Robert Moffitt
@justplainbob.bsky.social
That justplainbob from over there. Retired Minnesotan who abides in Stately Moffitt Manor with Mrs. Lungs.
Yet another skeleton in the Olympic sports closet
International officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene. n.pr/4c1N2gQ
U.S. sledder Katie Uhlaender loses appeal, won't race at the Milan Cortina Olympics
International officials say a point-rigging scheme denied American Katie Uhlaender a shot to compete in the Milan Cortina Olympics. But a sports tribunal based in Switzerland says it can't intervene.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Yet another skeleton in the Olympic sports closet
Physical appearances shouldn't matter at all cases like this, but the fact that both little Liam and his dad are both REMARKABLY photogenic has not hurt the narrative.
February 2, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Physical appearances shouldn't matter at all cases like this, but the fact that both little Liam and his dad are both REMARKABLY photogenic has not hurt the narrative.
Folks, are you coming to caucus tomorrow?
Tuesday’s precinct caucuses serve as the starting line for voters and a possible winnowing point for candidates. Republican and DFL leaders alike are expecting strong turnout.
Minnesota precinct caucuses offer first venue for voters in chock-full 2026 campaign
Voters get their first chance to help shape key Minnesota political races at Feb. 3 precinct caucuses. The neighborhood gatherings come as top races see churn and an immigration operation has heighten...
www.mprnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Folks, are you coming to caucus tomorrow?
Shout out to the "black shirt guy*" at the Blaine Target, who helped me to get my Consumer Cellular phone working again after two visits, a new SIM card, and no charge to me.
* Staff in the black shirts are actually trained technicians. The kid who helped me was great, and really knew his stuff.
* Staff in the black shirts are actually trained technicians. The kid who helped me was great, and really knew his stuff.
February 2, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Shout out to the "black shirt guy*" at the Blaine Target, who helped me to get my Consumer Cellular phone working again after two visits, a new SIM card, and no charge to me.
* Staff in the black shirts are actually trained technicians. The kid who helped me was great, and really knew his stuff.
* Staff in the black shirts are actually trained technicians. The kid who helped me was great, and really knew his stuff.
Different words, same meaning
“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say ICE out.” americasvoicecnn.substack.com/p/grammy-win...
Grammy Winners Honor Immigrant Roots, Condemn ICE’s Brutality
“I want to say I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I wouldn’t be here,” said Best New Artist winner Olivia Dean.
americasvoicecnn.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Different words, same meaning
Popular opinion (and Google AI) will tell you that Henry Fonda played a bad guy in a Western only one time, in Once Upon a Time in the West. But he also broke bad in Firecreek, a lesser-known film also made in 1968. Bad Henry! Bad!
February 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Popular opinion (and Google AI) will tell you that Henry Fonda played a bad guy in a Western only one time, in Once Upon a Time in the West. But he also broke bad in Firecreek, a lesser-known film also made in 1968. Bad Henry! Bad!
This is so Minnesotan it hurts
Minnesota is currently seeing a mini warmup after arctic cold. But 30 years ago today, the town of Tower set a record for the coldest day when it hit 60 degrees below zero.
Nearby Embarrass believes it would have won if it weren’t for a thermometer malfunction.
Nearby Embarrass believes it would have won if it weren’t for a thermometer malfunction.
Coldest-ever in Minnesota? 30 years later, Tower and Embarrass still talk about who holds the crown
On Feb. 2, 1996, the town of Tower hit minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit, Minnesota’s coldest-ever recorded temperature. But nearby Embarrass still believes it’s the state’s true cold spot and would have wo...
www.mprnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 12:29 PM
This is so Minnesotan it hurts
The rodent has spoken, and was quickly taken away before he could finish his profanity-peppered statement about ICE.
February 2, 2026 at 12:28 PM
The rodent has spoken, and was quickly taken away before he could finish his profanity-peppered statement about ICE.
Folks, this is how you write a headline that gets clicks
Eight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit. n.pr/4rLUqll
After being hit by a car, she was saved by a lavender bunny
Eight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Folks, this is how you write a headline that gets clicks
A lot of you folks have already read the Strib's feature on the Whipple Building, and the many injustices happening there. The story also reveals just how breathtakingly incompetent the feds are in these dark times.
February 2, 2026 at 12:17 PM
A lot of you folks have already read the Strib's feature on the Whipple Building, and the many injustices happening there. The story also reveals just how breathtakingly incompetent the feds are in these dark times.
She really is. These are the personal stories the rest of the nation/world needs to hear.
Some damn fine writing, too.
Some damn fine writing, too.
February 2, 2026 at 12:08 PM
She really is. These are the personal stories the rest of the nation/world needs to hear.
Some damn fine writing, too.
Some damn fine writing, too.
I'm not saying this is a good idea, but MAN, would that piss him off if it happened.
