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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1h

I love the ice rink idea.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1h

Feel sad for Detroit because they're the Eastern Time Zone (for no reason)

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2h

And that's the difference between the Tigers and the Phillies...

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 5h

Cheers to both of you!

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 12h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 14h

Just contemplate what it means for bus riders to average $28K in New York City

Second Ave. Sagas @2avesag.as · 14h

You can tell Cuomo's campaign has cooked its brain on Twitter because it's repeating nonsense talking points from people like Andrew Fine and Reza who claim only rich people use transit.

As of 2017, bus riders in NYC earn an average salary of $28K, well under subway riders ($40K).

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 14h

"Perhaps it’s time Minneapolis considered campaign finance reforms here at home. Establishing a PAC has become tantamount to obtaining nuclear sovereignty, with devastating consequences for the health of our local democracy." racketmn.com/meet-the-big...

Meet the Big-Money Donors Trying to Buy Your Vote in Minneapolis - Racket

PACs will flood this November’s election in Minneapolis with almost $2 million, most of that going to boost the chances of Mayor Jacob Frey and centrist City Council candidates. Who’s bankrolling this...

racketmn.com

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Kevin J. CREATURE @kevinjkircher.com · 1d

Over 40% of corn grown in Indiana is used to make ethanol that cars burn. One acre of corn yields about 16,500 vehicle-miles per year of ethanol, which sounds high until you realize that one acre of solar yields about 2,700,000 vehicle-miles per year: 16,000% more driving for a given plot of land.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Soon to be student housing for St. Thomas bros. www.startribune.com/university-o...

University of Minnesota’s president’s residence will be sold

The Board of Regents approved the $2.2 million sale of Eastcliff mansion to the University of Minnesota Foundation.

www.startribune.com

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Here ya go: www.startribune.com/minnesota-st...

Ex-Minnesota State Patrol trooper pleads guilty to federal child pornography charge

The trooper is seen wearing his uniform in the videos he created, charges said.

www.startribune.com

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Any idea who is behind this?

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Wow, brutal ending for the Phillies. Hate to end it like that...

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

New York City is such a backwards-ass place. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/n...

In New York, Free Street Parking Comes at a Cost

www.nytimes.com

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Green Line 10-minute headways, when?

David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social · 1d

The #1 piece of advice that TransLink's CEO offers other North American transit agencies:

Provide frequent service

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Would love to read that.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

Vikings letting Sam Darnold go is hilarious. www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/o...

Darnold, Mayfield and Sagapolutele: who will be the NFL’s next first-time MVP?

Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have formed an axis of excellence. But which player will break that cycle?

www.theguardian.com

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 1d

"The problem is, I think they’re interested in regional redlining." (That's a great line by the Brooklyn Park mayor, referring to traffic concerns from neighboring suburbs.) streets.mn/2025/10/09/b...

Brooklyn Park Adopts the Ambitious Northwest Growth Area Development Plan

Brooklyn Park approved a 700-acre Northwest Growth Area Plan to spur biotech, housing, and transit-oriented development amid economic challenges

streets.mn

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve never been but hear good things. www.casadiablo.com

Casa Diablo- Portland's World Infamous Vegan Strip Club

Strippers & Vegan Food! Here at Casa Diablo e are different! Come see why we are Portland's Number 1 Strip Club!

www.casadiablo.com

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2d

There are more stores in Portland per capita than anywhere in the US. There are whole clusters of artisanal yarn stores, & I legit have no idea how they stay in business. There's a vegan strip club. Last time I was there, I wandered into a D&D RPG-themed craft brewery in the middle of nowhere.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2d

Don't get me started on East River Road.

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2d

Summit Avenue campaign donations have not done a whit for City Council candidates so far...

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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 2d

Kaohly Her is makign the same mistake that previous St. Paul political candidates have done, overestimating the Summit Avenue bikelash and playing coy / being condescending around public works process. That tactic has failed every time so far, and will here too. www.twincities.com/2025/10/07/s...