Aaron Vehling
@aaronvehling.com
Journalist in law, music, film, etc. Currently: Legal news pub. Also, Publisher/EIC/Words: Vehlinggo.com. Past: Stuff in City Pages (RIP), Bloody Disgusting, Dread Central, and several newspapers. Rosendale, NY, via NYC via Minneapolis.
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Aaron Vehling
@aaronvehling.com
· Nov 9
I wrote liner notes for the vinyl reissue of Sally Shapiro's classic debut, Disco Romance. Check it out! It was an honor to be chosen by a band I love so much.
sallyshapiro.bandcamp.com/album/disco-...
sallyshapiro.bandcamp.com/album/disco-...
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Another thing you should know about the Twin Cities, if you're not here, is that while the mayor and governor tell us to stay calm on TV, our council members and other local electeds are on the street patrolling and protecting neighbors, doing mutual aid, and otherwise serving the community.
January 15, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Another thing you should know about the Twin Cities, if you're not here, is that while the mayor and governor tell us to stay calm on TV, our council members and other local electeds are on the street patrolling and protecting neighbors, doing mutual aid, and otherwise serving the community.
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It’s funny how Wikipedia used to seem relatively unreliable, because it was written by regular people instead of encyclopedia experts, and now it seems relatively reliable, because it’s written by regular people instead of glib CliffsNotes robots
wikipedia turns 25 today! the last unenshittified major website! backbone of online info! triumph of humanity! powered by urge of unpaid randos to correct each other! somehow mostly reliable! "good thing wikipedia works in practice, because it sure doesn't work in theory" - old wiki adage
January 15, 2026 at 3:21 PM
It’s funny how Wikipedia used to seem relatively unreliable, because it was written by regular people instead of encyclopedia experts, and now it seems relatively reliable, because it’s written by regular people instead of glib CliffsNotes robots
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My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.
January 15, 2026 at 12:54 PM
My daughter's school in Richfield, MN (adjacent to Minneapolis) is closing tomorrow due of out-of-control federal agents. Fourth graders spent the week building walls of snow at recess to protect their classmates from ICE. This isn't about immigration enforcement, it's about terror.
I wonder what percentage of people do the pause-start-pause method and its cancellation counterpart with these services? I never used to, but if you want 4K sans ads the costs are loco.
media consolidation and slowing subscription growth have media giants price gouging their subscribers in a bid to goose earnings.
As a result, streaming video services saw 29% higher prices year over year, the highest increases across any consumer good or service. Behold the innovation:
As a result, streaming video services saw 29% higher prices year over year, the highest increases across any consumer good or service. Behold the innovation:
Federal data underscores meteoric rise of streaming subscription prices in 2025
Streaming services played a big role in 2025 inflation.
arstechnica.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I wonder what percentage of people do the pause-start-pause method and its cancellation counterpart with these services? I never used to, but if you want 4K sans ads the costs are loco.
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Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
January 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Saint Paul schools will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to prepare for optional online learning.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
I’ve seen schools close for snow, for pandemic, for natural disaster. I’ve never seen schools close because of threat from our own government.
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published this and was then immediately without internet for 3+ hours to share it so please read 🙏
ICE is headed to Maine
The Mayors of Portland and Lewiston confirmed Wednesday ICE's imminent presence.
www.thehandbasket.co
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 AM
published this and was then immediately without internet for 3+ hours to share it so please read 🙏
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The Hmong are here because they fought for the US in a war we lost.
"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
"“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"
A St. Paul resident says federal officers knocked on her door and asked her to identify Hmong and Asian households in her North End neighborhood last week.
January 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The Hmong are here because they fought for the US in a war we lost.
Has auto correct gotten worse on iOS?
January 15, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Has auto correct gotten worse on iOS?
Working in news in 2026 is basically a daily ritual of bashing one's head against cement.
January 15, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Working in news in 2026 is basically a daily ritual of bashing one's head against cement.
