MplsGlen
@mplsglen.bsky.social
Bus rider, volunteer on a half dozen things, data fan
Co-chair of Streets.mn, Transportation Advisory Board rep, Mpls Bicycle Advisory Board member
Minneapolis
Co-chair of Streets.mn, Transportation Advisory Board rep, Mpls Bicycle Advisory Board member
Minneapolis
No snow removal on this sidewalk on MPRB property.
Wednesday it was marked off as done but this section was never touched. It’s impassable for anyone with mobility issues. The sidewalk is on the pedestrian priority network
No reply to my request yet and snow event done per park website
Wednesday it was marked off as done but this section was never touched. It’s impassable for anyone with mobility issues. The sidewalk is on the pedestrian priority network
No reply to my request yet and snow event done per park website
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
No snow removal on this sidewalk on MPRB property.
Wednesday it was marked off as done but this section was never touched. It’s impassable for anyone with mobility issues. The sidewalk is on the pedestrian priority network
No reply to my request yet and snow event done per park website
Wednesday it was marked off as done but this section was never touched. It’s impassable for anyone with mobility issues. The sidewalk is on the pedestrian priority network
No reply to my request yet and snow event done per park website
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I have a grand total of zero patience left for the top paid city staff in charge of community safety not being able to answer basic questions about crime trends and personnel allocations as we deliberate our budget.
Worth watching not just because it's fun. The Frey admin choosing to implement the budget priorities of their friends over their foes is not how the council's power of the purse is supposed to work.
December 5, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I have a grand total of zero patience left for the top paid city staff in charge of community safety not being able to answer basic questions about crime trends and personnel allocations as we deliberate our budget.
Our neighborhood org applied this year but was turned down. We intended to support seniors with shoveling and addressing critical path areas.
The senior support program makes sense, but is focused on single family home owners. Issues go beyond just those cases, especially in majority rental areas
The senior support program makes sense, but is focused on single family home owners. Issues go beyond just those cases, especially in majority rental areas
Wonsley amendment restored full funding to the sidewalk snow clearing pilots. Public works decided not to fully implement the first year of the pilot last year. Public works director Sexton says partnering with neighborhood orgs delivered best bang for the buck.
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Our neighborhood org applied this year but was turned down. We intended to support seniors with shoveling and addressing critical path areas.
The senior support program makes sense, but is focused on single family home owners. Issues go beyond just those cases, especially in majority rental areas
The senior support program makes sense, but is focused on single family home owners. Issues go beyond just those cases, especially in majority rental areas
New construction in the Elliot Park neighborhood brought park dedication fees, which allowed us to build a new skate park with lighting in 2020 ($400k) and is now paying for additional amenities at Elliot Park and Franklin Steele, including a new youth soccer field, opening 2026 ($1.5 million)
When we do, it brings in a lot of new property tax revenue for the site, it brings in new park dedication fees, the new residents become customers at local businesses which generate local sales taxes, and new jobs are brought in from construction and maintenance.
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New construction in the Elliot Park neighborhood brought park dedication fees, which allowed us to build a new skate park with lighting in 2020 ($400k) and is now paying for additional amenities at Elliot Park and Franklin Steele, including a new youth soccer field, opening 2026 ($1.5 million)
The 311 app makes this a quick process: Take a picture, new request, sidewalk-snow/ice
If you're worried about getting someone in trouble who is a first time offender, you won't! The city sends out a notice the first time reminding the property owner of their responsibility for snow removal
If you're worried about getting someone in trouble who is a first time offender, you won't! The city sends out a notice the first time reminding the property owner of their responsibility for snow removal
noon means it's time to report every single commercial property and rental larger than a duplex who have not cleared snow from their sidewalks yet! deadline is UP!
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The 311 app makes this a quick process: Take a picture, new request, sidewalk-snow/ice
If you're worried about getting someone in trouble who is a first time offender, you won't! The city sends out a notice the first time reminding the property owner of their responsibility for snow removal
If you're worried about getting someone in trouble who is a first time offender, you won't! The city sends out a notice the first time reminding the property owner of their responsibility for snow removal
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November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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We’re hosting an in-person Editor Office Hours session on Sunday, November 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lowertown Bike Shop Coffee Shop inside Union Depot — and we’d love to have you join us.
Open to current and past Streets.mn writers and anyone curious about learning how to contribute!
Open to current and past Streets.mn writers and anyone curious about learning how to contribute!
