Laura G Mitchell
@lauragmitchell.com
Parent & safe streets advocate 🚲🚶🏻🚌
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
Founder of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:40 AM
“We are Minneapolitans and we don’t bike much.”
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January 12, 2026 at 2:10 AM
“We are Minneapolitans and we don’t bike much.”
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This is Minneapolis:
Local bookstore has masks & a sign noting that they’re great for pepper spray.
Local bookstore has masks & a sign noting that they’re great for pepper spray.
January 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
This is Minneapolis:
Local bookstore has masks & a sign noting that they’re great for pepper spray.
Local bookstore has masks & a sign noting that they’re great for pepper spray.
This is Minneapolis:
Our kids asked that their white noise machine be turned up to try to drown out the noise of the helicopter that’s been nonstop since we woke up this morning.
Our 7yo asked “Isn’t it past their bedtime, too? They should go home & stop being so noisy.”
Our kids asked that their white noise machine be turned up to try to drown out the noise of the helicopter that’s been nonstop since we woke up this morning.
Our 7yo asked “Isn’t it past their bedtime, too? They should go home & stop being so noisy.”
January 11, 2026 at 3:46 AM
This is Minneapolis:
Our kids asked that their white noise machine be turned up to try to drown out the noise of the helicopter that’s been nonstop since we woke up this morning.
Our 7yo asked “Isn’t it past their bedtime, too? They should go home & stop being so noisy.”
Our kids asked that their white noise machine be turned up to try to drown out the noise of the helicopter that’s been nonstop since we woke up this morning.
Our 7yo asked “Isn’t it past their bedtime, too? They should go home & stop being so noisy.”
You're right. Thank you for that reminder. 😆 This is me:
January 11, 2026 at 1:52 AM
You're right. Thank you for that reminder. 😆 This is me:
If you want to support the work me and my neighbors are doing to help families at our kids’ schools please donate and share:
paypal.me/lyndalepto
paypal.me/lyndalepto
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
If you want to support the work me and my neighbors are doing to help families at our kids’ schools please donate and share:
paypal.me/lyndalepto
paypal.me/lyndalepto
This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
January 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is Minneapolis:
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
-drop the kids off for a day with their grandparents
-go to brunch with your wife
-get a text from neighbors who don’t have enough food & can’t leave home or they might be abducted by fed govt
-get groceries as helicopters roar overhead
-deliver food & this vehicle passes you
Well done, everyone. ❤️
Please take the time to read the update from Renee's widow (posted on the GoFundMe).
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Please take the time to read the update from Renee's widow (posted on the GoFundMe).
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Well done, everyone. ❤️
Please take the time to read the update from Renee's widow (posted on the GoFundMe).
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
Please take the time to read the update from Renee's widow (posted on the GoFundMe).
www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...
This is Minneapolis:
My 7yo found a bag of whistles and asked if they could have one.
I said yes, but explained what they’re for and that they’re not a toy right now.
I got more work done then came downstairs to find they’d labeled an old tic tac container like this for their whistle.
My 7yo found a bag of whistles and asked if they could have one.
I said yes, but explained what they’re for and that they’re not a toy right now.
I got more work done then came downstairs to find they’d labeled an old tic tac container like this for their whistle.
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
This is Minneapolis:
My 7yo found a bag of whistles and asked if they could have one.
I said yes, but explained what they’re for and that they’re not a toy right now.
I got more work done then came downstairs to find they’d labeled an old tic tac container like this for their whistle.
My 7yo found a bag of whistles and asked if they could have one.
I said yes, but explained what they’re for and that they’re not a toy right now.
I got more work done then came downstairs to find they’d labeled an old tic tac container like this for their whistle.
Our 7yo drew this last night.
Wow, the contrast between my experience of 2026 and theirs so far.
Let’s support each other through the days/weeks/months/years ahead to give ALL kids the world they deserve and dream of. 🌈
Wow, the contrast between my experience of 2026 and theirs so far.
Let’s support each other through the days/weeks/months/years ahead to give ALL kids the world they deserve and dream of. 🌈
January 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Our 7yo drew this last night.
