Tim Johnson
@timjohnsonmn.bsky.social
I have to admit it's getting better, a little better all the time.
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This might be trivial, but I'm always conscious to say I'm super happy for my daughter when she does something well instead of super proud. Like she played really well in her basketball tournament today. So she should be proud! But that is not my pride. That's hers.
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A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
Nearly 30,000 Minnesotans trained as constitutional observers
The Immigrant Defense Network works with more than 100 organizations to help train constitutional observers. At the end of November, there were 2,500 trained observers. That number has soared as more ...
www.mprnews.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A manager for the Immigrant Defense Network told MPR News that back in November, 2,500 people were trained as constitutional observers. Now, the total is nearly 30,000 trained observers in 77 of Minnesota's 87 counties.
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Minnesota friends, do you—or anyone you know—work in the brewing industry and want to talk about the realities of operating a brewery in 2026? Like, nitty gritty?
February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Minnesota friends, do you—or anyone you know—work in the brewing industry and want to talk about the realities of operating a brewery in 2026? Like, nitty gritty?
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Dem leadership: changing this is a difficult process, you fool. You rube. You utter infant. Give us between $5 and $50
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
February 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Dem leadership: changing this is a difficult process, you fool. You rube. You utter infant. Give us between $5 and $50
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
Mamdani, wiping grease off his hands: So it turns out there's a switch on this machine that puts it into either orphan-shredding mode or free school lunch mode. Just had to flip it
Lots of sirens in Brooklyn Center this morning none of which seem to be fire or ambulance.
February 3, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Lots of sirens in Brooklyn Center this morning none of which seem to be fire or ambulance.
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It really bums me out that Klobuchar, who was instrumental in normalizing Trump as just another political adversary, is almost certainly going to be the next governor of Minnesota, a state currently paying a severe price for that normalization of fascism.
Here's all the Klobuchar v. Republican matchups from that SurveyUSA poll
Best Klobuchar lead is +20, worst is +14
Best Klobuchar lead is +20, worst is +14
February 3, 2026 at 3:16 AM
It really bums me out that Klobuchar, who was instrumental in normalizing Trump as just another political adversary, is almost certainly going to be the next governor of Minnesota, a state currently paying a severe price for that normalization of fascism.
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Klobuchar can talk a big game on the Sunday shows but she is not on our side. All she's done is normalize Trump.
February 3, 2026 at 3:24 AM
Klobuchar can talk a big game on the Sunday shows but she is not on our side. All she's done is normalize Trump.
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JFC ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE ALREADY REQUIRED. OH MY GOD.
YOU ARE BEGGING FOR THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY REQUIRED BY LAW.
GEE I WONDER HOW NATIONAL DEMS COMPLETELY LOST THE RHETORICAL BATTLE ON IMMIGRATION. IF ONLY THERE WERE ANY RECENT EXAMPLES OF THEM JUST ACCEPTING GOP FRAMING AND TALKING POINTS.
YOU ARE BEGGING FOR THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY REQUIRED BY LAW.
GEE I WONDER HOW NATIONAL DEMS COMPLETELY LOST THE RHETORICAL BATTLE ON IMMIGRATION. IF ONLY THERE WERE ANY RECENT EXAMPLES OF THEM JUST ACCEPTING GOP FRAMING AND TALKING POINTS.
DeLauro says House Dems want "provisions to require judicial warrants, prohibit U.S. citizens from being detained or deported, strengthen oversight of reconciliation funds, mandate the use of body-worn cameras and establish an enforceable code of conduct."
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 PM
JFC ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE ALREADY REQUIRED. OH MY GOD.
YOU ARE BEGGING FOR THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY REQUIRED BY LAW.
GEE I WONDER HOW NATIONAL DEMS COMPLETELY LOST THE RHETORICAL BATTLE ON IMMIGRATION. IF ONLY THERE WERE ANY RECENT EXAMPLES OF THEM JUST ACCEPTING GOP FRAMING AND TALKING POINTS.
YOU ARE BEGGING FOR THINGS THAT ARE ALREADY REQUIRED BY LAW.
GEE I WONDER HOW NATIONAL DEMS COMPLETELY LOST THE RHETORICAL BATTLE ON IMMIGRATION. IF ONLY THERE WERE ANY RECENT EXAMPLES OF THEM JUST ACCEPTING GOP FRAMING AND TALKING POINTS.
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Of all the things in the history of the world that definitely did not happen - this is the pinnacle.
February 3, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Of all the things in the history of the world that definitely did not happen - this is the pinnacle.
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you are so devoid of community you think people standing up for others must be paid, you need to look inward.
February 3, 2026 at 1:59 AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If you are so devoid of community you think people standing up for others must be paid, you need to look inward.
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I’m sorry but what did libertarians think that the anonymous money laundering racism coin that you could only functionally use for illicit activity was doing other than this, exactly
February 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM
I’m sorry but what did libertarians think that the anonymous money laundering racism coin that you could only functionally use for illicit activity was doing other than this, exactly
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They just keep making campaign ads for their opponents. Seriously, make an ad of DJT claiming to hire the best of the best and run all these clips.
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
They just keep making campaign ads for their opponents. Seriously, make an ad of DJT claiming to hire the best of the best and run all these clips.
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Probably no worse than Untappd
Recent research and analysis reveals the way young adults are using AI to avoid scary social encounters. What effect is this going to have on pubs?
Is AI Going to Screw Up Pubs? (Real Question) — Beervana
Recent research and analysis reveals the way young adults are using AI to avoid scary social encounters. What effect is this going to have on pubs?
www.beervanablog.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Probably no worse than Untappd
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Today in Minnesota federal agents stationed themselves in dark SUVs along school bus routes during afternoon dropoff so they might have the opportunity to abduct and deport children and their parents
Just so everyone is clear, Minnesota is still very much under siege by the federal government and their gestapo. My son's school had to lockdown today after threatening messages were sent to the school office. It's all absolutely fucked and there appears to be no end in sight.
