MnStF & Minicon March Schedule 11-Mar, Program Book deadline 14-Mar, 4pm, MnStF Party 21-Mar, 11am, Virtual ConCom 28-Mar, 7pm, ConCom 1-Apr, 6pm, Work Party 2-Apr: Minicon 59! bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

Hey all! The MnStF party is at the Hotel - but not in the Garden Court - it will be in the room formerly known as the Nine Mile Grill. From the main entrance take 2 immediate right turns. If you get to the front desk or restaurant, you have gone too far.

Today's, 28-Feb, ConCom is in the room formerly known as Nine-Mile Grill

MnStF Meeting has relocated to the RadiShTree (DoubleTree Bloomington). We will have a Parlor Suite in the Garden Court and start around 4pm (basically soon after the ConCom meeting is done). bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

M59 ConCom today, 28-Feb, 2pm at the Convention Hotel - the RadiShTree - check the hotel signage for the function room. bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

I can't wait. I love the .hack universe

Congrats to @freyamarske.bsky.social @tansyrr.bsky.social @fearofemeralds.bsky.social @coreyjwhite.com and all the 2025 Aurealis Award Winners file770.com/2025-aureali...

If you know anyone who needs coverage for damages of Operation Metro Surge, this may be of interest:

I've started a new video game trailer/podcast channel on YouTube and uploaded my first video :) Check it out! youtu.be/lsVsSmR_EsY

Minicon 59 Hotel update! I think all the emails have gone out, so if you are not in the Garden Court, make sure you book your hotel room by 4-Mar! www.hilton.com/en/attend-my...

Just coming here to inject some positive vibes by way of a way to support small businesses in Minnesota

M59 ConCom virtual meeting this evening, 19-Feb, 7pm bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

#Booksky Very pleased to congratulate author @mmerriam.bsky.social for his nomination for the Tippy Golden Teapot Awards happening this coming Friday! Good wishes sent for TERROR AT TIERRA DE COBRE too! madameaskew.com/2026/01/17/n...

This Valentine's Day, why not snuggle up with a loved one and read my long damn post about "AI" and some of my current thoughts about where it's at, where it's going, and how much anyone should engage with it? Best Valentine's Day ever! whatever.scalzi.com/2026/02/14/1...

Mark your calendars for our next chat: "Get Over Here!": Gaming, Literacy, and the Victories in Between at 2/24 6-7:00pm EST/ 3-4pm PST. We hope to see you there!

MnStF Party today, including the 2nd Board nominating meeting. 14-Feb, 4pm at Dreampark bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

Minicon is anti-ICE and pro-constitutional rights. No person is illegal. We do not cooperate with ICE enforcement in our event spaces. Minicon and hotel staff will make every attempt to require law enforcement, ICE or otherwise, to provide a valid judicial warrant before entering convention spaces.

This is the FINAL DAY!!! The winner is still very much up in the air, so please take a minute to help decide who will get the coveted SNAZZY CERTIFICATE!!!

"10 Visions of the Future: Or, Self Care for the End of Days," Samantha Mills. About community and caring and protection and mutual aid in a world where there is no hope for a better future, but you're fighting anyway. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/10-v...

a good reminder

Here, have a kitten, this seems like a day where one might come in handy

Thank you Pedro! Hello new followers! I have a new poetry chapbook out now from @purpleinkpress.bsky.social and a dark fiction collection coming out in May from @undertakerbooks.bsky.social. You can also support my work by subscribing to my monthly newsletter: leticiaaurieta.com/2026/01/10/f...

I know you all have just heard the news that Homan says that "Operation Metro Surge" is over in Minnesota, but, even if that is true, we are going to have legal battles to restore our neighbors to their homes for months and months to come. Fellow nerds? Consider supporting: itch.io/b/3484/no-ic...

Apocalypse no: how almost everything we thought we knew about the Maya is wrong For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive? By Marcus Haraldsson www.theguardian.com/news/2026/fe...

If you're nominating for the Hugos, I just want to point out that Lee Harris is my editor for both Witch King and Queen Demon, the recent reprints of my earlier books, and of all the Murderbot Diaries, from the time he bought All Systems Red for Tordotcom in 2016!

