Mitchell Volk
@mvolk.bsky.social
Twin Cities, MN based Software Engineer. Dad to two toddlers. Haver of ADHD.
I write C# and React for my day job. Someday I’ll get past my executive dysfunction and finish my website.
He/him/his
I write C# and React for my day job. Someday I’ll get past my executive dysfunction and finish my website.
He/him/his
The fact that only ISD 196 high schools were closed today for an ongoing credible shooting threat does not leave parents of middle schoolers and elementary school children with an abundance of comfort.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesot...
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District 196 closes all high schools Tuesday due to "potential threats," District 191 closes two high schools
A school district covering multiple southern Twin Cities suburbs has canceled all high school classes on Tuesday due to threats.
www.cbsnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The fact that only ISD 196 high schools were closed today for an ongoing credible shooting threat does not leave parents of middle schoolers and elementary school children with an abundance of comfort.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesot...
www.cbsnews.com/amp/minnesot...
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Streamlining your Git workflow with Visual Studio 2026 | by Mads Kristensen
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#visualstudio #git #vs2026 #productivity
is.gd/Pepr4P
#visualstudio #git #vs2026 #productivity
Streamlining your Git workflow with Visual Studio 2026 - Visual Studio Blog
You’re a .NET developer with a busy morning, and an Azure DevOps ticket drops: “Login endpoint 500s under load.” You’ve got to fix it, review a teammate’s feature branch, and keep your repo clean –…
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December 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Streamlining your Git workflow with Visual Studio 2026 | by Mads Kristensen
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#visualstudio #git #vs2026 #productivity
is.gd/Pepr4P
#visualstudio #git #vs2026 #productivity
One thing I was not prepared for after having kids is explaining the weird bathroom stuff my kids do.
My 6 y/o son decided that putting poopy TP in the trash is actually what you’re supposed to do (because it’s dirty).
My 4 y/o daughter thought it was a good idea to pee in the open floor vent.
My 6 y/o son decided that putting poopy TP in the trash is actually what you’re supposed to do (because it’s dirty).
My 4 y/o daughter thought it was a good idea to pee in the open floor vent.
December 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
One thing I was not prepared for after having kids is explaining the weird bathroom stuff my kids do.
My 6 y/o son decided that putting poopy TP in the trash is actually what you’re supposed to do (because it’s dirty).
My 4 y/o daughter thought it was a good idea to pee in the open floor vent.
My 6 y/o son decided that putting poopy TP in the trash is actually what you’re supposed to do (because it’s dirty).
My 4 y/o daughter thought it was a good idea to pee in the open floor vent.
Reposted by Mitchell Volk
It’s unclear why the prices differ, but a new notice on Target’s website offers a potential hint: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Your Data Might Determine How Much You Pay for Eggs
A newly enacted New York law requires retailers to say whether your data influences the price of basic goods like a dozen eggs or toilet paper, but not how.
www.wired.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It’s unclear why the prices differ, but a new notice on Target’s website offers a potential hint: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.”
Reposted by Mitchell Volk
This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
Officials prepare immigration operation in Minnesota that would focus on Somali immigrants, source tells AP, as Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in U.S.
Federal authorities plan operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants, AP source says
Federal authorities are preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
This is an ethnic cleansing campaign
Has anyone actually had some semblance of satisfaction/luck with AI headshot apps? My place of work is requiring all software engineers to update their avatars and profile pictures with a professional photo.
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Has anyone actually had some semblance of satisfaction/luck with AI headshot apps? My place of work is requiring all software engineers to update their avatars and profile pictures with a professional photo.
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Man it was premature to show Mr 5 the movie, “Jingle All The Way.” After seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger flying around St. Paul in a Turbo Man costume…
Mr 5: Dad can you tell Santa I want a Turbo Man for Christmas?
Me:
Mr 5: Dad can you tell Santa I want a Turbo Man for Christmas?
Me:
a cartoon character from cn dexter 's laboratory
Alt: Dexter from the Cartoon Network show Dexters Laboratory saying, “It is just TV“
media.tenor.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Man it was premature to show Mr 5 the movie, “Jingle All The Way.” After seeing Arnold Schwarzenegger flying around St. Paul in a Turbo Man costume…
Mr 5: Dad can you tell Santa I want a Turbo Man for Christmas?
Me:
Mr 5: Dad can you tell Santa I want a Turbo Man for Christmas?
