Pat Mack
@patmack1234.bsky.social
Former print and broadcast journalist. Wisconsin sports fan living in Minnesota. Love sports, books, arts, cars, photography, history, politics, theater, cookies.
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Just found out this dude’s store is called Dreamhaven Books. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Just found out this dude’s store is called Dreamhaven Books. dreamhavenbooks.com
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Minnesota is the best of us.
January 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Minnesota is the best of us.
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As always, Defector gets it right: defector.com/ice-agent-ki...
ICE Agent Kills Woman, DHS Tells Obvious, Insane Lies About It | Defector
On Wednesday in Minneapolis, masked government agents apparently representing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surrounded a stationary vehicle stopped in the middle of a residential street. O...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
As always, Defector gets it right: defector.com/ice-agent-ki...
I can’t stop thinking about this quote. Ouch. I guess I can’t handle the truth.
January 2, 2026 at 4:34 AM
I can’t stop thinking about this quote. Ouch. I guess I can’t handle the truth.
I saw an employee at Chipotle wearing a T-shirt that said As Real As It Gets. I thought he was commenting on his job and pay and noted his courage and wisdom. Then I saw the Chipotle logo.
December 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I saw an employee at Chipotle wearing a T-shirt that said As Real As It Gets. I thought he was commenting on his job and pay and noted his courage and wisdom. Then I saw the Chipotle logo.
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FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
December 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
FYI: If you have news tips regarding ICE activity in the Twin Cities, especially if you have friends or relatives who have been detained, please contact me securely on Signal.
Luminiscence at the Basilica in Minneapolis is captivating!
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Luminiscence at the Basilica in Minneapolis is captivating!
I understood the assignment. I ate too much. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
I understood the assignment. I ate too much. Happy Thanksgiving!
In case you weren’t aware, a few stores appear to have sales underway.
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In case you weren’t aware, a few stores appear to have sales underway.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Almost three years of declining farm income…. Ouch.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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Despite near record crop, Upper Midwest farmers are pessimistic about economic outlook
Minnesota saw near record crop yields this year. But crop prices and farm income are down, while farm bankruptcies are ticking up.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Almost three years of declining farm income…. Ouch.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
My long national nightmare is no more. YouTubeTV has a deal with ESPN, Disney. 😂
November 15, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My long national nightmare is no more. YouTubeTV has a deal with ESPN, Disney. 😂
BREAKING: I ate a salad and lived.
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BREAKING: I ate a salad and lived.
I just listened to Gordon Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald again. Such an awesome display of art’s ability to evoke emotion and memorialize those that are too often forgotten.
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I just listened to Gordon Lightfoot’s Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald again. Such an awesome display of art’s ability to evoke emotion and memorialize those that are too often forgotten.
THE BADGERS SCORED!
November 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
THE BADGERS SCORED!
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
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"China is now clearly winning its geopolitical conflict with the United States. America used to be able to count on support from its democratic allies. Now it has alienated them, and established a reputation for arbitrarily reneging on agreements"
"China is now clearly winning its geopolitical conflict with the United States. America used to be able to count on support from its democratic allies. Now it has alienated them, and established a reputation for arbitrarily reneging on agreements"
How We Lost the Trade War
Tariff uncertainty may be waning, but the damage will persist
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October 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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"China is now clearly winning its geopolitical conflict with the United States. America used to be able to count on support from its democratic allies. Now it has alienated them, and established a reputation for arbitrarily reneging on agreements"
"China is now clearly winning its geopolitical conflict with the United States. America used to be able to count on support from its democratic allies. Now it has alienated them, and established a reputation for arbitrarily reneging on agreements"
Wow. A JLL study report from October found that U.S. consumers earning under $50,000 annually will spend 24% less on holiday purchases, while those earning over $150,000 will spend 26% more.
October 27, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Wow. A JLL study report from October found that U.S. consumers earning under $50,000 annually will spend 24% less on holiday purchases, while those earning over $150,000 will spend 26% more.
The Badgers scored!
October 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The Badgers scored!
Thrift shop wisdom
October 25, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Thrift shop wisdom
Royalty reigns in Minneapolis! Powerful show!
October 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Royalty reigns in Minneapolis! Powerful show!
