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KedricKillian @kedrickillian.bsky.social · 1h

In the MN Senate race, it looks like Lt Gov Peggy Flanagan will report raising nearly $1 million in Q3, while Rep Angie Craig will report over $2m. Craig is taking corporate PAC and crypto $. Flanagan is not.

These numbers are great for Flanagan. She has the resources needed to compete.

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 11m

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 1h

The trees have landed shop.timberwolves.com/en/c-12445?s...

Anthony Edwards classic Timberwolves jersey front and back, the jersey is black with the classic Wolves pointy font and pine trees lining the collar and sleeve openings

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 2h

Every election I’m proud to participate in voter guides so that voters have a chance to see where I stand on issues facing the City. Check out this Sahan Journal voter guide to see Ward 1 candidates responses to these important questions.

sahanjournal.com/democracy-po...

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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John Frightening! @johnmaddening.bsky.social · 2h

Janelle Bonáe has returned to rule over her Halloween kingdom in Saint Paul.

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 2h

"we use AI to detect cancer (not to write essays)" amused me as a tagline in the U's daily news brief.

Using AI to detect cancer

New research from a University of Minnesota Rochester alum is using technology to analyze potential melanoma cases one pixel at a time.

system.umn.edu

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Nancy Yang @nyang.bsky.social · 2h

William Hendrix used the words “n--ga” and “n--guh,” variations of a racial slur, more than a dozen times in the chat. Bobby Walker referred to rape as “epic.” Peter Giunta wrote in a message sent in June that “everyone that votes no is going to the gas chamber.”

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 2h

Impeachment is patriotic.

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 16m

That’s how Sugar works

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 17m

Is it this one? www.petsmart.com/treats/bonke... Check out this item at PetSmart!

Bonkers Purr Pops Lickable Cat Treats - Variety Pack, Catnip & Chicken

Buy Bonkers Purr Pops Lickable Cat Treats - Variety Pack, Catnip & Chicken at Petsmart

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 2h

at the mpls for the many press conference both mayor frey's campaign spokesperson and all of mpls staffer were there, handing out pieces of paper to the media with i presume their talking points. and they aren't supposed to be coordinating, but they can do this right in front of the media

Robert Haider @roberthaider.bsky.social · 12h

The way that Taylor has been out-reporting the Strib is both a massive credit to Taylor and an embarrassment to the state’s largest media outlet. The levels of completeness and factuality in Taylor’s reporting is truly impressive.

It would be nice if the editors at the Strib were paying attention.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 15h

mid september was not the first time they campaigned together. they’ve been doing this for months at public events as a unified front saying rank all 3 of us bsky.app/profile/tayl...

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Liam Davis Temple @liam2manynames.bsky.social · 15h

Just had to drop off an Elliott sign at this location because signs were again stolen from the same place where this hateful graffiti was posted.

Order an Elliott sign to show this shit is not welcome in Ward 1: www.elliottpayne.org/yard-sign-re...

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Kathleen Cole @kcolempls.bsky.social · 13h

These young Republicans are being sacrificed by older, more entrenched Republicans not because they disagree, but because it’s strategic. They can point to this largely symbolic ouster as evidence that their party “isn’t racist” while the Republican Party is quite literally doing fascism.

‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies

POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.

www.politico.com

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Kelly is ranking Fateh, Davis, and Hampton @kellyrogers.bsky.social · 16h

Shelley Madore just said a food bank and budgeting lessons is her approach to the food desert around the U 😭😭😭😭

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Robert Haider @roberthaider.bsky.social · 12h

The way that Taylor has been out-reporting the Strib is both a massive credit to Taylor and an embarrassment to the state’s largest media outlet. The levels of completeness and factuality in Taylor’s reporting is truly impressive.

It would be nice if the editors at the Strib were paying attention.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 15h

mid september was not the first time they campaigned together. they’ve been doing this for months at public events as a unified front saying rank all 3 of us bsky.app/profile/tayl...

taylr @taylordahlin.com · Jul 18

ranked choice voting question from aurin chowdhury, asks each candidate say what they admire in each other and why the other 2 should be on our ballots too, starting with dewayne davis on jazz hampton and omar fateh @dewayneforminneapolis.com

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Fightful Wrestling @fightful.com · 2h

CM Punk: DO NOT FOLLOW PEOPLE. You Are Not A Fan, You Are A Stalker

CM Punk Issues Warning To Fans Stalking - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News

CM Punk takes a hard line on fans harassing talent.

www.fightful.com

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 27m

Is this your king? He should be!

Rachel @rachmarie.bsky.social · Jun 17

Have a kitty. This handsome floof is King. He is available for adoption in Minnesota through Fur-Ever Home Rescue. You can learn more about King here: www.fureverhomerescue.com/cats-and-kit...

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Rachel @rachmarie.bsky.social · 3h

No kings except for this guy! King is still looking for his castle!

Rachel @rachmarie.bsky.social · Jun 17

Have a kitty. This handsome floof is King. He is available for adoption in Minnesota through Fur-Ever Home Rescue. You can learn more about King here: www.fureverhomerescue.com/cats-and-kit...

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 3h

More than a dozen protein powders tested for toxic metals were found to have unsafe or concerning amounts of lead, nonprofit watchdog Consumer Reports said Tuesday. Average lead levels in such products appear to be worsening compared to years prior.

Unsafe amounts of lead found in some protein powders, report says

More than two-thirds of the 23 protein powders tested by Consumer Reports had lead levels exceeding the watchdog group’s daily intake safety standards.

wapo.st

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 3h

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 · 3h

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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Dan Engelhart He/Him @engy5150.bsky.social · 3h

I am quite excited about this! Let’s go!

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Omar Fateh @omarfatehmn.com · 3h

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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BikeMN @bikemn.bsky.social · 12d

We were sent this video from a walk/roll to school day celebration. The road that runs alongside this school is owned + designed by the county.

The posted speed is 30mph.

Watch the red numbers consistently clock 40+mph.

That is because the design speed is far higher than posted.

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BikeMN @bikemn.bsky.social · 12d

County owned roads running through urbanized areas are some of the most dangerous places for people to exist in Minnesota. It's a sad but true fact.

Road designs that make sense alongside soybeans, corn, & sugar beets do not make sense next to schools.

Case and point ⤵️

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#WeekWithoutDriving

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 3h

Duffy's "transit is dangerous" claim is wrong on multiple levels.

"What Trump and Duffy aren't talking about at all ...is that safety isn't just about crime; it's also the likelihood of being hurt or killed in a crash, If you really want to be safe don't get inside a big SUV -- get inside a bus."

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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 3h

Traveling by transit is much, much safer than driving.

More info in this story I wrote for @slate.com a while ago.

The Incredibly Obvious Way to Reduce Road Deaths That Goes Ignored

Some outside-the-car-frame thinking.

slate.com

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