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qannani.bsky.social @qannani.bsky.social · 9h

“Minnesota has the highest percentage of trans adults in the country, and we are in danger. We do not have time for you to tone it down on our right to live.”

Opinion | Trans people are blamed and in danger. They deserve neither.

"Tell our truths: that we are less likely to commit violence, that we are more likely to be victims of it, and that we have a substantially higher mortality rate than our non-trans counterparts," writ...

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molly @mabbattista.bsky.social · 11h

At the Ward 8 for a New Mayor rally last Saturday, Commissioner Angela Conley said the county's been trying to work with the mayor on homelessness for seven years and he's shut them out.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12h

frey is talking about working with county partners extensively…

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 18h

🧵Sahan Journal writes stories about immigrant and communities of color in MN and the issues affecting them. In the recent past, they were the only ones to cover arson attacks on a mosque in Ward 8. Their journalism is vital to our community...

2025 Minneapolis City Council election: See where the candidates stand on homelessness, immigration and more

Meet some of the candidates running for the Minneapolis City Council. All 13 wards are up for election. Three council members aren’t running for reelection.

sahanjournal.com

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SWAE Mpls @swaempls.bsky.social · 17h

Join us next Thursday, October 23rd, at 5pm to help spread the word across Southwest about our great candidates for Mayor: @jazzformayor.bsky.social, @omarfatehmn.com, and @dewayneforminneapolis.com!

RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/october-sw...

Southwest Alliance for Equity
Joint doorknock: Rank 3 for Change
Join DeWayne, Jazz and Omar for a joint doorknock in Southwest Minneapolis, followed by a pizza party
Thursday, October 23rd
100 W. 46th Street
5-7 pm Doorknock
7 pm Debrief with candidates

With all 3 candidates, elected officials, and lots of neighbors! 12 days to go!

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 22h

After the Mayor vetoed the Labor Standards Board, he had a letter read out loud in our council chambers where he said he would bring a proposal forward together in January 2025 with a unified vision and that the work “doesn’t end here."

It’s October. He didn’t. He lied again.

Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 23h

Minneapolis is a union town! Workers deserve a living wage and an affordable home. Mayor Frey turned his back on workers when he vetoed the Labor Standards Board and proposed gutting co-enforcement. As Mayor, I'll champion workers, and ensure our workforce can stay in Minneapolis.

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Senate Gabe @senategabe.bsky.social · 1d

I find it hysterical how the Democrats were openly saying that they will not have to do anything with Trump because the stock market will collapse and then he will have to dial back.

Like how much louder can they scream "The only thing we care about is what corporate america thinks".

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

The Mayor and his administration.

The city council funded it. This is why it’s frustrating to hear that people are “service resistant” or that people “refuse services” when the city isn’t doing everything it can.

We need a mayor who at a minimum will try. 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

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Zack Kaylor @zackkaylor.bsky.social · 1d

This article from Axios Twin Cities makes it appear like Frey’s reasoning for not wanting to fund an unsheltered housing program has merit—no vouchers for the program have been issued. But it neglects to mention that the Frey administration is responsible for issuing the vouchers!

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 1d

If I’m reading Kyle right, Frey admits failing to issue 100 housing vouchers *that are funded this year because he wants to kill the program next year.* (This is not Stable Schools, but for single folks.) This is unallotment Trump-style, especially since county/MPHA are in.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Increasing stories of stuff like this brings back the strong mayor memories. Critics like me and John raised the concern that the Mayor would simply refuse to implement the council’s decisions. Strong Mayor backers assured us that would never happen.

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 1d

On today's episode, Council President Payne and I talk about this issue as it relates to the city council funding (and Frey not implementing) civilian investigators for MPD.
youtu.be/9Bqw7PBG36w?...

Biking Northeast Minneapolis to Downtown w/ Council President Elliott Payne

YouTube video by Wedge LIVE!

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 1d

Whereas Harris told MSNBC that she believes whether or not Israel has committed genocide is a fair and honest question to ask, Cory Booker explicitly said to the "I've Had it" podcast that he thinks addressing the question of whether Netanyahu has committed crimes would undermine resolving conflict.

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Matt Keliher @mattkeliher.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder how long the Strib will get away with saying the crime problem in MPLS is the result of an "understaffed police force" instead of saying that the city's leadership chooses to not implement proven strategies for reducing violent crime. www.startribune.com/roper-doomsd...

Roper: Doomsday docs aside, Minneapolis’ lush urbanity makes it a special place to call home

The city blossoms in the warmer months, even when bad headlines drown out what makes it great.

www.startribune.com

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

We need a Mayor who will address homelessness seriously. Someone who will address fiscal cliffs and won’t pit vulnerable communities against one another because he doesn’t care about our unhoused neighbors. 2/

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 1d

Instead of working to solve a budget crisis in partnership, Mayor Frey aired ads about a program he knows is at risk and could destabilize families who depend on the city’s support for housing. 1/

www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

Minneapolis' model anti-homelessness program faces "fiscal cliff"

Mayor Jacob Frey has a plan to prop up Stable Homes Stable Schools — but it would cancel another anti-homelessness effort.

www.axios.com

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Chris @chris-hhh.bsky.social · 2d

StP "is on track for a 70% drop in homicides [] Hennepin County came & we learned about the Denver model" ~ John Choi
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Hennepin County "is not a classroom where we’re going to go & test theories & see what happens" ~ Anders Folk
www.startribune.com/anders-folk-...