Wow, the contrast between my experience of 2026 and theirs so far.
Let’s support each other through the days/weeks/months/years ahead to give ALL kids the world they deserve and dream of. 🌈
Wow, the contrast between my experience of 2026 and theirs so far.
Let’s support each other through the days/weeks/months/years ahead to give ALL kids the world they deserve and dream of. 🌈
Once again, and always, I ❤️ Minneapolis.
We keep us safe.
We keep us safe.
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Once again, and always, I ❤️ Minneapolis.
We keep us safe.
We keep us safe.
This is what Minneapolis is like right now: City staff in city uniforms are being harassed by fed immigration enforcement for being not white.
January 8, 2026 at 8:20 PM
This is what Minneapolis is like right now: City staff in city uniforms are being harassed by fed immigration enforcement for being not white.
If you want to be awesome like our Canadian neighbors, you can donate here: paypal.me/lyndalepto
January 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
If you want to be awesome like our Canadian neighbors, you can donate here: paypal.me/lyndalepto
Ah, ok. This is what came up when I googled it. Maybe it’s like 311?
Perhaps there are differences in how folks are going about this request in St Paul.
I’ll defer to you as I’m not in those spaces, just sharing what’s worked over here (contacting school board).
Thank you for advocating!
Perhaps there are differences in how folks are going about this request in St Paul.
I’ll defer to you as I’m not in those spaces, just sharing what’s worked over here (contacting school board).
Thank you for advocating!
January 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Ah, ok. This is what came up when I googled it. Maybe it’s like 311?
Perhaps there are differences in how folks are going about this request in St Paul.
I’ll defer to you as I’m not in those spaces, just sharing what’s worked over here (contacting school board).
Thank you for advocating!
Perhaps there are differences in how folks are going about this request in St Paul.
I’ll defer to you as I’m not in those spaces, just sharing what’s worked over here (contacting school board).
Thank you for advocating!
Hola Arepa will also be closed tomorrow.
When they’re open again, businesses like these deserve our money.
When they’re open again, businesses like these deserve our money.
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Hola Arepa will also be closed tomorrow.
When they’re open again, businesses like these deserve our money.
When they’re open again, businesses like these deserve our money.
This the right call.
Please check in with neighbors who may need support with childcare.
Please check in with neighbors who may need support with childcare.
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 AM
This the right call.
Please check in with neighbors who may need support with childcare.
Please check in with neighbors who may need support with childcare.
Walking around Lyndale & Central now and seeing all of the people observing, esp our schools, had me thinking about how adult elephants circle their babies to keep them safe.
We keep us safe & I’m so grateful to be in a community where folks look out for each other. ❤️
It’s also important..
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We keep us safe & I’m so grateful to be in a community where folks look out for each other. ❤️
It’s also important..
1/2
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Walking around Lyndale & Central now and seeing all of the people observing, esp our schools, had me thinking about how adult elephants circle their babies to keep them safe.
We keep us safe & I’m so grateful to be in a community where folks look out for each other. ❤️
It’s also important..
1/2
We keep us safe & I’m so grateful to be in a community where folks look out for each other. ❤️
It’s also important..
1/2
Sidewalks are AWFUL this morning.
Every property that had uncleared snow yesterday (vast majority near me) is now covered in 1-3” of slush &/or water. Bare concrete is sheer ice.
Wear waterproof boots, yak trax & plan for more of a workout given the difficulty of walking in slush.
#MSPCycleCast
Every property that had uncleared snow yesterday (vast majority near me) is now covered in 1-3” of slush &/or water. Bare concrete is sheer ice.
Wear waterproof boots, yak trax & plan for more of a workout given the difficulty of walking in slush.
#MSPCycleCast
January 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Sidewalks are AWFUL this morning.
Every property that had uncleared snow yesterday (vast majority near me) is now covered in 1-3” of slush &/or water. Bare concrete is sheer ice.
Wear waterproof boots, yak trax & plan for more of a workout given the difficulty of walking in slush.
#MSPCycleCast
Every property that had uncleared snow yesterday (vast majority near me) is now covered in 1-3” of slush &/or water. Bare concrete is sheer ice.
