Jason DeBoer-Moran
@newcoventry.bsky.social
Things that tend to give me life: St. Paul, MN. Wiffleball, HigherEd, Mass Transit, Marketing, Vintage Radios, and cats.
Personal account.
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Where are my State Representatives and Senators regarding the attacks being lobbed constantly by right wing media at Augsburg University? The national highly suspect claims being shouted loudly with no evidence has got to be making things there very dangerous.
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Where are my State Representatives and Senators regarding the attacks being lobbed constantly by right wing media at Augsburg University? The national highly suspect claims being shouted loudly with no evidence has got to be making things there very dangerous.
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A who's who of elected officials, staff, and the fine citizens of Minneapolis are here on a cold winter morning celebrating the opening of a line that makes the Twin Cities the BRT capital of North America.
December 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A who's who of elected officials, staff, and the fine citizens of Minneapolis are here on a cold winter morning celebrating the opening of a line that makes the Twin Cities the BRT capital of North America.
Celebrated the launch of the new Metro E-line. On my way home via the E-line, I stopped at Kramarczuk’s for pierogi and then Fletchers for ice cream. So good!
December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Celebrated the launch of the new Metro E-line. On my way home via the E-line, I stopped at Kramarczuk’s for pierogi and then Fletchers for ice cream. So good!
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He really is comparing apples to oranges. If the average human driven car had all those safety features, if they had to follow the speed limits and semaphores like the Waymo vehicles do, the data would likely be similar. Imagine if we simply enforced the basic driving safety laws!
December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
He really is comparing apples to oranges. If the average human driven car had all those safety features, if they had to follow the speed limits and semaphores like the Waymo vehicles do, the data would likely be similar. Imagine if we simply enforced the basic driving safety laws!
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just a reminder that *lots* of countries have universities, and (to my knowledge) none of them but the U.S. treat their universities as largely minor league sports franchises
LSU is paying its previous football coach over $50 million NOT to coach there while likely guaranteeing Kiffin something approaching double that, all while having an academic hiring freeze and budget cuts across the board. What is the purpose of a university (rhetorical)?
SOURCES: Lane Kiffin is expected to accept LSU's offer to become the Tigers next head coach. Kiffin is set to meet with his Ole Miss team this morning at 9 AM CT. As we reported yesterday morning, LSU has been very confident it was going to land Kiffin. www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
November 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
just a reminder that *lots* of countries have universities, and (to my knowledge) none of them but the U.S. treat their universities as largely minor league sports franchises
Do all the neighborhood pages on Facebook transform into armchair snow emergency managers whenever it snows or is that a unique St. Paul thing?
November 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Do all the neighborhood pages on Facebook transform into armchair snow emergency managers whenever it snows or is that a unique St. Paul thing?
Saw The Beths last night in St. Paul at the Palace. It was so good.
November 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Saw The Beths last night in St. Paul at the Palace. It was so good.
Traveled to Indianapolis to see the final @durrymusic.bsky.social stop on their tour. Tonight I am at the 808 at Indy CD and Vinyl to see Will Varley. Good times!
November 19, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Traveled to Indianapolis to see the final @durrymusic.bsky.social stop on their tour. Tonight I am at the 808 at Indy CD and Vinyl to see Will Varley. Good times!
The problem with ranked choice voting is when it becomes strategic gaming of a system. Ranked choice voting is to cast the votes for who you really want to win, not to play candidates as a statement and hope that your third choice actually wins the election.
November 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The problem with ranked choice voting is when it becomes strategic gaming of a system. Ranked choice voting is to cast the votes for who you really want to win, not to play candidates as a statement and hope that your third choice actually wins the election.
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Ooh boy Mayor Carter should have probably campaigned.
November 5, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Ooh boy Mayor Carter should have probably campaigned.
At least it has never ever snowed on Halloween in Minnesota.
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
At least it has never ever snowed on Halloween in Minnesota.
Had an enlightening conversation with a Metro Transit Operator this week. We were talking about the unique differences in operating a bus versus operating a train. (1/3)
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Had an enlightening conversation with a Metro Transit Operator this week. We were talking about the unique differences in operating a bus versus operating a train. (1/3)
If Musk quits then Tesla’s stock tanks because his presence is what keeps this meme stock afloat. There is nothing in their business that warrants its current stock value apart from Musk’s value as an influencer.
www.ft.com/content/81fe...
www.ft.com/content/81fe...
Tesla chair warns Musk could quit if shareholders reject $1tn pay deal
Robyn Denholm urges investors to support billionaire chief’s package ahead of crucial November 6 vote
www.ft.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
If Musk quits then Tesla’s stock tanks because his presence is what keeps this meme stock afloat. There is nothing in their business that warrants its current stock value apart from Musk’s value as an influencer.
www.ft.com/content/81fe...
www.ft.com/content/81fe...
