Vic Thorstenson
@vthorstenson.bsky.social
East Bank, Minneapolis.
Former long-time MN legislative and state government staffer. I take pictures.
Former long-time MN legislative and state government staffer. I take pictures.
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It was great to see some of you in person at the Bluesky meetup tonight!
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
It was great to see some of you in person at the Bluesky meetup tonight!
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Strap handle from an Ogechie pot, a ceramic ware made by ancestors of the Dakota Nation from about 1400-1750 CE. It is named for Ogechie Lake in Kathio National Historic Landmark (Minnesota), where it was first identified by archaeologists.
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Strap handle from an Ogechie pot, a ceramic ware made by ancestors of the Dakota Nation from about 1400-1750 CE. It is named for Ogechie Lake in Kathio National Historic Landmark (Minnesota), where it was first identified by archaeologists.
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Don’t threaten me with a good time
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Don’t threaten me with a good time
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The MPR Raccoon has struggled to cope with the pressures of fame
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The MPR Raccoon has struggled to cope with the pressures of fame
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Minneapolis this morning
December 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Minneapolis this morning
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Famously, Spooner-Hayward
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Famously, Spooner-Hayward
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Take a ride on the Minnesota State Capitol elevator
December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Take a ride on the Minnesota State Capitol elevator
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Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the age of 84.
Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to Variety. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
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One great thing about the late Minneapolis restrauteur John Rimarcik, besides coming up with the long-lived Annie's Parlour in the first place, was he left up the signage from a previous tenants of the building, Art Materials, Inc. (and maybe even Perine's books?). Pouring one out for a real one ...
November 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
One great thing about the late Minneapolis restrauteur John Rimarcik, besides coming up with the long-lived Annie's Parlour in the first place, was he left up the signage from a previous tenants of the building, Art Materials, Inc. (and maybe even Perine's books?). Pouring one out for a real one ...
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I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UC6gC8/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UC6gC8/
I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
TikTok video by nacoulter
www.tiktok.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I’m running again to keep working hard and fighting back. #mnleg #BloomingtonMN
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UC6gC8/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8UC6gC8/
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The CARES Act was $2.2 trillion economic stimulus signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, 2020. It was designed deliberately to distribute funds with little regard for oversight. Speed was an explicit choice by Trump.
His signature facilitated the Feeding Our Future fraud.
His signature facilitated the Feeding Our Future fraud.
December 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The CARES Act was $2.2 trillion economic stimulus signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 27, 2020. It was designed deliberately to distribute funds with little regard for oversight. Speed was an explicit choice by Trump.
His signature facilitated the Feeding Our Future fraud.
His signature facilitated the Feeding Our Future fraud.
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The automated woman's voice on Metro Transit pronounces Allianz Field like Allianz rhymes with dalliance
December 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The automated woman's voice on Metro Transit pronounces Allianz Field like Allianz rhymes with dalliance
In redistricting lingo, this is "cracking." The other is "packing" where all of your opponent's support is concentrated in as few districts as possible.
Think about this as Minnesota is likely to lose a congressional seat in the 2030 census. It would be *easy* to draw a 6-1 Republican map.
Think about this as Minnesota is likely to lose a congressional seat in the 2030 census. It would be *easy* to draw a 6-1 Republican map.
If you ever wondered what GOP gerrymandering looks like in red states with blue cities, I present:
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
In redistricting lingo, this is "cracking." The other is "packing" where all of your opponent's support is concentrated in as few districts as possible.
Think about this as Minnesota is likely to lose a congressional seat in the 2030 census. It would be *easy* to draw a 6-1 Republican map.
Think about this as Minnesota is likely to lose a congressional seat in the 2030 census. It would be *easy* to draw a 6-1 Republican map.
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This "sidewalk" brought to you by MnDOT
Walking one block from the Mpls Franklin Ave LRT Station to the Mpls Franklin Station LRT Station renovation open house. 🚷🚊
Sound off here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/76Q3G9B
Sound off here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/76Q3G9B
December 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM
This "sidewalk" brought to you by MnDOT
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You are right! They are flat out wrong there! Absolutely that should say SE not NE. @metrotransitmn.bsky.social you gotta fix what Conrad is saying
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
You are right! They are flat out wrong there! Absolutely that should say SE not NE. @metrotransitmn.bsky.social you gotta fix what Conrad is saying
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Also why are only the Northeast stops marked "NE"? There are 11 stops with Southeast street names that should be marked "SE" @metrotransitmn.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Also why are only the Northeast stops marked "NE"? There are 11 stops with Southeast street names that should be marked "SE" @metrotransitmn.bsky.social
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Truly the dumbest shirt concepts.
December 3, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Truly the dumbest shirt concepts.
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NYT reporting federal strike teams to carry out raids on neighborhoods with high concentrations of Somali residents: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
New ICE Operation Is Said to Target Somali Migrants in Twin Cities
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
NYT reporting federal strike teams to carry out raids on neighborhoods with high concentrations of Somali residents: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
It was about the same ratio a hundred years ago. www2.census.gov/library/work...
December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
It was about the same ratio a hundred years ago. www2.census.gov/library/work...
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Oh shit he stole money from All of Mpls!
For those who've been waiting for the "why'd you do it Jonathan?" courthouse video.
youtu.be/39rpiNps7fw?...
youtu.be/39rpiNps7fw?...
Ex-Minneapolis Chamber CEO pleads guilty in embezzlement case
Jonathan Weinhagen admitted stealing $213,000, including $30,000 that was supposed to be reward money for the unsolved shootings of three Minneapolis kids.
Welcome to the KARE 11 News YouTube…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Oh shit he stole money from All of Mpls!
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if you ate a costco hotdog, you may be entitled to compensation
December 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
if you ate a costco hotdog, you may be entitled to compensation
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Is it too late for a new state flag?
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Is it too late for a new state flag?