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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Sep 8

Excellent new sign posted outside the Hampden Park co-op… can anyone explain the color coding of the different parts of the neighborhood?

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Sep 7

Still seems quite car dependent. On a recent walk through all of the activity was in the parking areas in the rear of these units, which is consistent with this photo. They even put the balconies in the parking lot sides of these buildings.

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Sep 5

Falcon Heights is hosting an open house on the future of the U's golf course on Sept. 16.
www.falconheights.org/Home/Compone...

www.falconheights.org

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Aug 30

I don't remember it being this constant in other years

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Jul 22

And massive - over 500,000 square feet of space.

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Pat Thompson @pattho.bsky.social · Jul 19

Wendi Ward, proprietor of Saint Paul's wonderful Practical Goods shop, died suddenly of a pulmonary embolism. So much I didn't know about her and how she came to open the store. (Gift link) 😪

Obituary: Wendi Ward, Practical Goods owner, believed in recycling, community

“She looked at all the stuff that she had that was cool – glassware and wool and silk and wood and metal things – and said, ‘You know, I should open a shop,’” her brother recounted.

www.twincities.com

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Jun 23

Green Lake, Seattle

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · May 1

They faced possible closure when nat. gas spiked in 06, which led to a major study of possible alt. sources of thermal energy that could have also led to a district energy system for the West Midway, including bio fuels, RDF and others. The study was shelved once gas prices dropped.

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Eric @ecaughlaw.bsky.social · May 1

Nice turn out of the Minnesota bar for the National Law Day of Action in support of the rule of law. Thanks to the MSBA, HCBA, and RCBA for organizing and to retired Justice Chutich for leading us in retaking the attorney’s oath.

A group of MN lawyers standing in front of the Hennepin County Government Center for the National Law Day of Action in support of the rule of law.

A group of MN lawyers standing in front of the Hennepin County Government Center for the National Law Day of Action in support of the rule of law before they retake the attorney’s oath administered by retired Justice Chutich.

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join this lunchtime gathering on Thursday at the Government Center in support of the rule of law
mnbars.org?pg=events&ev...

National Law Day of Action: A Nationwide Stand for the Rule of Law

mnbars.org

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Apr 20

"A few days later, likely because they didn’t want to appear to be silencing ... pro-Palestinian expertise too overtly, the administration removed all university website statements supportive of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion.... All of them had been up for years without objections."

Racket @racketmn.com · Apr 20

Lately, U of M leaders seem determined to snuff out free expression and academic inquiry, writes one faculty member. racketmn.com/university-o...

University of Minnesota to Faculty: Shut Up About Palestine, Please. Also Anything Else. - Racket

Lately, U of M leaders seem determined to snuff out free expression and academic inquiry, writes one faculty member.

racketmn.com

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Apr 19

Is that the same Global X airline charter that the NCAA hired for March Madness this year?

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Apr 7

For everyone dying to know whether state law allows Minneapolis to have the planning commission decide variances along with other approvals rather than sending them to the board of adjustment, the Court of Appeals has said yes. www.mncourts.gov/mncourtsgov/...

www.mncourts.gov

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Jan 13

It’s the end of the road for the 2040 Plan challengers, at least in the district court. Case dismissed with prejudice this afternoon.

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Jan 12

Any Minnesota house-knowers out there know what this little door on the back of a 1920s house was for? Milk deliveries?

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Jan 7

Use a heatpump in MN? Xcel's proposing changes to the elec. space heating rate for Oct-May. Rate would rise from 8.6 to 9.2 cents/kWh for 25/26, but they are proposing to drop the rate by 20%, to 6.5 cents, in the time-of-use rate they've also floated. Numbers are in the filings, not the notices.

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Dec 22

Driftwood gar by Julie Szczyrbak. #garweek #gartwork

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Dec 12

Great story, Jason — thanks for posting it.

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Dec 3

That’s not what the study says about plant milks: “Despite not being the front runner, processed plant-based foods such as … plant milks still resulted in substantial benefits when replacing meat and dairy, but the emissions reductions … were a fifth to a third less than … unprocessed legumes“

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 18

Billy Bragg, First Avenue Oct. 2024

Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 10

Anyone know anyone providing this service in Minnesota or the upper Midwest?

Hannah Daly @hannahdaly.ie · Nov 10

I got a battery upgrade on my 10-year old EV, a LEAF 🍃. It now has the range of a premium new EV - no extra space required, such is the rate of battery tech improvement, and the old battery will be installed in my house, to allow all my power to come from solar or cheap and cleaner night electricity

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Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 18

Today in the 2040 litigation, the City made clear it still wants a ruling on its motion to stay the injunction against the 2040 plan until its latest appeal is decided. Statute requires a decision on that motion by 1/8/24.

Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 18

Cars.

Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 18

A proposed order filed yesterday by the City in the 2040 lawsuit succinctly states its arguments against the injunction sought by the plaintiff—chiefly, there’s no evidence the 2040 plan will be more impactful than a full build out under the 2030 plan.

Mark Thieroff @markthieroff.bsky.social · Nov 18

Architecture historian Kristin Anderson will be leading a series of 6 tours of St Anthony Park this summer, including one focusing on the neighborhood’s historic manufacturing district.