Me:
Getting two different sicknesses from each of my kids who go to a different school. Can’t speak, swallow, hear well, or breathe without pain. Conveniently left out from conversations about having children 🤦🏻♂️
November 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Getting two different sicknesses from each of my kids who go to a different school. Can’t speak, swallow, hear well, or breathe without pain. Conveniently left out from conversations about having children 🤦🏻♂️
Maybe cloud services are not so good after all.
Cloudflare outage for CDN took many systems offline this morning.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud is disabling software companies from functioning this afternoon.
Cloudflare outage for CDN took many systems offline this morning.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud is disabling software companies from functioning this afternoon.
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Maybe cloud services are not so good after all.
Cloudflare outage for CDN took many systems offline this morning.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud is disabling software companies from functioning this afternoon.
Cloudflare outage for CDN took many systems offline this morning.
GitHub Enterprise Cloud is disabling software companies from functioning this afternoon.
“Easy ways to get explosive diarrhea”
Beginning Monday, a Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink will be available exclusively at Starbucks cafés inside Target stores.
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
The chains are hoping the drink can drum up excitement from customers this holiday season.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yrshv45s
November 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
“Easy ways to get explosive diarrhea”
Um Visual Studio 2026 is really good actually. I can finally feed CoPilot my instructions and chat modes!
And holy crap SSMS 22 has CoPilot built in too.
#VisualStudio #SSMS
And holy crap SSMS 22 has CoPilot built in too.
#VisualStudio #SSMS
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Um Visual Studio 2026 is really good actually. I can finally feed CoPilot my instructions and chat modes!
And holy crap SSMS 22 has CoPilot built in too.
#VisualStudio #SSMS
And holy crap SSMS 22 has CoPilot built in too.
#VisualStudio #SSMS
It should be illegal to have professional quality Christmas lights decorated on your house and all over your property this early in November
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
It should be illegal to have professional quality Christmas lights decorated on your house and all over your property this early in November
I was hoping it would be cold and rainy again for going trick or treating with the kids 🤦🏻♂️
Life in Minnesota I guess. At least it wasn’t snow this year.
Life in Minnesota I guess. At least it wasn’t snow this year.
November 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I was hoping it would be cold and rainy again for going trick or treating with the kids 🤦🏻♂️
Life in Minnesota I guess. At least it wasn’t snow this year.
Life in Minnesota I guess. At least it wasn’t snow this year.
Me: *waking up and quickly glancing at news headlines*
“The Pentagon ordered the National Guard to create "quick reaction" forces in every state and territory by January that are trained and equipped to respond to riots and civil unrest within the U.S.”
Me: *deep before coffee time sigh*
“The Pentagon ordered the National Guard to create "quick reaction" forces in every state and territory by January that are trained and equipped to respond to riots and civil unrest within the U.S.”
Me: *deep before coffee time sigh*
October 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Me: *waking up and quickly glancing at news headlines*
“The Pentagon ordered the National Guard to create "quick reaction" forces in every state and territory by January that are trained and equipped to respond to riots and civil unrest within the U.S.”
Me: *deep before coffee time sigh*
“The Pentagon ordered the National Guard to create "quick reaction" forces in every state and territory by January that are trained and equipped to respond to riots and civil unrest within the U.S.”
Me: *deep before coffee time sigh*
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So the president took a dementia test, and then they administered an MRI. Where’s the media on this?
October 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
So the president took a dementia test, and then they administered an MRI. Where’s the media on this?
I’m sure each generation of parents has to endure movies their kids really love, but are truly terrible. However…whoever green lit the movie “Spooky Buddies” needs to be tried by judge Judy.
m.imdb.com/title/tt1792...
m.imdb.com/title/tt1792...
Spooky Buddies (Video 2011) ⭐ 4.6 | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
1h 28m | G
m.imdb.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I’m sure each generation of parents has to endure movies their kids really love, but are truly terrible. However…whoever green lit the movie “Spooky Buddies” needs to be tried by judge Judy.
m.imdb.com/title/tt1792...
m.imdb.com/title/tt1792...
Anyone in the Twin Cities area should really get out to see the Halloween Spooktacular at the MN Zoo this year. Some super cool pumpkins on display this year!
October 24, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Anyone in the Twin Cities area should really get out to see the Halloween Spooktacular at the MN Zoo this year. Some super cool pumpkins on display this year!
