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Saraidh

@saraidh.bsky.social

Longtime book, history and fiber geek, now with added democracy activism and Minnesota legislature nerdery. Currently far more proud of my state than my country.

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Jessica Valenti@jessicavalenti.bsky.social · yesterday

Listen to Todd Blanche—Trump’s nominee for AG—tell faith leaders that the Justice Dept is working with the White House to stop the shipping of abortion pills into banned states. “We will have victory, victory will be soon, and it will be permanent,” he said.

mtsw@mtsw.bsky.social · 3d ago

It's absolutely insane we've somehow let the Covid recriminations debate become like "why didn't we reopen in person schools before there was a vaccine" and not "why did none of the trump guys go to jail for stealing PPE from New York hospitals in March 2020"

Lindsay Beyerstein@beyerstein.bsky.social · 6d ago

I can't stress enough what a crisis this is. Trump's own intelligence agencies concluded that Iran attacked Minnesota's critical infrastructure and Trump is saying that it's Minnesota's own fault and denying it was Iran. The federal government won't defend blue states in a literal war.

U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems (Gift Article)

Investigators cautioned that the assessment was preliminary. There were no indications that any water supply had been rendered unsafe to drink.

nytimes.com

Alex von Tunzelmann@alexvont.bsky.social · 5d ago

I’m not sure whether this is just a psychological difference or AI bros fundamentally don’t understand the nature of an artistic experience, but: I don’t want a personalised film/book/podcast. I want to see/read/hear the same one as everyone else, so I can read reviews or discuss it with my friends

Dr. Lucky Tran@luckytran.com · 7d ago

Let’s be clear here, when scientists say mistakes were made at the start of the pandemic, we DO NOT mean that we did too much. We mean not socially distancing quickly enough, not making tests widely available, and not acknowledging COVID is airborne and distributing N95 masks to everyone.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · last wk.

This is a well-produced segment. I encourage you to watch so you can hear the noise for yourself. The professor of environmental health science that they interviewed called it an “unprecedented new noise source.”

Neighbors say noise from Michigan data center is 24/7 and upending their lives

One Michigan community has been experiencing the reality of a data center next door for a couple of years now, and they say the sound has changed their lives.

wxyz.com

Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans)@iwriteok.bsky.social · last wk.

The only responsible attitude for liberals and progressives to align on is that all right-wing grievances, claims and believes are not only false, but malicious lies. Nothing passes the mouth of an American conservative in public life that is not meant to harm and destroy the lives of millions.

Ian, in the Year of the Bean🫛🫘@mplsnightmayor.bsky.social · last wk.

Would encourage folks to read the substance of the complaint the cop is making against Her before jumping to any conclusions. And if the term "wienering" is in use as sexual innuendo, it was in my second grade class, not the Internet.

Included in the letter is a screenshot of a text message allegedly sent by Her to a city employee that reads, “Happy Weiner Wednesday!” and a note expressing regret that she can’t be with the employee to eat a hot dog that day. Beneath the message is a partially redacted image showing a swaddled baby.According to a person familiar with the inquiry who spoke on condition on anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the matter, the redacted part of the image was the face of a St. Paul police officer assigned to Her’s security detail superimposed on the baby’s body. Above the photo, a message read, “When she wraps you up in a blanket after you gave her a good weinering,” with two laughing emojis. The term “wienering” is often used as sexual innuendo on the internet. According to people familiar with the St. Paul Police Department, a civilian employee typically brings in hot dogs for a small group of staff on Wednesdays, which has been informally dubbed, “Wiener Wednesdays” by some employees.
Minnesota Star Tribune@startribune.com · last wk.

The City of St. Paul has hired an outside law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her, including claims that she directed inappropriate sexual comments toward Police Chief Axel Henry and other city employees.

Pat Thompson@pattho.bsky.social · last wk.

MnDOT is holding a public meeting w a presentation (and opportunity to speak/ask questions) on the removal of the Hwy 280/Broadway left turn & the plans for the E Hennepin/Industrial Blvd intersection. Thurs, Aug. 6, 4:30-6pm, presentation at 5pm. At Van Cleve Park rec, Dinkytown, 901 15th Ave SE.

hjdunagan@hjdunagan.bsky.social · last wk.

ICE in Minneapolis was a disaster that the Feds learned from. They want to replicate their Memphis “success” elsewhere. This still involves arresting people without judicial warrants—people who have no criminal convictions. Heads up!

NPR@npr.org · last wk.

The influx of federal agents into the city last fall led to widespread immigration arrests – a majority without criminal convictions. President Trump has said he wants to replicate it elsewhere. n.pr/44QjbTY

Kat Rohn@rohnkat.bsky.social · 2w ago

If you are looking for ways to plug in to electoral work over the next 100 days in Minnesota, here is my quick action guide 🧵🗳️ 1. Wherever you are, do work for AG Keith Ellison. 2. Pick one local candidate you *love* 3. Pick two key candidates we *need* 4. Do work for them (bring a friend!) 5. VOTE

Aleesa@akuzee.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Last year, the Trump administration delayed a $10 million grant that was supposed to help Minnesota thin out about 4,000 acres of dense, dry forest at high risk of burning. Most of that work never got started… And now, some of those areas are on fire.” www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

‘We were shovel ready’: A Minnesota forest hit by DOGE cuts is now ablaze

Fire crews now have to thin out thousands of acres of dense, dry forest as wildfires burn.

washingtonpost.com

Saraidh@saraidh.bsky.social · 2w ago

Sign #549 that my neighborhood is very civicly engaged: getting a super enthusiastic "Nice shirt!" for my Steve Simon for Secretary of State shirt.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)@mndot.mn.gov · 2w ago

Hey, MN! We're updating our Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan and want to know: • How do you use bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters? • What improvements would most impact your experience? • What changes would encourage you to ride more? Visit our website to take the survey. 🚲

Take the Bicycle+ System Plan Phase 2 Survey

You're invited to share feedback on Minnesota's Statewide Bicycle+ System Plan. This plan aims to make biking safer, more connected, and more accessible across Minnesota. Learn more about the ...

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