Elliot Mann
@elliotmann.bsky.social
Suburban Dad in Minnesota. Bylines over the years for many newsrooms alive and dead. This feed has mostly nothing to do with that though. It’s dog photos and sports nonsense.
Got more rhymes than I got gray hairs, and that's a lot because I got my share.
Got more rhymes than I got gray hairs, and that's a lot because I got my share.
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Here is a little more local reporting on the incident minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/14/s...
January 15, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Here is a little more local reporting on the incident minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/14/s...
Still shocked at how the local TV affiliates read the DHS statement verbatim, *several times* with no qualifiers about recent lies, over the air last night.
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
That is what was relayed
January 15, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Still shocked at how the local TV affiliates read the DHS statement verbatim, *several times* with no qualifiers about recent lies, over the air last night.
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
What’s next: “ICE was forced to shoot a flash bang at a family with a six month old. That six month old was no angel.”
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For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
January 14, 2026 at 3:21 PM
For ease of navigation and sharing, I have turned my little list into a website: standwithminnesota.org
“Nicollet Ace Hardware: You have nothing to break but your chains, and you can find bolt cutters for the whole family in aisle five!”
On you list of real af businesses that deserve unyielding support because they provide it to us, please include Ace Nicollet Hardware:
January 14, 2026 at 9:14 PM
“Nicollet Ace Hardware: You have nothing to break but your chains, and you can find bolt cutters for the whole family in aisle five!”
Hey @klobuchar.senate.gov - let’s get to the streets of Minneapolis in front of some news cameras and say “Abolish ICE.”
Mike Johnson: "ICE is doing what ICE is designed to do"
Mike Johnson comes out against additional guardrails on ICE as Democrats call for it.
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
“I think there's a lot of Democrats playing games right now with national security and with law enforcement. And I think it's dangerous. Ice is doing what ice is designed to do by its very name.”
January 14, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Hey @klobuchar.senate.gov - let’s get to the streets of Minneapolis in front of some news cameras and say “Abolish ICE.”
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce when you try to pass paid family leave so workers can stay home with their newborns for a bit: THIS WILL BE THE END OF DEMOCRACY
Minnesota Chamber when citizens are getting kidnapped and beaten at their jobs by agents of the Federal Government: [Silence]
Minnesota Chamber when citizens are getting kidnapped and beaten at their jobs by agents of the Federal Government: [Silence]
For decades, executives at big companies in Minnesota have been part of the state’s civic backbone — serving on nonprofit boards, weighing in on workforce issues, joining task forces focused on solving major social issues. Which is why the quiet right now is so striking.
Minnesota’s corporate silence on ICE surge
Major companies in Minnesota have been largely mum on the immigration enforcement operation in the state.
www.mprnews.org
January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce when you try to pass paid family leave so workers can stay home with their newborns for a bit: THIS WILL BE THE END OF DEMOCRACY
Minnesota Chamber when citizens are getting kidnapped and beaten at their jobs by agents of the Federal Government: [Silence]
Minnesota Chamber when citizens are getting kidnapped and beaten at their jobs by agents of the Federal Government: [Silence]
We have to patrol our public schools because ICE agents are rolling up and threatening students, staff, and teachers. Minneapolis Public Schools had to close. They are seemingly taking anyone who is brown.
I can’t put in words how evil all of this is.
I can’t put in words how evil all of this is.
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
We have to patrol our public schools because ICE agents are rolling up and threatening students, staff, and teachers. Minneapolis Public Schools had to close. They are seemingly taking anyone who is brown.
I can’t put in words how evil all of this is.
I can’t put in words how evil all of this is.
Get in gringo, we’re buying churros at LomaBonita Market.
January 7, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Get in gringo, we’re buying churros at LomaBonita Market.
mixing state and federal here, but anyone running for governor of minnesota needs to start any presser with “abolish ice” and “the u.s. house needs to impeach.”
January 7, 2026 at 6:22 PM
mixing state and federal here, but anyone running for governor of minnesota needs to start any presser with “abolish ice” and “the u.s. house needs to impeach.”
Yelling about missed free throws in crunch time at Williams like throwing on my favorite hooded sweatshirt. Feels right.
January 7, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Yelling about missed free throws in crunch time at Williams like throwing on my favorite hooded sweatshirt. Feels right.
With tonight’s news, I’m afraid that I will need to tap the sign again:
I will always be amazed at the ego of those who have not held public office before, or even attended a singular legislative hearing, or sat at a city council meeting, or even knocked on one (1!) constituent door, only to decide, “Yes. I will do it. I will run for Governor of the entire state.”
January 5, 2026 at 5:28 AM
With tonight’s news, I’m afraid that I will need to tap the sign again:
The Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Night Gubernatorial News Dump is a new one.
(Technically breaking news and not a news dump per se, but ease up, AfterDarkBlueSky™️ is not the time for jargon semantics.)
(Technically breaking news and not a news dump per se, but ease up, AfterDarkBlueSky™️ is not the time for jargon semantics.)
