Owen
@owen123.bsky.social
Enthusiastic about biking, transit, and safer infrastructure. Otherwise I'm grinding binding of isaac
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis
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Thanks! And I agree. I often find that outside of Minneapolis it can be hard to report plowing issues, so I was planning on finding some of those resources and putting them on the website.
December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thanks! And I agree. I often find that outside of Minneapolis it can be hard to report plowing issues, so I was planning on finding some of those resources and putting them on the website.
I think that’s a good idea. What do you think the threshold of snowfall should be? 2 inches? That’s what the MPRB uses to define a “snow event.”
December 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I think that’s a good idea. What do you think the threshold of snowfall should be? 2 inches? That’s what the MPRB uses to define a “snow event.”
Right now, the comments are just observations I’ve personally made. But if you want to contribute, send an email to the address on the website. Thank you!!
December 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Right now, the comments are just observations I’ve personally made. But if you want to contribute, send an email to the address on the website. Thank you!!
I had an interesting experience doorknocking on Sunday (for Katie Cashman) where I asked an older guy who he was supporting. He said “I’d like to keep that secret….but don’t worry!” We both laughed and I left. Hopefully he’s voting for Cashman!
November 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I had an interesting experience doorknocking on Sunday (for Katie Cashman) where I asked an older guy who he was supporting. He said “I’d like to keep that secret….but don’t worry!” We both laughed and I left. Hopefully he’s voting for Cashman!
What tool is this you’re using for on time and late? Or is this from a report of some kind?
September 25, 2025 at 12:13 AM
What tool is this you’re using for on time and late? Or is this from a report of some kind?
The worst part about this is WE ALREADY DID THIS IN THE 90s with Andrew Wakefield, the “vaccines cause autism” guy. He went on TV repeatedly saying the MMR should be separate, and later on it came out he was trying to patent his own vaccine, making money off a scare he created. Disgusting.
September 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The worst part about this is WE ALREADY DID THIS IN THE 90s with Andrew Wakefield, the “vaccines cause autism” guy. He went on TV repeatedly saying the MMR should be separate, and later on it came out he was trying to patent his own vaccine, making money off a scare he created. Disgusting.
This is awesome to hear! Does that mean the Univeristy Ave bikeway is open now? I gotta check that out
September 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This is awesome to hear! Does that mean the Univeristy Ave bikeway is open now? I gotta check that out
I rode on it last Wednesday fully from downtown to Hidden Falls. It was at night so there were no workers. There were signs (that people have moved) to say “trail work” but you can ride on it, and I saw others doing the same
September 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I rode on it last Wednesday fully from downtown to Hidden Falls. It was at night so there were no workers. There were signs (that people have moved) to say “trail work” but you can ride on it, and I saw others doing the same
Joel, what are your thoughts on the scrapyard wars finale? I don’t know if you’re a Linus fan or not
September 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Joel, what are your thoughts on the scrapyard wars finale? I don’t know if you’re a Linus fan or not
Yes, you can! The Sam Morgan trail is open from Hidden Falls to downtown (the trail next to Shepard Road), but it is closed once you get to Union Depot. Source I biked it on Wednesday.
September 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Yes, you can! The Sam Morgan trail is open from Hidden Falls to downtown (the trail next to Shepard Road), but it is closed once you get to Union Depot. Source I biked it on Wednesday.
Dang, free food at each event? But is it worth it to listen to park board politics for two hours….
August 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Dang, free food at each event? But is it worth it to listen to park board politics for two hours….
After reading that thread, I donated to Molly’s campaign. In my opinion, pretty non-committal answers for such a hot button issue. A trail like this would be transformational for St. Paul.
July 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
After reading that thread, I donated to Molly’s campaign. In my opinion, pretty non-committal answers for such a hot button issue. A trail like this would be transformational for St. Paul.
Someone watching TikTok on the bus or light rail at full volume is just so not cool
July 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Someone watching TikTok on the bus or light rail at full volume is just so not cool
At Union Depot Train Days last year they hosted a public comment session there, and a few more around other parts of the state (Duluth, Mankato, and others I think?) talk.dot.state.mn.us/state-rail-p... this link seems to indicate more public comment will be accepted once the draft is complete.
State Rail Plan Update
The draft State Rail Plan will soon be available for your review and comments. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is asking Minnesota businesses and residents to provide feedback on the final ...
talk.dot.state.mn.us
July 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
At Union Depot Train Days last year they hosted a public comment session there, and a few more around other parts of the state (Duluth, Mankato, and others I think?) talk.dot.state.mn.us/state-rail-p... this link seems to indicate more public comment will be accepted once the draft is complete.
The first SMN video about Peterson is one of the app time greats. They make great videos
July 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The first SMN video about Peterson is one of the app time greats. They make great videos
Hey Bill - the caption under the first photo in the article says Red Line instead of B Line. Good article though!
June 26, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Hey Bill - the caption under the first photo in the article says Red Line instead of B Line. Good article though!
I’ve been there. When I went there were a lot of security lines so I got through pretty quick. We stood near the back and there were some structures blocking the view. I’d say an hour before would be good? When leaving, however, the one road out was blocked by a freight train for over an hour.
June 18, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I’ve been there. When I went there were a lot of security lines so I got through pretty quick. We stood near the back and there were some structures blocking the view. I’d say an hour before would be good? When leaving, however, the one road out was blocked by a freight train for over an hour.
Apparently NexusMods has a Linux app now. Not sure how it interacts with windows only games (like fallout new vegas, one game I wanna play) that run through proton, but I am willing to try it
June 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Apparently NexusMods has a Linux app now. Not sure how it interacts with windows only games (like fallout new vegas, one game I wanna play) that run through proton, but I am willing to try it
Sort of related to your post, but it seems like there’s already an ad in there for Metro Transit’s survey. It was shown to me when I opened the app
May 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Sort of related to your post, but it seems like there’s already an ad in there for Metro Transit’s survey. It was shown to me when I opened the app
I went to Michael Wilson’s table to chat with him while someone argued with him about pkwy closures. She was saying “I work in carver county, this hurts me, buses are empty, etc.” I pushed back on what she said, but it was only after she left did I realize that was Carol Becker. I do not recommend
May 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I went to Michael Wilson’s table to chat with him while someone argued with him about pkwy closures. She was saying “I work in carver county, this hurts me, buses are empty, etc.” I pushed back on what she said, but it was only after she left did I realize that was Carol Becker. I do not recommend