Katherine Teiken
@katherineteiken.bsky.social
Climate Policy Director at Minnesota Housing
Board Member Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority
Board President for Conservation Minnesota
Board Member Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority
Board President for Conservation Minnesota
Seeing the Northern Lights! (taken with an iPhone in the Southern Suburbs of St Paul)
November 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Seeing the Northern Lights! (taken with an iPhone in the Southern Suburbs of St Paul)
Fully boosted for flu and covid! Was personally going to wait until Oct for Novavax but the Kindergartner wanted to go together and didn’t want the thought of shots hanging over their head for 3 more weeks. So… we both did it today!
September 20, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Fully boosted for flu and covid! Was personally going to wait until Oct for Novavax but the Kindergartner wanted to go together and didn’t want the thought of shots hanging over their head for 3 more weeks. So… we both did it today!
Reposted by Katherine Teiken
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
June 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
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Wait a minute… Lunds was given a head up about the return to office before the workers???
WTF
www.startribune.com/downtown-st-...
WTF
www.startribune.com/downtown-st-...
March 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Wait a minute… Lunds was given a head up about the return to office before the workers???
WTF
www.startribune.com/downtown-st-...
WTF
www.startribune.com/downtown-st-...
Reposted by Katherine Teiken
Nothing makes a downtown more vibrant than forcing people to be there!
www.startribune.com/walz-minneso...
www.startribune.com/walz-minneso...
Brooks: Nothing makes a downtown more vibrant than forcing people to be there
Gov. Tim Walz ordered state workers back to the office in downtown St. Paul. But what’s left in Minnesota’s capital city?
www.startribune.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Nothing makes a downtown more vibrant than forcing people to be there!
www.startribune.com/walz-minneso...
www.startribune.com/walz-minneso...
ICYMI, AG Ellison is suing the Trump Admin on behalf of the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund freeze/cancelation. Millions of dollars for MnCIFA and climate projects across Minnesota are at risk. www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2025/0...
Attorney General Ellison sues to preserve clean-energy dollars for Minnesota
March 19, 2025 (SAINT PAUL) - Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison today co-led a coalition of four attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to preserve federal grant dollars flowing in...
www.redlakenationnews.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
ICYMI, AG Ellison is suing the Trump Admin on behalf of the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA) for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund freeze/cancelation. Millions of dollars for MnCIFA and climate projects across Minnesota are at risk. www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2025/0...
When it is cold like this (-20) I get through it by thinking about all the horrible bugs this weather kills. Like emerald ash borer. It makes it just a little bit more tolerable.
January 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
When it is cold like this (-20) I get through it by thinking about all the horrible bugs this weather kills. Like emerald ash borer. It makes it just a little bit more tolerable.
X logged me out so I guess that’s the sign that there’s really no going back. ;)
November 24, 2024 at 12:52 AM
X logged me out so I guess that’s the sign that there’s really no going back. ;)
One week left to provide public comment on the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority Investment Strategy. I know you all have opinions, so let us hear them. mad.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
MNCIFA Investment Strategy Public Comment Form
Submit your comment on MNICFA's draft investment strategy today!
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November 18, 2024 at 11:45 PM
One week left to provide public comment on the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority Investment Strategy. I know you all have opinions, so let us hear them. mad.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
It’s a Tuesday that feels like Monday.
For example, this morning I brewed a cup of coffee only to come back to a puddle of coffee all over the counter and the dawning realization that I had forgotten to even get a coffee mug out.
For example, this morning I brewed a cup of coffee only to come back to a puddle of coffee all over the counter and the dawning realization that I had forgotten to even get a coffee mug out.
November 12, 2024 at 2:07 PM
It’s a Tuesday that feels like Monday.
For example, this morning I brewed a cup of coffee only to come back to a puddle of coffee all over the counter and the dawning realization that I had forgotten to even get a coffee mug out.
For example, this morning I brewed a cup of coffee only to come back to a puddle of coffee all over the counter and the dawning realization that I had forgotten to even get a coffee mug out.
Reposted by Katherine Teiken
Someone brought this back up so let me share again: we should take over fraternal organizations.
Let me share my lifelong dream for the left: taking over fraternal organizations (Moose, Oddfellows, Etc.)
They are 501c8s, which is basically impossible to get now. Most of them own property, they often have liquor licenses that are grandfathered in.
We could have clubhouses!
They are 501c8s, which is basically impossible to get now. Most of them own property, they often have liquor licenses that are grandfathered in.
We could have clubhouses!
there should be an old folks home for people in their 30s
November 11, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Someone brought this back up so let me share again: we should take over fraternal organizations.
