Melody Hoffmann
@phmelody.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbor. Currently at North News and Southwest Voices. Amateur weather reporter who specializes in the sun.
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she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
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she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
These are incredible photographs
Photos from St. Paul today captured by MPR photojournalist Kerem Yücel. He filed them even after being hospitalized after being injured by a less lethal munition.
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
These are incredible photographs
New pro-pedestrian bus ad from MNDOT dropped.
Reads: "Stop for pedestrians at every corner. Yep...every corner."
Reads: "Stop for pedestrians at every corner. Yep...every corner."
November 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
New pro-pedestrian bus ad from MNDOT dropped.
Reads: "Stop for pedestrians at every corner. Yep...every corner."
Reads: "Stop for pedestrians at every corner. Yep...every corner."
I was just informed by my editor that North News broke the news on Jellybean Johnson passing away yesterday. Flowers where they are due to my colleague Azhae'la Hanson
Minneapolis Sound legend Jellybean Johnson passes at 69 — North News
By Azhae’la Hanson , Reporter The Minneapolis music community is mourning the loss of Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, the legendary drummer, guitarist, and producer who helped pioneer the Minneapolis S...
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November 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I was just informed by my editor that North News broke the news on Jellybean Johnson passing away yesterday. Flowers where they are due to my colleague Azhae'la Hanson
Minneapolis music legacy to dig into this morning.
Gift article: Jon Bream article from four years ago on Jellybean Johnson, who moved to Minneapolis from Chicago at age 13, was The Time's drummer (among many other things). #RIP
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November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Minneapolis music legacy to dig into this morning.
An update on George Floyd Square:
More than five years after George Floyd's killing, the Minneapolis council is still struggling to find a shared vision forward. Community groups will offer their plans next month. And the council has possibly revived a mixed-use plan right as their term ends. share.google/q3lEqJhJjdR2...
Minneapolis City Council revives debate over future of George Floyd Square
Minneapolis City Council members revive a stalled plan for redeveloping George Floyd Square, setting a Dec. 11 vote.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:38 PM
An update on George Floyd Square:
Me eagerly reading the local elementary school's digital sign, legitimately wanting to know the answer: How many days a week should you read?
The answer: 6 7
☹️😭
The answer: 6 7
☹️😭
November 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Me eagerly reading the local elementary school's digital sign, legitimately wanting to know the answer: How many days a week should you read?
The answer: 6 7
☹️😭
The answer: 6 7
☹️😭
From this morning's Star Tribune newsletter re: an attempted after action report on how the MPD handled an escalating neighbor conflict that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi in Southwest Minneapolis.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From this morning's Star Tribune newsletter re: an attempted after action report on how the MPD handled an escalating neighbor conflict that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi in Southwest Minneapolis.
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
God morgon! (pronounced go'moronn in Swedish) Today the sun got up at 7:07 a.m. and she is setting at 4:46 p.m. Minnesota may see more Northern Lights tonight, per NOAA: www.spaceweather.gov/communities/...
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
My contribution to the Northern Lights in Minneapolis on Nov. 11 photograph pile. Photos taken in the East Harriet neighborhood.
My colleague Brian Martucci wrote an article about a new affordable housing apartment complex in Uptown which includes family-friendly units (including kid-resistant materials in the apartments).
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
The Lakefield Apartments at 550 W. Lake St. include 15 family-sized units, helping add to much needed affordable housing. "In 2024, the city of Minneapolis green-lit zero multifamily projects larger than 20 units," Brian Martucci reports.
Lakefield Apartments is a hopeful sign for new affordable housing in Southwest Minneapolis
The third building in the Lupe Development Partners LynLake campus is complete
www.southwestvoices.news
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My colleague Brian Martucci wrote an article about a new affordable housing apartment complex in Uptown which includes family-friendly units (including kid-resistant materials in the apartments).
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
He also reports on how much affordable housing the city has developed in the last 2 years.
Now the election is over and the sun sets at 4:54 p.m.
Jazz Hampton just made a video to say there are 15 days left until Election Day (he said more in the video, I'm sure). And WOO BOY. 15 days. That is so soon. Oh and the sun sets at 6:19 p.m. tonight. Happy Monday!
November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Now the election is over and the sun sets at 4:54 p.m.
If you're looking for something to civically involve yourself with, the Minneapolis City Budget is in its editing phases right now.
Cam Gordon catches us up on the proposed 2026 City Budget and what budget priorities the Southwest councilmembers have. The next public hearing for the budget is Nov. 19
City budget enters last laps
The Board of Estimate and Taxation raised the maximum property tax levy to 8% in September.
www.southwestvoices.news
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 PM
If you're looking for something to civically involve yourself with, the Minneapolis City Budget is in its editing phases right now.
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Jacob Frey has been declared the unofficial winner for mayor by the City of Minneapolis.
Right now
Mpls politics Bluesky on the Secretary of State’s website right now
a black cat is playing with a laptop that says refresh on it
Alt: a black cat is playing with a laptop that says refresh on it
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Right now
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I just put together a pretty data-heavy Southwest Voices newsletter. Here is my mayor blurb that was fact-checked by a rank choice voting expert™️
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Hello from DeWayne Davis' campaign party where there are no election results yet.
Per the City of Minneapolis: "This year’s early voting total is the second highest the City of Minneapolis has ever had for a municipal election."
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
November 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Per the City of Minneapolis: "This year’s early voting total is the second highest the City of Minneapolis has ever had for a municipal election."
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
Minneapolis has about 253,000 registered voters, roughly 58% of the population. Of those voters, about 9% have already cast ballots.
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).
“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.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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).
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Currently at Uptown/Wedge/Lowry Hill Hennepin Avenue Re-Opening
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
October 30, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My mailer haul from yesterday, 10/29/25. Five pieces of election mail. Not complaining, just observing. It was four pieces the previous day. 10/28 had two pro-Frey mailers, 10/29 all progressive mailers including a hand-written envelope from Amber Frederick campaign (Park & Rec).
Reposted by Melody Hoffmann
Community! I’ll be making my first appearance for a candidate forum tomorrow at the Minneapolis Central Library, for a forum hosted by LWV Minneapolis! Candidates from Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be on stage together at 3pm with At-Large and Districts 1, 3, and 5 to follow.
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Community! I’ll be making my first appearance for a candidate forum tomorrow at the Minneapolis Central Library, for a forum hosted by LWV Minneapolis! Candidates from Districts 2, 4, and 6 will be on stage together at 3pm with At-Large and Districts 1, 3, and 5 to follow.
I was given the distinct honor of handing out candy this weekend to trick-or-treaters in Southwest Minneapolis. Here are the hottest costumes: The Descendants (especially the character "Red"), K Pop Demon Hunters (especially Rumi, Mira, and Zoey although I did see some Saja Boys), Scream masks.
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I was given the distinct honor of handing out candy this weekend to trick-or-treaters in Southwest Minneapolis. Here are the hottest costumes: The Descendants (especially the character "Red"), K Pop Demon Hunters (especially Rumi, Mira, and Zoey although I did see some Saja Boys), Scream masks.
A young journalist from St. Paul is interviewing local candidates (Park & Rec Board, City Council, Mayor) over chicken wings with Midwest hot sauces.
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Spiced Up Civics
Spiced-Up Civics is a Minneapolis-based, youth led web series where candidates discuss hot topics over hot wings 🔥
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October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A young journalist from St. Paul is interviewing local candidates (Park & Rec Board, City Council, Mayor) over chicken wings with Midwest hot sauces.
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...
youtube.com/@SpicedUpCiv...