Every year, it becomes safer, more comfortable, and more accessible to walk, bicycle, or take transit in Minneapolis. At the margin, this means enormous savings for some households—savings that largely recirculate in our local economy, rather than going to out-of-state car makers or oil companies.

For the past few years, AAA's has estimated that the average new car will cost its owner roughly $1k/mo, or $12k/yr. The single most impactful way for most American households to cut their spending would be to reduce the # of cars they own by one. But the built environment needs to be amenable.

David Zipper@davidzipper.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“When insurance, gas, repairs and maintenance are included, the total cost of owning a vehicle has risen more than 40% since January 2020.” This is not sustainable.

St Pauli and MN United doubleheader this weekend starting at 11:30am on Sunday! @blackhartstp.com will be the place to be!

Wow, Minneapolis and St Paul mayor's serving major blows to their constituents today.

My axe to grind but a fail to the people who were assaulted on Rose Ave by ICE and SPPD last Nov.

Wes Burdine@wesburdine.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Haven’t seen anything in the two papers about Mayor Her denying an independent investigation into the police response to the Nov 25 police assault of citizens and journalists www.georgiafort.com/post/saint-p...

The same mayor who told the police chief not to come to a community forum that was attended by every city councilmember about this event. (Besides one who was on maternity leave, and provided a statement) We need genuine accountability, not empty words of support. The East Side will remember this.

Wes Burdine@wesburdine.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Haven’t seen anything in the two papers about Mayor Her denying an independent investigation into the police response to the Nov 25 police assault of citizens and journalists www.georgiafort.com/post/saint-p...

Take Back the Trifecta in MN in 2026 Tax the Rich in 2027

There's no reason a street that has a bus route on it in Minneapolis or Saint Paul should have two car lanes in the same direction on it, but no bus lanes.

A library of things is a vital part of a 15 minute city

I was going for Benfica until their players and fans started making racist remarks, chants, and throwing things on the field at Vini Jr. I don't know how no one from their team was sent off with a red card, and how the game was allowed to continue. That should've forced a forfeit.

I don’t know who needs to hear Jesse Jackson leading the kids on Sesame Street in this beautiful call-and-response reminding them that every child is somebody, but here it is

You would be freaked out if you saw 25% of drivers drinking a beer, right? Using a phone is no different.

Ride in a bike lane and glance into every car that you pass and you'll see an extremely high percentage of people staring at their phones. It's terrible and frightening

Ariel Méndez@amendez.bsky.social · 8mo ago

You would be freaked out if you saw 25% of drivers drinking a beer, right? Using a phone is no different.

Sports teams should be a non-profit that is collectively owned by supporters who elect a board of directors and one of the board members should be required to be a member of the local city council. I love sports! I'm so tired of paying for stadiums owned by billionaires www.enr.com/articles/625...

$4B Denver Broncos Stadium Plan Advances at Burnham Yard With 2031 Target

Denver’s $4-billion Broncos stadium plan advances at Burnham Yard, aligning state land control, city bond-funded infrastructure and transit upgrades toward a 2031 opening.

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12 people on a Eastbound Gold Line bus at 10:50pm despite the 30 minute frequency. But tell me again how "nobody rides the Gold Line"

This is EXACTLY what St. Paul has been warning about all these years.

Clay Bennett@claybennett.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Originally published on 6/2/2020 (after the killing of George Floyd), this cartoon seems all too relevant again today.

For Saint Paul folks interested in a Ride-to-the-Ride meet at Hidden River Middle School at 12pm (1683 Grand Ave), ride leaves promptly at 12:15pm

BikeMN@bikemn.bsky.social · 8mo ago

With friends from @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social a few of our Twin Cities staff will be doing a Ride-to-the-Ride from Brackett Park to Washburn Fair Oaks Park. Meet @ Brackett ~noon, we'll have some pastries from a local immigrant owned bakery & coffee. @12:30 we'll ride to the main ride event

Recall that Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered not long ago by a fake cop who showed up at their door looking like this guy

Cav(R), Gentleman Rogue@combatcavscout.bsky.social · 8mo ago

This is from Georgia Fort’s video. DEA?!? Gotta be a “task force.”

We’re just not a free country. Any American watching this play out between regime forces and journalists overseas would recognize it for what it is.

The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, plus the New York Times story about using facial recognition to take away PreCheck and Global Entry from observers, reveals how closely linked these two missions are. There is no separating ICE’s twin missions of ethnic cleansing and ideological terror.

ilhan omar said last night it’s about retribution and intimidating us into submission, not about immigration. she talked about citizens hiding because what’s happening in the streets here is like the countries they fled and her family hid, then fled. but where can you go from the US now?

Norm Charlatan@normcharlatan.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, plus the New York Times story about using facial recognition to take away PreCheck and Global Entry from observers, reveals how closely linked these two missions are. There is no separating ICE’s twin missions of ethnic cleansing and ideological terror.

For those who don't know, Georgia Fort is a 3 time Midwest Emmy Award winner Co-Founder of Power 104.7 Founder of BLCK Press Founder and President of the Center for Broadcast Journalism And now the symbol of Trump trying to end the freedom of the press Once again, Free Georgia Fort!

Uses Transit@usestransit.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Free Georgia Fort! Journalism is not a crime!

Free Georgia Fort! Journalism is not a crime!

taylr@taylordahlin.com · 8mo ago

journalist georgia fort was arrested by the feds this morning for filming the church protest in st. paul where an ICE agent is the pastor. nekima levy-armstrong and chauntyll allen were already arrested for organizing it she went live on facebook about it, @jasonderusha.com has recording on twitter

Woah this NYC isometric map (looks just like Simcity 2000) is blowing my mind! cannoneyed.com/isometric-nyc/

Money getting tight? 75% Ground beef is $1.50 a lb, Ground chicken is $1 a lb at Sun World on Arcade Street.

Can anyone who has experience with the caucus process and resolutions please send me a dm? I'm new to a lot of this stuff and it would be useful to learn more and bounce some thoughts off someone.

So what actually is the solution to using their phone and driving. Because whatever we've been doing isn't making any kind of a dent. If anything more people are doing it than ever before.

In Men's Basketball, St Thomas and North Dakota State are a combined 14-1 in conference play with the only loss being St Thomas to North Dakota State in Fargo They play again in Saint Paul on Feb 26th College Sports is so much better when conferences are regional and everyone plays each other!

Kickoff this evening for a StP Right To Repair ordinance campaign. Give renters the right to fix things their landlords neglect, and get compensated. A similar ordinance passed in Duluth last year. I believe they are currently in the signature gathering phase. actionnetwork.org/events/safe-...

Safe Homes Saint Paul Kickoff

St. Paul has a problem. Our housing is old. Out-of-town and corporate landlords are letting properties deteriorate. And when things break, renters have no real power to get them fixed. We're launchin...

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Words can't describe the respect I have for Christin! She's shown up consistently for so many, including a long time friend of mine. The difference between her helping or not, was life altering for him! I wish I could vote for her, but since I don't live in Mpls y'all gotta do it for me!

Christin With Minneapolis@christin-with-mpls.bsky.social · 8mo ago

My name is Christin Crabtree, and I'm running for Minneapolis School Board - At Large. There are so many important ways to plug in right now, but if you're looking for one that's about building towards the flourishing schools and city we all deserve, I'd love your support.