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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 2d

Communication Monday

Craft your stories so that they come alive

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Communication Monday Craft your stories so that they come alive A recitation of facts or a play-by-play of the events in your anecdote are not likely to win over the hearts and minds of your audienc...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 9d

The Twins are making it really hard to get excited about 2026.

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The Minnesota Twins today announced that Rocco Baldelli will not return as the club’s manager in 2026.

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 9d

Communication Monday

Introduce your topic early and get to the point

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Communication Monday Introduce your topic early and get to the point Often times our first instinct is to present things exactly chronologically and give all of the background and expository informa...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 16d

Communication Monday

Use ethos, pathos, and logos to improve your arguments

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Communication Monday Use ethos, pathos, and logos to improve your arguments In Aristotle's treatise "Rhetoric", he identified ethos, pathos, and logos as the means a speaker or writer can use to per...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 17d

I get way too much enjoyment from pro sports teams doing social media videos with weird viral memes with their players (and the players having fun with them!).

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 18d

TIL that there is a difference between a labyrinth and a maze

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 19d

I don't know if this is actually going to happen, but I find that watching homer announcers on the regional sports networks for baseball is a much better experience than what I get for college football and the NFL.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19d

Analysis: Commissioner Rob Manfred said he anticipates MLB controlling all 30 teams’ broadcast rights by 2028. That would have massive implications for baseball’s economic model and competitive balance.

Analysis | MLB’s plan to take over local TV rights is a huge deal. Here’s why.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said he anticipates MLB controlling all 30 teams’ broadcast rights by 2028. That would have massive implications for baseball’s economic model and competitive balance.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 20d

The Tuesday night Big Ten Tournament games are going to be lit. 🔥

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No more Big Ten tournament bubble: Men's event to include all 18 teams — The Indianapolis Star

After one season in which only 15 of 18 teams qualified for the conference tournament, the Big Ten will return to a full-field format in 2025-26.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 21d

There are no Dairy Queen locations in the District of Columbia. So some poor staff had to hoof a Blizzard all the way in from suburban Virginia.

Iowa's Chuck Grassley, 3rd in line for the presidency, turned 92. Here's how he celebrated

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Iowa's Chuck Grassley, 3rd in line for the presidency, turned 92. Here's how he celebrated

Chuck Grassley has served in the U.S. Senate since 1981. He has served in public office since 1958.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 22d

This was a nuanced conversation about free speech that really made me think.

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How much free speech is too much?

Podcast Episode · The Gray Area with Sean Illing · 09/15/2025 · 54m

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 23d

I refuse to run in place at intersections while waiting for a break in traffic. No one is forcing me or even really encouraging me to do so, but I am not succumbing to any pressure.

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · 23d

Communication Monday

Show emotion with your voice and your body

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Communication Monday Show emotion with your voice and your body While most speakers think about communicating the emotion they want for themselves and their audience primarily through voice, it is a...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Communication Monday

Use only one visual aid at a time

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Communication Monday Use only one visual aid at a time Speakers may find it valuable to vary the use of their visual aids, whether it be a slide deck, using a whiteboard for writing or drawing, or d...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Sep 5

Grimm's diatribe near the end against the fun haters is more than worth the price of admission.

(The rest of the interview is good also.)

#RTB #SkiUMah #GoGophers

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LeCaptain The Captain

Podcast Episode · The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm · 09/03/2025 · 55m

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Sep 3

The weather was absolutely gorgeous for twelve straight days and it was still only good for fifth.

We need more buses.

Bring Me The News @bringmethenews.bsky.social · Sep 2

Minnesota State Fair bests 2024 attendance, was fifth-most attended fair of all time

The fair came close to bringing two million attendees in 2025.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 27

Former #MinnesotaStateFair Grandstand performer gets engaged

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 26

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who have been dating for two years, announced their engagement on Tuesday.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 19

This is one of the most underrated buildings of the Iowa State Fair

KCAU 9 News @kcau9news.bsky.social · Aug 19

There’s always something new at the Iowa State Fair. One spot on the fairgrounds is all about celebrating nostalgia.

Iowa State Fair Museum celebrates nostalgia: ‘There’s a lot of stories to tell’

There’s always something new at the Iowa State Fair. One spot on the fairgrounds is all about celebrating nostalgia.

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 19

Communication Monday

Incorporate any needed exposition into your stories

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Communication Monday Incorporate any needed exposition into your stories For many stories, it may be necessary for your audience to have some background information for the story to make more sense....

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 18

I feel like I have given the Iowa State Fair very generous laud, because it is a very good State Fair. But can we stop pretending that Barksdale's cookies are good? Every batch I have ever had has had something off about them.

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 14

Many years ago I was visiting my mother-in-law in NE Iowa and we started watching the Iowa PBS show about the State Fair. I was immediately hooked because the show is amazing.

A few years later I am being interviewed at the Scotcheroo contest and I get on the show.
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Fair 2025 – Wednesday, August 13

YouTube video by Iowa PBS

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 12

The butter cow is a ridiculously good mascot for a state fair.

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 12

Communication Monday

Talk about a specific instance instead of only general topics

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Communication Monday Talk about a specific instance instead of only general topics The general purpose of your speech is often some advice or lessons that can be useful for the audience. Instead of ...

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 11

One of the things that I miss about living in the country is actually being able to see celestial events at night.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Aug 9

The summer’s most active meteor shower, the Perseids, is reaching its peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Here’s what to know if you want to watch.

How to Watch the Perseids, the Strongest Meteor Shower of the Summer

The summer’s most active shower, the Perseids, is reaching its peak Tuesday night into Wednesday morning

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Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 10

It took me a hour to get out of the Iowa State Fair parking lot this afternoon. There has to be a better way to get people out of there.

Tony K. Dahlman @tonydahlman.bsky.social · Aug 9

It is a little surreal to be making a pie for the Iowa State Fair listening to a national podcast about the Iowa State Fair.

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Meet Me at the Fair - This American Life

We spend a few days at the Iowa State Fair.

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