Call me a fool, but I've seen enough. Yes, I know there could still be flurries and flakes. Yes, I know I'm tempting fate. No, I don't care. I am declaring winter officially done in the Twin Cities. Spring is here. The snowblower is going away. So it is written, so it shall be done. #mnwx

Moon over the eastern sky this evening.

For all The West Wing fans out there.

The top of the morning to you! 🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day to all who celebrate. 🇮🇪 ___ _|♧|_ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Imagine if Abraham Lincoln would have said "25.4647908947𝛑 and 7 years ago" instead of "Four score and seven years ago".

What am I missing with all the penguins? Is it just that they think they're being funny? Are they saying penguins = the new lemmings? Is it code for something else? I'm genuinely curious.

Ahhhh, Minnesota! What a difference 6 months can make! If we hit -20°, it will be the coldest air temp we've had since 2019. #mnwx

Winter in Minnesota ❄🌲🌲| || 🦌 |🌲🌲🏂 🦌🦌🌲| 🚘 || |❄❄❄ 🌲🌲🌲| || 🕳️ |⚠️❄🦊 ❄🦌🌲| 🦌 || |🌲🌲❄ 🌲🌲☃️|🦌 || |❄⛷❄ ❄❄❄| || |❄❄🌲 ❄❄❄| 🕳️ || 🦌|☃️🎄🌲 🌲❄❄| || |🏠🏒🥅 ❄🌲🌲| || 🦌 |🌲🌲🏂 🦌🦌🌲| 🚍 || |❄❄🦅 🌲🌲🌲| || 🕳️ |🦃❄❄ ❄🦌🌲| 🦌 || 🕳️ |🌲🌲🦌 🌲🌲☃️|🦌 || |❄⛷❄

What in the actual hell did I just listen to?!?!? I am seriously at a loss.

Arlington National Cemetery on December 5, 2025. The snow made for a breathtaking experience as we honored those who are buried at our Nation's most hallowed ground.

Here's the article from MPR News in my interview on Morning Edition about the now non-existent South St. Paul Armour Gates. You can also Listen to the full conversation by clicking the link at the top of the story. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

South St. Paul history teacher mourns demolition of stockyard landmark

The Armour Gates that stood in South St. Paul for over a hundred years are coming down despite efforts to save them. Social studies teacher Mark Westpfahl got his students involved in the push for pre...

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The former East Wing of the White House on Thursday, December 5, 2025.

Keeping with tradition, the #FlexSeating #LearningLounge has once again been redesigned as we start Trimester 2. Try. Be Kind. Clean the room before you leave!

Storefronts in historic downtown Red Wing, Minnesota along the Mississippi River during the 24th Annual Red Wing Holiday Stroll.

Just went outside and I'm happy to report that I did not see one mosquito.

The snow has arrived in South St. Paul, MN. #mnwx

Inside the south guard enclosure at the historic Armour Gates which has been boarded up for more than 40 years. The City of South St. Paul voted to tear them down rather than seek historic preservation that the community has been asking for for years.

One of the last days of the historic Armour Gates in South St. Paul before they are torn down. 😞

I forgot to share my year 17 school picture. Here it is.

Social Studies is important. That's it. That's the message.

My annual reminder of @stephenathomes.bsky.social's rendition of the Gettysburg Address, originally delivered by Abraham Lincoln eight score and two years ago. www.nytimes.com/video/arts/t...

Video: Colbert Recites the Gettysburg Address

Stephen Colbert is among the celebrities who are encouraging Americans to memorize Lincoln's famous speech.

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Future me in 2037 ~ Four score and seven years ago was four score and seven years after Lincoln said "Four score and seven years ago."

Good morning South St. Paul.

Beautiful sky this evening.

Election day 2025 is officially over. There are only 363 days until election day 2026, 727 days until election day 2027, and 1,098 until election day 2028.

The historic South St. Paul Armour Gates will be torn down per the 6-1 vote on Monday.

I feel these could make for fun puzzles. 🍁

This evening's will be the last sunset after 6pm in SSP until March 1. In fact, all of our sunsets from tomorrow through January 17 will occur in the 4 o'clock hour.

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I've nominated 2 sensational educators for Minnesota Teacher of the Year. The deadline to submit is Nov 1. Our communities and schools have so many amazing teachers that create engaging opportunities for our children. Honor your colleague, neighbor, or child's favorite teacher. #MNToY edmn.me/toy

ToY nomination form - Education Minnesota

2026 Minnesota Teacher of the YearNomination Form Eligibility requirements Nominees must teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school, ECFE or Adult Basic Education program, working ...

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