Lynnell Mickelsen
@lynnellmick.bsky.social
Citizen of Minneapolis. Die-hard progressive. Tweets on education, policing, politics and urbanism. Love dogs, horses, cats, skiing (nordic/downhill) walking in the woods and camping with family and friends.
Pinned
My dog, Finn, celebrating the first Wednesday of the month sirens in the woods by Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. It was great to howl with him.
It's so much bigger than Epstein. This is kind of a long post and I hope the gift link works. But man, what a tour de force by Anand Giridharadas.
It's so much bigger than Epstein
What the Epstein files really reveal
open.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It's so much bigger than Epstein. This is kind of a long post and I hope the gift link works. But man, what a tour de force by Anand Giridharadas.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
The problem with just advocating for ICE to leave Minnesota but not to dismantle it entirely is that they are capable of doing this again, any time, anywhere.
Don’t advocate for the harm to continue elsewhere. Advocate for the harm to end everywhere forever.
Don’t advocate for the harm to continue elsewhere. Advocate for the harm to end everywhere forever.
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The problem with just advocating for ICE to leave Minnesota but not to dismantle it entirely is that they are capable of doing this again, any time, anywhere.
Don’t advocate for the harm to continue elsewhere. Advocate for the harm to end everywhere forever.
Don’t advocate for the harm to continue elsewhere. Advocate for the harm to end everywhere forever.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Also for every DSA and DSA-friendly Minneapolis politicians. They were the only ones in the streets doing the work.
February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Also for every DSA and DSA-friendly Minneapolis politicians. They were the only ones in the streets doing the work.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
simply they will shift to where there is less resistance from the people, therefore the power always lies with the people. Do not let politicians take your power away and disperse you at their will.
February 12, 2026 at 6:38 PM
simply they will shift to where there is less resistance from the people, therefore the power always lies with the people. Do not let politicians take your power away and disperse you at their will.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
This is really important to me. So many Minnesotans have been activated by this experience. We've been a very politically engaged place, but I think we're about to see actual civic activity go off the charts. We (the local politics sickos) need to bring people in with grace.
And I know lots of people have very strong views they are not willing to flex, but if there's a way you can welcome us not-perfect newcomers to walk with you, we're willing to learn and keep helping.
February 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
This is really important to me. So many Minnesotans have been activated by this experience. We've been a very politically engaged place, but I think we're about to see actual civic activity go off the charts. We (the local politics sickos) need to bring people in with grace.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
The City will spend more than $250M in 2026. That's for 600 sworn officers, fewer than three dozen of whom live in Minneapolis.
If you thought MPD overspending their 2025 overtime budget by 50% was bad, get a load of 2026: "We have spent all of our overtime budgeted for police and fire this year in the first 3 weeks of January."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6Lg...
Minneapolis City Council to debate $5M fund shift to support local businesses
A Minneapolis City Council member is proposing to allocate $5 million to support local businesses, but some argue the city lacks the funds. STORY:…
www.youtube.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:25 AM
The City will spend more than $250M in 2026. That's for 600 sworn officers, fewer than three dozen of whom live in Minneapolis.
Reminder: in the 1932 election, FDR vs Herbert Hoover, height of the Great Depression, in the decisive, blowout election that lead to the New Deal…Roosevelt received 57.4% of the popular vote, while Hoover garnered 39.6%.
New Strib poll confirms my rough guess: 1/3rd of Minnesotans are shitheads who support ICE, but 2/3rds are with us. 69% in the ‘burbs! (Abolish ICE, like Defund the Police, is a public-opinion loser. Still, 79% say ICE should abolished OR reformed.) www.startribune.com/poll-trumps-... (gift link) 1/
February 11, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Reminder: in the 1932 election, FDR vs Herbert Hoover, height of the Great Depression, in the decisive, blowout election that lead to the New Deal…Roosevelt received 57.4% of the popular vote, while Hoover garnered 39.6%.
I would add: these are the five consistent Cs of Amy K: Canned, cautious, calculated, careerist and cowardly.
Will she win? Yeah. Will she build up and invigorate and inspire Democrats? Nope. She will do the opposite for the DFL brand.
(Which is why GOPers and "centrists" like her.)
Will she win? Yeah. Will she build up and invigorate and inspire Democrats? Nope. She will do the opposite for the DFL brand.
(Which is why GOPers and "centrists" like her.)
Amy Klobuchar’s Record on Trump Is Shameful - Racket
As Minnesota's senior senator runs to replace Tim Walz as governor, her votes and positions on Trump, ICE, and labor should be disqualifying to progressive voters.
racketmn.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I would add: these are the five consistent Cs of Amy K: Canned, cautious, calculated, careerist and cowardly.
Will she win? Yeah. Will she build up and invigorate and inspire Democrats? Nope. She will do the opposite for the DFL brand.
(Which is why GOPers and "centrists" like her.)
Will she win? Yeah. Will she build up and invigorate and inspire Democrats? Nope. She will do the opposite for the DFL brand.
(Which is why GOPers and "centrists" like her.)