Alright, I’m going to do an introduction. I mostly was a lurker at the bad place, but looking to engage more:
🩵 Minnesotan
💙 Democratic Farmer Labor Party
🩷 Suburban mom
💚 Work on residential decarbonization and climate resilience
💛 Love lakes, pools, and cabin life
💜 Formerly from MI, NM, WI
🩵 Minnesotan
💙 Democratic Farmer Labor Party
🩷 Suburban mom
💚 Work on residential decarbonization and climate resilience
💛 Love lakes, pools, and cabin life
💜 Formerly from MI, NM, WI
November 10, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Alright, I’m going to do an introduction. I mostly was a lurker at the bad place, but looking to engage more:
🩵 Minnesotan
💙 Democratic Farmer Labor Party
🩷 Suburban mom
💚 Work on residential decarbonization and climate resilience
💛 Love lakes, pools, and cabin life
💜 Formerly from MI, NM, WI
🩵 Minnesotan
💙 Democratic Farmer Labor Party
🩷 Suburban mom
💚 Work on residential decarbonization and climate resilience
💛 Love lakes, pools, and cabin life
💜 Formerly from MI, NM, WI
Reposted by Katherine Teiken
Made an MSP Twitter People Who Are On BlueSky Starter Pack for you. I have more people than this list but it’s a … start … er … pack: go.bsky.app/3r67QPy
November 7, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Made an MSP Twitter People Who Are On BlueSky Starter Pack for you. I have more people than this list but it’s a … start … er … pack: go.bsky.app/3r67QPy
Capping off this awful week by getting quotes for rooftop solar. I’m determined to take advantage of that tax credit while it still exists.
November 8, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Capping off this awful week by getting quotes for rooftop solar. I’m determined to take advantage of that tax credit while it still exists.
I’m trying to build up the folks I follow on here so that I can get away from the bad bird place.
If you’re in Minnesota and/or engaged in clean energy and climate, like or follow to help me find good new people to follow!
If you’re in Minnesota and/or engaged in clean energy and climate, like or follow to help me find good new people to follow!
November 7, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I’m trying to build up the folks I follow on here so that I can get away from the bad bird place.
If you’re in Minnesota and/or engaged in clean energy and climate, like or follow to help me find good new people to follow!
If you’re in Minnesota and/or engaged in clean energy and climate, like or follow to help me find good new people to follow!
I’m a bit out of the habit of bragging about myself, but here goes…
I’m super proud to announce my promotion at Minnesota Housing to the agency’s Climate Policy Director! It’s a new role and one that I’ve helped to create/evolve over 8 years from when it began as a temporary grant position.
I’m super proud to announce my promotion at Minnesota Housing to the agency’s Climate Policy Director! It’s a new role and one that I’ve helped to create/evolve over 8 years from when it began as a temporary grant position.
January 29, 2024 at 11:04 PM
I’m a bit out of the habit of bragging about myself, but here goes…
I’m super proud to announce my promotion at Minnesota Housing to the agency’s Climate Policy Director! It’s a new role and one that I’ve helped to create/evolve over 8 years from when it began as a temporary grant position.
I’m super proud to announce my promotion at Minnesota Housing to the agency’s Climate Policy Director! It’s a new role and one that I’ve helped to create/evolve over 8 years from when it began as a temporary grant position.
A Sunday with my preschooler:
- Made pancakes and cookies
- Washed dishes and played with bubbles in the sink
- Played with paint and a science color-tab/water kit
All between the hours of 7:30-10:30am.
All to avoid some screen time. And yet, surprising no one, here we are watching screens.
- Made pancakes and cookies
- Washed dishes and played with bubbles in the sink
- Played with paint and a science color-tab/water kit
All between the hours of 7:30-10:30am.
All to avoid some screen time. And yet, surprising no one, here we are watching screens.
January 14, 2024 at 4:59 PM
A Sunday with my preschooler:
- Made pancakes and cookies
- Washed dishes and played with bubbles in the sink
- Played with paint and a science color-tab/water kit
All between the hours of 7:30-10:30am.
All to avoid some screen time. And yet, surprising no one, here we are watching screens.
- Made pancakes and cookies
- Washed dishes and played with bubbles in the sink
- Played with paint and a science color-tab/water kit
All between the hours of 7:30-10:30am.
All to avoid some screen time. And yet, surprising no one, here we are watching screens.
I was able to share my thoughts on how the Inflation Reduction Act can help decarbonize affordable housing!
My view - make it easy and make it comprehensive. We have one shot … so let’s do as much as we can! The climate crisis won’t allow us to wait.
www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/decarbo...
