If my explanation was too many words for you, this is a good explanation of Ranked Choice Voting and why using all three rankings is a good idea. I’ll be ranking Omar, DeWayne, Jazz. Your order may vary, but you should rank all three.

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.

I’m grateful to be endorsed by Move Minnesota Action. I’m proud to be a transit champion on the Council. Whether you walk, bike, or take public transit, all of us deserve to have reliable and safe transit options.

here is my detailed explanation of ranked choice voting you put the candidate you want most first you put the candidate you want second-most second you put the candidate you want third-most third

I am proud to be running alongside leaders like Michelle Wu, Zohran Mamdani, Omar Fateh, and others across the country who share a vision for affordability, reliable public transit, and affordable, abundant housing. Together, we can show the path forward for our country. Join our campaign today!

josh bassais started out running for mayor and challenging mayor frey before switching to ward 8 and is now the only trusted leader on his list of endorsements without a title or any explanation of why he’s there

What a bummer. The city solution (yellow flex posts) have already taken such a beating from drivers driving in the curb protected bikeway after ~2 months. The tactical urbanist solution (cones) has held up better. Don’t drive in protected bikelanes. It’s illegal, unsafe and antisocial behavior.

A good chaser to incredible frustration from listening to a landlord advocate for car parking over safety for those who actually live here… Go for a walk & see firsthand how other recent projects have improved safety & freedom to choose how folks get around in my neighborhood.

Mark your calendars for Week Without Driving starting September 30. Can be a very eye opening experience!

Like I said, the Star Tribune is part of the problem.

I think we’d all be better off if drivers paid just a little more attention while driving. This driver went the wrong way on Blaisdell (one way street), then *really* struggled to figure out how to maneuver their car out the right way, as cars barreled toward them honking. Wee!

An Update: I received an email canceling my contract as a columnist at @startribune.com after sharing this story publicly. (I had written columns past the one-year contract already + been asked to continue on in July).

Hours after Charlie Kirk was shot, I emailed my editors at a major American newspaper a potential column focused on the role of Christian Nationalism + radicalization of young white Christian men. They killed it. This is what they published instead. The last line: The Show Must Go On.

Landlord (at a street reconstruction open house): “My apartment building has 12 units so I need at least 12 spots, but our off street lot only has 8. You can’t remove the on street parking from this block for a bike lane.” Mpls staff: “Mpls doesn’t have parking minimums.” 1/2

Stopping to roll up the rain tent and appreciate the rainbow! 🌈 #bunchdc

Gregory Sweeten was slain on Lake Street one day before the Annunciation shooting. His sister Misha is trying to draw more attention to his death.

Need a timeline cleanse? Watch this cutie little sweeper clean the Bryant bikeway.

Can confirm this was our experience with both kids on our "good" health insurance that we also paid $500+ in monthly premiums for. Hospital actually wanted to collect payment before I gave birth! 🫠 They billed $15k-$20k per birth, we paid our out of pocket max of $3k per birth.

Tried to water the baby asparagus but the spout was blocked so I tried to shove the blockage down into the can but the thing inside shoved back. Computer…enhance. #garden #gardening #oopsfrog

How they deliver packages on our rue piétonne (pedestrian street)

Interesting endorsement for a ward with so many renters!

He has a real chance at winning because he has unlimited money supporting him via the mayor's PACs! Nvm that he has bad policies, we live post Citizens United and the only way for the people to win is to out organize. Sign up to doorknock so people can beat money sorenstevenson.org/doorknock

Just rode it 🐌 97 minutes from when the wheels started moving at MOA until they stopped at the Target field stop, about 80 of which it took to get to Cedar Riverside I hope metro transit can put together a more efficient solution before the extended shutdown next summer

This is such a fantastic way to sell a cargo bike (all of the photos show it in full use hauling kids, bikes, groceries, etc.). I'm also SO excited to see the secondhand market for e cargo bikes continue to expand. www.facebook.com/share/1EhykR...

CEOs be like: “AI is fantastic. The only things it appears to struggle with are things I am skilled at/knowledgeable about. It’s pretty bad at those. It’s great at all the stuff I’m not well-versed with, though.”