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
why did anders folk speak to the washington county republicans yesterday at their monthly candidate forum? he is running for hennepin county attorney and seeking the DFL nomination
February 8, 2026 at 9:29 PM
why did anders folk speak to the washington county republicans yesterday at their monthly candidate forum? he is running for hennepin county attorney and seeking the DFL nomination
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Three thoughts.
1. It’s always been about the white nationalism
2. He is returning to the old favorites because his support is waning
3. He dabbled with this trope before but would always leave a hair of deniability. Going straight there also seems like a sign of weakness
1. It’s always been about the white nationalism
2. He is returning to the old favorites because his support is waning
3. He dabbled with this trope before but would always leave a hair of deniability. Going straight there also seems like a sign of weakness
February 6, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Three thoughts.
1. It’s always been about the white nationalism
2. He is returning to the old favorites because his support is waning
3. He dabbled with this trope before but would always leave a hair of deniability. Going straight there also seems like a sign of weakness
1. It’s always been about the white nationalism
2. He is returning to the old favorites because his support is waning
3. He dabbled with this trope before but would always leave a hair of deniability. Going straight there also seems like a sign of weakness
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
EXPECT MORE. Demand better. (more images from Matthew Cermak's brilliant series)
February 5, 2026 at 11:16 PM
EXPECT MORE. Demand better. (more images from Matthew Cermak's brilliant series)
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
I particularly enjoyed the Target posters (below), but everything here is great. racketmn.com/the-art-of-t...
February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
I particularly enjoyed the Target posters (below), but everything here is great. racketmn.com/the-art-of-t...
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
@erinmayequade.bsky.social needs to run for governor.
For context, the Dems voting the most for Trump nominees are:
1) Jeanne Shaheen (NH): 53
2) Maggie Hassan (NH): 46
3) John Fetterman (PA): 44
4) Tim Kaine (VA): 38
5) Mark Kelly (AZ): 34
6t) Jacky Rosen (NV): 32
6t) Mark Warner (VA): 32
8) Ruben Gallego (AZ): 31)
9) Amy Klobuchar (MN): 30
1) Jeanne Shaheen (NH): 53
2) Maggie Hassan (NH): 46
3) John Fetterman (PA): 44
4) Tim Kaine (VA): 38
5) Mark Kelly (AZ): 34
6t) Jacky Rosen (NV): 32
6t) Mark Warner (VA): 32
8) Ruben Gallego (AZ): 31)
9) Amy Klobuchar (MN): 30
February 4, 2026 at 8:52 PM
@erinmayequade.bsky.social needs to run for governor.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
That’s still more than the Saint Paul and Minneapolis police forces combined.
It is still an occupation. They are still terrorizing us.
It is still an occupation. They are still terrorizing us.
February 4, 2026 at 3:46 PM
That’s still more than the Saint Paul and Minneapolis police forces combined.
It is still an occupation. They are still terrorizing us.
It is still an occupation. They are still terrorizing us.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Pro tip for Amy Klobuchar.
"power holds no value unless it is exercised"
I wrote about Minnesota and ICE and how average Americans are reclaiming the power that the administration is abusing.
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
www.pbump.net/o/this-is-wh...
February 4, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Pro tip for Amy Klobuchar.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
This was at Powderhorn Park this morning. The park in front of my house. The park where my children play. The park where we walk our dog. The park where my wife and I took long walks while we planned our wedding, planned our home renovations, planned for our growing family. (1/7)
February 1, 2026 at 8:51 PM
This was at Powderhorn Park this morning. The park in front of my house. The park where my children play. The park where we walk our dog. The park where my wife and I took long walks while we planned our wedding, planned our home renovations, planned for our growing family. (1/7)
Better yet, Delta could offer freed detainees a free flight home to Minneapolis.
Ed Bastion’s bio: “Ed’s values-based leadership../guided by empathy, humanity and devotion to service…”
Sure, Ed. Maybe use some of that “humanity” and speak up for what’s happening in Mpls- one of your main hubs. #Delta
Sure, Ed. Maybe use some of that “humanity” and speak up for what’s happening in Mpls- one of your main hubs. #Delta
a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
February 1, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Better yet, Delta could offer freed detainees a free flight home to Minneapolis.
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
This quote from the beginning of this testimony 😩
February 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
This quote from the beginning of this testimony 😩
Reposted by Lynnell Mickelsen
Friends make sure you’re reading this story to understand what happened (and didn’t). The cops didn’t insert themselves in defense of an anonymous resident. The spouse knew the chief of police who seems to have pulled a “hey do me a solid” with feds. Glad they freed her, but this is an aberration.
"MPR News has learned that the police chief in the small southern Minnesota city of St. Peter intervened Thursday afternoon to prevent federal immigration agents from arresting a local resident" who had been observing federal agents. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident
The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to the first time local police in...
www.mprnews.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Friends make sure you’re reading this story to understand what happened (and didn’t). The cops didn’t insert themselves in defense of an anonymous resident. The spouse knew the chief of police who seems to have pulled a “hey do me a solid” with feds. Glad they freed her, but this is an aberration.
January 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Fascism is a death drive by idealogy, says Jamelle Bouie. History has shown it.
January 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Fascism is a death drive by idealogy, says Jamelle Bouie. History has shown it.