Matt Privratsky
@mattprivratsky.bsky.social
Saint Paul MN. Local politics. Clean energy. Bike/Ped/Transit. Women’s soccer. (He/Him)
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🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Couple dozen people total (FBI, HSI, DEA) on site surrounding Bro-Tex at Hamden and Territorial.
“Just executing a search warrant” was the answer given on site.
“Just executing a search warrant” was the answer given on site.
November 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Couple dozen people total (FBI, HSI, DEA) on site surrounding Bro-Tex at Hamden and Territorial.
“Just executing a search warrant” was the answer given on site.
“Just executing a search warrant” was the answer given on site.
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Happening this evening.
Internet friends - please come out to remember our neighbor Amber and demand action from St. Paul on pedestrian safety and traffic calming throughout our city. #realstpaul #guerrillatrafficcalming
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Happening this evening.
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Last day for public comment! Have you submitted your thoughts?
Submit your feedback on the @mndot.mn.gov State Rail Plan by this Monday, November 17th! talk.dot.state.mn.us/state-rail-p...
State Rail Plan Update
The draft State Rail Plan is now available for your review and comments until Nov. 17 The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
November 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Last day for public comment! Have you submitted your thoughts?
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It just got a pinch easier to open a coffee shop in St. Paul -- and to build housing above it. The St. Paul City Council has approved citywide "Traditional Neighborhood" zoning changes. Give the next study a year or two and it could get easier still. www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
St. Paul City Council simplifies standards in mixed-use zoning areas
The changes aim to simplify rules in traditional neighborhood districts and allow for greater zoning flexibility.
www.twincities.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It just got a pinch easier to open a coffee shop in St. Paul -- and to build housing above it. The St. Paul City Council has approved citywide "Traditional Neighborhood" zoning changes. Give the next study a year or two and it could get easier still. www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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I spent the morning at Temple of Aaron for an Elected Leaders Shabbat talking about how Jewish people have made STP home since the 1850s, and I’m spending the evening at the 50 Years of Progress Gala, celebrating the arrival of the Hmong people. I love this diverse, welcoming city of immigrants.
November 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
I spent the morning at Temple of Aaron for an Elected Leaders Shabbat talking about how Jewish people have made STP home since the 1850s, and I’m spending the evening at the 50 Years of Progress Gala, celebrating the arrival of the Hmong people. I love this diverse, welcoming city of immigrants.
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If you ever wonder what working in municipal government is like. It’s receiving complaints like this post and having to act like the person submitting them is a serious person.
November 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you ever wonder what working in municipal government is like. It’s receiving complaints like this post and having to act like the person submitting them is a serious person.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Just became a monthly donor. Really important org that helps folks when they're most in need. Throw a few bucks a month their way!
Telling that neither of these numbers shocked me at all.
From @theathletic.com: What happens when college football games are only for the rich? Some faithful fans are finding out. nyti.ms/3JON0gI
November 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Telling that neither of these numbers shocked me at all.
@markprivratsky.bsky.social @jbf.bsky.social let’s go get a balloon and re-live our childhoods. www.bemidjipioneer.com/business/cir...
Circus Arcade has been serving up fun for 47 years at Paul Bunyan Mall
The gaming business operated by Northern Amusements is one of two original tenants in the shopping center.
www.bemidjipioneer.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
@markprivratsky.bsky.social @jbf.bsky.social let’s go get a balloon and re-live our childhoods. www.bemidjipioneer.com/business/cir...
New St Thomas arena is absolutely awesome! Only a couple small notes:
- $25 is a little high for the cheapest ticket. (And they advertise it as $13 cause that’s the group ticket price). I’d suggest a cheaper standing room ticket around $15
- alcohol sales are only in the suites/club
- $25 is a little high for the cheapest ticket. (And they advertise it as $13 cause that’s the group ticket price). I’d suggest a cheaper standing room ticket around $15
- alcohol sales are only in the suites/club
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
New St Thomas arena is absolutely awesome! Only a couple small notes:
- $25 is a little high for the cheapest ticket. (And they advertise it as $13 cause that’s the group ticket price). I’d suggest a cheaper standing room ticket around $15
- alcohol sales are only in the suites/club
- $25 is a little high for the cheapest ticket. (And they advertise it as $13 cause that’s the group ticket price). I’d suggest a cheaper standing room ticket around $15
- alcohol sales are only in the suites/club
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Aren't you tired of Democrats playing from a defensive crouch? I sure am.
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Aren't you tired of Democrats playing from a defensive crouch? I sure am.
