Ethan Kleinbaum
@eikleinbaum.bsky.social
Minneapolitan since 2019. Working on fully assimilating by cargo biking with 2 kids and playing beer league hockey.
I do that every night.
November 24, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I do that every night.
Some evidence of friendly fire in @thewaroncars.bsky.social on Bryant Ave tonight.
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Some evidence of friendly fire in @thewaroncars.bsky.social on Bryant Ave tonight.
I saw a gaggle of green line trains just south of Shady Oak station this morning. I feel like a proud dad watching his kids take first steps.
November 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I saw a gaggle of green line trains just south of Shady Oak station this morning. I feel like a proud dad watching his kids take first steps.
Some construction on going still at West Lake Station, but look what they let me do this morning!
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Some construction on going still at West Lake Station, but look what they let me do this morning!
How many tries does it take to park legally?
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
How many tries does it take to park legally?
What an unbelievable turn of events! Citation issued!
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
What an unbelievable turn of events! Citation issued!
A pickup and Uhaul blocking both Bryant bikeway and the sidewalk.
I can not figure out how someone would even consider this to be appropriate.
Submitted to the city as an accessibility issue. I feel like i already know the resolution to this.
I can not figure out how someone would even consider this to be appropriate.
Submitted to the city as an accessibility issue. I feel like i already know the resolution to this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
A pickup and Uhaul blocking both Bryant bikeway and the sidewalk.
I can not figure out how someone would even consider this to be appropriate.
Submitted to the city as an accessibility issue. I feel like i already know the resolution to this.
I can not figure out how someone would even consider this to be appropriate.
Submitted to the city as an accessibility issue. I feel like i already know the resolution to this.
While I'm talking about 50th, I may as well expand. Of all the streets in my neighborhood, this is by far the most hostile to non-drivers.
These pictures are between Lynnhurst Park and Bryant on 50th. What I would give to comfortably walk from the park to the coffee shop with a stroller.
These pictures are between Lynnhurst Park and Bryant on 50th. What I would give to comfortably walk from the park to the coffee shop with a stroller.
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
While I'm talking about 50th, I may as well expand. Of all the streets in my neighborhood, this is by far the most hostile to non-drivers.
These pictures are between Lynnhurst Park and Bryant on 50th. What I would give to comfortably walk from the park to the coffee shop with a stroller.
These pictures are between Lynnhurst Park and Bryant on 50th. What I would give to comfortably walk from the park to the coffee shop with a stroller.
This place is so big.
Do you know why there are so many people buried here? Everyone's dying to get in.
Do you know why there are so many people buried here? Everyone's dying to get in.
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This place is so big.
Do you know why there are so many people buried here? Everyone's dying to get in.
Do you know why there are so many people buried here? Everyone's dying to get in.
My daughter has been home sick and refuses to sleep unless she's on a bike ride. So we did 15 miles this morning, going as slow as possible. Meandered through Lakewood Cemetery looking for the ghost of Hubert Humphrey.
November 4, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My daughter has been home sick and refuses to sleep unless she's on a bike ride. So we did 15 miles this morning, going as slow as possible. Meandered through Lakewood Cemetery looking for the ghost of Hubert Humphrey.
In Minnesota, drivers are required to stop for pedestrians at BOTH marked and unmarked crosswalks. Here I am at one of my least favorite streets, 50th, at one of my least favorite intersections, 50th and Aldrich. Let's see how long it takes for someone to follow the law.
November 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In Minnesota, drivers are required to stop for pedestrians at BOTH marked and unmarked crosswalks. Here I am at one of my least favorite streets, 50th, at one of my least favorite intersections, 50th and Aldrich. Let's see how long it takes for someone to follow the law.
6 years ago, we moved to a house that made Lake Harriett walks very easy. We wondered if we would start to take it for granted at some point. Hasn't happened yet.
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
6 years ago, we moved to a house that made Lake Harriett walks very easy. We wondered if we would start to take it for granted at some point. Hasn't happened yet.
Hot tip for Josh. I'm nowhere near Ward 8. Would not recommend voting for him. Seems incompotent.
November 1, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Hot tip for Josh. I'm nowhere near Ward 8. Would not recommend voting for him. Seems incompotent.
I feel like this city could do a lot more with the lakes especially in the winter. We could learn from how Ottowa uses the Rideau Canal - a five mile long canal that freezes in the winter. Every mile or so they have little shops - coffee, poutine, other Canadian delicacies - and heated bathrooms.
November 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I feel like this city could do a lot more with the lakes especially in the winter. We could learn from how Ottowa uses the Rideau Canal - a five mile long canal that freezes in the winter. Every mile or so they have little shops - coffee, poutine, other Canadian delicacies - and heated bathrooms.
What happens when you report traffic control parked in a bike lane to traffic control? Probably what always happens: nothing.
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
What happens when you report traffic control parked in a bike lane to traffic control? Probably what always happens: nothing.
I reported this before 8 am today. Still no word if parking enforcement has arrived. Crossing my fingers /s.
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I reported this before 8 am today. Still no word if parking enforcement has arrived. Crossing my fingers /s.
Night biking on Bryant!
October 20, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Night biking on Bryant!
Lawn signs showed up today. Doing my part to balance Ward 13. Maybe one day we can get a council candidate I'd be happy to include.
October 17, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Lawn signs showed up today. Doing my part to balance Ward 13. Maybe one day we can get a council candidate I'd be happy to include.
My 4 year old noticed the rainbow on our bike ride to child care this morning. I would have missed it.
October 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
My 4 year old noticed the rainbow on our bike ride to child care this morning. I would have missed it.
Here they have the largest 25 metros ranked:
October 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Here they have the largest 25 metros ranked:
As I understand it. Here is the top 50:
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
As I understand it. Here is the top 50:
When I saw this conversation first going on here, I was frustrated because the discussion was focused on anecdotal experiences. So I looked up some data and found that, in 2022, MSP is among the lowest of all major metro areas in average annual daily walking trips:
October 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
When I saw this conversation first going on here, I was frustrated because the discussion was focused on anecdotal experiences. So I looked up some data and found that, in 2022, MSP is among the lowest of all major metro areas in average annual daily walking trips:
Beautiful morning to commute to Chanhassen by bike.
October 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Beautiful morning to commute to Chanhassen by bike.
Facebook Marketplace highlighting some real gems.
October 8, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Facebook Marketplace highlighting some real gems.