Current event list: 14-Feb, 4pm, MnStF Party 19-Feb, 7pm, Virtual ConCom 28-Feb, Time TBD, ConCom 28-Feb, 5pm, MnStF Party 11-Mar, Program Book deadline 14-Mar, 4pm, MnStF Party 21-Mar, 11am, Virtual ConCom 28-Mar, 7pm, ConCom 1-Apr, 6pm, Work Party 2-Apr: Minicon 59!

Looking for a Convention Chair for Minicon 61! The MnStF Board (mnstf.org) is looking for interest in running Minicon 61 (Easter 2028). We would like your info by 14-Mar, which happens to be a MnStF Party. There are 2 parties and 2 ConComs between now and then, you can let us know there too!

ICYMI this is an incredible bargain — everything @annaleen.bsky.social and I have written for Tor, for $18 plus whatever you can spare. And it benefits a wonderful organization that supports Black trans people. If you wanna discover our work and do some good, here's your chance!

K-Pop Superbowl Halftime next year. Let's keep the assholes angry.

What an honor!

MnStF & Minicon February Events: MnStF Party - 14 Feb 4pm at Dreampark, hosted by Sharon & Richard (2nd Board nomination meeting) ConCom - 19 Feb 7pm Virtual ConCom - 28 Feb 2pm at the Hotel bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

Be careful out there

Headed to the RadiShTree today (31-Jan)?! 2pm Minicon ConCom 3pm MnStF Pool Party bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

HEY I AM DOING A FUNDRAISER FOR MINNESOTA RENT FUNDS AND GIVING AWAY A SIGNED ARC (advance review copy) OF OBSTETRIX THAT'S RIGHT YOU CAN HELP MINNESOTA FAMILIES AND MAYBE GET A FREE EARLY SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK

ICYMI! Reading for the Uncanny Magazine Poll? Try the short story "Red, Scuttle When the Ships Come Down" by Wen-yi Lee @wenyilee.bsky.social! You can read it here! buff.ly/VxV8OYv

Next Weekend! Jan 31, 2pm ConCom at DoubleTree Bloomington Jan 31, 3pm MnStF Pool Party, same location!

I have a fancy new "book me for your faculty and graduate student development workshops" and "please buy my books" website. If you're interested in learning a practical approach to public scholarship, take a look and please share it with your Faculty Development/Teaching and Learning admin!

Hey All! Minicon Hotel emails went out to everyone except Party hosts - those will be along on or around 7-Feb. If you got the email, either it says you are in the Garden Court, no further action required. Or, it will say you need to book your room directly with the hotel by 3-Mar.

Getting a room at Minicon 59: The Room block closes on MARCH 4. If you want a Garden Court cabana (for parties or to be close to the action), you need to fill out the form by FEB 3! bit.ly/Minicon_Hote...

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If you are headed to the M59 ConCom or MnStF Pool Party on 31-Jan, consider also attending 2D Con Unplugged! It will be at the same hotel. They will not have onsite reg, but you can register online for another 8 days - www.2dcon.net/unplugged/#t...

MnStF Meeting today! 5pm, hosted by Clay and Hershey! bit.ly/MnStF_Calendar

Minicon Rumpus Room! If you or any Minicon member you know can run a family-friendly activity or workshop, please reach out to us! "Tool Time" will also be returning this year! Information will be updated on our page: mnstf.org/minicon59/ru...

LionessElise sends you Thursday greetings.

Reg Prices for Minicon 59 go up on Feb 1! Get registered by Jan 31 to save some money! mnstf.org/minicon59/re...

InCryptid is eligible this year! And so is Magic Story as a combined work, fitting exactly into the stated intent for this award category!

Desperately seeking parties! Us: A great Convention You: A fabulous Party host Why don't we get together over Easter?! 2 simple forms: 1) Get a hotel room, request Garden Court and check the Party box - bit.ly/Minicon_Hote... 2) Then fill out the Party form - bit.ly/M59PartyForm

Reminder about the need for Badge and Programming Book Art! Send submissions to the Chair! (Contact info here: mnstf.org/minicon59/co...) Art should be 2"x3". No particular theme. TPTB have threatened to use AI art if sufficient Human art is unavailable. Thanks to those that have already helped!

Hey ConCom, time to get those department (and other) blurbs ready! We need them for the Program Book and the Website, deadline is Jan 31 (ConCom and Pool Party day!).