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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 11h

Probably. No respect for the craft of photoshopping anymore 😔

meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 11h

My reverse image searching is failing me. Offering a $10 reward for original source photos of these Halloween costume-ass jumpsuit dudes

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12h

we can do better mpls photoshopped Robin Wonsley in front of an old image of Moon Palace Books and its Abolish The Polish boards, while men in orange jumpsuits high-five and give thumbs-up

Wonsley represents Ward 2, while Moon Palace Books is in Ward 9.

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Luke Mielke @juke-box85.bsky.social · 1d

Shelley Madore supporting voter ID should be disqualifying to represent any part of Minneapolis.

meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 1d

Other Madore accomplishments:
- Voting with Rs against some of the biggest healthcare bills: major reform, omnibus spending, patient data protection
- Supporting an amendment to require photo ID when voting
- Leaning on 2 years as a suburban state rep 18 years ago as her main qualification

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

Given her lack of connection to Ward 2, it should come as no surprise that her biggest accomplishment as an Apple Valley legislator was described by one DFL legislator as “Taking money from Minneapolis and St. Paul.”

Learn more at www.shelleymadore.com.

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 1d

It's a basilica unless a regional manager is seated there

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 1d

"How does one mourn and commemorate an atrocity against your people in the midst of an atrocity done to another people in your name?" www.theguardian.com/world/commen...

The Zionist consensus among US Jews has collapsed. Something new is emerging | Shaul Magid

Two years after the 7 October massacre and the onset of Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, American Jewry has been profoundly transformed

www.theguardian.com

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 1d

Other Madore accomplishments:
- Voting with Rs against some of the biggest healthcare bills: major reform, omnibus spending, patient data protection
- Supporting an amendment to require photo ID when voting
- Leaning on 2 years as a suburban state rep 18 years ago as her main qualification

Minneapolis for the Many @mplsforthemany.com · 3d

Given her lack of connection to Ward 2, it should come as no surprise that her biggest accomplishment as an Apple Valley legislator was described by one DFL legislator as “Taking money from Minneapolis and St. Paul.”

Learn more at www.shelleymadore.com.

Title text: "The Madore Amendment" above the text, "What was Apple Valley legislator Shellet Madore's bigest 'accomplishment'? Taking state funding from Minneaplis." Next to a photo of the Apple Valley water tower, above the text, "At the time, one Twin Cities DFL legislator described the amendment as, "Taking money from Minneapolis and St. Paul." Madore's amendment cost Ramsey and Hennepin County $7 to $10 million annually in road maintenance." and "Learn more at www.shelleymadore.com"

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 2d

It's simple and surprisingly fun! And not at all actually about who wins each round (or at least not when we play)

meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 2d

Drawing From Memory, I got it at the Weisman art museum gift shop www.galison.com/products/dra...

Drawing From Memory Game

Finally, a drawing game that’s even better when you can’t draw. Inside you’ll find a pad of paper and 500+ prompts, each featuring a well-known character, animal or object to draw—and players compete ...

www.galison.com

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 2d

Winning a drawing game by shooting the moon

Prompt card: Try to draw Mount Rushmore from memory
Rudimentary pen drawing of four smiley faces surrounded by a lumpy mountain shaped line
Judging card: the drawing that's better than it has any right to be is the winner

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 2d

Very disappointed in the questions Sahan asked the candidates for this feature. Nothing about housing or encampments, and even issues that should have highlighted differences were framed in a way where most candidates answered the same projects.sahanjournal.com/meet-your-ma...

Take the Quiz: Meet Your Minneapolis Mayor

Candidates for Minneapolis mayor told us where they stand on issues. Which is the top match for you? Find out before heading to the polls.

projects.sahanjournal.com

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 3d

remember when jacob frey and brian o'hara canceled their trip to somalia just before takeoff in 2024? jamal osman is sharing more info now -

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www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesot...

Breaking News: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Accused of Meddling in Minnesota Somali Politics

Minneapolis City Council member Jamal Osman has accused Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of trying to interfere in Somali community politics in Minnesota by dragging Mayor Jacob Frey
@Jacob_Frey
into his tribal agenda.

According to Osman, President Hassan promised Frey a private jet worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for his planned trip to #Mogadishu, arranged after a stop in #Nairobi. The plan, Osman says, was nothing more than an attempt to export Hassan’s Hawiye tribal politics into #Minnesota, where the majority of Somali-Americans are Darod.

The accusations cut deep. Jamal Osman, who is from #Puntland, said Hassan deliberately excluded him, the only Somali on the Minneapolis Council, from discussions about the trip. When Osman pushed back, Hassan allegedly advised Frey to add #Garowe to the itinerary to appease him, a move Osman called insulting and manipulative.

“This is like catching your mayor planning a trip to London without involving the only councilman from the UK,” Osman blasted. “And when you confront him, he turns around and says, ‘Don’t worry, we’ll swing by Scotland to make you feel better.’ It’s ugly, divisive politics.”

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 4d

"20 minute limit" is killing me

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 8d

Hennepin County has the only dedicated defense fund for people in ICE custody in MN, but it's in danger of being slashed TOMORROW, October 1. Message your county commissioner here before their budget meeting: secure.everyaction.com/2SDgFdtpLkOj...

Protect the Hennepin County Immigration Defense Fund

secure.everyaction.com

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 9d

I clicked the link in the email which had a bunch of questions

meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 9d

Just got an email and SMS for a poll on Minneapolis Park Board elections. From the questions, seems like it was from LIUNA, the union that represents park workers that went on strike last year

Mercury Opinion Poll: In the upcoming Parks Board election, who is your first choice?

1=Steffanie Musich;
2=Kay Carvajal Moran;
3=Colton Baldus;
4=Justin Theodore;
5=Unsure;
6=Not planning on voting

Text STOP to quit.

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

Fundraiser link www.givemn.org/organization...

Support The Firehouse Performing Arts Center on GiveMN

www.givemn.org

meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

The Hook needs to raise $75k to keep the lights on. This would be a huge loss for south Minneapolis, especially right after Palmer's
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Minneapolis music hub Hook & Ladder sounds a financial alarm

The nonprofit venue off East Lake Street launched an emergency fundraising campaign to “keep the lights on and the stage alive.”

www.startribune.com

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

Excited to buy my ticket for the Stump Party Carribean Cruise Experience

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

Totally fair! I agree chili is better

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

Coulda gone with "Chowder for Chowdhury"

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

A little ashamed to admit I saw this photo and was reminded I need to buy more weed lol

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

Fateh's stump speech is getting more focused and punchier every time I see him

taylr @taylordahlin.com · 12d

fateh lists frey’s failures

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HowDoYou Guide @howdoyou.guide · 12d

Hi @npr.org! We worked late tonight putting together this handy pocket guide!

It doesn't address road design issues, but if we're going to educate road users, we should include drivers.

It's the size of a folded business card. Print it, fold it, put it in your wallet!

"How Do You Avoid Hitting People With Your Car" pocket guide. Instructs readers to Watch the Road and Slow Down. Further text humorously insists that watching the road and slowing down are indeed important.

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meshm @meshm.bsky.social · 12d

I think the Kmart site redevelopment is closer to this model, though it's much smaller than UHT

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Sneha Narayan @snehanarayan.bsky.social · 13d

I’m at a @moreneighbors.org fundraiser that’s organized as a fun Mpls vs St. Paul comedy roast. It’s fun because the Mpls folks roast St Paul, and the St Paul people… also roast St Paul.

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