Join Us for In-Person Editor Office Hours on November 23
Join Streets.mn editors for a casual hour supporting writers, exploring ideas, shaping pitches, and connecting over storytelling at Lowertown Bike Shop Coffee Shop.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
We’re hosting an in-person Editor Office Hours session on Sunday, November 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lowertown Bike Shop Coffee Shop inside Union Depot — and we’d love to have you join us.
Open to current and past Streets.mn writers and anyone curious about learning how to contribute!
Open to current and past Streets.mn writers and anyone curious about learning how to contribute!
I received a response to my email this morning from Tim W. I'm guessing there were quite a few sent their way.
A subsequent email indicated my concerns were passed along to the Communications team and the chair
bsky.app/profile/mpls...
A subsequent email indicated my concerns were passed along to the Communications team and the chair
bsky.app/profile/mpls...
eva of SD59 says on twitter: "I talked with Tim W at DFL who was working with me on this. He said that DFL made mistake in not notifying people before event that security was going to turn people away with bags."
this is the same tim i emailed last night asking why we weren't told, no response yet
this is the same tim i emailed last night asking why we weren't told, no response yet
November 14, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I received a response to my email this morning from Tim W. I'm guessing there were quite a few sent their way.
A subsequent email indicated my concerns were passed along to the Communications team and the chair
bsky.app/profile/mpls...
A subsequent email indicated my concerns were passed along to the Communications team and the chair
bsky.app/profile/mpls...
As a ward 6 caucus attendee, thank you for the work you put in. I'm very glad you voiced your concerns and shared your experience.
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
this was the question I asked at the DFL listening session. The answer I got was not satisfactory. I didn’t record the answer bc I was exhausted lol
November 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
As a ward 6 caucus attendee, thank you for the work you put in. I'm very glad you voiced your concerns and shared your experience.
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
The scale of what is asked for in ward caucuses, which are larger than many cities', is huge and resources to support the work should come from the state party
I received a prompt response from the MN DFL's Special Projects Coordinator apologizing for not explaining the bag policy and that it will be included on future events.
I noted a bag check (or removal of the large bag prohibition) also needs be removed to be inclusive to attendees.
I noted a bag check (or removal of the large bag prohibition) also needs be removed to be inclusive to attendees.
Turned away from the MN DFL event due to a bag policy that didn’t appear anywhere in the invitation.
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I received a prompt response from the MN DFL's Special Projects Coordinator apologizing for not explaining the bag policy and that it will be included on future events.
I noted a bag check (or removal of the large bag prohibition) also needs be removed to be inclusive to attendees.
I noted a bag check (or removal of the large bag prohibition) also needs be removed to be inclusive to attendees.
Please send a quick email if you were turned away due to the unpublished bag policy at the MN DFl listening event so they have some idea of how many people were impacted
in the mobilize email hit “contact the organizer” and complain about this!
Turned away from the MN DFL event due to a bag policy that didn’t appear anywhere in the invitation.
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
November 14, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Please send a quick email if you were turned away due to the unpublished bag policy at the MN DFl listening event so they have some idea of how many people were impacted
Follow up question about the security for this event: Do all of the MN DFL listening sessions have this level of security or just Mpls?
Either way, why?
Either way, why?
Turned away from the MN DFL event due to a bag policy that didn’t appear anywhere in the invitation.
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Follow up question about the security for this event: Do all of the MN DFL listening sessions have this level of security or just Mpls?
Either way, why?
Either way, why?
Turned away from the MN DFL event due to a bag policy that didn’t appear anywhere in the invitation.
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Turned away from the MN DFL event due to a bag policy that didn’t appear anywhere in the invitation.
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
The suggestion was to put my bag in my car. I took the bus
I’m curious how many people were turned away due to other bags (bike bags, groceries, diaper bags) and didn’t have storage options
Adding to this a bit:
These kiosks are around the city, a lot at Metro Transit stops. They were funded through a 2020 program with Mpls public health and put out in an emergency process, so it was chaotic. They were brought in for refurbishment last year and the issue came up when putting them back
These kiosks are around the city, a lot at Metro Transit stops. They were funded through a 2020 program with Mpls public health and put out in an emergency process, so it was chaotic. They were brought in for refurbishment last year and the issue came up when putting them back
In the end we got it installed on the boulevard, which is city property, which somehow made everyone happy? Took months to resolve and hours of staff and volunteer time
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Adding to this a bit:
These kiosks are around the city, a lot at Metro Transit stops. They were funded through a 2020 program with Mpls public health and put out in an emergency process, so it was chaotic. They were brought in for refurbishment last year and the issue came up when putting them back
These kiosks are around the city, a lot at Metro Transit stops. They were funded through a 2020 program with Mpls public health and put out in an emergency process, so it was chaotic. They were brought in for refurbishment last year and the issue came up when putting them back
We went through this in Elliot Park. Shaffer didn’t respond to emails and when she finally came to a meeting expressed confusion because we have a sharps box in each bathroom
Eventually Bangoura took it on and told us no, but we never heard of any actual policy, just that it would look bad
Eventually Bangoura took it on and told us no, but we never heard of any actual policy, just that it would look bad
also i told jamal osman on election night that elizabeth shaffer had won and he told me a story about asking for safe needle disposal in a park and shaffer saying no because it will "encourage drug use." he was just like "it'll encourage kids not stepping on needles!"
