Cole Hanson
@coleinmidway.bsky.social
Dad, neighbor, and local pot-stirrer.
Former candidate @ColeForMidway.bsky.social
Free Clinic Clinician @ Philips Neighborhood Clinic
Registered Dietitian @ A Hospital Near You
Views are mine.
Former candidate @ColeForMidway.bsky.social
Free Clinic Clinician @ Philips Neighborhood Clinic
Registered Dietitian @ A Hospital Near You
Views are mine.
We've almost reached my birthday goal of $500 to the Midway Project food shelf! If you haven't yet, please pitch in to support this pillar of our neighborhood! $25 would be stellar but anything helps 😀
www.givemn.org/story/Vkricg
www.givemn.org/story/Vkricg
Support Midway Food & Empowerment Project on GiveMN
Your support helps provide food and essential supplies for ongoing distribution to the community.
www.givemn.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We've almost reached my birthday goal of $500 to the Midway Project food shelf! If you haven't yet, please pitch in to support this pillar of our neighborhood! $25 would be stellar but anything helps 😀
www.givemn.org/story/Vkricg
www.givemn.org/story/Vkricg
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Minimum parking requirements create financially insolvent land use patterns.
The two apartment buildings on the right generate six times more in property taxes than the big box store on the left, while occupying almost half the space!
#BlackFridayParking
The two apartment buildings on the right generate six times more in property taxes than the big box store on the left, while occupying almost half the space!
#BlackFridayParking
November 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Minimum parking requirements create financially insolvent land use patterns.
The two apartment buildings on the right generate six times more in property taxes than the big box store on the left, while occupying almost half the space!
#BlackFridayParking
The two apartment buildings on the right generate six times more in property taxes than the big box store on the left, while occupying almost half the space!
#BlackFridayParking
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More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
St. Paul City Council likely to amend mayor’s budget proposal
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter’s “no frills, no fun” budget proposal may be in line for some significant last-minute changes.
www.twincities.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
More money for libraries, parks and rec, firefighters? St. Paul City Council is looking to higher paramedic transport fees (billed to insurance), parking funds and more to fund 13-30 changes to Mayor Melvin Carter's budget proposal -- by Wednesday night. www.twincities.com/2025/11/27/s...
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In case you’re wondering how St Paul Police could ever treat their own residents like they did yesterday look at this unhinged statement from who the officers elect as their leaders.
November 27, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In case you’re wondering how St Paul Police could ever treat their own residents like they did yesterday look at this unhinged statement from who the officers elect as their leaders.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Incredible pictures from Kerem Yücel today. I hope he’s ok.
November 26, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Incredible pictures from Kerem Yücel today. I hope he’s ok.
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the funny thing is, all of our allegedly Strong Mayors are actually Weak Mayors when it comes to controlling their cops
WATCH St. Paul police, aiding ICE, restrain a man and spray him full in the face. They are not and have never been on our side.
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
Credit: @reportermark.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
the funny thing is, all of our allegedly Strong Mayors are actually Weak Mayors when it comes to controlling their cops
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🚨 Monarca Alert!
Federal activity at 609 Rose Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117–seems like ICE surrounding a house for a warrant on 1 but 8 others inside who are vulnerable
11/25/25 9:30am
Upstander Legal Observers needed—if you can go, GO
Federal activity at 609 Rose Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117–seems like ICE surrounding a house for a warrant on 1 but 8 others inside who are vulnerable
11/25/25 9:30am
Upstander Legal Observers needed—if you can go, GO
November 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🚨 Monarca Alert!
Federal activity at 609 Rose Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117–seems like ICE surrounding a house for a warrant on 1 but 8 others inside who are vulnerable
11/25/25 9:30am
Upstander Legal Observers needed—if you can go, GO
Federal activity at 609 Rose Ave E, Saint Paul MN 55117–seems like ICE surrounding a house for a warrant on 1 but 8 others inside who are vulnerable
11/25/25 9:30am
Upstander Legal Observers needed—if you can go, GO
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Want to take a moment to support our Karen neighbors. The Karen are an indigenous population from Myanmar who faced devastating violence at home.
There are now 20,000 Karen people living in Minnesota—most in Ramsey co.—the largest population in America.
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
There are now 20,000 Karen people living in Minnesota—most in Ramsey co.—the largest population in America.
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Want to take a moment to support our Karen neighbors. The Karen are an indigenous population from Myanmar who faced devastating violence at home.
There are now 20,000 Karen people living in Minnesota—most in Ramsey co.—the largest population in America.
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
There are now 20,000 Karen people living in Minnesota—most in Ramsey co.—the largest population in America.
www.startribune.com/temporary-pr...
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"Fences aren’t architecture, and they’re meant to displace and keep people out, rather than a broader planning and design and artistic opportunity of revitalization, placemaking, and the type of economic and social infrastructure that truly promotes healing in our community" -Sam Olbekson
Frustrations rise along fenced-in Franklin Avenue corridor in Mpls.
Fencing installed by state officials in Minneapolis’ Franklin Avenue corridor to deter homeless encampments is still in place years later. It’s forcing pedestrians to make dangerous choices and hinder...
sahanjournal.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"Fences aren’t architecture, and they’re meant to displace and keep people out, rather than a broader planning and design and artistic opportunity of revitalization, placemaking, and the type of economic and social infrastructure that truly promotes healing in our community" -Sam Olbekson
See you all there, along with our union family, to fight for their jobs 💪
Speak your TRUTH at St. Paul's Truth in Taxation hearing on Tuesday night. That's what it's there for... www.twincities.com/2025/11/24/s...