February 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Today in Minnesota federal agents stationed themselves in dark SUVs along school bus routes during afternoon dropoff so they might have the opportunity to abduct and deport children and their parents
Legal status. Not the worst of the worst.
GTFO with any of your arguments this operation is anywhere close to working.
GTFO with any of your arguments this operation is anywhere close to working.
Woman with legal status taken from her family home in St Paul by ICE, flown to Texas, held for two weeks before being ordered released by a judge. She lost her job. She's afraid to go outside because agents keep coming to her home.
www.kare11.com/article/news...
www.kare11.com/article/news...
After ICE release St. Paul woman, she says agents keep returning to her home
Thi Dua Vang legally came to the U.S. two years ago. So when ICE showed up, she thought it must have been a mistake.
www.kare11.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Legal status. Not the worst of the worst.
GTFO with any of your arguments this operation is anywhere close to working.
GTFO with any of your arguments this operation is anywhere close to working.
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all those people complaining about a protest in church are going to rise up over this too right?
A community is devastated after ICE raids an LA church and arrests a congregant during a church event.
“This was a violation of our Sacred Right to Worship and Serve our Lord Jesus Christ Freely and Safely.” ~ Church officials, in a press release
“This was a violation of our Sacred Right to Worship and Serve our Lord Jesus Christ Freely and Safely.” ~ Church officials, in a press release
February 2, 2026 at 9:36 PM
all those people complaining about a protest in church are going to rise up over this too right?
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Trump’s whole shtick is bluffing to see what he can get people to accept and then backing down when there is pushback. Heck, I think it’s a learned negotiation tactic where he sees no downside to overplaying his hand because he usually ends up getting more than he would have.
February 2, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Trump’s whole shtick is bluffing to see what he can get people to accept and then backing down when there is pushback. Heck, I think it’s a learned negotiation tactic where he sees no downside to overplaying his hand because he usually ends up getting more than he would have.
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To anyone tempted to celebrate Noem's big announcement that ICE will use body cams and that it will be expanded nationwide as funding is available...
That's already been official ICE policy for over two years.
www.ice.gov/news/release....
That's already been official ICE policy for over two years.
www.ice.gov/news/release....
February 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
To anyone tempted to celebrate Noem's big announcement that ICE will use body cams and that it will be expanded nationwide as funding is available...
That's already been official ICE policy for over two years.
www.ice.gov/news/release....
That's already been official ICE policy for over two years.
www.ice.gov/news/release....
There was this game for Atari 2600 called Combat where if you wanted to get to the left quickly, you just took a hard right and came out the other side of the screen.
Anyway....
Anyway....
Pirro: "You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you're going to jail. I don't care if you have a license in another district and I don't care if you're a law abiding law owner somewhere else. You bring a gun into this District, count on going to jail. And that makes all the difference"
February 2, 2026 at 9:38 PM
There was this game for Atari 2600 called Combat where if you wanted to get to the left quickly, you just took a hard right and came out the other side of the screen.
Anyway....
Anyway....
What a weird town to go to to clear your head.
After a week away, including two days in New Orleans, Paul Allen was back on KFAN today and reiterating his apology for a "paid protesters" remark.
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/kfans-paul-allen-returns-after-week-away-reiterates-apology-for-paid-protesters-quip
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/kfans-paul-allen-returns-after-week-away-reiterates-apology-for-paid-protesters-quip
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
What a weird town to go to to clear your head.
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There I fixed it
February 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
There I fixed it
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Art has always been political. Always will be.
It’s amazing watching folks struggle with this.
It’s amazing watching folks struggle with this.
February 2, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Art has always been political. Always will be.
It’s amazing watching folks struggle with this.
It’s amazing watching folks struggle with this.
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JK Rowling in the the Epstein files getting him tickets to Cursed Child and arranging a private dinner????
that play premiered in 2016 so this was well after he was convicted in 2008 so I need this to be brought up every time that transphobe opens her mouth or unfurls her fingers to spew venom
that play premiered in 2016 so this was well after he was convicted in 2008 so I need this to be brought up every time that transphobe opens her mouth or unfurls her fingers to spew venom
February 2, 2026 at 3:32 PM
JK Rowling in the the Epstein files getting him tickets to Cursed Child and arranging a private dinner????
that play premiered in 2016 so this was well after he was convicted in 2008 so I need this to be brought up every time that transphobe opens her mouth or unfurls her fingers to spew venom
that play premiered in 2016 so this was well after he was convicted in 2008 so I need this to be brought up every time that transphobe opens her mouth or unfurls her fingers to spew venom
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FYI, Kristi Noem’s full
initials are K.L.A.N.
initials are K.L.A.N.
February 2, 2026 at 2:43 AM
FYI, Kristi Noem’s full
initials are K.L.A.N.
initials are K.L.A.N.
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Whenever you see a story about how liberals aren't making their conservative peers feel welcome enough, this is who they're talking about.
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Whenever you see a story about how liberals aren't making their conservative peers feel welcome enough, this is who they're talking about.
I can feel the media cycle slipping away from Minnesota and it scares me. The Epstein release was an effective distraction and I have no faith anything will come of it. Swapping Homan and Bovino and his statements about reducing ICE presence seemed to lead people to believe the fight was won.
February 2, 2026 at 11:14 AM
I can feel the media cycle slipping away from Minnesota and it scares me. The Epstein release was an effective distraction and I have no faith anything will come of it. Swapping Homan and Bovino and his statements about reducing ICE presence seemed to lead people to believe the fight was won.