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I would strongly recommend to anyone in the #NWSL who is trying to learn from "subject matter experts," go listen to "Tested," by @reveleth.com (from @npr.org & CBC). It's a full education on the history of sex testing in women's sports & DSD athletes today
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November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I would strongly recommend to anyone in the #NWSL who is trying to learn from "subject matter experts," go listen to "Tested," by @reveleth.com (from @npr.org & CBC). It's a full education on the history of sex testing in women's sports & DSD athletes today
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Join the Streets.mn board! We’re a good org for trying out board work for the first time too. Join us on Saturday Nov. 15 for a chance to learn more and hang out at Midtown Global Market from 11 AM - 2 PM.
2026 Board Application Deadline Extended and Additional Event: https://streets.mn/2025/11/10/2026-board-application-deadline-extended-and-additional-event/
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Join the Streets.mn board! We’re a good org for trying out board work for the first time too. Join us on Saturday Nov. 15 for a chance to learn more and hang out at Midtown Global Market from 11 AM - 2 PM.
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“In the US, perhaps the simple act of lawyers marching together, explicitly as agents of the law, can begin to shift what it means to be a lawyer in an age of democratic crisis.”
Steve Kennedy on why @peoplesparity.bsky.social is rallying at SCOTUS this Saturday.
newrepublic.com/article/2026...
Steve Kennedy on why @peoplesparity.bsky.social is rallying at SCOTUS this Saturday.
newrepublic.com/article/2026...
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
“In the US, perhaps the simple act of lawyers marching together, explicitly as agents of the law, can begin to shift what it means to be a lawyer in an age of democratic crisis.”
Steve Kennedy on why @peoplesparity.bsky.social is rallying at SCOTUS this Saturday.
newrepublic.com/article/2026...
Steve Kennedy on why @peoplesparity.bsky.social is rallying at SCOTUS this Saturday.
newrepublic.com/article/2026...
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The 8 democrats who betrayed our party would rather have a MAGA government in charge than a thriving progressive movement in this nation.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The 8 democrats who betrayed our party would rather have a MAGA government in charge than a thriving progressive movement in this nation.
Weird. Cause my vibe since hearing about this terrible deal has been the opposite. Huh.
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Weird. Cause my vibe since hearing about this terrible deal has been the opposite. Huh.
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“I’m so relieved that the only problem I cared about - me experiencing mild social discomfort - is now over”
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
Tim Kaine on backlash he's getting: "I got the first good night's sleep last night that I've gotten since Oct 1, b/c I wasn't worried about being able to look Capitol Police in the eye when I walked in, or what a furloughed fed worker would say to me at church, or what somebody would say about SNAP"
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
“I’m so relieved that the only problem I cared about - me experiencing mild social discomfort - is now over”
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
my brother in Christ, do you want to bet
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If you live in Saint Paul / Senate District 64, I write emails about what our local DFL party unit is up to.
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If you live in Saint Paul / Senate District 64, I write emails about what our local DFL party unit is up to.
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
Subscribe to get updates on the 64A endorsing convention at the bottom of our homepage:
www.sd64dfl.org
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I really cannot imagine going to all the trouble of getting elected to the Senate only to get there and decide not to stand up for healthcare, or democracy, or people’s ability to afford their lives. If those things aren’t worth fighting for, then truly what is?
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
I really cannot imagine going to all the trouble of getting elected to the Senate only to get there and decide not to stand up for healthcare, or democracy, or people’s ability to afford their lives. If those things aren’t worth fighting for, then truly what is?
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Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
FWIW: Faded (by Dual Citizen) is easily our favorite THC seltzer and we've found it to be pretty consistent on THC levels, too.
3. Most underrated Minnesota perennial blossom: liatris
4. Second most: prairie smoke
5. Most overrated: there is no perennial blossom that’s overrated, flowers are a miracle
6. No THC beverage company currently in Minnesota has consistent THC in their products
7. Mr. Autumn Man was right
4. Second most: prairie smoke
5. Most overrated: there is no perennial blossom that’s overrated, flowers are a miracle
6. No THC beverage company currently in Minnesota has consistent THC in their products
7. Mr. Autumn Man was right
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
FWIW: Faded (by Dual Citizen) is easily our favorite THC seltzer and we've found it to be pretty consistent on THC levels, too.
Out celebrating a wedding and (for me) attempting to clean up. Rochelle does it in her sleep.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Out celebrating a wedding and (for me) attempting to clean up. Rochelle does it in her sleep.
