Tom Basgen, Mr. Saint Paul
@tombasgen.bsky.social
Your friend and Neighbor. Local Oaf. I work for Saura. I foster teeny little kittens. I love you.
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I had eye surgery two days ago but managed to last two hours to eat a meal at the big ass Basgen Thanksgiving. Grateful!
November 28, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I had eye surgery two days ago but managed to last two hours to eat a meal at the big ass Basgen Thanksgiving. Grateful!
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Wow! Happy Thanksgiving! Very grateful to have you all in my life, ditto for @scoopsstp.bsky.social, @shovelfoot.bsky.social, @babayulia.bsky.social, @pinko-machinist.bsky.social !!
November 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Wow! Happy Thanksgiving! Very grateful to have you all in my life, ditto for @scoopsstp.bsky.social, @shovelfoot.bsky.social, @babayulia.bsky.social, @pinko-machinist.bsky.social !!
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Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful we have Bluesky, which has turned out to be a much less toxic and addictive version of Twitter while still meeting my needs to make my little posts and trade jokes with all of you here. I appreciate what we've created.
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful we have Bluesky, which has turned out to be a much less toxic and addictive version of Twitter while still meeting my needs to make my little posts and trade jokes with all of you here. I appreciate what we've created.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Patrick! @derzquist.net, @tombasgen.bsky.social and I are thankful that you moved to St. Paul so you can join in on the most St Paul Thanksgiving tradition...
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, Patrick! @derzquist.net, @tombasgen.bsky.social and I are thankful that you moved to St. Paul so you can join in on the most St Paul Thanksgiving tradition...
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Saint Paul City Council has called for an investigation into police use of force and separation ordinance compliance. Here's the press release, in multiple parts, I got via email at 5:40pm today. I want to thank the Councilmembers for their public statements on this issue.
![Saint Paul City Council President and Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker shared, “Yesterday’s events raise serious concerns about the use of force by our police officers and the integrity of our separation ordinance. Every resident of Saint Paul, regardless of immigration status, deserves to feel safe and protected by local law enforcement. My colleagues and I are committed to a full, transparent investigation into what happened, including a review of adherence to our separation ordinance and SPPD’s use of force policies. We are committed to taking any steps necessary to strengthen oversight and accountability for the department."
Council Vice President HwaJeong Kim, who represents Ward 5 and who was present at the event on Tuesday, said “I’m enraged by the lack of de-escalation and care by our Police Department. Yesterday, I witnessed our officers fire indiscriminately at the press and community members, injuring several. We were tear gassed, pepper sprayed in the face and hit with lower lethals. To be clear, ANY release of chemical weapons, especially in a residential neighborhood, should be banned regardless of whether it’s federal or local law enforcement. It’s also clear our separation ordinance and our use of force policy don’t go far enough in protecting residents. Demands for policy change, transparency, and accountability need to be acted on by this council. Time and time again, our police department has shown a clear disregard for residents and their right to protest. Their level of posturing and escalation is all too familiar to communities of color, activists, and organizers.”
“Our community deserves better than fear-based enforcement that strips people of dignity and humanity,” said Ward 1 Councilmember Anika Bowie. “What happened [on Tuesday] is not an immigration problem; it is a failure of policy, governance, and political courage.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:b7ds5duyae3rv4xhttqufqax/bafkreidxx56lnnz7su5lbdtjgliqj42hjmbimqlsl5sktc5ibm3jxwlkha@jpeg)
November 27, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Saint Paul City Council has called for an investigation into police use of force and separation ordinance compliance. Here's the press release, in multiple parts, I got via email at 5:40pm today. I want to thank the Councilmembers for their public statements on this issue.
If you wondered like me if Rep Davids had a speeding ticket the answer is duh. 83 in a 65 but the copper locked it in at 81.
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
If you wondered like me if Rep Davids had a speeding ticket the answer is duh. 83 in a 65 but the copper locked it in at 81.
Shout out to that voice actor who suggests watching Star Wars in 4-5-1-2-3-6 order so that you get to “Luke I am your father.” In classic fashion and then you understand Darth Vader as a fallen war hero in this huge flashback and then BAM you get his redemption.
Star Wars ranking discourse is my favorite discourse because nobody and everybody is wrong
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Shout out to that voice actor who suggests watching Star Wars in 4-5-1-2-3-6 order so that you get to “Luke I am your father.” In classic fashion and then you understand Darth Vader as a fallen war hero in this huge flashback and then BAM you get his redemption.
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I don't think we should require return to office as a sort of economic lever for the city of St Paul, but I do think that as our capital city, every other city in the state should pay us tribute. Maybe have a ceremony in City Hall, where they bring gifts from their their various exotic locales
March 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I don't think we should require return to office as a sort of economic lever for the city of St Paul, but I do think that as our capital city, every other city in the state should pay us tribute. Maybe have a ceremony in City Hall, where they bring gifts from their their various exotic locales
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@tombasgen.bsky.social thinking of Pino Jr. yelling "THEY'RE ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET!"
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
@tombasgen.bsky.social thinking of Pino Jr. yelling "THEY'RE ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET!"
