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Minneapolis-based tinkerer. Making computers do science at the University of Minnesota. Into bikes, city infrastructure, and local politics
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Incredible work whoever made this
A square black sticker with white design. Script "Welcome to Minneapolis!" in the style of the popular burning 3rd precinct design from 2020, but the illustration is of the Whipple federal building on fire. As of now, the Whipple building has not actually been burned down
February 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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When you're "in theater" in Minneapolis
Photo from the Barebones Puppet Theater, a 15-foot-tall illuminated bird puppet is operated by a handful of people, with other puppets nearby
January 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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Amazing how literally she elaborated on this email hours after it was sent
Composite image of an email from Representative Ilhan Omar sent yesterday, subject line "How Our Office is Fighting for You." Below is a photo of Rep. Omar about to throw hands at the guy who attacked her at a town hall last night
January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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I'm sorry
Modified book cover, "One Billion Minneapolitans" with the Clay Bennett illustration of the continental US map with the whole country labeled "Minneapolis." Based on the Matthew Yglesias book "One Billion Americans: The case for thinking bigger"
January 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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ICE OUT block party was a huge success. Over 40 neighbors came through in negative double digit temps, bringing chili, hot cocoa, smores, and wood for the fire.

Taking public space, building trust among neighbors, having fun while doing it...this is how we win
Sawhorse with caution tape blocking off a snowy residential street in Minneapolis. An ICE OUT poster hangs from the tape Folding table on the snowy street with a giant stock pot on it. Signs hang from the table reading "Neighbors say ICE out" and "Here to put the ope back in hope". A stuffed gnome figurine is wearing a cardboard "Gnomes against Noem" sign
January 23, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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44F in Longfellow
Thermometer showing 44 degrees F with the probe under the faucet
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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The volume of reassuring emails from University administration is... not reassuring
Screenshot of four emails in 3 days from University of Minnesota administration. Subject lines: Take care of yourself; Supporting your safety; A message regarding our community; University actions to support faculty, staff and students
January 16, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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lmao read the fucking room
Email screenshot: "New year, fresh start for your mental health" from Lyra Health
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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fuck off
ADS-B screenshot showing the path of a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter that's been circling over South Minneapolis for hours
January 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Finally skied around Pike Island to Bdote, been wanting to do that for years
Photo looking from the tip of Pike island east where the Mississippi River joins the Minnesota river. Snow covers the ground and the frozen Mississippi, while the Minnesota is still clear Map of my path around the island
January 4, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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I forgot I took these pics the other day before the snow. The river froze so clear it was a mirror
The Mississippi River viewing the Lake/Marshall bridge from the southeast. The open spandrel arch design is reflected clearly in the ice. Looking south down the river toward 46th, snow on the west bank gorge wall peeking between the bare trees. The land is reflected in the ice all the way down into the distance
December 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Every month or so I get an email that looks like it's legit from PayPal (SPF/DKIM valid) but is clearly phishing to get me to call a scam support number. Unrelated to any actual charge.

I forward each one to PP fraud team, no reply or fix for months. Does not inspire confidence in their security
You paid ¥1,090 JPY to marilyn gramm, from noreply@paypal.com with a verified blue checkmark in the Gmail screenshot. The top of the email says "For review or cancellation, reach PayPal Support at" and a phone number in a non-ASCII unicode font, presumably because the scammer found a way to inject HTML into legitimate PayPal emails but had to bypass some rudimentary sanitizer that strips out phone numbers. Clown shit from a huge global payments platform
December 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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Happy first night of Hanukkah 🔥 My gamble making a single 4lb batch of vegan gluten free latkes paid off and everyone loved them
Half sheet baking tray piled with latkes. A chanukiah with one candle lit is behind it on the table
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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5/5 bonus: Know Your Rights yard sign in English on one side and Spanish on the other. Is anyone distributing something like this in MN?
Know your rights if you encounter law enforcement. You have the right to: remain silent, speak with a lawyer, refuse searches, refuse entry Logo for "Immigrant Justice - The Resurrection Center" with a QR code Same as first photo but in Spanish: "Conozca sus derechos si usted se encuentra con las autoridades"
December 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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4/ Signs stating that staff/employees are not authorized to consent access for ICE
ICE/CBP agents do not have consent to enter this business/restaurant unless they have a valid judicial warrant. Staff are not authorized to consent access to this business/restaurant Stop sign hand graphic Illinois Workers in Action logo Notice to all law enforcement This is private property. No one can enter without a legal warrant. If you do not have a legal warrant we will not open the door. Employees are not authorized to consent access to this facility.
December 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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3/ One that references the executive order, but expands the original "private area" intent to the whole establishment
In accordance with City of Chicago executive Order 2025-8 this establishment is a designated ICE-free zone
December 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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2/ Front and back of the "private area" signs that the city made available as directed by Mayor Johnson's Protecting Chicago executive order
Protecting Chicago logo, two hands replacing the blue bars of the Chicago flag Private area no trespassing. You do not have consent to enter for civil immigration enforcement purposes. chicago.gov/protect Back of sign: Protecting Chicago logo The person or entity that displays this sign does so voluntarily and assumes any and all risks associated with displaying this sign. This sign does not constitute legal advice
December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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A thread of anti-ICE signs I saw in storefronts on my recent trip to Chicago 1/
Everyone is welcome here except ICE Alligator illustration with a "no" cross through it We have the right to deny ICE access to private areas without a judicial warrant. We assert our constitutional rights - which apply to everyone in this country, regardless of immigration status - in this establishment. Know your rights logo, ilrc.me/protect Same text as previous image, with a red background and different layout, as well as a version in spanish, "Aqui todos son bienvenidos excepto agentes de ICE"
December 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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This bozo actually walked away from his car door open engine running like the most naive Minnesotan warming up his car. I would've thought it was a trap but the vibe was more general confusion
Fed in a bulletproof vest with an ICE badge and a black balaclava, and a dorky black camo shirt
December 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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One more shot from the ICE activity in Cedar Riverside this afternoon.