My view - make it easy and make it comprehensive. We have one shot … so let’s do as much as we can! The climate crisis won’t allow us to wait.
www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/decarbo...
January 5, 2024 at 3:29 AM
I was able to share my thoughts on how the Inflation Reduction Act can help decarbonize affordable housing!
My view - make it easy and make it comprehensive. We have one shot … so let’s do as much as we can! The climate crisis won’t allow us to wait.
www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/decarbo...
My view - make it easy and make it comprehensive. We have one shot … so let’s do as much as we can! The climate crisis won’t allow us to wait.
www.enterprisecommunity.org/blog/decarbo...
Probably posting into the void because it’s 7am…
But I’m so excited about our most recent slate of multifamily projects funded by Minnesota Housing, including two built to Passive House standards.
Fighting climate change one building at a time… Progress!!
www.mnhousing.gov/content/publ...
But I’m so excited about our most recent slate of multifamily projects funded by Minnesota Housing, including two built to Passive House standards.
Fighting climate change one building at a time… Progress!!
www.mnhousing.gov/content/publ...
www.mnhousing.gov
December 19, 2023 at 1:48 PM
Probably posting into the void because it’s 7am…
But I’m so excited about our most recent slate of multifamily projects funded by Minnesota Housing, including two built to Passive House standards.
Fighting climate change one building at a time… Progress!!
www.mnhousing.gov/content/publ...
But I’m so excited about our most recent slate of multifamily projects funded by Minnesota Housing, including two built to Passive House standards.
Fighting climate change one building at a time… Progress!!
www.mnhousing.gov/content/publ...
I packed and unpacked my and my kid’s suitcases twice in the last 10 days. But cheers to staying home for the holidays.
I think it might be our first Thanksgiving ever where we didn’t travel AND didn’t host. Even 2020 mom/grammy came to stay.
Odd. And maybe wonderful.
I think it might be our first Thanksgiving ever where we didn’t travel AND didn’t host. Even 2020 mom/grammy came to stay.
Odd. And maybe wonderful.
November 22, 2023 at 1:50 PM
I packed and unpacked my and my kid’s suitcases twice in the last 10 days. But cheers to staying home for the holidays.
I think it might be our first Thanksgiving ever where we didn’t travel AND didn’t host. Even 2020 mom/grammy came to stay.
Odd. And maybe wonderful.
I think it might be our first Thanksgiving ever where we didn’t travel AND didn’t host. Even 2020 mom/grammy came to stay.
Odd. And maybe wonderful.
I was feeling really good because I was voter #8 this morning at 7:06am.
And then I promptly came home and made a cup of coffee.
But it wasn’t until I walked back into the kitchen that I realized that I had neglected to put a cup underneath the machine. 🤦♀️
And then I promptly came home and made a cup of coffee.
But it wasn’t until I walked back into the kitchen that I realized that I had neglected to put a cup underneath the machine. 🤦♀️
November 7, 2023 at 1:35 PM
I was feeling really good because I was voter #8 this morning at 7:06am.
And then I promptly came home and made a cup of coffee.
But it wasn’t until I walked back into the kitchen that I realized that I had neglected to put a cup underneath the machine. 🤦♀️
And then I promptly came home and made a cup of coffee.
But it wasn’t until I walked back into the kitchen that I realized that I had neglected to put a cup underneath the machine. 🤦♀️
WE GOT IT! Confirmed. This is not a drill. Marshfield WI Walmart has pediatric Moderna doses.
Hi, want to go on a journey to hear about how hard it is to get a pediatric Moderna booster? Buckle up. Long thread.
October 8, 2023 at 5:28 PM
WE GOT IT! Confirmed. This is not a drill. Marshfield WI Walmart has pediatric Moderna doses.
Hi, want to go on a journey to hear about how hard it is to get a pediatric Moderna booster? Buckle up. Long thread.
October 8, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Hi, want to go on a journey to hear about how hard it is to get a pediatric Moderna booster? Buckle up. Long thread.
Really just booked a COVID booster appointment 2.5 hrs away (one way!!) for my 3yo. Both skeptical and hopeful that it’s real. And thankful I have family nearby we can stay with after. And frustrated that this is the first option I’ve found.
Seriously… W.T.F?!?!
Seriously… W.T.F?!?!
October 4, 2023 at 3:14 AM
Really just booked a COVID booster appointment 2.5 hrs away (one way!!) for my 3yo. Both skeptical and hopeful that it’s real. And thankful I have family nearby we can stay with after. And frustrated that this is the first option I’ve found.
Seriously… W.T.F?!?!
Seriously… W.T.F?!?!
