found their instruction manual
January 19, 2026 at 5:10 PM
found their instruction manual
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ICE abducted two members of CWA Local 7304 at their workplace, New Flyer in St Cloud. Both men had come to the US from Laos legally as small children and had worked at New Flyer for over 20 years.
AN INJURY TO ONE IS AN INJURY TO ALL - Two CWA Members Abducted at Work by ICE in St Cloud, MN
Communications Workers of America Local 7250, CWA, Labor Union
www.cwa7250.org
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
ICE abducted two members of CWA Local 7304 at their workplace, New Flyer in St Cloud. Both men had come to the US from Laos legally as small children and had worked at New Flyer for over 20 years.
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So what are you going to do about it?
Trump admits that this is nothing but political retribution. Minnesota voted against him three times and now he’s punishing us – putting lives at risk and wasting enormous resources in the process.
January 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
So what are you going to do about it?
Jacob Frey should definitely run for Governor. Run Jacob! Resign, and run. Go for it! Just remember step one: Resign
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Jacob Frey should definitely run for Governor. Run Jacob! Resign, and run. Go for it! Just remember step one: Resign
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As #MNUFC reports for preseason on Saturday, just a note: I'm told the Star Tribune isn't planning much in the way of Loons coverage this spring.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 PM
As #MNUFC reports for preseason on Saturday, just a note: I'm told the Star Tribune isn't planning much in the way of Loons coverage this spring.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
Never say never, of course, but I had hoped that my work over the last two years would lead to more coverage, and that doesn't seem to be the case.
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Kind of feel like a lot of politicians, even in Minnesota, are misreading the implications of this moment. I feel like the past three days have been tremendously radicalizing for so many people. I have witnessed it even in my own small communities, it goes beyond just incandescent rage.
January 10, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Kind of feel like a lot of politicians, even in Minnesota, are misreading the implications of this moment. I feel like the past three days have been tremendously radicalizing for so many people. I have witnessed it even in my own small communities, it goes beyond just incandescent rage.
so Mayor what’s the plan here?
with regard to…
with regard to…
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 AM
so Mayor what’s the plan here?
with regard to…
with regard to…
This is what it looks like when the entire neighborhood is willing to defend each other.
I love Northeast Minneapolis with all my heart.
I love Northeast Minneapolis with all my heart.
January 9, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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You are in America.
There are five uniformed, armed men on your street.
Three were deployed by the president and would like nothing more than to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
Two were deployed by democrats for "safety." They also would like to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
There are five uniformed, armed men on your street.
Three were deployed by the president and would like nothing more than to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
Two were deployed by democrats for "safety." They also would like to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
You are in America.
There are five uniformed, armed men on your street.
Three were deployed by the president and would like nothing more than to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
Two were deployed by democrats for "safety." They also would like to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
There are five uniformed, armed men on your street.
Three were deployed by the president and would like nothing more than to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
Two were deployed by democrats for "safety." They also would like to arrest or beat you for being a liberal.
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So much of American political possibility is constrained by the deep solidarity between every armed agent of the state. And I get it -- very easy to agree not to shoot against the only people who can shoot back!
January 9, 2026 at 4:48 PM
So much of American political possibility is constrained by the deep solidarity between every armed agent of the state. And I get it -- very easy to agree not to shoot against the only people who can shoot back!
the people of Mpls do not have infinite patience for our political leaders to change the situation here
January 9, 2026 at 1:56 PM
the people of Mpls do not have infinite patience for our political leaders to change the situation here
what’s the coward’s name who shot Renee Good?
January 8, 2026 at 4:19 PM
what’s the coward’s name who shot Renee Good?
George Floyd was killed at 38th & Chicago. a beautiful memorial was made out of a bus shelter at the intersection - a stop for Route 5, the busiest bus line in the state. 1/
January 8, 2026 at 12:03 AM
George Floyd was killed at 38th & Chicago. a beautiful memorial was made out of a bus shelter at the intersection - a stop for Route 5, the busiest bus line in the state. 1/
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Robotaxis'’ convenience also induces more car trips.
More car trips --> More congestion --> Reduced productivity and urban quality of life
AVs are impressive technology, but they’re still cars. And cars are a woefully inefficient way to move people when space is limited (like on European streets).
More car trips --> More congestion --> Reduced productivity and urban quality of life
AVs are impressive technology, but they’re still cars. And cars are a woefully inefficient way to move people when space is limited (like on European streets).
A self-driving car traffic jam is coming for US cities
A century ago, cars remade America. Autonomous vehicles could do it again.
www.vox.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Robotaxis'’ convenience also induces more car trips.
More car trips --> More congestion --> Reduced productivity and urban quality of life
AVs are impressive technology, but they’re still cars. And cars are a woefully inefficient way to move people when space is limited (like on European streets).
