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Bodey
@bodeymtg.bsky.social
34 followers 95 following 88 posts
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Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Staff @cardsphere.com.
Software developer, husband, and dog dad.
Magic: the Gathering nerd - Commander, Cube and graveyard strategies in general.
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chrisjustice01.bsky.social
🚨TONIGHT’S PROTEST IN MINNEAPOLIS IS INSANE:

CNN is STUNNED. Share this widely!

“I've covered many protests… I've not seen a crowd like this before.” It’s 8 degrees. “It is freezing, but nothing, nothing is stopping these people.”

This isn’t a rally. It’s a movement. @calltoactivism.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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shoebox.gg
We are very excited to announce our first wave of Main Event featured cubes, as chosen by our expert selection panel! As it's our first year, cubes will selected in batches to ensure we have the right number of cubes for the attendees. More selections will be released regularly!
Eight cubes and corresponding images as follows: aquaone powered, by aquaone 100 Ornithopters, by andymangold Companion Cube, by dinrovahorror Bodleian Cube, by deinonychus9 Eiganjo Drift, by goblingathering Hoopin, by dant The Ball Pit, by janemckinney The Fire Swamp, by aibretty
January 30, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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magic.wizards.com
We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Magic legend Kai Budde. His achievements in the game and community go beyond what we could say in one post. Our thoughts go out to Kai's friends and family in this moment.

Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
bodeymtg.bsky.social
Some Lorwyn Eclipsed singles arrived from a seller on @cardsphere.com!

Twilight Diviner is sick, and both arts are bangers. One of them plus the Elf and Midnight Tilling are probably going to find a home in the Graveyard Cube.
January 29, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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atrupar.com
Mamdani: "I said to the president directly that these ICE raids are cruel & do nothing to actually serve the interests of public safety. Public safety is of paramount importance to us. But to use it as a justification to pull people out of their cars, out of their homes, out of their lives ... "
January 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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governorwalz.mn.gov
Minnesota needs impartial investigations, the departure of federal forces, and an end to the campaign of retribution against our state.
January 28, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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atrupar.com
Something important to understand about ICE thugs in the Twin Cities is that they're harassing innocent kids and parents at bus stops and schools every single day. Even after the Pretti shooting. It's terrorism.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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nbedera.bsky.social
The biggest risk in this moment is something sociologists call “symbolic compliance.”

