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Kenton Larsen

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Ad and PR writer, communications instructor, and co-host of the Media Nerds and Star Wars Nerds podcasts.

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · Feb 21

When I went to school in Boston, I was the smartest person in the class. When I came back to Canada, I was the dumbest. So, this all makes sense.

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 9h

Let's talk turkey, ham: Winnipeg communications jobs, week of Oct. 12, 2025 www.linkedin.com/pulse/winnip... - via LinkedIn

Winnipeg communications jobs, week of Oct. 12, 2025

Podcast and Brand Content Specialist, Sound Off Media Company Digital Marketing Coordinator (part-time), Shelmerdine Specialist, Market Development, Travel Manitoba Communication and Information Manag...

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 1d

Longing for Froot Loops mornings as America shuns sugary cereal - www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/b... - gift article via @nytimes.com

Longing for Froot Loops Mornings as America Shuns Sugary Cereal

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 2d

Bring back the old routes. “Since the Transit overhaul, the city has had a wave of feedback from riders, most of which has been negative. Winnipeg Transit has said it needs a year to analyze travel patterns before making major changes.” - via ⁦‪CBC‬⁩
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Wolseley residents want changes after Winnipeg Transit overhaul sends buses down Arlington | CBC News

Some Wolseley residents are crying foul over recent changes to Winnipeg’s transit network, saying too many buses are now travelling down Arlington Street in their neighbourhood.

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Los Angeles Times @latimes.com · 5d

Kimberly Hébert Gregory, actor of 'Vice Principals,' dead at 52

Also a part of TV's "The Chi" and "All Rise," Gregory was best known as the brash principal of HBO's comedy "Vice Principals."

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 4d

According to the film Civil War, we’re about three months away from the U.S. being saved by photojournalism.

Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 6d

What’s Wrong With Las Vegas? www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/t... - gift article via @nytimes.com

What’s Wrong With Las Vegas?

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 7d

The legendary Herb Alpert in Winnipeg last night. Whatta show!

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 7d

Crunch some numbers. Winnipeg communications jobs, Oct. 5, 2025: www.linkedin.com/pulse/winnip... - via LinkedIn

Winnipeg communications jobs, Oct. 5, 2025

Writer/Director, Tripwire Media Director of Communications, Lambert Nemec Group Building Ambassador, Renaissance Property Management Product Marketing Leader, Activate Games Communications Specialist,...

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 8d

Hidden out of sight for decades, Mary Tyler Moore’s piece of television history seeks a permanent home: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/s... - gift article via @nytimes.com

She Turned the World On With Her Smile. But Where Will the Hat Land?

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Far Out Magazine @faroutmagazine.co.uk · 8d

Yardbirds guitarist Chris Dreja dead at 79

Rest in peace. The post Yardbirds guitarist Chris Dreja dead at 79 first appeared on Far Out Magazine.

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 8d

It’ll do more for soccer and illegal ICE detentions than ever!

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NPR @npr.org · 9d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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housing-inst.bsky.social @housing-inst.bsky.social · 10d

Maxwell Apartment?

Temporary name change reflects the rising costs of coffee—and housing.

www.fastcompany.com/91412570/max...

Why Maxwell House coffee just changed its name to Maxwell Apartment

The brand has temporarily changed its name to reflect rising costs of coffee—and housing.

www.fastcompany.com

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Alan Taylor @kokogiak.bsky.social · 10d

Winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2025. The winning entries in this year’s bird-photography contest were just revealed. Competition organizers were kind enough to share some of the winners, selected from a field of more than 25,000 entries. Gift link: www.theatlantic.com/photography/...

A black-and-white photo of one apparently large bird flying overhead, with dozens of smaller birds flying around above. (© Jannik Jansons / Bird Photographer of the Year)

A bird stands on rocky ground, peeking out from the feathers of its chest that have been ruffled out, covering part of its head. (© Chen Ein-Dor / Bird Photographer of the Year)

A motion-blurred image of a swan landing among many other swans. (© Andreas Hemb / Bird Photographer of the Year)

An eagle stands on top of a deer carcass in a forest. (© Francesco Guffanti / Bird Photographer of the Year)

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 11d

This autumn display at Assiniboine Park is positively Van Sewell-esque.

Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 11d

“Unless otherwise authorized under the Act, it is generally prohibited to promote cannabis in a manner that there are reasonable grounds to believe could be appealing to young persons.”

A college student can be younger than 18.

Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 14d

You're the boss, Hugo: Winnipeg communications jobs, week of Sept. 28, 2025: www.linkedin.com/pulse/winnip... - via LinkedIn

Winnipeg communications jobs, week of Sept. 28, 2025

Content and Creative Lead, K-Hart Industries Director, Corporate Communications, Richardson International Marketing and Communications Officer, Reh-Fit Centre National Partnership Manager, True North ...

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks for the offer, Elvis, but I think I’ll take one of the new bus routes instead.

Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 16d

The City of Winnipeg is now playing audio Subway ads on buses. Yeah, that’ll improve those horrible, new bus routes.

Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 18d

The totem pole at Assiniboine Park was struck by lightning and is now being held together by tape. #winnipeg

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 20d

A vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote both the rebel anthem "I Fought the Law" and the theme to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Sonny Curtis has died at 88.

Sonny Curtis, Crickets member who penned ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ theme, dies at 88

A vintage rock 'n' roller who wrote both the rebel anthem “I Fought the Law” and the theme to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” Sonny Curtis has died at 88.

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 20d

McTraffic. #winnipeg

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21d

This commentary offers a clear, powerful statement of why freedom of speech is at the heart of democracy and must be defended, whether the speaker is Charlie Kirk or Jimmy Kimmel, MAGA supporters or MAGA opponents.

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Kenton Larsen @kentonlarsen.bsky.social · 21d

Party like it's 1967. Winnipeg communications jobs - week of Sept. 21, 2025: www.linkedin.com/pulse/winnip... - via LinkedIn

Winnipeg communications jobs - week of Sept. 21, 2025

Casual Travel Counsellor, Emerson, Travel Manitoba Events Coordinator, Price Industries Sales and Marketing Enablement Specialist, Payworks Music Director/On-Air Personality, Pattison Media Director o...

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 21d

David Letterman on his career mocking presidents: “Beating up on these people, rightly or wrongly, accurately or perhaps inaccurately, in the name of comedy—not once were we squeezed by anyone from any governmental agency, let alone the dreaded FCC.”

Watch more: bit.ly/4n0Uv2p #TAF25

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