Andy Bobst
@andybobst.bsky.social
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Big fan of music, bars, baseball, hockey, and the Midwest.
Big fan of music, bars, baseball, hockey, and the Midwest.
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The people of Minneapolis are showing breathtaking courage. Facing down armed federal goons to protect their neighbors isn't just brave; it’s legendary.
February 3, 2026 at 7:06 PM
The people of Minneapolis are showing breathtaking courage. Facing down armed federal goons to protect their neighbors isn't just brave; it’s legendary.
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THIS IS THE THING: Trump is gonna surge thousands more Republican goons into the state, with the new orders that protesters can be arrested for "incitement" or "fighting words" - they'll radically expand their new gulag and fill it with Minneapolis protestors
Immigration authorities are being told “incitement” and “fighting words” are not protected by the First Amendment, per documents leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
THIS IS THE THING: Trump is gonna surge thousands more Republican goons into the state, with the new orders that protesters can be arrested for "incitement" or "fighting words" - they'll radically expand their new gulag and fill it with Minneapolis protestors
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I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
January 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I really want ppl w/o Minneapolis connections to understand
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
You might've heard that Mpls public schools went hybrid bc so many families are in hiding. Well, a coworker just told me that today, during his kid's hybrid class, a kid's apt building was raided onscreen
*Everyone has stories like this*
Just trying to get to a doctor appointment.
Don't just abolish ICE. Unmask and arrest every agent.
Don't just abolish ICE. Unmask and arrest every agent.
Today at 34 & Park in Minneapolis, a woman tried to drive down the street where a protest had broken out in front of a home ICE was raiding, saying she had a doctor apt to get to. ICE agents busted out her windows, cut off her seatbelt, and pulled her out before arresting her.
January 13, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Just trying to get to a doctor appointment.
Don't just abolish ICE. Unmask and arrest every agent.
Don't just abolish ICE. Unmask and arrest every agent.
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A big reason we have strong immigrant communities, especially in the Twin Cities, is because they were welcomed. Because people knew it makes our society better.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A big reason we have strong immigrant communities, especially in the Twin Cities, is because they were welcomed. Because people knew it makes our society better.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
I mean, it sure ain’t the weather.
It’s not just our neighbors being attacked, it’s our way of life. Our ethos.
Can we have a different President now?
The latest jobs report from the B.L.S. shows that, in July, there were more unemployed people than job openings, for the first time since April, 2021. @johncassidysays.bsky.social writes about the impact of MAGAnomics.
MAGAnomics Isn’t Working
A dismal jobs report affirms earlier warnings about the economic impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs, immigration restrictions, and DOGE-led firings.
www.newyorker.com
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Can we have a different President now?
There are so many issues with this article that it's hard to pick where to start.
1) Closing two restaurants (one due to a labor dispute and one due to a rent dispute) are not being cancelled. Those are things restaurants deal with all the time.
1) Closing two restaurants (one due to a labor dispute and one due to a rent dispute) are not being cancelled. Those are things restaurants deal with all the time.
Ann Kim declined to be interviewed for this column. Columnist Laura Yuen writes that restaurateurs and small-business owners have told her privately they believe that misogyny, and perhaps low-key racism, helped fuel the backlash against Kim.
Yuen: After tonight, Young Joni will be gone. Can we stop trying to cancel Ann Kim?
The acclaimed chef and restaurateur has experienced what a friend calls a “horrible year” after public backlash over her position on unionizing.
www.startribune.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
There are so many issues with this article that it's hard to pick where to start.
1) Closing two restaurants (one due to a labor dispute and one due to a rent dispute) are not being cancelled. Those are things restaurants deal with all the time.
1) Closing two restaurants (one due to a labor dispute and one due to a rent dispute) are not being cancelled. Those are things restaurants deal with all the time.
Every news story is about what the Twins traded away. Not one of them talks about what the Twins got back in return.
That should tell you everything you need to know about the bloodbath that just happened.
That should tell you everything you need to know about the bloodbath that just happened.
July 31, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Every news story is about what the Twins traded away. Not one of them talks about what the Twins got back in return.
That should tell you everything you need to know about the bloodbath that just happened.
That should tell you everything you need to know about the bloodbath that just happened.
We are a disgraceful nation. We will be remembered for these vile actions. Our government has the blood of our queer and trans neighbors on its hands.
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
June 18, 2025 at 2:32 PM
We are a disgraceful nation. We will be remembered for these vile actions. Our government has the blood of our queer and trans neighbors on its hands.
Trans individuals, I promise you, you are loved, you are valued, you are important, you matter, and you deserve to be your true self. I am so sorry that this country doesn't reflect that.
May 22, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Trans individuals, I promise you, you are loved, you are valued, you are important, you matter, and you deserve to be your true self. I am so sorry that this country doesn't reflect that.
The Beths are one of the most consistently great bands, and this new single is proof of that fact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrVE...
They'll be at the Palace 11/22 and I'm already looking forward to it.
They'll be at the Palace 11/22 and I'm already looking forward to it.
The Beths - "Metal" (Official)
YouTube video by The Beths
www.youtube.com
April 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The Beths are one of the most consistently great bands, and this new single is proof of that fact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrVE...
They'll be at the Palace 11/22 and I'm already looking forward to it.
They'll be at the Palace 11/22 and I'm already looking forward to it.
We've all seen Chernobyl, right?
NEW: Apparently the Dept of Energy has replaced its Chief Information Officer with a "network engineer from SpaceX" who has maybe run a service desk but has no other IT leadership experience, per a source with knowledge.
The DOE, among other things, oversees all nuclear security. So that's cool.
The DOE, among other things, oversees all nuclear security. So that's cool.
February 6, 2025 at 11:32 PM
We've all seen Chernobyl, right?
It is maddening what this administration is doing to our trans and immigrant neighbors. To my elected officials -- @mccollum.house.gov @smith.senate.gov @amyklobuchar.com -- what are you doing to actively stop this?
January 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It is maddening what this administration is doing to our trans and immigrant neighbors. To my elected officials -- @mccollum.house.gov @smith.senate.gov @amyklobuchar.com -- what are you doing to actively stop this?
Search concert and post the oldest pic on your camera roll.
February 8, 2007. Drove from Cedar Rapids, IA with some new college friends to see Iron and Wine solo at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. Incredible show.
February 8, 2007. Drove from Cedar Rapids, IA with some new college friends to see Iron and Wine solo at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. Incredible show.
November 20, 2024 at 9:13 PM
Search concert and post the oldest pic on your camera roll.
February 8, 2007. Drove from Cedar Rapids, IA with some new college friends to see Iron and Wine solo at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. Incredible show.
February 8, 2007. Drove from Cedar Rapids, IA with some new college friends to see Iron and Wine solo at the Pabst Theater in Milwaukee. Incredible show.
Absolutely yes. See you April 30.
Just announced: Spring Tour 2025 with Alex Lahey & Noun… Limited tickets available 10am LOCAL on Tuesday, November 19 @ laurajanegrace.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Absolutely yes. See you April 30.
I'm really sorry if you missed Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted this weekend as part of #SoundUnseen25.
November 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM
I'm really sorry if you missed Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted this weekend as part of #SoundUnseen25.