I think someone here was looking for a Cloud job, but I don't remember who. Is it you? The State of MN is hiring an Azure Database Admin. Job number 95996. mn.gov/mmb/careers/...

I’ve never lived on a block with a NNO block party. We get sort of invited to the one behind us, but feel weird going. So we went to the park and my kid played with other kids who don’t have block parties.

Another day, another State of MN building emergency where the IT employees were excluded from the emergency communications. This is the fifth one that I know of the last 12 months.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · last wk.

For the second time this year, a State building had a fire that caused a lot of smoke and water damage and the agency forgot that they also have IT employees that work there and didn't let them know. MOST emergency alert systems at the State exclude IT employees.

My kid wanted to paint her nails with that fake nail polish that they make for kids that just peels off. What’s the harm? The harm is it doesn’t just peel out of hair, off her legs, off her dress or off the rug. KIDS SHIT SHOULD ALL BE WASHABLE!!!

This election is too important to sit back or sit out. Make your plan to vote, then send this post to three friends & make sure they have a plan to vote on or by August 11! MNVotes.org

My child is home with a non-family/friend babysitter for the first time in her life. I don’t know how we made it this long.

The thing I needed to do with no instructions I took a chance with and unenrolled my kid from aftercare for every Tuesday and Wednesday for the entire year. Ugh. Luckily that confirmation email came with an actual contact and I was able to get it all straightened.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 2w ago

Why is everything about getting things lined up for Kindergarten so stupid difficult? Today's frustration is an email saying- go do this thing- with no instructions on how to do that thing. Email says contact us with questions, but from a "no reply" email and no contact information listed.

I just moved my work belongings to my SIXTH desk in less than four years in this building. Its a shared office this time, and seems a bit warm. It will be a big change from being cold all the time. I may not need my blanket, fingerless gloves and office sweater.

There are still spots left for this Saturday’s kids seed art classes at Wet Paint. My kid really loves taking art classes there. info.wetpaintart.com/events/

Where do you bring your younger kids with long hair to get their hair cut? One of those Kids Hair places? Great Clips? My normal salon? My kid wants a professional cut before starting Kindergarten.

Just got my hairs cut by the indomitable Hilda of Hilda's Hair Hut. She wants you all to know that August 8th, from 10-7, D's Banh Mi is celebrating their first year of business with a 1st birthday bash! Vendors, Food, Music and Arbeiter Brewing!!

Pretty sure this was already against our ethics policy.

Minnesota Reformer@minnesotareformer.com · last wk.

Gov. Walz bans state employees from using insider information to place bets.

For the second time this year, a State building had a fire that caused a lot of smoke and water damage and the agency forgot that they also have IT employees that work there and didn't let them know. MOST emergency alert systems at the State exclude IT employees.

My oldest needs eye surgery or in danger of going blind. Of course insurance won’t cover so he set up a GFM. If you can, any contribution will help. Shoot me a DM with ???

Donate to Help Francis Save His Eyesight with Surgery, organized by Francis Carlson

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Kid and I were home all day after a mega-vomitfest into the early morning last night. We didn’t do much, but we tie-dyed some tees including my Peggy Flanagan shirt that I’m going to wear constantly until the Primary.

Anyone having issues with Libby connecting to Hennepin County Libraries this morning? I was prompted to enter my PIN and when I do, I get a reported “unexpected error” on the Hennepin side.

Why is everything about getting things lined up for Kindergarten so stupid difficult? Today's frustration is an email saying- go do this thing- with no instructions on how to do that thing. Email says contact us with questions, but from a "no reply" email and no contact information listed.

Welp. I was asked to be a backup Head Judge and I agreed. I can't say no when asked directly to help. I have Head Judge training next week.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · last mo.

Election judge training tonight. I’m back at it after a couple years off NOT in a leadership role (thank god.)

This story is crazy. It would appear Trump admin officials rigged their nationally televised high school civics contest to keep a young man from a Sikh family out of the finalists. www.notus.org/national/ame...

Suspicion and Doubt at the National Civics Contest

America’s finest young scholars competed to mark their country's birthday. It led to a disputed finish in the age of mistrust.

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Not only is my hip problem discussed in this article about menopause, the doctor who finally diagnosed it after a year of it being improperly diagnosed as "hip bursitis" is quoted. www.startribune.com/garrison-men...

Garrison: Menopause can literally be a pain in the butt. Or a frozen shoulder.

"It turns out my athletic breakdown wasn’t a case of bad luck, poor form or a sign that I should give up on physical challenges. It was a textbook manifestation of a newly recognized medical reality,"...

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I’m at my in-laws family reunion. The Norwegian side. LOTS of delicious Scandinavian foods. LOTS of blonde people with a smattering of red heads.

Another Saturday spending hours and hours at the local park. This kid can play forever.

With a portable floor a/c running all day, it is 87 degrees in my home office, located in the attic. I am very happy to be done soon.

Raising Canes is the winner. She is excited about it and my kid will eat anything someone she thinks is cool is eating.

KC @kcmpls.bsky.social · 3w ago

I have a babysitter today while I work from home. I’ll need to order delivery for them for lunch. What do 15 year old girls like to eat that’s not too expensive?

Love when a "leading" candidate for governor wouldn't be able to pass the background check for entry level State jobs. (Dept of Revenue requires that you have filed and are current on your taxes or have an approved payment plan.) www.startribune.com/in-2024-lind...

Lindell had wages garnished, IRS lien on Texas house in 2024

The Republican candidate for governor said in sworn depositions that a failed COVID-19 investment compounded his financial struggles. He insists the tax dispute will be resolved.

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I am hiring a Project Manager. The position supports the MN Dept of Revenue and would work on a range of IT projects including custom development, SAAS, COTS, infrastructure and telcom projects. It is a hybrid with 50% in office in St Paul. Search for job 95234 here: careers.mn.gov

I have a babysitter today while I work from home. I’ll need to order delivery for them for lunch. What do 15 year old girls like to eat that’s not too expensive?

I’m reading a book series that isn’t really my thing (suspense/mystery) because the author lives in my neighborhood and I want to be able to say I’ve read her books if I ever run into her.

F-O-K FTW 🙌: The Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families is moving its 400 employees from downtown Lafayette Road across the Wabasha Bridge to the remodeled Warehouse 2 (F-O-K) building at 106 Water St. and the growing Farwell-on-Water development www.twincities.com/2026/07/15/m...

St. Paul: MN Department of Children, Youth and Families moves to Water Street

The move next January will bring some 400 daily employees to 106 Water St., within the Farwell-on-Water development.

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