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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 22h

A reminder that we’re a week out from Team Aurin's 2nd ‘Chili for Chowdhury’ Fundraiser!🌶️

Now that autumn is here, we're bringing back this soup-themed event!

You’re invited - Wed, Oct. 15th, 6:30-8pm.

🥘 RSVP & chip in $25+ for my favorite soup recipe: secure.actblue.com/donate/chiliforchowdhury

Chili for Chowdhury

Wednesday, October 15th from 6:30-8:00pm

Hosted at The Legacy Building / Team Aurin’s Campaign Office: 4024 E 46th Street, Minneapolis, MN

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 21h

Application period is open now for Park Board, District 2, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Becka Thompson.

Application deadline is October 24, and the board will fill the vacancy at the November 5 meeting. Term ends January 2.

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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board opens applications for District 2 Commissioner vacancy

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) commissioners are accepting applications for a vacant commissioner position following District 2 Commissioner Becka Thompson’s resignation effective 11:59 pm on Oct. 3, 2025.

“Commissioner Thompson was an intelligent, creative and passionate Park Board Commissioner who cares deeply about Minneapolis and its world-class park system,” said MPRB President Cathy Abene. “I appreciate the time we served on the Board together and thank her for her service to the city.”

Applications to fill the vacant District 2 Commissioner position that serves North Minneapolis are due at 12 pm on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Applicants must live in District 2.

Dates and Deadlines

Any eligible resident of District 2 is invited to apply for the Commissioner position by completing and submitting an online or print application by 12 pm...

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Dan Engelhart He/Him @engy5150.bsky.social · 1d

We drove ICE OUT- this morning - drone and all- join us? Let me know if on the east side of the river - otherwise start your group or I’ll help ya find one

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Amber Frederick 🌳 @amberforparks.bsky.social · 1d

If anyone on here operates a little free library, maybe this would be a good step?

Marc Fischer @marc-fischer.bsky.social · 13d

Little Free Anti-ICE Libraries: yesterday multiple people were abducted by ICE in my Chicago neighborhood (Avondale). This morning I added 40 ICE alert whistles to three different LFLs, including one box that is about a block from one of the kidnappings. I have ordered 700 whistles.

Bright orange individually packaged whistles, stapled to English and Spanish literature designed by Pilson Arts Community House in Chicago. They are placed inside a little free library in my neighborhood: Avondale in Chicago.

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Jamison Whiting @jamisonwhiting.bsky.social · 23h

Honored to be endorsed by my friend and MN State Rep. Sam Sencer-Mura! Sam is a lifelong Southsider and tireless advocate for Minneapolis families, residents, and all who call our City home. I’m excited to work alongside her and our state partners for an inclusive, thriving city that works for all!

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s the big day! 🎙️

Join me at tonight’s Ward 12 City Council candidate forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters - Minneapolis @lwvmpls.bsky.social

🗓️ Tonight: Thursday, Oct. 9th
6:30 - 7:45pm, Candidate Forum
7:45 - 8:15pm, Meet & Greet

📍Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church (4101 37th Ave S)

Ward 12 Candidate Forum & Meet and Greet, hosted by the League of Women Voters - Minneapolis

Today! Thursday, October 9th

Candidate Forum - 6:30-7:45pm
Meet & Greet - 7:45-8:15pm

Join us at Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Church: 4101 37th Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Jamison Whiting @jamisonwhiting.bsky.social · 1d

Proud to be endorsed by @prochoiceminnesota.bsky.social! Their work ensures Minneapolitans have the CHOICE to access care no matter their income or zip code. I stand with them in protecting and expanding reproductive freedom not just for our City, but for our state and country too!

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting is open at 980 E Hennepin weekdays 8:30-4!

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 3d

This morning antisemitic threats were made at Temple Israel. This follows the racist & islamophobic threats in our Ward last night and a fire last week at Alhikma Islamic Center mosque.

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

Minneapolis police investigating antisemitic vandalism at Temple Israel

A south Minneapolis synagogue has once again been vandalized with spray paint bearing antisemitic messages.

www.cbsnews.com

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday I joined Imam Kaynan and CAIR in calling for increased protection for our muslim neighbors in Lyndale after a woman broke into the mosque with the intention of burning it down. sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

Minneapolis mosque reports break-in a week after fire

Leaders of Alhikmah Islamic Center in south Minneapolis are urging police to investigate whether a break-in Tuesday is related to a fire last week, and whether the incidents are hate crimes.

sahanjournal.com

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Aurin Chowdhury MPLS City Council Member W12 @aurinmpls.bsky.social · 2d

I am proud to be endorsed by the @sierraclubmn.bsky.social North Star Chapter in my re-election campaign!