Wear waterproof boots, yak trax & plan for more of a workout given the difficulty of walking in slush.
#MSPCycleCast
Despite living in Denver for a decade (& MN the rest of my years) I do NOT ski.
My winter jacket has a pocket for a ski lift ticket, but I’ve discovered it’s perfect for keeping my @metrotransitmn.bsky.social GoTo card handy.
My winter jacket has a pocket for a ski lift ticket, but I’ve discovered it’s perfect for keeping my @metrotransitmn.bsky.social GoTo card handy.
January 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Despite living in Denver for a decade (& MN the rest of my years) I do NOT ski.
My winter jacket has a pocket for a ski lift ticket, but I’ve discovered it’s perfect for keeping my @metrotransitmn.bsky.social GoTo card handy.
My winter jacket has a pocket for a ski lift ticket, but I’ve discovered it’s perfect for keeping my @metrotransitmn.bsky.social GoTo card handy.
What a privilege to get to watch our city inauguration in person.
Thanks to my council member, @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for the great seat!
I’m grateful to live in a city where I know MANY of our local electeds are working hard to ensure Minneapolis is a safe, welcoming place for everyone.
Thanks to my council member, @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for the great seat!
I’m grateful to live in a city where I know MANY of our local electeds are working hard to ensure Minneapolis is a safe, welcoming place for everyone.
January 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
What a privilege to get to watch our city inauguration in person.
Thanks to my council member, @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for the great seat!
I’m grateful to live in a city where I know MANY of our local electeds are working hard to ensure Minneapolis is a safe, welcoming place for everyone.
Thanks to my council member, @sorenwithward8.bsky.social for the great seat!
I’m grateful to live in a city where I know MANY of our local electeds are working hard to ensure Minneapolis is a safe, welcoming place for everyone.
MPLSParking.com pick up… parking on the sidewalk. 🙄
January 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM
MPLSParking.com pick up… parking on the sidewalk. 🙄
Twin Cities: Does anyone have a spare kids’ booster carseat laying around (with a back or backless) that you’d be willing to loan or donate to support local families in need right now?
Reply here or DM me!
Please share - need is time sensitive.
Reply here or DM me!
Please share - need is time sensitive.
January 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Twin Cities: Does anyone have a spare kids’ booster carseat laying around (with a back or backless) that you’d be willing to loan or donate to support local families in need right now?
Reply here or DM me!
Please share - need is time sensitive.
Reply here or DM me!
Please share - need is time sensitive.
Mplsfolks: Do you remember how glorious it was to have MPRB parkways closed to car traffic in 2020 to create more space for walking/biking rolling?
Do you want to see more of that?
On Jan 7th there'll be an amendment to the planning committee to revisit this!
If you're in parks district 3...
Do you want to see more of that?
On Jan 7th there'll be an amendment to the planning committee to revisit this!
If you're in parks district 3...
January 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Mplsfolks: Do you remember how glorious it was to have MPRB parkways closed to car traffic in 2020 to create more space for walking/biking rolling?
Do you want to see more of that?
On Jan 7th there'll be an amendment to the planning committee to revisit this!
If you're in parks district 3...
Do you want to see more of that?
On Jan 7th there'll be an amendment to the planning committee to revisit this!
If you're in parks district 3...
After snowfall, the protected bikeway on Bryant effectively becomes a shared use path bc the sidewalks are very inconsistently cleared (by property owners) while the bikeway is quickly & well-cleared (by city).
If we can’t get municipal sidewalk plowing, let’s get protected bikeways everywhere.
If we can’t get municipal sidewalk plowing, let’s get protected bikeways everywhere.
January 4, 2026 at 3:50 PM
After snowfall, the protected bikeway on Bryant effectively becomes a shared use path bc the sidewalks are very inconsistently cleared (by property owners) while the bikeway is quickly & well-cleared (by city).
If we can’t get municipal sidewalk plowing, let’s get protected bikeways everywhere.
If we can’t get municipal sidewalk plowing, let’s get protected bikeways everywhere.