Minnesota thanks you @ziibiing.com! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Nearly a year after Lunds & Byerlys closed, Aldi to open in downtown St. Paul The German discount grocer applied for a permit to remodel the former Lunds & Byerlys space in downtown St. Paul The area hasn’t had a full-service grocery store in almost a year www.startribune.com/aldi-downtow...

Ya know maybe I’m just getting used to this but that was the best caucus I’ve ever been to. Multiple abolish ice resolutions, nice conversations with neighbors & the winning group for Hennepin County Convention was a compromise slate of: Commissioner: Greene Attorney: Folk Sheriff: Uncommitted

I’m sorry but trading away timberwolves players is unacceptable At This Time we are going through enough

The strength of the rapid response in Minneapolis is in *both* the direct responders (commute and patrol) and the indirect response that comes at the sound of whistles and horns. ICE is operating among a population that is almost unanimously against them and socialized to be activated at any moment.

Caucus night is tomorrow. My strategy for caucuses: advocate for a cause, rather than a candidate. Creating or joining an “Uncommitted - ICE Out” subcaucus makes it clear to any candidate what they must do to earn my support.

Highly recommend going to the Indian Market on Central if you’re looking for a fun place to support. Whole aisle of tea biscuits. Incredible frozen food section. I’ve started swinging by after a nearby dance class & it’s a real joy

Also we’re all bringing forward abolish ice resolutions are our caucuses, correct?? (I believe it is a resolution / platform year)

I think one of the reasons folks have such a spectacularly bad time at caucuses is because people sell it to newcomers as fun, folksy neighborhood-level politics. People come in with (largely) miscalibrated expectations & so are even more disappointed.

The Abortion Fund of Ohio put together a list of ways people can support immigrants in Springfield, OH. The small city of less than 60k is home to ~15k Haitian people, many of whom will soon lose their legal status. They are bracing for a federal crackdown. abortionfundofohio.org/springfield/

This kind of thing is a double defeat. Not only do you settle without getting anything new. You also concede the reality that they've been acting illegally to the false claim it's all been legal until now.

Minneapolis Council President Elliott Payne on TV last night reflecting on the politics of the George Floyd era as it relates to the current federal threat.

Does anyone happen to know what the rules are for caucusing if you’re planning to move to a different precinct? My intuition is that I could caucus but not become a delegate. I’ve looked around for a rule about this but haven’t been successful in finding it

Reminder that, as of the latest reports, Liam Ramos is still in prison in Texas - now for 5 days. His parents are legal asylum seekers with no criminal record.

Because, to the best of our knowledge we still have a local government, Josh Martin and I are preparing you for caucus season under federal occupation. Precinct caucuses will be held Tuesday, February 3.

If you see my posts on FB & are like wow that’s basic lib bologna just know the audience for that message is people I went to high school with in the VP’s district in Ohio not you

When we started this list of Minnesota businesses taking part in the Jan. 23 economic blackout we didn't realize quite what an undertaking it would be, but we are now at more than 250 and counting. Keep 'em coming!

Thank you to our neighbors who have come together and sent more than 1,000 letters in support of an Eviction Moratorium. Haven't done so yet? It takes less than a minute to send a letter to Governor Walz, all of the Minneapolis City Council, and Mayor Frey: actionnetwork.org/letters/acti...

the problem isn’t that I’m exclusively online, it’s that you are

I love this city so much. Look at the rug someone put down so people won’t slip at the bus stop

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

If we don’t have mutuals & you follow me I will block you—sorry, not personal

As folks protest, remember that kettling (surrounding & detaining groups) is a thing. Consider your personal risk level & preparedness (meds, when last ate, etc) before joining a group on a bridge, on a highway, or in a tunnel. Sharing because a lot of folks didn’t know five years ago

A heck of a chart: in every single one of the 10 major US cities that built the most housing between 2017 and 2023, rents for older, existing units fell—often by quite a bit.

It’s not too late to get your flu shot or your Covid booster. Just did both today.

I Photoshop Paddington into a movie, TV show, or pop culture until I forget: Day 1758

Or even a good means of political communication. I feel like microblogging gives the delusion that you have a direct line of communication with the decision makers, when really you do not at all. It all gives the vibe of “I posted at the Dems so hard why aren’t they listening to me?”

I went to the new Dreamstate Cafe in the old Common Roots spot today & had a really nice time. Cute spot, great food, good daily happy hour. Highly recommend! Would love to see them busy & sticking around a long time.

For my final trick of 2025 I—a highly caffeine-sensitive person—accidentally got a full-caf mint mocha this morning & am spending the whole day absolutely out of my mind

Someone moving to the Wedge in 2026 will never know Hennepin Avenue without the E Line. streets.mn/2025/12/22/n...

A good day to free a storm drain if you can!

I think about this quote from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social a lot: “The idea that some people may freely poison others is one of the most astonishing but least contested aspects of modern life.”

The 2026 Budget Amendments tracker is updated to include pretty much everything, may need to make a few updates after the last of the budget amendments (and some revisions to previous amendments) are added to LIMS. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Really excited about the future of bus rapid transit after the opening of the E Line on Saturday. How about you? Take this Metro Transit survey to help decide where they build next. www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFV87Y8

The White House’s insistence on using Sabrina Carpenter’s work and image to promote their crimes against humanity is also them appealing to their base, which already uses technology to try and humiliate and puppeteer the likenesses of women who have autonomy, success, and visibility in public

My budget amendment tracker/summary is now ready for the 2026 city budget amendment packet. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Minnesota cities as Muppets: Stillwater:

The way I exclaimed “route training!!” out loud

I enjoyed listening to the new mill city times podcast episode today! Fun to get to hear what some folks think in a format longer than a social media post. Two things that stood out to me:

I mean the E line!! Instantly losing all my cred

One thing I think is interesting about the B Line is that it will be, to me, the first of the more* ‘white collar’ bus lines to become rapid transit. I often talk about how bus lines have different cultures & the culture on the 6 is a little more white & a little more bougie

Community isn’t something you show up to consume. It requires you to contribute, collaborate, and commit-create. If you want community, you have to be community. #craftivism

In other Hennepin Ave news some of us who were involved in project advocacy had our own little ribbon cutting a few weeks ago. The new street is a reminder that trying is cool & sometimes pals doing a lot of smart, consistent, unpaid work (I did just a small bit) results in something great

I haven’t read the article yet but this photo is so cute and shows how truly happy @aishaforward10.com and I were to see this city project succeed and come through to fruition for our people on either side of Hennepin 🙏

Owámniyomni Okhódayapi just announced the Dakota-led design for the restoration of five acres at Owámniyomni (St. Anthony Falls), adjacent to the Upper Lock on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. Project construction is targeted to begin in spring 2026. Very exciting! owamniyomni.org/design/

BREAKING: At Pope Leo XIV’s urging, U.S. Catholic bishops just delivered the strongest rebuke of a sitting president in Church history — condemning Trump-Vance raids as “inhumane” and “dehumanizing” in a 216–5 vote.

ending all 2029 discourse with this simple plan

Call me naive (fair!) but I find it sad (& not strategic) to fault folks for getting behind the candidate they found most inspiring. People did their best. We didn’t win. It stinks a lot!

I think the not having juice point is a really good one. For myself, I went into this year thinking Cashman wouldn’t need as much help this time & I could go all in on Koski. How foolish I was! I also think there are some real juice sappers that brought me down & would bring others down too