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“The most frightened people are the people who don’t travel,” Rick Steves told Rachel Syme, in 2021. “Fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” Revisit their conversation: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8yP_em
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 AM
“The most frightened people are the people who don’t travel,” Rick Steves told Rachel Syme, in 2021. “Fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” Revisit their conversation: newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8yP_em
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come to any party, funeral, potluck, whatever, and see how long we take just to say goodbye. we are so good at stretching out a convo.
Hello from Minnesota.
They want to shut us up.
Have they ever MET a Minnesotan?
All we DO is talk.
They want to shut us up.
Have they ever MET a Minnesotan?
All we DO is talk.
January 13, 2026 at 11:52 PM
come to any party, funeral, potluck, whatever, and see how long we take just to say goodbye. we are so good at stretching out a convo.
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take a second to really wrap your head around this.
January 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM
take a second to really wrap your head around this.
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I'm a reporter hoping to connect with LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with their healthcare costs right now; like folks enrolled in ACA plans whose premiums have sharply increased. Also glad to talk with uninsured folks.
please hmu! Signal is @orionr.80 or DM me
please hmu! Signal is @orionr.80 or DM me
January 13, 2026 at 7:23 PM
I'm a reporter hoping to connect with LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with their healthcare costs right now; like folks enrolled in ACA plans whose premiums have sharply increased. Also glad to talk with uninsured folks.
please hmu! Signal is @orionr.80 or DM me
please hmu! Signal is @orionr.80 or DM me
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Some damn fine selections for you. #filmscore #synthwave #ambient #zimbabwerock
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The List: Metavari, Oneohtrix Point Never, North Innsbruck, Spectre Horseman Pale With Dust, Roots Rocking Zimbabwe
Today’s edition of The List is a hodgepodge of great material: some of it new, and some of it new to me and perhaps (even hopefully) new to you. There’s a bit of experimental electronic mixed in with ...
vehlinggo.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Some damn fine selections for you. #filmscore #synthwave #ambient #zimbabwerock
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Thread of remote ways to support Minneapolis
Mpls Parents are raising funds for families at South HS impacted by ICE raids. Money will go towards food, necessary supplies, and rental assistance. We appreciate your love and solidarity during these difficult times. ❤️ Please share widely with friends and family! gofund.me/e32d501a3
Donate to Support South High School Families, organized by Rachael Staab
South High School parents are holding a special fundraiser specifically to s… Rachael Staab needs your support for Support South High School Families
gofund.me
January 9, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Thread of remote ways to support Minneapolis
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in the midst of everything awful, i love that southside weirdness is causing confusion
January 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
in the midst of everything awful, i love that southside weirdness is causing confusion
What I mean is that it’s not a radical idea.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What I mean is that it’s not a radical idea.
At this point, calling to abolish DHS and therefore ICE is basically a centrist position.
January 10, 2026 at 2:59 PM
At this point, calling to abolish DHS and therefore ICE is basically a centrist position.
10 years ago today we all got pushed into another dimension. Or, less dramatically, Bowie died. He died after releasing one of the best albums of his career. I always hoped to see him walking around SoHo in his cargo pants, but never did.
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
10 years ago today we all got pushed into another dimension. Or, less dramatically, Bowie died. He died after releasing one of the best albums of his career. I always hoped to see him walking around SoHo in his cargo pants, but never did.
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bowie/alomar/davis absolutely nuclear combo and i'm sweating bc i played it too cool to ever ask dennis q's about it for all the chances i had www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0o...
Breaking Glass (2017 Remaster)
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:43 PM
bowie/alomar/davis absolutely nuclear combo and i'm sweating bc i played it too cool to ever ask dennis q's about it for all the chances i had www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI0o...
“President of Football” haha
January 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
“President of Football” haha
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With tomorrow being the ten-year anniversary of David Bowie's death, I thought I'd do a thread of Bowie stuff you might be into, whether or not you're familiar with his work.
January 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
With tomorrow being the ten-year anniversary of David Bowie's death, I thought I'd do a thread of Bowie stuff you might be into, whether or not you're familiar with his work.