why I can't wait to cast my ballot for my friend and colleague, Omar Fateh, as my first choice for Mayor."

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 22h

Holidazzle won't be funded because the entire budget is going to R&D to create an even glossier flyer scaremongering about DSA-aligned commercial tax rates.

Andy @alleysofmpls.bsky.social · 22h

Downtown is back, baby!

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.

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 1d

Honestly, I could be a great former soviet premier.

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 1d

The only "INFINITE JEST" you'll find at this DFW is the traffic on the RL Thornton Freeway 🤣

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Ian @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · 1d

You rarely have to hand it to Texas, but doing Columbus Day erasure to rebrand the holiday "Fair Day" and give you a free ticket to the fair is some Grade-A Woke in action.