This week's U of MN statewide wastewater data show 58% increase in COVID-19 levels over past two weeks wastewater.uspatial.umn.edu/sars-cov-2/ MDH prelim data show COVID & especially flu hospitalizations increasing www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/res... #Minnesota

It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in. KEEP IT UP.

Thank you @naomikritzer.bsky.social bringing the humor break we need in these crazy times. I know a few people who need the dumpster fire zen garden.

I found a flowchart which helps you navigate the IT landscape

Today is a day of contemplation, mourning, and yes, some gratitude as well. The national holiday that is celebrated today is based upon a myth that my ancestors invented to cover up their colonization of this land and attempted genocide of its original peoples, the attempted erasure

LETS GOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.

If you use GMail, AI (Gemini) was turned on yesterday by default and now scans all of your content for machine learning. To turn off, go to Settings>General and scroll down. Uncheck the box for "Smart features." There's other "Smart" add-ons as well, but that's the one that reads your content.

Agree that this story about #Costco’s strategic use of their Kirkland brand is really interesting, and makes me like them even more.

I can't stop thinking about yesterday's #MNUFC match against the Sounders. I think that was the most exciting soccer game I have ever watched! GO LOONS!

WASHINGTON (AP) — Man who threw sandwich and became symbol of resistance to Trump’s DC law enforcement surge found not guilty of assault.

Oof. But spot on.

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Ride trains! Save $!

#ColoradoRiver as seen from #Amtrak #CaliforniaZephyr today

@bcmfietser.bsky.social - the bad ass train rider pedestrian-ing at sunset in Emeryville CA

Just wanna say I am not happy about having a hurricane named after me.

Me too 👇

Eerie photo from #amtrak #californiaZephr somewhere in Nevada

Artful ivy planning its takeover of old things standing still in #petaluma

I mean - would you just look at this complex ivy?! #petaluma

Rubber duck wall near panhandle, San Francisco. @bcmfietser.bsky.social

David Byrne at #NoKings on his bike. (via @wutangforchildren.bsky.social)

when i say that i yelped in shock at this kid’s sign

every one of these is larger than his inauguration

Things that make you go “hmmmm” on the #amtrak #CaliforniaZephr

An astonishingly large crowd! Chicago

No Kings protests outside of the US were massive today. 👍🔥

Hell yes, Pittsburgh. Love Yinz. No Kings.

Minneapolis is showing up and showing out. #NoKings

Philadelphia Freedom. 🇺🇸 #NoKings

HAPPENING NOW: A MASSIVE crowd of protesters flood the streets of San Diego for a “No Kings Day” rally showing their love for America and standing up against the corrupt fascist Trump administration. look how huge it is

here’s a current chopper view of the chicago protests. the crowd moved north from grant park up michigan avenue; chicago pd has blocked the bridge across the river to trump tower and are routing everyone west down wacker drive

The No Kings March in Chicago is one of the largest gatherings I’ve seen here. Looking down from by the river, the crowd stretches for blocks down Michigan Ave and wraps around Wacker Dr. This video is from a few minutes ago and the end of the protest is nowhere in sight. @blockclubchi.bsky.social

And higher license and registration taxes.

Jon Batiste and his band were stunning at Palace Theatre last night. During the encore they made a Second Line through the audience and we got to high five the man himself. 🤟🏽

When one hangs out with @andy-singer.bsky.social one frequently comes away with original artworks. @melrup.bsky.social

This is amazing!

Although they’re not named in this article, Bang Brewing have been at the forefront of pushing Kernza as a sustainable ingredient to beer because it’s perennial and they are one of Patagonia’s partner beers www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/b...

Friends! If you know someone who will seek out and purchase your weirdest most desired possession just cuz - KEEP 'EM! Four our 30th anniversary, my husband @bcmfietser.bsky.social got me what I really have always wanted and didn't judge me for the weirdness of it. A Vibra-slap. TRUE LOVE.

Biked almost all the way to the end of #ParkPoint #Duluth with @bcmfietser.bsky.social today. A new discovery after so many years coming to Duluth!

In the face of radicalization, let’s choose connection. In the face of gun violence, let’s fight for gun reform together. And in the face of this overwhelming grief, let’s embrace the power of our love and care for one another.

I just donated to ‪@chriswarcraft.bsky.social‬ because I admire and respect how he is putting himself on the line to stand up for the future we deserve. He has integrity, guts, and smarts and I want more like him speaking truth to power. #ChrisKluwe #CALeg #OrangeCounty

BREAKING: The CA assembly has PASSED the first of three bills in Newsom's redistricting fight 30 - 9 www.youtube.com/watch?v=29OH...

Want!

Found on a walk in Irvine California. It’s been here for days.

Cybertruck is selling so few units and the build quality is such crap that insurance companies can't create accurate actuarial tables for it...so they're canceling policies 😂 #teslatakedown #MuskMustFall finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-o...

Check out this interview with my friend, who is a super talented glass blowing artist ! voyageminnesota.com/interview/li...

This eucalyptus tree is not deterred by too much cement, and is WINNING!

Hey #minneapolis and #StPaul - did you know you rank 3rd and 5th in the nation, respectively on the Trust for Public Land’s annual park score index? www.tpl.org/parkscore/ra...