So fucking proud of everyone who showed up to document, yell, give the finger to feds, and care for our beloved immigrant neighbors. We keep us safe
A black SUV with a covered license plate and undercover police lights parked diagonally at Cedar Ave and 6th St in Minneapolis. A masked federal agent is standing near the driver's door. Several dozen regular people are standing on the other side in the street about six feet from the car, many recording with their phones. More people are on the curb, snow is falling beautifully, and several tall apartment buildings rise in the background
December 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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ICE was in Cedar Riverside today. Amazing community turnout, be mindful of the layer of pepper spray in the snow all over the neighborhood
Corner of Cedar Ave and 6th St with Riverside Plaza towers in the background. Snow is falling and the white ground is covered in an orange-brown spray over a large area. A group of people are standing around on the sidewalk after ICE left.
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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I keep this near my desk and have referred to it a lot over the last year: How to Rest and Recover While You Fight for Social Change
How to Rest & Recover While You Fight for Social Change: Manageable resting strategies to maintain your energy, connection, and motivation. If you're hypervigilant (Non-stop scrolling, Looking over your shoulder) try this: Set a timer and put your phone away for the duration. The information will be there when you get back. What textures and elements make you feel comfortable and protected? (Your bedroom may already be set-up this way) Create a safety corner in your home. If you're in a safe space: Affirm that your vigilance is there to protect you, but that you are allowed to let your guard down for a little bit. Ask a friend to check-in on you once per day. If you feel alone (Unsupported, Not a member of a team) try this: Start an action-oriented group chat with a trusted circle. Research local organizing efforts and reach out to learn how you can get involved. Attend a skill building webinar to expand your activist skillset. If you feel numb (Disconnected, Emotions locked behind a wall) try this: Affirm that you're holding your (valid) feelings at bay to protect yourself. Affirm that feeling your emotions is a form of protection too. Try journaling what you're seeing, hearing, experiencing, and how you're reacting (or not) to it. Ground yourself in physical sensations. Take a hot or cold shower, drink cold water, or do small exercises. Physical connection can unlock your emotional connection. Turn to something that typically brings you catharsis. If you feel overstimulated (Buzzy, Sensitive, Retreating) try this: Set a timer and lay down in a cool, darkened room. Selectively turn your tech on/off, including non-essential push notifications. Drink cold water and pay close attention to how it feels as you drink it. Focus your muscle groups. Squeeze your hands tightly together, Tighten your toes, feet, and legs. Release. Repeat. If your heart won't stop racing (Out of breath, Overly warm, Flickering) try this: Drink a full glass of water. Eat a protein-rich snack. Listen to low-tempo, soft music. Hold hands with someone you care about. Try a measured breathing exercise (in for 4, hold for 4, out for 8, repeat). If you feel hopeless (Disempowered, Pointless, Incapable) try this: Listen to a podcast episode where someone fights for change. Read a bit of a book that focuses on social change. Context and share with a trusted friend or accountability partner. Take one small action (donation, signing a petition, or dropping water/supplies off at a protest site) If you feel stuck in place (Frozen, Indecisive, Overwhelmed) try this: Practice a physical grounding exercise (drink cold water, name your surroundings and how they fell, breathing exercises). Do 10-15 minutes of exercise to get your body moving. Create a manageable to-do list with normal tasks & activist tasks. Find an accountability partner and create a check-in and support system. Rest is not the enemy of change. It is one part of its fuel. Content originally created by @FeministSexEd on Instagram. Adapted to zine format by some anarchists.
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Sounds like ICE showed up at Hola Arepa tonight and staff successfully turned them away because they didn't have a warrant
Two white men, one with a beard and orange jacket, the other with a black baseball cap and black vest, in Hola Arepa, a restaurant in South Minneapolis. A staff member with dark hair faces away from the camera talking to the two men Dark SUV leaving the Hola Arepa parking lot. The license plate is blurry but appears to be out of state. Perhaps reads T34 32?
December 4, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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Did you know there was a communist packaged foods company based in Superior, Wisconsin in the early 20th century?
Vintage can of Red Star brand Co-operator's best coffee, by Cooperative Central Exchange. The logo is a hammer and sickle in a red star. A second can with a later design is branded as simply "Co-op coffee" with no communist imagery
December 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Typical Wisconsin rest stop vending machine: dill chips, summer sausage, six varieties of cheese curds
Two rows of a classic spiral-dispenser vending machine with very Wisconsin-coded contents
November 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM