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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 8h

What the hell is going on with Evolve?

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Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 12h

Shaffer is one of the most well-funded candidates in the city. She gave $5,000 to her Republican brother.

Why not reject slimy slumlord money from a guy who doesn't live here?

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12h

apparently when questioned about accepting landlord money from 110 grant resident, elizabeth shaffer says “it’s only $600.” if that’s the case, why not return it? it’s only $600. make a show of it, rejecting money from this slumlord who gave half a million to trump. tell him you reject his values

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 13h

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Rep. Gwen Moore on X.com:

So let me get this straight ... Republicans expect
Democrats to vote for a funding bill when
Republicans are openly admitting that they're
just going to come around behind us and claw
back funding after it's approved?

This isn't a "clean CR," it is a transparent game
of three card monty.

She's quote tweeting Eleanor Mueller who wrote:
On this press call with the House Freedom
Caucus, Johnson tells reporters: "We worked on
rescissions, and there'll be more of that, we expect,
in the days ahead."

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 13h

I don’t think we can call it “pedocon *theory*” anymore, the evidence is in, the hypothesis has been proven, the peer reviews are in

Mike Stabile @mikestabile.bsky.social · 14h

JFC. Ron DeHaas, founder of the Christian antiporn app Covenant Eyes, has stepped down from NCOSE after his 38-year old son was charged with sexual abuse of a child.

Covenant Eyes is the app used by House Speaker Mike Johnson and his son to monitor each other's internet behavior.

Covenant Eyes Cofounder Helps Post Bond for Adult Stepson, Who Is Charged With Felony Child Sex Abuse

In August, Thomas Wideman, an adult stepson of Covenant Eyes cofounder Ron DeHaas, was arrested during a CSAM sting operation.

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 9h

Fucking Tommy Tuberville even knows how to do this.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12h

apparently when questioned about accepting landlord money from 110 grant resident, elizabeth shaffer says “it’s only $600.” if that’s the case, why not return it? it’s only $600. make a show of it, rejecting money from this slumlord who gave half a million to trump. tell him you reject his values

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 12h

These are the people Mayor Frey and his allies have aligned themselves with - along with Republican donors - in order to hold onto power.

But we know voters are ready for a mayor and council who put working residents first.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 12h

A court found that the “landlord broke the law when he blocked democratic socialists from door knocking.”

Evidence at the hearing included testimony of a Zoom call where former Frey campaign manager Joe Radinovich advised landlords how to “inconvenience and stall candidates.”

Title text: "Malcolm Yards Malcontents Broke the Law" over the text, "During that meeting, Patricia Wall and Joe Radinovich, Frey's former campaign manager, discussed ways to inconvenience and stall the candidates within the confined of the law, testified Kelly Rogers, another attendee. Radinovich did not respond to provide comment." Next to a photo of Joe Radinovich.

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Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 12h

As we all know, landlords are spending big in this year’s elections to make sure their interests are protected in a city where over half the residents are renters.

But they’re not just spending money. They’re breaking the law. Case in point: Malcolm Yards’ John Wall.

Title text: "Malcolm Yards Malcontents Broke the Law" over a screenshot from the Star Tribune with the title "Court: Minneapolis landlord broke law when he blocked democratic socialists from door knocking" next to a photo of John Wall and over text, "John Wall, Landlord who kept Robin Wonsley and Michael Wilson out of his buildings was found guilty of breaking state law earlier this week."

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Alex @mplsalex.bsky.social · 12h

I dunno, feels like reaching the “hiding your neighbors from the masked secret police” stage of things in like 9 months doesn’t bode well for the next couple of years.

Sophie Sherry @sophiesherry.bsky.social · 15h

During a military-style raid on a building in Chicago’s South Shore, one resident heard a knock on his door.   It wasn’t the feds — it was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for help.

He let them hide in his unit for the next 3 days.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before th...

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Nate Pentz @natepentz.bsky.social · 12h

There still is a lot of work to do. Cathy and Adam and the owners need to step up.

Annie Costabile @anniecostabile.bsky.social · 14h

According to multiple sources, the WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes a supermax closer to $850,000 & a vet min hovering around $300,000 in year 1

The two sides remain at odds w. Engelbert's frayed relationships extending to team presidents and owners.

frontofficesports.com/standoff-ove...

Standoff Over WNBA's Future Has Dominated Finals

A dominant performance by A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces has been reduced to background noise as players and owners negotiate a new CBA.

frontofficesports.com

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KARE 11 @kare11.bsky.social · 12h

Rusk County authorities say they have not had any tips on this case in some time.

Wisconsin authorities continue search for man last seen in 2020

Rusk County authorities say they have not had any tips on this case in some time.

www.kare11.com

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 11h

I feel like if Vance was punched in the face, he’d sit down and start crying

Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 11h

That sounds like a Bree problem and not a Banjo problem

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darth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 13h

that johnson is more terrified of seating a duly elected democrat who could force an epstein vote than having the entire government shut down really makes me wonder about that epstein vote tbh

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Bob Collins @mylittlebloggie.bsky.social · 13h

Seems like MPR is all Scott Jensen today which seems like a problematic way to get people to become members

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 13h

More yard sign news: ex Ward 10 council member Lisa McDonald (who once told me "go fuck yourself", unprompted!) is displaying a Lydia Millard sign in Ward 13 — alongside Frey and Palmisano.

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Elliott Payne @elliottpayne.org · 13h

We are all glad a mural is coming back to this location on Central Ave!

www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...

Paint it back: Mural reborn in Minneapolis after erasure

A new mural is rising on Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis, transforming a mistaken paint-over into a bold tribute to coffee, migration and community.

www.mprnews.org

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Driftless Thinking @mndriftless.bsky.social · 13h

Oh, look at the time. www.startribune.com/teacher-plea...

A Northfield teacher admitted in court that she sent nude photos of herself to numerous high school boys, [the remaining text is highlighted] while the school’s resource officer investigating the case allegedly chose to cover up for her and began a romantic relationship with her.

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 12h

Sonic? What if you could get boozy Cherry Limeades?

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Regina Burstein 🚲 🚈 🌳 @mplsfietser.bike · 13h

They're showing us who they care about.
Vote for @katiecashman.bsky.social, who has been working to improve things for ALL of her constituents.

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 20h

all of mpls are apparently targeting ward 7 homeowners only with a negative mailer on katie cashman. can’t find any renters who got it yet, just homeowners in the lakes area

everyone knows elizabeth shaffer is running to serve the well off and comfortable of ward 7 only

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Stacey Burns @wentrogue.bsky.social · 13h

MPR just played a clip of Scott Jensen saying the reason Republicans keep losing in Minnesota is because the party hasn’t done a good job communicating its priorities

lol the reason y’all keep losing is because you’re doing an EXCELLENT job communicating your priorities

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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 14h

VIBE REPORT: It's getting to the point that if you want to stop the Fateh juggernaut, "moderates" better flip their first choice from Frey to DeWayne Davis. Sorry Frey fans, I didn't make the ranked choice rules.

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Mark Snyder @snyde043.bsky.social · 13h

I keep getting stuff from Frey and I’m like, seriously?

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Regina Burstein 🚲 🚈 🌳 @mplsfietser.bike · 14h

For downtown Minneapolis to succeed, this is what we need. Small cafes everywhere *at street level*, safe traffic-calmed streets, activities for kids, and much more greenery (not just grass).

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 16h

Been strolling around central Madrid this evening, two observations:

1. The outdoor-cafe game here is so on point. They are everywhere! Tucked in every nook & cranny. Everyone is outside, *with one another*.
2. People live here, there are schools here, & so there are families with kids everywhere.

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