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Progressive outlet says Minneapolis should get Nobel Peace Prize for ICE response
Editors at the progressive publication recently announced that they had begun the process of nominating “the city of Minneapolis and its people” for a Nobel Peace Prize.
bringmethenews.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I'm not saying this is a good idea, but MAN, would that piss him off if it happened.
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I put my faith in the predictive powers of large rodents EVERY day, not just today.
February 2, 2026 at 11:47 AM
I put my faith in the predictive powers of large rodents EVERY day, not just today.
You can bet some racist redneck is writting a letter to the editor right now, bitterly complaining about the "divisive" flag they didn't know exisited until they saw this story. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Pine County Courthouse welcomes Mille Lacs Band flags with ceremony, recognizing collaboration
A ceremony was held Friday morning with drums and song to welcome flags representing the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe into the Pine County Courthouse. Since 2012, the county and tribal nation have had go...
www.mprnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:45 AM
You can bet some racist redneck is writting a letter to the editor right now, bitterly complaining about the "divisive" flag they didn't know exisited until they saw this story. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Still working on that outline for a plan, Senator? 🙄
Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past. n.pr/3NK5sJ7
With an ACA fix uncertain in the Senate, Republicans replay old health care fights
Things are looking bleak for a fix in Congress for ACA premiums that doubled, on average, this month. And Republicans are making arguments against the law that haven't worked in years past.
n.pr
February 2, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Still working on that outline for a plan, Senator? 🙄
Waking up to the horrifying news that the Kennedy Center will be closed for 2 years for "renovations." What sort of gilded nightmare will it look like when That Guy turns interior designer? I suspect he will insert his name and image into everthing. We may need to tear it down & rebuild.
February 2, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Waking up to the horrifying news that the Kennedy Center will be closed for 2 years for "renovations." What sort of gilded nightmare will it look like when That Guy turns interior designer? I suspect he will insert his name and image into everthing. We may need to tear it down & rebuild.
I'll report later this week how Tuesday's precinct caucus went. Until then, speculation is useless.
February 2, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I'll report later this week how Tuesday's precinct caucus went. Until then, speculation is useless.
Last summer I attended a rally at the VA to protest efforts to cut the staff there. I parked just outside the Whipple, took the light rail to the VA station, and listened as Walz and other speakers talked. Alex Pretti may have been working in the ICU that day, I don't know. But it seems sereal now.
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Last summer I attended a rally at the VA to protest efforts to cut the staff there. I parked just outside the Whipple, took the light rail to the VA station, and listened as Walz and other speakers talked. Alex Pretti may have been working in the ICU that day, I don't know. But it seems sereal now.
I hate to go down conspiracy rabbitholes, but yesterday my phone mysteriously stopped working. 🤔
February 1, 2026 at 11:14 PM
I hate to go down conspiracy rabbitholes, but yesterday my phone mysteriously stopped working. 🤔
Since retiring, I have less presence on social media. This was an intentional action, this account is all I do now. Every now and then, one of my replies or posts goes a bit viral. Such was the case yesterday, when I commented on an @mprnews.org story.
That comment was reposted 269 times.
That comment was reposted 269 times.
February 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Since retiring, I have less presence on social media. This was an intentional action, this account is all I do now. Every now and then, one of my replies or posts goes a bit viral. Such was the case yesterday, when I commented on an @mprnews.org story.
That comment was reposted 269 times.
That comment was reposted 269 times.
Oh, my heart
February 1, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Oh, my heart
The crop art at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair is going to be WAF, and I am SO looking forward to seeing it.
Liam has been on my mind constantly the past 2 weeks. This picture was seared into my brain; it is evidence of the total lack of humanity within this administration.
Many thanks to @danilawaart.bsky.social for allowing me to recreate this beautiful work as crop art.
#cropart #iceout #jamesbaldwin
Many thanks to @danilawaart.bsky.social for allowing me to recreate this beautiful work as crop art.
#cropart #iceout #jamesbaldwin
February 1, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The crop art at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair is going to be WAF, and I am SO looking forward to seeing it.
Surprised to see Wing Joint in the list of eateries that provide good food for $10 or less. The Joint is about 3 blocks away from the Stately Manor in Blaine.
February 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Surprised to see Wing Joint in the list of eateries that provide good food for $10 or less. The Joint is about 3 blocks away from the Stately Manor in Blaine.
We were going to watch Monuments Men last night, but anything with Nazis is just too triggering. So instead we did a Paddington double feature -- 2 and Peru.
paddington bear wearing a red hat and a blue jacket says you just got paddingtoned
ALT: paddington bear wearing a red hat and a blue jacket says you just got paddingtoned
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February 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
We were going to watch Monuments Men last night, but anything with Nazis is just too triggering. So instead we did a Paddington double feature -- 2 and Peru.
My fellow customers in line had interesting choices in footwear: flip-flops and bedroom slippers.
February 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
My fellow customers in line had interesting choices in footwear: flip-flops and bedroom slippers.