GOOD LUCK TO US ALL
GOOD LUCK TO US ALL
November 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We went through this in Elliot Park. Shaffer didn’t respond to emails and when she finally came to a meeting expressed confusion because we have a sharps box in each bathroom
Eventually Bangoura took it on and told us no, but we never heard of any actual policy, just that it would look bad
Eventually Bangoura took it on and told us no, but we never heard of any actual policy, just that it would look bad
The voting area is for election judges/staff and voters only!
This is explicitly why the results tape goes up outside the voting area when the polls are closed. You get votes cast plus the actual results. oof
This is explicitly why the results tape goes up outside the voting area when the polls are closed. You get votes cast plus the actual results. oof
3/ Had to block a candidate’s campaign manager from coming into the voting area to look at the votes cast count on the tabulator. He just wasn’t a permitted person according to our training. First time he got through an unsuspecting judge. Second time they caught him in time for me to stop him.
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The voting area is for election judges/staff and voters only!
This is explicitly why the results tape goes up outside the voting area when the polls are closed. You get votes cast plus the actual results. oof
This is explicitly why the results tape goes up outside the voting area when the polls are closed. You get votes cast plus the actual results. oof
Thank you so much for covering this.
Systemic problems are hard to address and take introspection to ID weaknesses in a current system and make changes: egos are very likely to get bruised. When set against people losing their lives, denial and deflection to avoid accountability are unconscionable
Systemic problems are hard to address and take introspection to ID weaknesses in a current system and make changes: egos are very likely to get bruised. When set against people losing their lives, denial and deflection to avoid accountability are unconscionable
i’m at hennepin county government center for a press conference from commissioner irene fernando and domestic violence service providers are calling for transparency, accountability and action from the city’s leaders in the wake of mariah samuels’ murder
October 30, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Thank you so much for covering this.
Systemic problems are hard to address and take introspection to ID weaknesses in a current system and make changes: egos are very likely to get bruised. When set against people losing their lives, denial and deflection to avoid accountability are unconscionable
Systemic problems are hard to address and take introspection to ID weaknesses in a current system and make changes: egos are very likely to get bruised. When set against people losing their lives, denial and deflection to avoid accountability are unconscionable
Looks like it already got painted over but 311 did close my case in 24 hours. Offensive graffiti seems to get quick attention
Notes: Case Referred to Other Jurisdiction PW-BRIDGE WAS NOTIFIED OF GRAFFITI ON 10/30/25
Notes: Case Referred to Other Jurisdiction PW-BRIDGE WAS NOTIFIED OF GRAFFITI ON 10/30/25
Reported.
We'll see how this shakes out getting the info to the right people to clean it off
We'll see how this shakes out getting the info to the right people to clean it off
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Looks like it already got painted over but 311 did close my case in 24 hours. Offensive graffiti seems to get quick attention
Notes: Case Referred to Other Jurisdiction PW-BRIDGE WAS NOTIFIED OF GRAFFITI ON 10/30/25
Notes: Case Referred to Other Jurisdiction PW-BRIDGE WAS NOTIFIED OF GRAFFITI ON 10/30/25
I'll be signing up for whatever I can fit in my schedule!
Doorknocking may seem intimidating, but you get guidance on what to do and you get more comfortable even after your first few doors. If you believe in a councilmember who supports renters and addressing climate change, sign up!
Doorknocking may seem intimidating, but you get guidance on what to do and you get more comfortable even after your first few doors. If you believe in a councilmember who supports renters and addressing climate change, sign up!
The fundraising report is in! The lawn signs are in the ground! It is time to Get Out The Vote!!! You can door knock for Katie every day this week, and phone bank on Thursday.
Volunteer! You will feel good! You will meet pals! You will get steps in!
www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...
Volunteer! You will feel good! You will meet pals! You will get steps in!
www.mobilize.us/katieforcoun...