Attending the “Future of West 7th” meeting hosted by a large number of folks at North Garden Theater. Yet another community meeting about the problems of West 7th as a State Highway running through our neighborhood not to mention the constant battles over transit types.
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Attending the “Future of West 7th” meeting hosted by a large number of folks at North Garden Theater. Yet another community meeting about the problems of West 7th as a State Highway running through our neighborhood not to mention the constant battles over transit types.
My cell number is in the hands of a lot of conservative text lists for unknown reasons. After the election they went silent. Since the shutdown, I've been getting at least 5+ texts a day from various lists. I'd say that a political party somewhere is nervous about this shutdown blowing back on them.
October 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My cell number is in the hands of a lot of conservative text lists for unknown reasons. After the election they went silent. Since the shutdown, I've been getting at least 5+ texts a day from various lists. I'd say that a political party somewhere is nervous about this shutdown blowing back on them.
It drives me absolutely crazy that all the icons in @microsoft.com Office 365 look so similar. How many times a day do I accidentally open another instance of Outlook instead of Word. Microsoft. Please fix this. On a PC.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you for your consideration.
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It drives me absolutely crazy that all the icons in @microsoft.com Office 365 look so similar. How many times a day do I accidentally open another instance of Outlook instead of Word. Microsoft. Please fix this. On a PC.
Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you for your consideration.
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Very first light rail vehicle through West 21st Street Station in Minneapolis!
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Very first light rail vehicle through West 21st Street Station in Minneapolis!
Alternative Headline: Minneapolis cedes celebration of winter to St. Paul. Long live the Winter Carnival and the European Christmas Market.
www.startribune.com/downtown-min...
www.startribune.com/downtown-min...
Minneapolis Downtown Council pulls plug on Holidazzle and Aquatennial, seeks new organizer
After years of inconsistent funding, the business group is hoping others will continue or reimagine the city’s signature events as the area keeps working on its post-pandemic rebound.
www.startribune.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Alternative Headline: Minneapolis cedes celebration of winter to St. Paul. Long live the Winter Carnival and the European Christmas Market.
www.startribune.com/downtown-min...
www.startribune.com/downtown-min...
If the National Guard is deployed to Minnesota, I’d like to think that we work out some way to invite them to experience how awesome the twin cities are. If they are being given a trip to a peaceful place under the guise of it being terrible we might as well ensure they see it for how awesome it is.
October 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
If the National Guard is deployed to Minnesota, I’d like to think that we work out some way to invite them to experience how awesome the twin cities are. If they are being given a trip to a peaceful place under the guise of it being terrible we might as well ensure they see it for how awesome it is.
The solution seems to be that American Soybean farmers need to start mining for rare earth on their land and hope for the best. Like crypto.
Statement from American Soybean Association as trade tensions ramp up, not down, with China.
October 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The solution seems to be that American Soybean farmers need to start mining for rare earth on their land and hope for the best. Like crypto.
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I think Josh's judgment is correct, this has GOP vibes.
Btw, fraud *on* the government (what we have had in MN) is not the same as fraud *in* the government (which we don't have), which is also distinct from political corruption (a local problem, imho). They are not the same.
Btw, fraud *on* the government (what we have had in MN) is not the same as fraud *in* the government (which we don't have), which is also distinct from political corruption (a local problem, imho). They are not the same.
New, extremely long 2026 poll in the field. Too long to make a thread of it, so I made a Google Doc with the questions. Definitely seems like a Republican sponsored poll, based on the questions.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
North Star State Poll
“North Star State Poll” Q1 - Are you registered to vote in Minnesota? (Yes/No) Q2 - What is your age? (freeform response) Q3 - What is your gender? (Male, Female, Nonbinary or other) Q4 – Zip Code (fr...
docs.google.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I think Josh's judgment is correct, this has GOP vibes.
Btw, fraud *on* the government (what we have had in MN) is not the same as fraud *in* the government (which we don't have), which is also distinct from political corruption (a local problem, imho). They are not the same.
Btw, fraud *on* the government (what we have had in MN) is not the same as fraud *in* the government (which we don't have), which is also distinct from political corruption (a local problem, imho). They are not the same.
Anyone else receive text messages from the North Star State Poll saying they want feedback on key issues to help empower Minnesota voices.
The survey questions have a bit of a push polling feel and were worded clumsily especially on culture war issues. Any ideas of the source of this?
The survey questions have a bit of a push polling feel and were worded clumsily especially on culture war issues. Any ideas of the source of this?
October 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Anyone else receive text messages from the North Star State Poll saying they want feedback on key issues to help empower Minnesota voices.
The survey questions have a bit of a push polling feel and were worded clumsily especially on culture war issues. Any ideas of the source of this?
The survey questions have a bit of a push polling feel and were worded clumsily especially on culture war issues. Any ideas of the source of this?
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Fair Check on the Green Line.
October 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fair Check on the Green Line.