More car trips --> More congestion --> Reduced productivity and urban quality of life
AVs are impressive technology, but they’re still cars. And cars are a woefully inefficient way to move people when space is limited (like on European streets).
tune in to hear Matt break
my heart again with what could have been
my heart again with what could have been
8”-ish. When I showed this at 4:30, I absolutely dropped that (and I will when I do it at 9)
January 7, 2026 at 2:58 AM
tune in to hear Matt break
my heart again with what could have been
my heart again with what could have been
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I live in the toxic blast zone of I-94 and experience its awful effects nearly every day. This article is for my neighbors, my cities, and myself. We can and must do so much better with this project.
Opinion | It’s time to pause the I-94 project
Despite years of community engagement work through the "Rethinking I-94" project, MnDOT plans to rebuild the interstate more or less as it is today. A new vision is needed, Mary Morse Marti writes.
www.startribune.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
I live in the toxic blast zone of I-94 and experience its awful effects nearly every day. This article is for my neighbors, my cities, and myself. We can and must do so much better with this project.
which behavioral economist is working on explaining why a $9 toll removed 11% of trips? (but time
spent in congestion had no such effect)
spent in congestion had no such effect)
Congestion pricing is an unqualified success in NYC. It would be great to see it expanded to every city with decent public transit options. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed.
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
which behavioral economist is working on explaining why a $9 toll removed 11% of trips? (but time
spent in congestion had no such effect)
spent in congestion had no such effect)
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Congestion pricing is an unqualified success in NYC. It would be great to see it expanded to every city with decent public transit options. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed.
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Congestion pricing is an unqualified success in NYC. It would be great to see it expanded to every city with decent public transit options. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Finally, for transit to thrive, it has to be useful. Density makes that possible.
More density ➡️ More service ➡️ More riders
That's the winning recipe in Vancouver, where ridership is almost back to pre-Covid levels. Much of the growth is from big suburban developments built atop transit stations.
More density ➡️ More service ➡️ More riders
That's the winning recipe in Vancouver, where ridership is almost back to pre-Covid levels. Much of the growth is from big suburban developments built atop transit stations.
The Secret to Vancouver’s Public Transit Ridership Recovery
The Canadian city’s transit agency, TransLink, bounced back from Covid even as other North American systems have struggled. Its leader explains why riders returned.
www.bloomberg.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Finally, for transit to thrive, it has to be useful. Density makes that possible.
More density ➡️ More service ➡️ More riders
That's the winning recipe in Vancouver, where ridership is almost back to pre-Covid levels. Much of the growth is from big suburban developments built atop transit stations.
More density ➡️ More service ➡️ More riders
That's the winning recipe in Vancouver, where ridership is almost back to pre-Covid levels. Much of the growth is from big suburban developments built atop transit stations.
though 2025 was a great transit year locally! @metrotransitmn.bsky.social opened 3 (!) new high-quality bus lines and used dedicated tax revenue to expand service even though commuter passes haven’t returned
2025 was brutal for US transit. Agencies faced budget deficits, flat ridership, and open hostility from the White House.
I wrote a series of stories outlining ways to help transit endure.
Lesson #1: Whatever you do, don’t cut service. Riders will leave – permanently.
Here are a few others 🧵
I wrote a series of stories outlining ways to help transit endure.
Lesson #1: Whatever you do, don’t cut service. Riders will leave – permanently.
Here are a few others 🧵
The Last Thing US Transit Agencies Should Do Now
Rising costs and widening deficits as pandemic aid runs out are challenging bus and train operators in many cities. But cutting service needs to be a last resort.
www.bloomberg.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
though 2025 was a great transit year locally! @metrotransitmn.bsky.social opened 3 (!) new high-quality bus lines and used dedicated tax revenue to expand service even though commuter passes haven’t returned
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This situation definitively means the federal government is now funding 0 high-speed rail projects, as it cancelled funding for a Texas project earlier in 2025, and no other projects in the US qualify as high-speed rail.
December 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
This situation definitively means the federal government is now funding 0 high-speed rail projects, as it cancelled funding for a Texas project earlier in 2025, and no other projects in the US qualify as high-speed rail.
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The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
this is incredible stuff. most state DOTs would spend tens of billions on highway expansions to try and see numbers like this (that wouldn’t even pan out anyway thanks to induced demand lol)
December 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The point I wish got emphasized more is that the big winners from congestion pricing are *people who urgently need to drive*. Because they are ones that travel times really matter for. I always thought that instead of congestion pricing it should be called "free streets" - free from other cars.
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dad trying to clown me by sending me a "ha ha millennials are old" link and forgetting i'm gen x is such a brutal force multiplier
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
dad trying to clown me by sending me a "ha ha millennials are old" link and forgetting i'm gen x is such a brutal force multiplier
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They have made enormous headway. The central issue is that driving isn't _really_ a rule-based process; the rules are codifications of social mores but fundamentally driving around other people is about theory of mind and social negotiation, which ML is largely hopeless at; here's a thing I wrote.
Driving is a social process
Photo by Sangga Rima Roman Selia on Unsplash There is something very strange about automobiles. They are much faster and more dangerous than our brains are...
buttondown.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
They have made enormous headway. The central issue is that driving isn't _really_ a rule-based process; the rules are codifications of social mores but fundamentally driving around other people is about theory of mind and social negotiation, which ML is largely hopeless at; here's a thing I wrote.