Minneapolis residents deserve a climate champion who will fight for clean air, water, and energy for generations to come.

We must act boldly and think creatively to realize our climate goals.

Aurin Chowdhury for Minneapolis Ward 12

ENDORSED by Sierra Club North Star Chapter

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Jamison Whiting @jamisonwhiting.bsky.social · 2d

Honored to earn the endorsement of former Ward 11 Council Member, John Quincy! I’m proud to carry forward his example of thoughtful, collaborative leadership. Thank you, John!

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 3d

I'm honored to have the support of New Justice Project Action. NJP Action "organizes Black Minnesotans...building real power right here at home, in elections shaping the future of Minneapolis. We support candidates who prioritize the material needs of Black low-income and no-income Minnesotans"

New Justice Project Action endorses Soren

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 3d

Republicans want to double your healthcare costs.

Republicans want to rip healthcare away from 15 million people.

Republicans want to give their billionaire donors handouts at your expense.

And they’re lying about it every chance they get.

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 3d

Got news this morning that someone spraypainted "Watch out, Zionists" and "Al-Aqsa Flood" on Temple Israel last night.

We're in the middle of the high holy days of the Jewish calendar, with Sukkot having just started this week. This isn't activism. This is antisemitism.

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 3d

New day, same fake story. 👋🏽

Donald Trump is an embarrassing, racist, and corrupt liar.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.-IO

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Trump: "The Democrats have no leader. They remind me of Somalia. I met the president of Somalia. I told him, 'you have somebody from Somalia who's telling us how to run our country. Would you like to take her back?' He said, 'No I don't want her!'"

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 4d

I’m energized to be endorsed by Run on Climate! – an organization focused on local-level climate policy. Run on Climate and I believe that we can make a huge impact on the local level while working in tandem with state/federal-level policies

Learn more about Run on Climate here: runonclimate.org

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Michael Wilson @michaelforparks.bsky.social · 4d

It’s great to have the support of blogger Naomi Kritzer!

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Dan Engelhart He/Him @engy5150.bsky.social · 4d

It was hard but fun and easy work- turns out I’ve been in community and doing the work for years-

Zack Kaylor @zackkaylor.bsky.social · 5d

I will also add that his wife wrote an op-ed in the Northeaster where she said something to the effect of “not voting blindly for a candidate” which I certainly took as a dig to the effort Dan Engelhart put into getting the DFL endorsement.

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 4d

Tonight’s Ward 9 debate was clear. I’ll reiterate a comment I made tonight and a key difference in this race.

I’ll continue to stand with our community and Little Earth neighbors in the pursuit for the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm.

I will not be compromising the values of our community.

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Dan Engelhart He/Him @engy5150.bsky.social · 4d

What a great time celebrating @alycat2011.bsky.social birthday - thanks so much to those that came- spoke- donated- we need volunteers and if you can- money ! Thanks for speaking @doronclark.bsky.social - I would have cried! Alyssa you rock - donate secure.actblue.com/donate/dan-e...

Donate to Dan Engelhart

Show your support with a contribution.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 4d

Thank you Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council for your endorsement! I have a track record of always standing with workers, which is why I’m the only labor endorsed candidate in this race.

Check out all of my endorsements: www.elliottpayne.org/endorsements

Endorsed by the Minneapolis building and construction trades council

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Jason Chavez @jchavezmpls.bsky.social · 4d

Dear neighbor,

I’m excited to share that the City of Minneapolis has installed a new NARCAN® vending machine in Ward 9. You can find this new vending machine in Phillips at Fire Station 5 (2700 Bloomington Ave South). 1/

Jason taking a phone at fire station 5 and the new NARCAN vending machine

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Jamison Whiting @jamisonwhiting.bsky.social · 3d

Thrilled to have the support of our friends at @seiumn.bsky.social! SEIU's 70,000 essential workers power our schools, hospitals, homes, and public buildings. I'll stand with them to strengthen workers rights and raise standards for every hard working person in our City!

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Minnesota Young DFL @mydfl.bsky.social · 3d

This shutdown is simple.

Republicans want to take away your healthcare, Democrats want to protect it.

Republicans are refusing to show up to work and negotiate with Democrats. They’re throwing a fit while Democrats are trying to get back to work.

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