If you are a MN voter, know that for Senate 2026, Angie Craig took AIPAC money. Peggy Flanagan did not.

if you need local resources or are trying to help others, here is a place to start feedingamerica.org

elizabeth shaffer on the upcoming campaign finance report: "I was accused of being heavily supported by corporate PAC’s, which isn’t remotely true," all of mpls has spent $33,569.13 on her behalf we love mpls spent $7,649.94 on her behalf mailchi.mp/e30dcf471bdf...

People trying to say no kings protest didn’t produce results? Since Saturday, 100s more people have signed up for our rapid response trainings. It did move people to more action. Like. A lot.

Calling @klobuchar.senate.gov at 202-224-3244 got a real person who was happy to pass on my thoughts about how asinine it is to be voting from Trump judicial nominees while Representative-elect Grivalja is unlawfully denied her seat. Do better, Senator.

I called Klobuchar's DC office. I hope others will, too. I'm so angry. At this and every other vote that these Senators are making that pretends that these are normal times.

American Rug Laundry is closing on East Lake Street after 107 years in business there. Oldest business in Longfellow besides the two still operating grain mills. Postcard via @longfellowwhatever.bsky.social (via MNHS). Neon sign photo via me.

Minneapolis Federation of Educators Local 59’s Joint Executive Board have informed members they will call a strike vote Oct 23-27 if our three contracts are not settled at the next mediation session on Tuesday, October 21. Plz call/email the superintendent & school board: boardfinder.mpschools.org

Holy hell, I've had literally a dozen people at work this morning taken down by the flu. Get your flu shots ASAP, it's fucking starting.

Today in odd Goodreads recommendations... Because you enjoyed- DK Eyewitness: Costume (a children's book about the history of clothes) You may also enjoy- Carmilla (a lesbian vampire story from 1800s)

Did they check the British museum?

I can't go but maybe you can--this will be worth your time, I've no doubt!

This is a great action-oriented thread♥️♥️!!

Hey twin cities friends! There’s a new website for the Mn Rapid Response network, now called Monarca. It has the hotline to call if you see 🧊 activity as well as Know Your Rights information and lists upcoming community trainings. A great resource. Please share widely! monarcamn.org

Such a great thread about the $$$ rot at the core of Mpls politics

In Minneapolis, a network of big $ political committees—All of Mpls, We Love Mpls, and Thrive Mpls—share donors, staff, and messaging. In July, We Love Mpls was cited by the Campaign Finance Board (CFB) for violating disclosure rules. Here's why all of them could be in violation of MN laws. 👇

Sound the NYT Midwest food alarm

@coolcataudio.bsky.social Look who's playing the Entry...

Oh, if you are going to the No Kings action in downtown Minneapolis, take transit. The Green line & Blue line stop (US Bank Stadium is just a couple blocks away or the Govt Center stop too; short walk). The 10, 11, 17, 18 all stop on Nicollet Mall and then it's abt a 7 block walk to the park.

"Our neighborhood has become a ghost town, they said amid the lively bustle of the festival" rates among classics like: "nobody comes here anymore, there's no place to park" and "why weren't we notified this was happening, the crowd moaned at the packed public meeting."

The top 15 blocked in the past 24 hours according to clearsky.app are all the new fed accounts. Keep it going, folks!

Gotta block ‘em all! Here’s the one-stop shopping blocklist to disappear the Trump regime accounts that swarmed Bluesky yesterday. Flush these turds HERE - bsky.app/profile/did:...

Block early, block often. Or just the once, but encourage others to block it. Gotta move it on up the block leaderboard.

Reminder that A-Klo's office needs to be called about this. (I know there are many things to call people about.)

Yes, this means you! Some states, like Minnesota, have same day registration, but many do not.

Since people in the government are breaking the law by firing many CDC staff, it might be wise to get out those masks. I personally never stopped wearing mine (for multiple reasons) but now the stakes have been raised (as if it wasn't bad enough). Covid isn't the only concern.

@aishaforward10.com Hello! Say, wondering if you have any information on the project going in on the corner of W. Lake and James. (I live nearby and just got a demolition notice for a lot of properties.) If you have any info, I'm curious to know what's going up there! Thanks so much.

"In the Twin Cities today, 25% of car trips could be completed in a similar amount of time on foot, transit or bike — and the Metropolitan Council believes that figure could double with the right investments."

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Today in odd Goodreads recommendations... Because you are currently reading- Final Acts: Theatrical Mysteries You may also enjoy- The Round House by Louise Erdrich (Aside from the usual odd, it's also odd because I'm currently reading The Buffalo Hunter Hunter.)

One way we learned this in Minneapolis was when Chief Arradondo campaigned against a ballot amendment in uniform and mostly got treated as if that wasn’t him doing politics.

Every year on #IndigenousPeoplesDay I go to the sunrise ceremony at Bde Maka Ska. I think it’s really a good space to be in. Event details for this year, tomorrow at 7am: facebook.com/events/s/sun...

Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice. One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity. www.csic.es/es/actualida...

Can repeat enough: Chicago is the rehearsal for what's ahead (and yes, is also already underway) in other cities — AND for the campaign of noncooperation & opposition that must be unleashed. We must study & practice & prepare. I repeat: we love you, Chicago.

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

More yard sign news: ex Ward 10 council member Lisa McDonald (who once told me "go fuck yourself", unprompted!) is displaying a Lydia Millard sign in Ward 13 — alongside Frey and Palmisano.

The world is shit *and* it is the time of year where once again I would like to offer local folks (twin cities) some morning glory seeds! I have pink, 2 kinds of purple (one is grandpa ott variety, one is something else but looks functionally identical), and carnivale di venezia varieties

Hey TC folks-I don't do this often but I just posted a bunch of new stuff on my Craigslist page so if anyone wants to have a look at an eclectic array of items, feast your eyes! minneapolis.craigslist.org/search/sss?u...

And this one!

Oh www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Ok, Twin Cities: give me your recs for in-home health aide type stuff. Looking for someone to come in a few hours a day and help with hygiene, meal prep, maybe some light cleaning. Respite care so my mom doesn't have to do it all. I can Google but it's better to have a more personal recommendation.

and that's why we don't trust private equity

Please vote in our Official Minneapolis Mayor Poll (cheating is allowed, but please don't). We'll be using the numbers to inform a podcast discussion of ranked choice voting mechanics. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If I can also add that folks need to focus their filming on the ice agents, not their target. Number of agents, license plate of agents cars. Zoom in on badges and what little you can see of their face. Protect the abductee’s identity. Please.

Anyone who receives or reads the Hill & Lake Press! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Please sign & circulate this community letter to the editors in response to several recent instances of demonstrating clear bias for Elizabeth Shaffer's campaign, in violation of basic tenets of journalistic ethics.

Got a text from Cub pharmacy - they’re now offering walk in COVID shots. Or make an appointment . Also, HIGHLY recommend switching to your local Cub pharmacy over Walgreens or CVS if your insurance covers it. They are nice! And answer the phone when you call! cub.imagemovermd.com/my-store/3?o...

"In times of crisis and fascism in politics at the national level, it becomes more and more important to engage with politics at the local level... local government is, at the very least, one piece of the puzzle when it comes to defending our communities and showing up for one another."

PAC report: safer hennepin is back again and we can do better mpls has launched a website. we don't know yet who is funding either, but i want to highlight the blog that we can do better has - taylordahlin.com/f/new-and-re...

Is everyone else aware there is a feed of Owls in Towels? I've been without it for too long and didn't want you to miss out anymore than you already have.