St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025

A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.

www.mprnews.org

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marymoriarty.bsky.social @marymoriarty.bsky.social · 1d

“We went out to Denver as a group, and some representatives from Hennepin County came and we learned about the Denver model, which was to have an intense effort around those investigations.”

HCAO did go and we were excited about the Denver model. Minneapolis didn’t implement it.

Mayor Melvin Carter @mayorcarter.bsky.social · 2d

We treat every non-fatal shooting in Saint Paul with the same urgency as a homicide. We’re solving more cases, cutting crime by double digits, and producing a record-low homicide rate—proving this action-driven approach creates safer outcomes.

St. Paul solved more crimes, had drastically fewer homicides in 2025

A remarkable shift is under way in St. Paul. The city is on track for a 70 percent drop in homicides by the end of 2025. And they’re solving more than 70 percent of crimes.

www.mprnews.org

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 2d

We can't wait to move the buses off Nicollet Mall because we have a grand plan to activate Nicollet Mall, said the downtown business community.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 2d

can't wait for holidazzle by the uptown association, sponsored by small business the UPS store in uptown

www.startribune.com/downtown-min...

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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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 2d

The Strib’s Karen Tolkkinen has devoted column after column after column to her stubborn belief that trans kids are destroying opportunities for girls to compete in sports at school.

It’s her weird mission. She’s fucking obsessed.

Anyway, great letter from Max Maher today.

Karen Tolkkinen's column "Transgender athletes should not compete with girls, but everyone deserves a place to play" (StarTribune.com, Oct. 9) builds its case on emotion, not evi-dence. She acknowledges that "nobody knows how common" transgender athletes are in Minnesota, yet argues for restrictive policies anyway. That's not fairness; that's fear.

There's also no evidence that transgender participation has taken opportunities from anyone. The Minnesota State High School League already reviews eligibility case by case to ensure both inclusion and competitive balance. The system is working as intended - quietly and responsibly.

The idea that girls are being forced to sacrifice is a political talking point, not a measurable fact. What's really being asked of us is whether we believe every student deserves a place to belong, even those whose identity or experience we may not fully understand.

High school sports were never just about winning. They teach teamwork, discipline and self-respect, lessons that lose meaning if we start excluding students who simply want to play. Protecting opportunity for all young people is how we strengthen fairness, not weaken it.

MAX MAHER, Plymouth

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David Brauer @dbrauer.net · 3d

I hope @dewayneforminneapolis.com doesn't mind me retelling a story he told me when we first met last winter. I kept it to myself because he wasn’t telling it publicly but he mentioned it yesterday. It’s one of the things that’s leading me to rank him first. A hope-its-ok-and-I-get-right 🧵:

Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday, I hosted an incredible event, "Ward 8 for a New Mayor." We talked about why we need a new mayor and then @jazzformayor.bsky.social , @omarfatehmn.com , and @dewayneforminneapolis.com laid out why they should be our next mayor. I came away excited about all of them and will rank all three!

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 2d

We’re releasing our first set of co-hosts tomorrow! Help us reach our campaign goal ❤️

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 8d

I’m turning 30! My campaign is hosting my Birthday Party/Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at 6PM. We’ll be at Arbeiter Brewing Company (3038 Minnehaha Ave).

We’re looking for co-hosts who can contribute $100. This will help us send out a mailers to our residents.

secure.actblue.com/donate/chave...

You are invited to Jason's 30th BIRTHDAY PARTY
AND FUNDRAISER

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH | 6:00PM
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3038 Minnehaha Ave
Become a co-host!

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 2d

Join @jasonmcgrath.bsky.social and me in co-hosting this Friday — Jason Chavez is doing SO MUCH to increase voter participation in Ward 9, a very progressive ward with traditionally low voter turnout.

The entire city benefits from his hard work, both at the council and in this critical election!

Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 8d

I’m turning 30! My campaign is hosting my Birthday Party/Fundraiser on Friday, October 17 at 6PM. We’ll be at Arbeiter Brewing Company (3038 Minnehaha Ave).

We’re looking for co-hosts who can contribute $100. This will help us send out a mailers to our residents.

secure.actblue.com/donate/chave...

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 2d

We’re seeing a lot of pop-up protests against ICE in the Chicago area, such as this one outside a Home Depot in Evanston, IL, where 2 of our neighbors were taken yesterday.

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TransLash Media @translash.org · 2d

As @imarajones.bsky.social reminds us, “There are some people who are possibility models, and others who create possibilities. Miss Major is one of those, alongside Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P Johnson, who made it possible for trans people to have space in the world."

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TransLash Media @translash.org · 2d

We honor the legacy of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a fierce protector of our collective freedom. Our hearts are with her loved ones and all who carry her vision forward.

"We will honor Miss Major forever." - @imarajones.bsky.social

An illustration of Miss Major surrounded by candles with blue background and a famous quote of hers written in gold. The quote reads“I don’t need their permission to exist; I exist in spite of them. I want you to train and teach and love on and create families within my community and gender non-conforming people, so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a history, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We’re entitled to be loved, and seek happiness, and share that with the people that we care about.” -Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 2d

1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.

The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.

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As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support

The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.

www.erininthemorning.com

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