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Monarca is the local organization with observer trainings coming up this week and next in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Wisconsin
I did the training at the U few weeks ago. It's good and important info.
monarcamn.org/training
I did the training at the U few weeks ago. It's good and important info.
monarcamn.org/training
Training — Monarca
monarcamn.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Monarca is the local organization with observer trainings coming up this week and next in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Wisconsin
I did the training at the U few weeks ago. It's good and important info.
monarcamn.org/training
I did the training at the U few weeks ago. It's good and important info.
monarcamn.org/training
We gotta stop thinking that asking local electeds to post about ICE is effective politics. Tim Walz already went to Maximum Poster in the presidential.
Get trained. Become the person the local elected texts to get your ass onsite when a raid happens. Bring water.
Get trained. Become the person the local elected texts to get your ass onsite when a raid happens. Bring water.
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
We gotta stop thinking that asking local electeds to post about ICE is effective politics. Tim Walz already went to Maximum Poster in the presidential.
Get trained. Become the person the local elected texts to get your ass onsite when a raid happens. Bring water.
Get trained. Become the person the local elected texts to get your ass onsite when a raid happens. Bring water.
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Saint Paul, here’s your one-stop-shop for all things special election in 64A:
www.sd64dfl.org/64a-special-...
Once campaign websites are shared with us we will update with declared candidates. If you live in the district, hear from 4 of them tonight at our 7pm meeting @ Davanni’s on Cleveland
www.sd64dfl.org/64a-special-...
Once campaign websites are shared with us we will update with declared candidates. If you live in the district, hear from 4 of them tonight at our 7pm meeting @ Davanni’s on Cleveland
64A Special Election — SD64 DFL
www.sd64dfl.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Saint Paul, here’s your one-stop-shop for all things special election in 64A:
www.sd64dfl.org/64a-special-...
Once campaign websites are shared with us we will update with declared candidates. If you live in the district, hear from 4 of them tonight at our 7pm meeting @ Davanni’s on Cleveland
www.sd64dfl.org/64a-special-...
Once campaign websites are shared with us we will update with declared candidates. If you live in the district, hear from 4 of them tonight at our 7pm meeting @ Davanni’s on Cleveland
“I’m ICE boys” are three words that will for certain clip at least two hours of sleep from me tonight.
ICE employee, state worker among 16 arrested in 'Operation Creep' sting
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/ice-employee-state-worker-among-16-arrested-in-operation-creep-sting
More: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/ice-employee-state-worker-among-16-arrested-in-operation-creep-sting
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“I’m ICE boys” are three words that will for certain clip at least two hours of sleep from me tonight.
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About 30 cars of ICE and DEA agents staging st Newell park in St. Paul
November 18, 2025 at 2:34 PM
About 30 cars of ICE and DEA agents staging st Newell park in St. Paul
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Cloudflare is down again, isn't it?
November 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Cloudflare is down again, isn't it?
My horrible beast children, Forklift and Bucket Truck, are now available for adoption.
November 18, 2025 at 3:34 AM
My horrible beast children, Forklift and Bucket Truck, are now available for adoption.
Bulldozer got his glamour shots.
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Bulldozer got his glamour shots.
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alright saint paulites, drop me some recommendations for restaurants/bars near-ish to the Turf Club 🙏🏻
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
alright saint paulites, drop me some recommendations for restaurants/bars near-ish to the Turf Club 🙏🏻
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Saint Paul Issue Polling
Should the city dramatically increase taxes in order to abolish poverty within the city for all time?
Yes - 89%
No - 6%
Unsure - 5%
Should the city continue paving roads?
Yes - 41%
No - 39%
Unsure - 20%
Should the city dramatically increase taxes in order to abolish poverty within the city for all time?
Yes - 89%
No - 6%
Unsure - 5%
Should the city continue paving roads?
Yes - 41%
No - 39%
Unsure - 20%
November 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Saint Paul Issue Polling
Should the city dramatically increase taxes in order to abolish poverty within the city for all time?
Yes - 89%
No - 6%
Unsure - 5%
Should the city continue paving roads?
Yes - 41%
No - 39%
Unsure - 20%
Should the city dramatically increase taxes in order to abolish poverty within the city for all time?
Yes - 89%
No - 6%
Unsure - 5%
Should the city continue paving roads?
Yes - 41%
No - 39%
Unsure - 20%
If you ever wonder what working in municipal government is like. It’s receiving complaints like this post and having to act like the person submitting them is a serious person.
November 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you ever wonder what working in municipal government is like. It’s receiving complaints like this post and having to act like the person submitting them is a serious person.
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Hey CVS come get your boy. This is supposed to be packed up and outta here in 5 days.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hey CVS come get your boy. This is supposed to be packed up and outta here in 5 days.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
You too, “Scp 2005 C21 045 LLC”, if that IS your real name.
PS I hate you and will never shop at one of your stores again.
Jenn is out of town so I have the car and I know I say this every time I drive but yall are truly truly terrible at driving. It’s unconscionable that we give out so many licenses so easily.
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Jenn is out of town so I have the car and I know I say this every time I drive but yall are truly truly terrible at driving. It’s unconscionable that we give out so many licenses so easily.
I feel like if you show up in the Epstein emails your phone should have a geofence microchip in it that texts anyone within 100ft a warning that they are near a pedophile.
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I feel like if you show up in the Epstein emails your phone should have a geofence microchip in it that texts anyone within 100ft a warning that they are near a pedophile.