It's wild for disability to be such a mainstream topic in the news just week. I just hate that it's because of dehumanizing of autistic people.

Hey everyone! Please join me to celebrate my birthday next Saturday 9/27, and help with a final fundraising push for my campaign! Pizza? Brews? A chilly fall backyard hang around a fire in Ward 8? Sounds nice to me!

This is on Thursday at 6pm. Tickets are still available, $25. I'm really jazzed about it, been working on my remarks and I think you'll have a fun time. Come say hey!

Sibling Rivalry is in five days! Team Minneapolis: @mplsnightmayor.bsky.social, @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social, @mrotzie.bsky.social, @itsthebrandi.bsky.social, @hamatron3000.bsky.social, @jayboller.bsky.social, & @usefulnoise.bsky.social. Tickets: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...

I am obsessed with noise canceling headphones. I am so much calmer and more focused when I can use them.

New research is constantly confirming variations of the same basic fact: bicycling for transportation is an incredible way to fit a little bit of low intensity exercise into your daily routine (oh, and also to save a ton of money, and reduce carbon emissions, and improve your mental health).

We’re going to have a mechanic shirt upcycling station at our party this Thursday 9/25. We’ll have shirts available, embroidered name patches, some fun trims & folks available to sew trims & patches on. We got a few shirts started with fringe www.bikelaneuprising.com/events/bike-...

less expensive (save tens of thousands of dollars) faster under 3 miles fun unlike EVs - electric cargo bikes are actually sustainable

One car + two cargo ebikes + three regular bikes is turning out to be perfect for our family of three. It’s cheaper than two cars, and we can fit all five bikes in less space than our car. Best of all: biking as a family is FUN!

1 car family, 3 kids. 2 electric cargo bikes, even in winter (Wisconsin). Even in summer (we used to live in Austin). It’s a ton of fun and the kids love it. AMA

Should be an absolute no-brainer to give the same subsidies for cargo bikes that EVs get.

Looks like both the Aventon Abound and the Bunch are available next week! These are both pretty consistently booked, jump on it!

We are here to support the cargo bike curious in Minneapolis! Mplscargobikelibrary.com

The @mplscargobikelibrary.com Aventon Abound has the most miles ridden so far (1,350). Last week it hit 100 hours ridden. I think there’s something special in thinking about the car trips replaced, adventures had & memories our members made across those collective 100 hours. 🚲❤️

Just so we are clear. There is nothing wrong with being trans or autistic. Don't give an inch on that

My youngest brother (who lives in CO and only sees our kids 1-2x/year since we moved from CO to MN) asked to FaceTime our 7yo for their birthday tonight. The two of them talked for an HOUR. 😆 I think that’s really sweet. Thank goodness for the good uncles.

Proud of Dr. Lynfield and colleagues at MDH. She has always led with integrity and intelligence. We’re lucky to have her. 👍🏻👍🏻

Another former student of mine just found & requested to follow me on social media. I was her first grade teacher my last year of teaching. She’s now a freshman in college. Oh no. I am old. 🫠

This video is such a perfect snapshot of how I experience Minneapolis: Beautiful day in one of our public parks, kids & bikes everywhere. @taylordahlin.com capturing photos. Me eagerly listening to @connorcarroll.bsky.social tell me where he saw a @mplscargobikelibrary.com bike recently. 😆

mpls for the many got bill mondale in their ads for katie cashman @mplsforthemany.com @katiecashman.bsky.social

The @mplscargobikelibrary.com Aventon Abound has the most miles ridden so far (1,350). Last week it hit 100 hours ridden. I think there’s something special in thinking about the car trips replaced, adventures had & memories our members made across those collective 100 hours. 🚲❤️

“Monday’s actions in state vaccine policy represent an unprecedented break from federal recommendations. Historically, MN has parroted guidance from the FDA & CDC. That changed after President Donald Trump appointed a high-profile vaccine skeptic, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as his health secretary.”

Hi there! We're neighbors in Minneapolis who are so excited to rank Omar Fateh, DeWayne Davis & Jazz Hampton for mayor that we made a zine about it! Inside, you'll find information about ranked choice voting, the candidates, & why it's time for change. Download, read & print: bio.link/mpls2025