Melody Hoffmann
@phmelody.bsky.social
Your friendly neighbor and community reporter. Currently at North News, KRSM, and Southwest Voices. I also cosplay as a weather reporter.
CONTACT: [email protected] and on Signal @phmelody.143
she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
CONTACT: [email protected] and on Signal @phmelody.143
she/her, Minneapolis, Midwest
No. Stop. Delete. I don't want any AI. Make it go away for the love of Mr. Rogers and the VHS tapes that he pushed into the wall.
February 18, 2026 at 2:54 PM
No. Stop. Delete. I don't want any AI. Make it go away for the love of Mr. Rogers and the VHS tapes that he pushed into the wall.
Southwest Voices will have deeper coverage on the state of Uptown in March.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey optimistically said “Hennepin Avenue is back and better than ever," last fall when the street opened after years of road construction. But anyone walking Hennepin Avenue into the heart of Uptown knows that is not the case.
Hennepin Ave. is struggling after reopening - Southwest Voices
Last Halloween, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey optimistically pledged, “Hennepin Avenue is back and better than ever." But anyone walking that street into Uptown knows that is not the case.
www.southwestvoices.news
February 17, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Southwest Voices will have deeper coverage on the state of Uptown in March.
We actually broke this news in our print edition in a story about poinsettia donations (it pays to read every story!) but here it is again:
It's been in the works for a while: Arizona Taco Co. (New Hope) is moving into the former Arts + Rec space at Seven Points. The owners are requesting a liquor license for the 3001 Hennepin Ave. location at this week's City Council Committee of the Whole meeting.
February 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
We actually broke this news in our print edition in a story about poinsettia donations (it pays to read every story!) but here it is again:
My best friend forever is still surviving Stage 4 colon cancer from lapsed colonoscopies. It is truly a miracle he is alive. Colonoscopies suck but cancer sucks even worse. It sucks for you and it sucks so much for the people around you. It's cool to get colonoscopies.
I encourage everyone to say yes to a colonoscopy when the time comes. The diet prep is annoying for a few days but the procedure itself is a breeze.
Colorectal cancer is rising in younger adults. Here's who is most at risk and symptoms to watch for
The death of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek highlights a rising trend in colorectal cancer among young adults.
apnews.com
February 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
My best friend forever is still surviving Stage 4 colon cancer from lapsed colonoscopies. It is truly a miracle he is alive. Colonoscopies suck but cancer sucks even worse. It sucks for you and it sucks so much for the people around you. It's cool to get colonoscopies.
Morning, Minneapolis. Two things: 1. We are up to 10.5 hours of sunlight. 2. The astrology this week is wild but on The People's side. Dream big, let the envisioning fly. Don't let them write the ending.
February 16, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Morning, Minneapolis. Two things: 1. We are up to 10.5 hours of sunlight. 2. The astrology this week is wild but on The People's side. Dream big, let the envisioning fly. Don't let them write the ending.
Minnesota State Patrol all over the Northside this afternoon.
February 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Minnesota State Patrol all over the Northside this afternoon.
This is really serious and also if you watch "The Morning Show" it's deeply uncanny.
SCOOP: An FBI counterterrorism agent spent weeks pursuing a nonviolent climate activist, and showed up at his door. The visit suggests a possible probe into the climate group as the Trump admin increases surveillance of activists, calls them domestic "terrorists."
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/f...
theintercept.com/2026/02/12/f...
FBI Counterterrorism Agents Spent Weeks Seeking a Climate Activist — Then Showed Up at His Door
The visit suggests a possible FBI probe into Extinction Rebellion NYC as the Trump administration increases surveillance of activist groups.
theintercept.com
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This is really serious and also if you watch "The Morning Show" it's deeply uncanny.
Statement from Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne after announcement that Operation Metro Surge is winding down.
I’ll believe it when I see it. Everything they’ve said about this illegal occupation has been built on a lies.
We need accountability for our neighbors and for this whole corrupt department to be dismantled.
Stay out there, keep your connection to one another, and only believe your eyes.
We need accountability for our neighbors and for this whole corrupt department to be dismantled.
Stay out there, keep your connection to one another, and only believe your eyes.
February 12, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Statement from Minneapolis City Council President Elliott Payne after announcement that Operation Metro Surge is winding down.
MPR News verifies brutal car crash connected to federal agent activity:
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
MPR News verifies brutal car crash connected to federal agent activity:
Very violent ICE activity in St. Paul today.