Re-Elect Katie Cashman: the only proudly pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment candidate running in Ward 7 · Katie Cashman for Council on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Katie Cashman for Council.
www.mobilize.us
October 28, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I'll be signing up for whatever I can fit in my schedule!
Doorknocking may seem intimidating, but you get guidance on what to do and you get more comfortable even after your first few doors. If you believe in a councilmember who supports renters and addressing climate change, sign up!
Doorknocking may seem intimidating, but you get guidance on what to do and you get more comfortable even after your first few doors. If you believe in a councilmember who supports renters and addressing climate change, sign up!
Thanks, Laura! We do get this question a lot (and sometimes emails intended for the other) 😆
Consider applying to our [separate] boards!
Consider applying to our [separate] boards!
On a group ride last night someone asked if @ourstreetsmn.org and @streets.mn were the same organization.
We are not.
BUT our missions are well-aligned AND both orgs are looking for new board members! Board service is a great way to learn, help, and meet awesome people.
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We are not.
BUT our missions are well-aligned AND both orgs are looking for new board members! Board service is a great way to learn, help, and meet awesome people.
1/3
October 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thanks, Laura! We do get this question a lot (and sometimes emails intended for the other) 😆
Consider applying to our [separate] boards!
Consider applying to our [separate] boards!
Incredible work by Councilmember Cashman to get new equipment here (in under a year!) after the old playground was removed unexpectedly.
Today’s the day - The new Loring Greenway playground with wheelchair accessible pavement is installed and inspected and fences will come down today. This tangible investment in livability, safety, and child development will benefit downtown families for generations to come. 🫶
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Incredible work by Councilmember Cashman to get new equipment here (in under a year!) after the old playground was removed unexpectedly.
Shoutout to my friend doing the work on this! Very much agreed on the importance of not agonizing over your mayoral pick and just ranking Fateh, Davis, Hampton in the order that feels right for you. All would bring great things to city hall! (And don’t forget about city council and parks votes!)
For the past few city elections I've made a little voter guide. I'm not expecting this to be helpful to people ~here~ however! If it is helpful to you to copy & paste this, update it, & share your faves with your friends who are not local politics sickos please do!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
E.Wade's 2025 Minneapolis Voter Guide
E.Wade’s 2025 Minneapolis Voter Guide GENERAL INFORMATION Election Day Tuesday, November 4th Where do I vote? Find your polling place here. Registering to vote If you are not already registere...
docs.google.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Shoutout to my friend doing the work on this! Very much agreed on the importance of not agonizing over your mayoral pick and just ranking Fateh, Davis, Hampton in the order that feels right for you. All would bring great things to city hall! (And don’t forget about city council and parks votes!)
I had a similar thought to vote early at Govt Center, but then discovered the city is continuing its pop-up voting locations 10/21-10/27, so Wednesday at the Public Services Center is my day. Glad they piloted these and are continuing to use them! vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-...
October 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I had a similar thought to vote early at Govt Center, but then discovered the city is continuing its pop-up voting locations 10/21-10/27, so Wednesday at the Public Services Center is my day. Glad they piloted these and are continuing to use them! vote.minneapolismn.gov/voters/vote-...
I'm so glad we were awarded this grant!
Please share with your networks, especially outside the Twin Cities, so we can hear more about the impacts of highways outside the urban context.
Please share with your networks, especially outside the Twin Cities, so we can hear more about the impacts of highways outside the urban context.
Streets.mn is excited to announce that we are seeking writers, storytellers, photographers to research and write articles for a recently-awarded Minnesota Historical Society grant.
Each of the 4 projects is paid $1000, to be split between the storyteller and photographer.
Each of the 4 projects is paid $1000, to be split between the storyteller and photographer.
Call for Pitches, Paid Opportunities to Discuss Equity in Highway Design
Streets.mn is excited to announce that we are seeking writers, storytellers, photographers to research and write articles for a recently-awarded MNHS grant.
streets.mn
September 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm so glad we were awarded this grant!
Please share with your networks, especially outside the Twin Cities, so we can hear more about the impacts of highways outside the urban context.
Please share with your networks, especially outside the Twin Cities, so we can hear more about the impacts of highways outside the urban context.
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I'm glad to see both the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees recommend that Council withhold municipal consent until the design restores dedicated, separated spaces for bikes/peds.
BAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
PAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
BAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
PAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
September 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm glad to see both the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committees recommend that Council withhold municipal consent until the design restores dedicated, separated spaces for bikes/peds.
BAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
PAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
BAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...
PAC resolution: lims.minneapolismn.gov/download/Age...