January 5, 2026 at 4:44 AM
The Sunday Scaries into a Sunday Night Gubernatorial News Dump is a new one.
(Technically breaking news and not a news dump per se, but ease up, AfterDarkBlueSky™️ is not the time for jargon semantics.)
(Technically breaking news and not a news dump per se, but ease up, AfterDarkBlueSky™️ is not the time for jargon semantics.)
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"My father and mother, Mark and Melissa Hortman, and their dog Gilbert, were killed by a man who believed conspiracy theories and fake news. Words matter. Sharing fake news is dangerous," said Colin Hortman..
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Hortman children call on Trump to remove conspiracy posts about their parents' deaths
The president has boosted false conspiracy theories regarding the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband Mark.
bringmethenews.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:19 AM
"My father and mother, Mark and Melissa Hortman, and their dog Gilbert, were killed by a man who believed conspiracy theories and fake news. Words matter. Sharing fake news is dangerous," said Colin Hortman..
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if you’re lucky enough to have costly insurance (that covers almost nothing), you already have to see primary care to get a referral. And then you have to make sure the referral is in network or covered at all.
why wouldn’t we want to remove the costly premiums/barriers to care currently in place?
why wouldn’t we want to remove the costly premiums/barriers to care currently in place?
For all Universal HC/Single Payer/M4A advocates.
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
What do the biggest, expensive hospital chains do. Do they opt out and only serve the rich ?
Who in the USA gov runs the program?
R U ok with having to see a primary care doc before you can see a specialist ?
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
if you’re lucky enough to have costly insurance (that covers almost nothing), you already have to see primary care to get a referral. And then you have to make sure the referral is in network or covered at all.
why wouldn’t we want to remove the costly premiums/barriers to care currently in place?
why wouldn’t we want to remove the costly premiums/barriers to care currently in place?
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Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Will Arnett was on Conan and told a story about how Conan dealt with the death of his parents by accusing Jason Bateman of killing them. It’s so funny.
It sure seems like an unhealthy amount of companies that sponsor an NBA jersey patch end up in some kind of hot water.
Ellison said he will be looking into six difference companies, including one based in Minensota.
Keith Ellison joins inquiry into buy now, pay later firms.
Ellison said he will be looking into six difference companies, including one based in Minensota.
www.kare11.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It sure seems like an unhealthy amount of companies that sponsor an NBA jersey patch end up in some kind of hot water.
I will always be amazed at the ego of those who have not held public office before, or even attended a singular legislative hearing, or sat at a city council meeting, or even knocked on one (1!) constituent door, only to decide, “Yes. I will do it. I will run for Governor of the entire state.”
December 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
I will always be amazed at the ego of those who have not held public office before, or even attended a singular legislative hearing, or sat at a city council meeting, or even knocked on one (1!) constituent door, only to decide, “Yes. I will do it. I will run for Governor of the entire state.”
sounds like we’re going to have to divert some legacy funds for an enormous statue of john nestor?
November 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
sounds like we’re going to have to divert some legacy funds for an enormous statue of john nestor?
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Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
November 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Finally getting some theological clarity on the ethics of reclining in one’s plane seat
You know how the first time it snows for the season, everyone takes a horrible photo of it and posts it online?
The Northern Lights are apparently like that, except it’s the complete opposite. All of the photos are INCREDIBLE.
The Northern Lights are apparently like that, except it’s the complete opposite. All of the photos are INCREDIBLE.
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
You know how the first time it snows for the season, everyone takes a horrible photo of it and posts it online?
The Northern Lights are apparently like that, except it’s the complete opposite. All of the photos are INCREDIBLE.
The Northern Lights are apparently like that, except it’s the complete opposite. All of the photos are INCREDIBLE.
Aurora borealis in the driveway!
November 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Aurora borealis in the driveway!
This is so great. All of these are really fun. If you’re a jersey nerd, check out the entire thread (link in thread)
designing a new timberwolves jersey after every win 🐺
record: 7-4
record: 7-4
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
This is so great. All of these are really fun. If you’re a jersey nerd, check out the entire thread (link in thread)
Her recovery vest gives off a certain air of “… so I heard on NPR this morning about the election…”
November 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Her recovery vest gives off a certain air of “… so I heard on NPR this morning about the election…”
11 year old: i’m going to make pancakes. How many should I make?
me: *looks at box*
why would the people at krusteaz pancakes do this to us
me: *looks at box*
why would the people at krusteaz pancakes do this to us
November 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
11 year old: i’m going to make pancakes. How many should I make?
me: *looks at box*
why would the people at krusteaz pancakes do this to us
me: *looks at box*
why would the people at krusteaz pancakes do this to us
Obviously the NBA doesn’t care about us stupid fans, but maybe they will consider how hard they are making it on the gamblers to watch the games???
Posting again as a public service (and because I can't freakin' remember either):
October 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Obviously the NBA doesn’t care about us stupid fans, but maybe they will consider how hard they are making it on the gamblers to watch the games???