St. Paul City Council to host Truth in Taxation hearing Tuesday
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has proposed a 5.3% levy increase for the coming year.
www.twincities.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
See you all there, along with our union family, to fight for their jobs 💪
Thanks to everyone who made it to my birthday party this weekend, and thank you to everyone else who pitched in to my neighborhood food shelf!
If you wanna do a good deed today, please pitch in $25 and help feed our neighbors in the Midway.
#stpaul #foodsecurity #foodshelf #gifts
If you wanna do a good deed today, please pitch in $25 and help feed our neighbors in the Midway.
#stpaul #foodsecurity #foodshelf #gifts
November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Thanks to everyone who made it to my birthday party this weekend, and thank you to everyone else who pitched in to my neighborhood food shelf!
If you wanna do a good deed today, please pitch in $25 and help feed our neighbors in the Midway.
#stpaul #foodsecurity #foodshelf #gifts
If you wanna do a good deed today, please pitch in $25 and help feed our neighbors in the Midway.
#stpaul #foodsecurity #foodshelf #gifts
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"“Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don’t like what your political opponents say, execute them,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that’s not what we do in America.”
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
'Maybe It's Time to Pick a Fucking Side,' Says Murphy After Trump Calls for Execution of Lawmakers | Common Dreams
"Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don't like what your political opponents say, execute them," said Sen. Bernie Sanders. "Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that's not w...
www.commondreams.org
November 20, 2025 at 10:26 PM
"“Clearly, Trump has learned something from his good friend MBS: If you don’t like what your political opponents say, execute them,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders. “Unfortunately for Mr. Trump, that’s not what we do in America.”
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-s...
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Frey vote share was negatively correlated with share of workers that take transit, housing cost burden, share renters, share non-english speakers and share BIPOC residents.
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Frey vote share was negatively correlated with share of workers that take transit, housing cost burden, share renters, share non-english speakers and share BIPOC residents.
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the big dog that didn’t bark
Hey, why didn’t @governorwalz.mn.gov say anything about Ice operating 5 miles from his house today?
November 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
the big dog that didn’t bark
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Federal raid on Hampden Avenue Bro-Tex printing warehouse draws protesters, chemical irritant deployed, ugly scene www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/s...
Federal agents detain people at St. Paul industrial building, drawing protesters
ICE says they served a search warrant in a federal criminal investigation.
www.twincities.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Federal raid on Hampden Avenue Bro-Tex printing warehouse draws protesters, chemical irritant deployed, ugly scene www.twincities.com/2025/11/18/s...
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truly hate seeing the feds in front of BRLSQ and this beautiful mural by artists including wundr. so wrong
November 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
truly hate seeing the feds in front of BRLSQ and this beautiful mural by artists including wundr. so wrong
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I edit my writing using the same rules
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 AM
I edit my writing using the same rules
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Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Your daily reminder that the fossil fuel industry is propped up by billions of dollars in U.S. government subsidies and a multimillion dollar campaign to spread climate disinformation. 💵
It's wild to see people catching up on this Epstein stuff. It's been like this *for years*. Predators, enabled by our structures of power, have been doing exactly what the system has enabled. And they went to the Ivy Leagues, they taught there, or they went into government and they knew. Always did.
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 AM
It's wild to see people catching up on this Epstein stuff. It's been like this *for years*. Predators, enabled by our structures of power, have been doing exactly what the system has enabled. And they went to the Ivy Leagues, they taught there, or they went into government and they knew. Always did.
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bro every aspect of online life has just become me trying to hide from clippy’s nosy ass. this is just 1999 all over again. i open any app or page and there he is, clippy’s ghost, in the form of AI or algorithms, spying on and meddling in my life choices
November 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
bro every aspect of online life has just become me trying to hide from clippy’s nosy ass. this is just 1999 all over again. i open any app or page and there he is, clippy’s ghost, in the form of AI or algorithms, spying on and meddling in my life choices
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✨ Day 1: Consider becoming a monthly donor — a way to provide steady, year-round support that keeps renters informed, protected, and housed.
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Donate to HOME Line — HOME Line
HOME Line helps tenants by providing the information and advice they need to solve their rental problems. We can only do this work with a strong network of supporters. That’s where you can make the di...
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November 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
✨ Day 1: Consider becoming a monthly donor — a way to provide steady, year-round support that keeps renters informed, protected, and housed.
homelinemn.org/donate-to-ho...
homelinemn.org/donate-to-ho...
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Last night Indeed workers held a powerful picket line outside the NE Mpls taproom to keep the pressure on management to settle a fair contract. Appreciate everyone who made it out & everyone who has signed the online letter. If you haven't signed please do & please pass the link to others!
Indeed workers have been fighting for a contract for over a year. Support them and send a message to Indeed management telling them to settle a fair contract!
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actionnetwork.org/letters/inde...
Indeed Workers Fighting for a Contract
Indeed Brewing workers have been fighting for a first contract for a year and a half, but Indeed management has been stalling! The union workers need your support. Tell management to stop stalling an...
actionnetwork.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Last night Indeed workers held a powerful picket line outside the NE Mpls taproom to keep the pressure on management to settle a fair contract. Appreciate everyone who made it out & everyone who has signed the online letter. If you haven't signed please do & please pass the link to others!