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Jill Braithwaite
@jillb.bsky.social
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Into art, film, literature, tennis, big bodies of fresh water, and dog walks.
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A while back I wrote about how “white” humor overvalues the status of the speaker and undervalues involuntary, or ‘belly’, laughter, and that’s why so many terrible takes exist under the cover of “it’s just a joke”. When jokes don’t have to be funny, they’re just another tool plausible deniability.
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
jillb.bsky.social
can’t get this out of my head today & love it
Titus Andromedon Trident audition Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
YouTube video by Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 3
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December 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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this piece by @jpbrammer.bsky.social on the 2026 Pantone color of the year is so hilarious and also slightly depressing that it makes me sad 90% of my followers (an estimate: hi folks) are bots because I want to tell the world. Here is a link + tiny clip: johnpaulbrammer.substack.com/p/cloud-danc...
December 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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a new jersey-based christmas tree delivery service called Spruce Bringsteen
November 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
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mad men 100% holds up
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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i see you spelling bee
December 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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jpbrammer.bsky.social
I hate the part of writing where I know it's over for the day but maybe if I click between the dozens of tabs I have open for 30 minutes straight it will come back
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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chrissteller.bsky.social
It was great to see some of you in person at the Bluesky meetup tonight!
Lifesize puppets on exhibit at the Hennepin History Museum, looking weird
December 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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katalogued.bsky.social
Stole this from the Cedar Cultural Center’s page since they aren’t here. ♥️♥️♥️
Photo of the Cedar Cultural Center in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis and its marquee, which reads “we love our Somali neighbors”
December 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
jillb.bsky.social
🚨🚨🚨 Mad Men is now streaming on HBOMax, just in time for the winter times 🚨🚨🚨
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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“We won't die secret deaths anymore. The world only spins forward. We will be citizens. The time has come. Bye now. You are fabulous creatures, each and every one. And I bless you: More Life. The Great Work Begins.” -- Tony Kushner Angels in America #WorldAIDSDay
World AIDS Day December 1st A red AIDS ribbon next to the text
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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mimismartypants.bsky.social
We got snow day, folks. My favorite excuse to do huge, staggering amounts of Nothing!
November 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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This frequent Midwestern road tripper offers a prayer of thanksgiving for kwik trip and its spotless bathrooms please do not tell me if they are problematic
November 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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what kicked off this pie kerfuffle anyway
November 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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first visit to minneapolis in 6 months and
mpx.nws-bot.us Alerts from NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN (UNOFFICIAL) @mpx.nws-bot.us · 12d
🚨 Winter Storm Warning issued November 25 at 6:25AM CST until November 26 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN 🚨
Additional Details Here.
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...RAIN WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES... .A potent storm system will move across the area today and tonight. Rain will transition snow from west to east as cold air arrives. Periods of heavy snow are expected with rates of around an inch per hour at times. The heaviest totals will be found across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin where around 6 inches are expected. Farther south across southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin, 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds will increase later today and tonight with gusts as high as 45 mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile or less. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for central and most of southern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches with the heaviest amounts north of Morris and Glenwood. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Todd, Douglas, Lac Qui Parle, Pope, Stevens, and Swift Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. ...RAIN WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES... .A potent storm system will move across the area today and tonight. Rain will transition snow from west to east as cold air arrives. Periods of heavy snow are expected with rates of around an inch per hour at times. The heaviest totals will be found across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin where around 6 inches are expected. Farther south across southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin, 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds will increase later today and tonight with gusts as high as 45 mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile or less. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for central and most of southern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches south of Willmar, to 4 to 7 inches north. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Benton, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Stearns, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Redwood, Chippewa, and Yellow Medicine Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. ...RAIN WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES... .A potent storm system will move across the area today and tonight. Rain will transition snow from west to east as cold air arrives. Periods of heavy snow are expected with rates of around an inch per hour at times. The heaviest totals will be found across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin where around 6 inches are expected. Farther south across southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin, 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds will increase later today and tonight with gusts as high as 45 mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile or less. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for central and most of southern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across southern Minnesota, to 4 to 7 inches across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. ...RAIN WILL TURN TO HEAVY SNOW FROM WEST TO EAST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT... ...SNOWFALL RATES EXCEEDING AN INCH PER HOUR AND STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING TO 45 MPH MAY LEAD TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS AT TIMES... .A potent storm system will move across the area today and tonight. Rain will transition snow from west to east as cold air arrives. Periods of heavy snow are expected with rates of around an inch per hour at times. The heaviest totals will be found across central Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin where around 6 inches are expected. Farther south across southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin, 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds will increase later today and tonight with gusts as high as 45 mph. Combined with the falling snow, widespread blowing snow and blizzard conditions are possible at times with visibilities 1/4 mile or less. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for central and most of southern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for far southern Minnesota and parts of west central Wisconsin. * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across southern Minnesota, to 4 to 7 inches across northwest Wisconsin. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Minnesota, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington, Rice, Steele, and Waseca Counties. In Wisconsin, Barron, Rusk, and St. Croix Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
November 25, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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indulging nostalgia for my early mpls years as I drive there from mke today

open.spotify.com/album/2WeDAk...
