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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 1d

Can’t wait to watch this movie

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Thieves steal crown jewels in 4 minutes from Louvre Museum

Thieves have pulled off a daring heist at the Louvre, stealing priceless Napoleonic jewels. On Sunday, they used a basket lift to access the museum, smashed display cases, and fled with the treasures.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 3d

Annunciation victim Lydia Kaiser sharing an update in her own words: “It’s so hard to believe I actually got shot, and other kids did too. It makes me angry but I don’t want to let the shooter win.”
Full statement here: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 3d

INBOX: Minneapolis educators schedule strike vote

The Minneapolis Federation of Educators will hold a strike authorization vote after seven months of prolonged contract negotiations with Minneapolis Public Schools.
MFE’s next mediation session with the district is scheduled for Oct. 21. Unless a settlement is reached, a strike vote will take place Oct. 23, 24 and 27.
“Minneapolis families and educators want the same thing – strong neighborhood schools where every child is welcomed, supported, and inspired to succeed,” said Marcia Howard, president of MFE’s teacher chapter. “MPS can’t afford not to invest in our schools. Our students need real action – enforceable limits on class sizes and caseloads – so educators can give them the attention they deserve.”
“For far too long, most ESPs have been living paycheck to paycheck, working two or three jobs just to pay the bills,” said Catina Taylor, president of MFE’s ESP chapter. “We are often the adults closest to our students. We deserve the pay and respect that reflect how essential we are.”

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 7d

Happy to report from the 3 year old niece’s pre-k class that the “Tooty ta” dance is still alive and well.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 15d

And here’s the fastest woman!

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 15d

The leaders of the Twin Cities Marathon have just passed the Governor’s Mansion, with a live band nearby to cheer them on.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 18d

Stored memories unlocked. And then always stopped at Wagners drive in after.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 21d

Lynlake Brewery has announced its closing permanently Sunday after 11 years.

We are deeply saddened to announce we will be closing our doors permanently at the end of the week. Our last day of service will be Sunday October 5th.

Thank you for 11 years 🍺❤️

Come have one last beer with us and enjoy daily specials throughout the week.

If you have any photos of you at the brewery feel free to DM them to us as we will be posting photos of our time together throughout the years.

We love you Minneapolis 💞

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 22d

The Phoenix Mercury and the WNBA refs are my new mortal enemies.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · 28d

A truly miraculous update from the family of Sophia Forchas. She is the last remaining child from the Annunication shooting who is still hospitalized. Sophia is being transferred to inpatient rehab this week!
Full statement: www.hennepinhealthcare.org/newsroom/sta...

We’re thrilled to share that Sophia continues to make steady progress, showing promising signs of neurological recovery. Her doctors remain cautiously optimistic, and her exceptional medical team is preparing for her transition this week from acute care at HCMC to an inpatient rehabilitation program. Though she still has a long journey ahead, filled with extensive therapy, her resilience continues to inspire hope at every step.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 18

This week Annunciation students went back to school. We spoke to @atrupar.com about his families experience. From survivors guilt to his children asking about the "bad guy," there is nothing normal about this. Grateful for his time and vulnerability.

www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

'You can't force things to feel normal': Annunciation parent describes return to school

Staff, students and families of Annunciation Catholic School are navigating a second start to the school year, weeks after a mass shooting claimed the lives of two children and injured 21 other people...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 14

a man in a hooded jacket is surrounded by a group of people .

ALT: a man in a hooded jacket is surrounded by a group of people .

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 14

Which makes the post even better.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 14

Well the Twins had 11k on Bark in the Park night a couple of weeks ago, a record low attendance. Looks like The Armory holds 8,400. Given the summer weather I’d say Twins have a decent crowd.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 14

Obsessed that Haim was the third instead of the Twins

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 13

Watch once for the music at Selby Ave Jazz Fest and a second time for the woman dancing her heart out

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ribbons for Annunciation spotted across the river on Summit Ave in St. Paul, directly across from the governors mansion.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 5

It already exists! It's been out and about in the burbs.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

Redirecting...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 5

“I hope someday we can get it through the politicians’ thick skulls how terrible it is to tell a 12-year-old’s parents that their child has been shot. I hope it would get through their skulls, that message, as well as some of these bullets do.”
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Girl in critical condition since Annunciation shooting has bullet in brain

Dr. Walt Galicich, chief of neurosurgery at Hennepin Healthcare, says Sophia Forchas is in a medically induced coma and that a bullet remains lodged in her brain. He said her future remains uncertain,...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Sep 4

"The memorial and the vigil site is a way for us to reclaim that space as ours. The shooter can't keep that."
A beautiful reflection from a caretaker at the memorial. Encourage you to listen as you read along.
www.mprnews.org/episode/2025...

'An outpouring of love': Reflections from a caretaker of the memorial outside Annunciation

Annique London is one of many community members and other volunteers who have helped tend to the growing memorial outside Annunciation Church and School following last week’s shooting.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 22

Told an unknowing couple from Alabama at the state fair to ride Ye Old Mill

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 15

The cuts didn’t include any newsroom staff, but so many hardworking folks lost their jobs today.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

MPR parent company cuts 30 jobs following federal funding cuts

Minnesota Public Radio's parent company laid off 30 staff members Friday after Congress clawed back funding that it had previously approved for public broadcasting. Cuts in state funding from the Minn...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 8

“This is a situation of the Department of Homeland Security apprehending a nursing mother, taking her from her child, her young nursing child, a person who entered herself as a child, and a person with no criminal history whatsoever,” said her attorney.

www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

Minnesota mother remains in ICE custody despite judge's release order

Antonia Aguilar Maldonado’s attorneys say she is being held at the Kandiyohi County Jail in Willmar, despite having no criminal record, an active asylum case, and a bond approved by an immigration jud...

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 6

Amber alert canceled. Columbia Heights police say both were found safe in Minneapolis.

Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 6

AMBER Alert out of Columbia Heights. Dior Gooch, 3-weeks old, was taken from the guardian’s home by Ashley Marie Gooch, age 37, after threatening violence towards the guardian. Last seen this morning on foot, pushing a stroller w/ Dior, headed west bound on 37th at University Ave, Columbia Heights.

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Aleesa @akuzee.bsky.social · Aug 6

I’m also Verizon. As is my whole family in the metro. And they didn’t seem to get it either.

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