Shout out to the hardworking Xfinity technician who fixed our wifi tonight. He's been working since 7 AM and is now en route to his next call. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Lucy Rehm
@lucyrehm.bsky.social
MN Rep for District 48B (Chanhassen/Chaska).
The lawn signs are up! Email lucy@lucyrehm.com to request one today! #BolderBetterBrighter☀️ #reelection #LucyRehmForMNHouse
Still life with oranges and stoneware dog, 1906 by German Expressionist painter Paula Modersohn-Becker #WomensArt
BREAKING: MN-01 candidate Jake Johnson has been added to the Red to Blue Program, making his officially one of the most competitive races in the country.
Friendly reminder that these things aren't impacted by closing the Strait of Hormuz so maybe, just maybe, we should implement them to avoid being impacted by future conflicts: -Solar panels -Wind turbines -Battery storage -Electric vehicles -Bicycles -Natural fertilizers -Electric heat pumps
NEW: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is demanding in a new letter that Mitch McConnell "directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign."
Speak or resign: Beshear ups demand for McConnell health status
McConnell's absence is fueling speculation about his capacity to serve.
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We need more progressive candidates running for seats at the city, county, state & federal level. Women Winning is a great resource for those who are considering a run for office! They have been an invaluable resource for me. Check them out! 💃 #BolderBetterBrighter💃 #ReElect #LucyRehmForMMHouse
Women Winning@womenwinning.bsky.social · last yr.Thinking about running for office, but not sure where to start? Learn more and dive in with Women Winning at womenwinning.org!
Minnesota's fraud crisis did not start in 2025.
The Politics of an Incomplete Story
Minnesota's fraud crisis, the Star Tribune, and the story voters were owed but never given.
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Join NETWORK and communities across the country July 17-19 for the “Good Trouble Lives On” Weekend of Action to urge and support everyone to exercise their sacred right to vote. 📍 Sign up for an event in your area today at ➡️ https://www.goodtroubleliveson.org/?utm_source=Network 🌞 #SeeLoveVote
Come join us as we knock doors for DFL-endorsed Rep. Lucy Rehm in District 48B every Sunday and Wednesday. Rain or shine! For more information, email roxi@dflhouse.com or lucy@lucyrehm.com #DemocracyInAction #BolderBetterBrighter #LucyRehmForMNHouse
When the news gets to be too much, take a mental health break and stroll through the U of M's Landscape Arboretum. (The indoor art gallery is also a feast for the eyes when the weather is not conducive to long outdoor walks.) Photos are from a recent visit. @mnarboretum.bsky.social
Another beautiful day to be knocking doors! We had some good conversations about education, jobs and the economy, early voting, the new Obama Presidential Center and hope.
Eleven years ago today, nine Black worshipers were shot and killed in a racist attack at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. One other person was injured.
What a lovely tribute to our Minnesota journalists! It has been a tough year for our state and I'm so grateful to all of our professional journalists for the great news coverage. Thank you for your courage, tenacity and heart. The world is watching.
Melody Hoffmann@phmelody.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe MN Society of Professional Journalists board put together a video of national journalists and a former U.S. president thanking Minnesota reporters for our work this year. It was played at the MNSPJ award ceremony last night. What a gift. @mnspj.bsky.social
The Supreme Court is expected to rule next month on whether lawsuits can be brought against pesticide and herbicide makers over claims that their products cause cancer. A recent study suggests the impact of pesticide use on cancer rates may rival smoking. minnesotareformer.com/2026/06/11/5...
5 things to know about pesticides, cancer and a pending Supreme Court ruling • Minnesota Reformer
After an initial Health and Human Services report linked pesticide overuse to childhood health issues, the agency’s final report last year walked back all regulatory calls and instead pivoted.
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Join the Rehm Team and let's knock some doors! ✊✊#BolderBetterBrighter
"russ_and_stacie_sullivan: Good morning, friends! Last night at WaterFire in #Providence, 🔥a bunch of friends from different groups got together for a Signs of Fascism awareness event Signs of #Fascism is an event that highlights historical warning signs of #authoritarianism..." Threads 2-3 👇
The richest 1% of Americans now hold what is likely the largest share of wealth since WWII, at 31.9%. The disparity is expected to continue growing. minnesotareformer.com/2026/06/16/r...
Surging stock market, Trump policies boost wealth for top 1% • Minnesota Reformer
The richest 1% of Americans held nearly a third of the country’s total wealth at the end of 2025, the largest percentage the Federal Reserve Board has recorded since it started monitoring the numbers ...
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The U.S. Department of Justice is charging 15 Minnesota residents with “conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers and related charges pertaining to the efforts … to violently oppose immigration law enforcement.” This is a developing story. minnesotareformer.com/2026/06/16/f...
Feds charge anti-ICE activists • Minnesota Reformer
During Operation Metro Surge, residents opposed to the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda mobilized to disrupt immigration enforcement actions by following federal vehicles, blowing whistl...
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You can tune in to the latest episode of CityCast to hear our intrepid immigration reporter @madisonmcvan.bsky.social talk about her major project of printing out and manually analyzing 1,100 habeas corpus petitions filed during the ICE surge. open.spotify.com/show/0I6Pqkz...
City Cast Twin Cities
Podcast · City Cast · Join Sean McPherson and the City Cast Twin Cities team every weekday morning as we bring you the day's conversations about life in the Twin Cities. With our cast of journalists, ...
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I had a great time visiting Montreal last year and yes, the people of Montreal know how to build walkable and bike-able communities. Impressive!
Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2mo agoMONTREAL: “A total of 12 streets are being pedestrianized this year, encouraging local businesses and bringing outdoor festivities to the heart of the city and to some residential neighnourholds.” Via @cultmtl.com Montreal’s smart approach has grown boldly each year, & is pro-business/business led!
Jesus Christ, I have a kid in this program and it's his whole life, we're just tearing up massive chunks of America, throwing it in a pile, and lighting it all on fire
Julia Métraux@juliametraux.bsky.social · 2mo agoIn bad news, with disability education oversight being moved to the Department of Health and Human Services from the Department of Education, that means Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have power over disability policy positions. New from me at @motherjones.com www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Unprecedented corruption, greed, and betrayal. Trump is a monster.
Donald Shaw@donnydonny.bsky.social · 2mo agoAdvertisers on the octagon at Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event include: -Meta -Crypto.com -Anduril -World Liberty Financial -Starlink (SpaceX) -Polymarket -Riyadh Season -Scotts -IonQ -Exodus -Stake -Budweiser -Easypost -Superfile -New Amsterdam -Ram Trucks -Crowdstrike
Today, I’m mourning my friend Melissa and her husband Mark, as we mark one year since they were assassinated in their home. Melissa was a dedicated public servant who worked every day to improve the lives of Minnesotans. That should never have cost her or her husband their lives.