This is the aftermath of an ICE kidnapping a few blocks from my home in St. Paul—an hour ago. A quiet street full of broken glass and at least three wrecked cars. The target of the kidnapping was taken away by ambulance. He was on a stretcher and covered by a sheet, though a cop said he was alive.
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Very violent ICE activity in St. Paul today.
A good reminder to us all. The best journalists are watchdogs. I'd suggest @minnesotareformer.com at the moment.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A good reminder to us all. The best journalists are watchdogs. I'd suggest @minnesotareformer.com at the moment.
Federal agents in Uptown this morning. (Whistles and honking in video)
Federal agents abducted two people in Uptown, Minneapolis this morning at 6:45am. Boxed in their car in the middle of a major commercial street (Lagoon) and smashed out their window.
February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Federal agents in Uptown this morning. (Whistles and honking in video)
Morning, Minneapolis. The sun is now out for over 10 hours a day.
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Morning, Minneapolis. The sun is now out for over 10 hours a day.
Age verification? I was a participating member of many AOL discussion boards
Age verification? I had a Geocities site.
Age verification? My first computer screen was green.
February 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Age verification? I was a participating member of many AOL discussion boards
Reposted by Melody Hoffmann
My team @propublica.org is hiring.
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
Data Reporter
Remote, United States
grnh.se
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
My team @propublica.org is hiring.
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
We're looking for a data reporter itching to do ambitious, impactful investigations that uncover abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust. Maybe that's you? grnh.se/iunysgl96us
Morning, Minneapolis. I hope the sun brings you some regeneration.
February 8, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Morning, Minneapolis. I hope the sun brings you some regeneration.
People out protesting ICE at Penn Avenue and 66th Street on Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Snapped these photos from a moving bus, please mind the quality.
February 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
People out protesting ICE at Penn Avenue and 66th Street on Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Snapped these photos from a moving bus, please mind the quality.
This bus stop comes with a ottoman!
February 7, 2026 at 5:27 PM
This bus stop comes with a ottoman!
FYI, South/Southwest on Feb. 5 afternoon.
February 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
FYI, South/Southwest on Feb. 5 afternoon.
U.S. ICE-produced Facebook content, claims that ICE has arrested 4,000 criminals.
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
U.S. ICE-produced Facebook content, claims that ICE has arrested 4,000 criminals.
I handled this today but please let the record show that Medica was threatening to have me pay out of pocket for my all of my health care services if I didn't pay for my *unemployment health care* premiums that totaled less than $300.
February 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I handled this today but please let the record show that Medica was threatening to have me pay out of pocket for my all of my health care services if I didn't pay for my *unemployment health care* premiums that totaled less than $300.
Video contains honking and whistles.
After 6am this morning in Whittier, Minneapolis—FOUR BLOCKS from where Pretti was murdered.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
18 agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) markings smashed an apartment window, ran in, and came out with one man.
February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Video contains honking and whistles.
The legion of Twin Cities turkeys causing havoc to normative society continues.
The free-roaming turkeys of Saint Paul, Minnesota:
- are enormous
- don’t know where they’re going
- have no plans or motivations
- don’t understand roads
- or anything at all, really
- are enormous
- don’t know where they’re going
- have no plans or motivations
- don’t understand roads
- or anything at all, really
February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The legion of Twin Cities turkeys causing havoc to normative society continues.
Totally unprompted, my nephew told me last night he wishes he had a smoke bomb so he could throw one at ICE. And then we could all run away from them.
My kid is 5 and we live in northeast MPLS. He says if anyone tries to steal our neighbors he will kick them in the face.
Rewire is about to publish a story reported from Minneapolis about how parents are trying to explain the ICE invasion to their kids. It includes interviews with littles as young as 5 who want to protect their friends from the "naughties" and when I say tears were shed during editing.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Totally unprompted, my nephew told me last night he wishes he had a smoke bomb so he could throw one at ICE. And then we could all run away from them.
For those who ride in the Press Mobile™️, it has been upgraded to include this charging unit, thanks to my dad and his wife. Also on hand: a mobile charging brick. WATCH OUT WORLD. OUR BATTERIES WILL NEVER DIE.
February 3, 2026 at 2:04 PM
For those who ride in the Press Mobile™️, it has been upgraded to include this charging unit, thanks to my dad and his wife. Also on hand: a mobile charging brick. WATCH OUT WORLD. OUR BATTERIES WILL NEVER DIE.