@keithellison.bsky.social supported the Medical Debt Fairness Act which stops the transfer of a person's medical debt (in only their name) to their spouse, upon their death. Gotta say, having an AG who supports legislation like this--that's an AG who fights for _people_.

Really. Soap. I didn't have that on my bingo card.

Atlas Shvitzed@therafischwartz.bsky.social · 2w ago

bad when soap's too germy

We’re awhooooooo-ing on Friday now? 55401

the prospect north loop data center in the old star tribune building is dead. legacy has terminated its purchase agreement for the site there’s been a lot of organizing by north loop residents against this, hope many take this as their entry to being civically active

I am having issues with the StarTribune dot com website loading very erratically when I use Safari. Other sites work fine. StarTribune works well with Chrome. MacBook Air is up to date as is the browser. Tried Apple's recommendations... no change. Anyone else experience & fix this problem w/Safari?

JUST IN: Christian Castro, the ICE officer charged with lying about the events leading up to a January shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis, has turned him self in to federal authorities. He faces both federal charges and charges in Minnesota.

ICE officer charged with lying about shooting turns himself in to feds, AP source says

The federal charges follow Castro's release from jail last week after Texas’ governor refused to immediately sign an extradition warrant to hand him over to Minnesota authorities, who have charged him...

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Anyone in the TC recognize this very recognizable dog found in Saint Paul?

Its just awful to see how bad the @startribune.com editorial page has become. Today’s piece from Jim Schultz is just lazy and sophomoric garbage. I can’t believe an editor allowed that to be published.

Humble brag. I pull a much-better-than-acceptable espresso shot.

Doncha love when a motorist says “fuck you” as they swerve around you in a crosswalk on a Minneapolis parkway with pedestrian lights flashing? #WaterWorks

In the casual free-market/reuse/giveaway area in our condo building someone left a hanging plaque that reads: “Never, Never Give Up” I guess they have given up.

Thanks @mikenorton.org for this Op-Ed. I agree. minnesotareformer.com/2026/08/13/s...

Sen. Amy Klobuchar needs to tell us who she would name as her successor if she becomes governor • Minnesota Reformer

There are very few instances in the modern era of a sitting U.S. senator running for governor and being in a position to appoint their own successor.

minnesotareformer.com

I think I may have entered this phase. Thanks #DavidSedaris for the guidance.

Reaching across the aisle to recognize Terry Stier, LEO and Republican state rep, for speaking the truth. “… some officers claim they have PTSD just so they can retire early because they don’t like the job or are facing discipline or termination.“ www.startribune.com/mn-police-pt...

Minnesota has spent millions trying to stem the tide of police PTSD retirements. It isn’t working.

Lawmakers set up a $100 million fund to pay for mental health treatment aimed at getting police and firefighters back to work. So far, 17 out of 337 have returned to their jobs.

startribune.com

Disgraced former Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara recently had an interview on local television www.fox9.com/video/fmc-l9...

Former Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara speaks after sudden resignation

Former Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara speaks to FOX 9 for the first time since his sudden resignation in May.

fox9.com

Curious presser by Mayor Frey on Aug 6 to explain how MPD forecasts overtime. MPD under-forecasted OT, and expenses associated w/low number of officers allowed Frey to meet budget. That's no longer possible, given MPD growing staff. Dubious financial acumen to me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oits...

August 6, 2026 MPD overtime budget analysis media briefing

YouTube video by cityofminneapolis

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We’re opening a new concentration camp, to include children, in Minnesota.

Jon Collins@jcollins.bsky.social · 2mo ago

According to the earlier contract, detainees at the 1,800 bed Appleton, Minn., facility could include both men and women in different security levels. It notes that the contractor may also be responsible for transporting “juveniles and family units.” (4) www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Be a cop in LA. Record your coworkers and supervisor making racist remarks. Give the evidence to the DA. DA files charges. Charges are only against you for recording privileged convos. ACAB. www.nbclosangeles.com/investigatio...

LAPD Officer charged after allegedly recording coworkers suspected of making racist remarks

An LAPD officer who alleged coworkers made racist and homophobic remarks is now charged with illegally recording conversations.

nbclosangeles.com

I wrote some thoughts about the Catch-22 of cities clearing encampments. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...

Whenever you hear about an encampment 'sweep,' first ask: Where will the people go?

Cities are struggling to confront public safety issues related to homeless encampments. State government solutions and funding are needed.

minnpost.com

Is anyone here in the Minneapolis area into basket weaving? We are looking to give away a bunch of reed and handles. LMK if you are interested.

I liked Ed Chigliak's character. Pretty chill dude.

🧙MarniOpe! 🤬🧊@silentmachine.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We've been watching Northern Exposure as our evening comfort show, and I really miss the 90s. We thought we were so close to eradicating racism and sexism and all that, and we were having such BIG conversations... And then someone came along and said "WOKE IS PUSSY" and we went back to being dicks

Police murdered a Black man in the street in Madison WI today. Shot point blank in the head while on the ground, tased, and surrounded by four cops. It looks like an execution. Multiple videos circulating online. Things are about to get very bad here.

Just saw an MPD SUV not just blocking the bike lane under the Franklin Ace-Hiawatha underpass, but forcing someone in a wheelchair to go backwards up the hill.

#OnThisDay July 20 1934: "Bloody Friday" in Minneapolis, as 45,000 workers are on strike. Without warning, police open fire at unarmed Teamsters trying to prevent trucks from moving in the Warehouse District. 67 picketers are wounded, most shot in the back, and 2 are killed.

Saw the movie “The Invite” at the main cinema today. Recommend… I’d say 4 out of 5 stars. Seth Rogan’s whole brand seems to be chaos and yelling, and he does that in this film. That aside, worthwhile.

Christ’s sake Pearll Warren so uniformed and unprepared to vote on Lyndale Avenue.

Hey @richardcarlbom.bsky.social and @dfl.org! I’m noticing your silence on this. Are you going to condemn these attacks on Senator Fateh? Let me be very clear, calling Senator Fateh’s positions “extreme” is Islamophobia. Failing to address the rhetoric from this PAC is very telling.

Omar Fateh@omarfatehmn.com · 3mo ago

My statement responding to the repeated racist and Islamophobic attacks by All of Minneapolis (AOM)

Reminder: I'm leading a free bike ride touting the history of water towers on Saturday. Any and all are welcome. tcsidewalks.blogspot.com/2026/07/note...

Noteworthy Water Towers of Minneapolis and St. Paul Bicycle Tour on Saturday July 18th NEW DATE

[The two modern watertowers in St. Paul's Highland neighborhood.] Good news. I'm mustering the energy to do another local tour this summer! ...

tcsidewalks.blogspot.com

Nobody fights harder than Tina Smith. I'm honored to have earned her trust, and I will continue on in her footsteps.

Wow… so the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District has a survey asking if the DID should expand their scope to include downtown residents, and *pay* monthly for membership. We already have neighborhood groups, so it seems redundant.