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Alt text version of image. I will also post text in the thread below.
The TL;DR: Kristi Noem is apparently holding a press conference in Minneapolis tomorrow (Friday 10/24) to discuss ICE and immigration.
The TL;DR: Kristi Noem is apparently holding a press conference in Minneapolis tomorrow (Friday 10/24) to discuss ICE and immigration.
![Office of Public Affairs
(caps) For planning purposes only
Media Advisory: Secretary Noem to Hold Press Conference in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota - On Friday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem will hold a press conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota to discuss ICE operations and update on the Trump Administration's immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities.
What: Press conference
Who: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
When: Friday, October 24, 2025, at 4:30 pm CT, 5:30 pm ET
Media attending must arrive no later than 2:30 pm CT
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota (address provided upon RSVP)
Livestream will be available at this link: [Homeland Security LIVE]
All press is required to RSVP to MediaInquiry@HQ.DHS.Gov and must present credentials upon arrival. This event is indoors.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lyhnliz2ikmyj55fokydtjyo/bafkreiftbp6uehbuasdxpzuywl7yjwgiiw5pgf74it3tyqxxwotszpnysu@jpeg)
October 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Alt text version of image. I will also post text in the thread below.
The TL;DR: Kristi Noem is apparently holding a press conference in Minneapolis tomorrow (Friday 10/24) to discuss ICE and immigration.
The TL;DR: Kristi Noem is apparently holding a press conference in Minneapolis tomorrow (Friday 10/24) to discuss ICE and immigration.
Being employed at a place that is verbally acknowledging the transition away from Agile practices to a waterfall approach because customers purportedly want, “big reveals” not incremental changes based on actual user feedback.
I’m sure it’s a coincidence that the management head count has tripled.
I’m sure it’s a coincidence that the management head count has tripled.
October 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Being employed at a place that is verbally acknowledging the transition away from Agile practices to a waterfall approach because customers purportedly want, “big reveals” not incremental changes based on actual user feedback.
I’m sure it’s a coincidence that the management head count has tripled.
I’m sure it’s a coincidence that the management head count has tripled.
Minnesota, wtf are we even doing?
More than 420 state bills attacking key public health protections have been introduced in 2025. Around 30 bills in 12 states have already been enacted or adopted.
Please call your state's elected officials!
Please call your state's elected officials!
October 23, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Minnesota, wtf are we even doing?
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No money for pediatric brain cancer research, $200 million for a new Trump ballroom
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Federal funding cuts to pediatric brain cancer research ‘taking away hope’ from families
Brain tumors are the leading cause of pediatric cancer-related death. In August, the Trump administration announced it would stop supporting a federally funded network dedicated to researching these d...
www.pbs.org
October 21, 2025 at 11:49 AM
No money for pediatric brain cancer research, $200 million for a new Trump ballroom
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
I’m speechless
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine or receive “medical intervention.” The activist behind the law hopes to make it a “societal norm” for the rest of the country. @audreydutton.bsky.social
Idaho Banned Vaccine Mandates. Activists Want to Make It a Model for the Country.
The Idaho Medical Freedom Act makes it illegal to require anyone to take a vaccine or receive “medical intervention.” Leslie Manookian, the activist behind the law, hopes to make it a “societal norm” ...
www.propublica.org
October 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I’m speechless
Having kids on the spectrum can be challenging at times when it comes to hygiene. My 5 y/o son does ok as long as he has an explanation of why it’s necessary. Exempt from these rules are trimming fingernails and pulling baby teeth. Full meltdown tonight after tooth #2 came out. “I want it back in!”
October 20, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Having kids on the spectrum can be challenging at times when it comes to hygiene. My 5 y/o son does ok as long as he has an explanation of why it’s necessary. Exempt from these rules are trimming fingernails and pulling baby teeth. Full meltdown tonight after tooth #2 came out. “I want it back in!”
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GitHub - EbookFoundation/free-programming-books: :books: Freely available programming books
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October 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚀 Skyrocketing！ 🚀 (200+ new stars)
📦 EbookFoundation / free-programming-books
⭐ 373,247 (+475)
🗒 Python
📚 Freely available programming books
📦 EbookFoundation / free-programming-books
⭐ 373,247 (+475)
🗒 Python
📚 Freely available programming books