Talking with the Taxman About Poetry
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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A true side note: Prince cared deeply about food insecurity, and would routinely make substantial donations to local food banks and community kitchens in every town that he would play in during his later tours. Sometimes they would ask for supplies & his team would show up with huge amounts of food.
chrissteller.bsky.social Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · 15d
A potato has been named after Prince.
U's Paisley Purple potatoes strive for 'Honeycrisp' success Path to broader appeal is long road to hoe. By COLE REYNOLDS For the Minnesota Star Tribune In a 1998 interview, the Spice Girls' Mel Basked the Artist Formerly Known as Prince what she should call him. He decided on "Spud," but could only offer a coy smile as an explanation. Twenty-five years later, it looks more like a premonition. Geneticists at the University of Minnesota have created a new purple and yellow potato, naming it the Paisley Purple after the artist's Chanhassen studio. It's at a handful of local farmers markets and on the tasting menu at Alma, a fine-dining restaurant in Minneapolis. Andas the "Purple Rain" musical ends its run at downtown's State Theatre, the potato serves as a starchy ode to the late artist. But like the musical and its namesake artist, the Paisley Purple faces a long road out of the Twin Cities. Grocery stores SEE PURPLE POTATO ON E6' MATTI SPRAGUE • Provided by Alma The Paisley Purple potato was developed by the University of Minnesota and is on the menu at Alma.
November 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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srsly tho have you no sense of decency sir
November 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."

Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...
(RNS) — In video recorded on Friday (Nov. 4) outside the embattled U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, the Rev. Michael Woolf stands alongside fellow protesters, fiddling awkwardly with his backpack as faith leaders and other protesters chant slogans at a line of police officers. A moment later, one officer can be seen walking forward, grabbing Woolf by the wrist and yanking. Demonstrators attempted to hold on to Woolf, who was a clerical collar, but four officers wrenched him from the crowd and tossed him to the ground. After turning him onto his stomach, officers proceeded to arrest Woolf, and removed him to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Maywood, Illinois. “I’ve got bruises all over my body,” Woolf, an American Baptist minister who is pastor of Lake Street Church of Evanston, Illinois, told Religion News Service. He was speaking in his first interview since being released Friday afternoon after about seven hours in custody. Woolf said when he asked the arresting officers to loosen the plastic handcuffs that were causing his hands to go numb, an officer replied: “Nobody wants to talk to you — shut the f–k up.” “It’s part of the dehumanizing nature of it, and it’s it gives me a lot of clarity around what’s happening here,” said Woolf, who has been active in protests against ICE. “It’s really a spiritual emergency.”
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Quote from this speech
November 15, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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preach it, mr pope sir yesssss
Pope Leo XIV Talks Movies To A-List Crowd At Vatican: Read His Speech
Pope Leo XIV Talks Movies To A-List Crowd At Vatican: Read His Speech
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November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
Yes, sadly it is real.
November 15, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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actual lol
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23d
Breaking News: Pam Bondi assigned a prosecutor to look into Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to prominent Democrats including Bill Clinton, at President Trump’s urging.
Trump Live Updates: Bondi Assigns Prosecutor to Look Into Epstein’s Ties to Prominent Democrats
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November 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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schwesbomb.bsky.social
Know any twin cities small-business owners?
I'm hosting a gathering of businesses against fascism on Wed. Nov. 19 @6pm.
Working w/ ISAIAH to connect business owners with a broader anti-authoritarian movement with shared demands. Please send anyone you know who might be interested my way!
The plan:
November 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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chrissteller.bsky.social
I don't do hard drugs but I did eat a sleeve of Saltines today
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM