Keeli Ott
@kjbearanator.bsky.social
Supervisor in a public health laboratory. South Dakota State alumna. Beer enjoyer. Science enthusiast.
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"The federal cowboys who flooded Minnesota streets actually ran headfirst into the state’s formidable civil society — a network of civically engaged people and organizations that makes this a risky place for the federal government to pick a fight with its own citizens," writes columnist Eric Roper
Roper: How Minnesota’s civic culture fueled a tough ICE resistance and took the feds by surprise
It’s not pleasant for people to go toe-to-toe with the federal government. But in this case, it’s very Minnesotan.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM
"The federal cowboys who flooded Minnesota streets actually ran headfirst into the state’s formidable civil society — a network of civically engaged people and organizations that makes this a risky place for the federal government to pick a fight with its own citizens," writes columnist Eric Roper
I cannot believe the volume of non-perishables and personal hygiene products we've been able to gather this week, and our donation drive goes through the end of the week still! 😭❤️ I'm going to have to bring the truck to work next week!
January 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I cannot believe the volume of non-perishables and personal hygiene products we've been able to gather this week, and our donation drive goes through the end of the week still! 😭❤️ I'm going to have to bring the truck to work next week!
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Does this mean Texas gets invaded now? Or is that only after intrepid reporter Nick Shirley gets a scoop?
www.fox4news.com/news/48-texa...
www.fox4news.com/news/48-texa...
January 27, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Does this mean Texas gets invaded now? Or is that only after intrepid reporter Nick Shirley gets a scoop?
www.fox4news.com/news/48-texa...
www.fox4news.com/news/48-texa...
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
I think my eyebrow has been constantly twitching for the last couple of weeks, and I'm starting to get concerned.
January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I think my eyebrow has been constantly twitching for the last couple of weeks, and I'm starting to get concerned.
I've gotten at LEAST 10 spam phone calls today. What in the actual hell?
January 20, 2026 at 10:03 PM
I've gotten at LEAST 10 spam phone calls today. What in the actual hell?
In today's episode of hating this timeline, my teacher husband chose his outfit for the themed "comfy day" based on whether or not he'd be able to run. Welcome to our life in the cities right now, I guess.
January 16, 2026 at 4:59 PM
In today's episode of hating this timeline, my teacher husband chose his outfit for the themed "comfy day" based on whether or not he'd be able to run. Welcome to our life in the cities right now, I guess.
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A lack of chemistry expertise is leading to the deaths of municipal technicians in Zimbabwe as those with these skills leave the country in search of better wages.
Deaths of municipal technicians in Zimbabwe from noxious gases linked to lack of chemistry expertise
An inability to pay good wages has seen technical talent leave the country with poorly-trained employees put at risk
www.chemistryworld.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:40 PM
A lack of chemistry expertise is leading to the deaths of municipal technicians in Zimbabwe as those with these skills leave the country in search of better wages.
Looking through resources for legal/constitutional observer trainings, and I can't help but be thrilled that the session occurring in my suburb is at capacity.
January 8, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Looking through resources for legal/constitutional observer trainings, and I can't help but be thrilled that the session occurring in my suburb is at capacity.
Last I checked a map, Minneapolis is not within 100 air miles of an international border.
“The move came after officials at Roosevelt High School said armed U.S. Border Patrol officers came on school property during dismissal Wednesday and began tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders.” — www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Minneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt
Minneapolis schools closed for the week citing safety concerns after an encounter involving armed Border Patrol agents near Roosevelt High School.
www.mprnews.org
January 8, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Last I checked a map, Minneapolis is not within 100 air miles of an international border.
"Sorry I didn't respond to your email sooner, I was dissociating from reality for a while"
... is the email response I really want to send today.
... is the email response I really want to send today.
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
"Sorry I didn't respond to your email sooner, I was dissociating from reality for a while"
... is the email response I really want to send today.
... is the email response I really want to send today.
I was going to start reading my new book tonight after work at the bar before my social event, and I just realized I forgot my book.. 😭
January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
I was going to start reading my new book tonight after work at the bar before my social event, and I just realized I forgot my book.. 😭
Every time Harrison Butker makes a field goal, a woman drops out of college.
January 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Every time Harrison Butker makes a field goal, a woman drops out of college.
I'm not THAT into college football, but man, Alabama being knocked out just feels good.
January 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
I'm not THAT into college football, but man, Alabama being knocked out just feels good.
No supervisory or management resource could have prepared me for the email I had to send today 💀
December 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
No supervisory or management resource could have prepared me for the email I had to send today 💀
Ok what gives, 2 out of my 6 lab scientists have been called up for jury duty this month. At this rate, will we all get called up from my group?!
December 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Ok what gives, 2 out of my 6 lab scientists have been called up for jury duty this month. At this rate, will we all get called up from my group?!
I am still so happy we came home from Christmas traveling a day early.
Travel is not advised in southwest/south-central Minnesota. Whiteout conditions and a bunch of crashes.
December 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I am still so happy we came home from Christmas traveling a day early.
I got a "<3" at the end of an email yesterday from someone in another state lab after answering some questions they had on a method, and I'm quite honestly riding that high for the entire week.
December 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I got a "<3" at the end of an email yesterday from someone in another state lab after answering some questions they had on a method, and I'm quite honestly riding that high for the entire week.
The story about fentanyl comes from our laboratory! The work being done across the nation in public health labs is second to none.
2025 was an undeniably tough year. But public health laboratories were tougher. Our latest blog highlights 12 of our top stories of the year, each celebrating the impactful and important work of public health laboratories. Check them out, here: buff.ly/Jf3EOy7
December 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The story about fentanyl comes from our laboratory! The work being done across the nation in public health labs is second to none.
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Cookie Cutters.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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I’m finding everything very difficult at the moment. I’m sure loads of us are. I don’t think we’re designed to take so much stress and existential anxiety piled upon us every day.
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I’m finding everything very difficult at the moment. I’m sure loads of us are. I don’t think we’re designed to take so much stress and existential anxiety piled upon us every day.
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Twin Cities sunset today: 4:31 pm
Twin Cities sunset tomorrow (Dec 12): 4:32 pm
Twin Cities sunset tomorrow (Dec 12): 4:32 pm
a man in front of a brick wall with the words we did it on the bottom
ALT: a man in front of a brick wall with the words we did it on the bottom
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Twin Cities sunset today: 4:31 pm
Twin Cities sunset tomorrow (Dec 12): 4:32 pm
Twin Cities sunset tomorrow (Dec 12): 4:32 pm
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Parkinson's disease shows both the promise and failure of MAHA: it's environment, not genetics, that could hold the key to prevention. If only we would actually do something about it www.wired.com/story/scient...
Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water
New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.
www.wired.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Parkinson's disease shows both the promise and failure of MAHA: it's environment, not genetics, that could hold the key to prevention. If only we would actually do something about it www.wired.com/story/scient...
Huge props to MnDOT right now, what a difference between this morning and last night on my drive home!
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Huge props to MnDOT right now, what a difference between this morning and last night on my drive home!