That’s when an institution that is violating civil rights gives the public just enough symbolic victories that accountability efforts lose steam before there has been any meaningful change.
January 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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gregolear.bsky.social
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 25, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
You have to read this. Firsthand affidavit from one of the women who was there and recording the video. She talks about how Alex Pretti was directing traffic when she arrived. She watched him be killed in front of her. She's afraid to go home, worried she'll be arrested.
1. I am a resident of the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am over 18 years of age. I am a children's entertainer who specializes in face painting. 2. On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at about 8:50 am, I was getting ready to go to work when I heard whistles outside. I knew the whistles meant that ICE agents were in the area, so I decided to check it out on my way to work. I've been involved in observing in my community because it is so important to document what ICE is doing to my neighbors. Connecting to your local community and knowing who your neighbors are is something I profoundly value. 3. I drove to Nicollet Ave. and 26th where I could hear the whistles coming from. I turned south onto Nicollet. There were already several ICE agents there and they'd set up a sort of vehicle convoy on Nicollet and 28th. There were also about 15 observers there, recording and observing ICE. 4. I saw ICE agents surrounding cars and punching car windows. I also saw them stopping vehicles further down Nicollet, so I backed up because I didn't feel safe continuing on. 5. I noticed a man sort of acting to help traffic move more smoothly. He helped me find a place to park. I got out with my whistle and my camera. I went over to him and said something like, "I'm going to film and use my whistle." 6. It seemed like most ICE activity was happening a little farther down the street from us, near 27th. Someone was being thrown to the ground. 7. I started recording. There was an agent by a car across the street. Two observers were a few feet away from the agent, blowing their whistles. One was wearing a backpack. 8. I and the man who was observing and helping direct traffic were standing in the street. There was a phone in the man's hand recording a video. 9. An agent approached and asked us to back up, so I moved slowly back onto the sidewalk. 10. The man stayed in the street, filming as the other observers I mentioned earlier were being forced backward by another ICE agent threatening them with pepper spray. The man went closer to support them as they got threatened, just with his camera out. I didn't see him reach for or hold a gun. 11. Then the ICE agent shoved one of the other observers to the ground. Then he started pepper spraying all three of them directly in the face and all over. The man with the phone put his hands above his head and the agent sprayed him again and pushed him. 12. Then the man tried to help up the woman the ICE agent had shoved to the ground. The ICE agents just kept spraying. More agents came over and grabbed the man who was still trying to help the woman get up. All three of the observers looked to have been badly affected by the pepper spray. I could feel the pepper spray in my eyes. 13. The agents pulled the man on the ground. I didn't see him touch any of them-he wasn't even turned toward them. It didn't look like he was trying to resist, just trying to help the woman up. I didn't see him with a gun. They threw him to the ground. Four or five agents had him on the ground and they just started shooting him. They shot him so many times. 14.1 don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him. 15. The video I recorded of what happened accurately depicts the events leading up to the agents shooting him and several minutes afterwards. The video is attached as Exhibit 1. 16. I have read the statement from DHS about what happened and it is wrong. The man did not approach the agents with a gun. He approached them with a camera. He was just trying to help a woman get up and they took him to the ground. 17. I feel afraid. Only hours have passed since they shot a man right in front me and I don't feel like I can go home because I heard agents were looking for me. I don't know what the agents will do when they find me. I do know that they're not telling the truth about what happened. I've heard that other witnesses might have been arrested and taken to the Whipple Building. 18. I am disgusted and gutted at how they are treating my neighbors and my state. I keep alternating between crying and feeling determined it is important to remember the value of documenting injustice. We show up for the people who need us to bear witness, because it can't just be one group of people bearing the brunt of their tyranny. This is a struggle to protect our freedom and democracy, those things are on the line. He lost his life for those values. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Dated and signed on Jan 24, 2026 in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.
January 25, 2026 at 1:15 AM
bodeymtg.bsky.social
His name was Alex Pretti.🕯️
January 25, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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jeffrueter.bsky.social
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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cathywurzer.bsky.social
Photo of anti-ICE rally and march in downtown Mpls in frigid weather.
Haven’t heard crowd size estimates yet.
www.mprnews.org for live updates.
January 23, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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christopherterry.bsky.social
They are never, ever going to win in Minnesota.
January 23, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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maxnesterak.bsky.social
It’s -9 degrees. Downtown Minneapolis is packed for the anti-ICE rally and the crowd keeps growing
January 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
bodeymtg.bsky.social
First strike Friday, let's go!

Take care of each other today and every day.
January 23, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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hobbesq.bolasgang.com
Here's a good overview of what today is. I want to highlight that this includes unions organizing to strike when they don't have the "grounds to" (aka it's not contract time)

minnesotareformer.com/briefs/frida...
Friday’s 'ICE Out of Minnesota' day is a general strike. Here’s what that means.  • Minnesota Reformer
Friday is “ICE Out of Minnesota: Day of Truth & Freedom,” a general strike supported by Minnesota’s unions, progressive faith leaders, Democratic lawmakers and community activists. The “ICE Out” day p...
minnesotareformer.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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wellgoshacs.bsky.social
BMTN is updating their list regularly! bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
bringmethenews.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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shoebox.gg
Today's the daaay! We are pleased to share with you all the complete Shoebox 2026 event schedule!
But don't let these incredible pods fill up without you~ Event registration is ✨ NOW OPEN! ✨, so go lock in those schedules ASAP! 🏃‍♂️ 💨 #MTGCube #Shoebox
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January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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tolariancommunitycollege.com
Lorwyn Eclipsed should have been a two set block. It's as clear as night and day.
January 19, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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cardsphere.com
What is @josephmschultz.bsky.social hoping to pick up on Cardsphere from all you pre-releasers?

#edh #mtg #mtgcommander #commander #magicthegathering #mtgedh #cardsphere
January 16, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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cardsphere.com
January 15, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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gaykwon.bsky.social
This dude is intense and correct
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 AM
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glhfmagic.bsky.social
We're living in the heart of 🧊 terrorizing Minneapolis.
We're witnessing the horror every day.

If you’re able, please donate to one of these 3 organizations supporting our city. ❤️

Donate before the end of the month + email proof to be entered to win a massive MTG prize package. 🔗 to orgs below!
January 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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shoebox.gg
We would encourage folks to help out if you can by donating to local organisations.

You can find many of them listed here: linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid
@mplsmutualaid | Linktree
Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors
linktr.ee
January 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM