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@80sreference.bsky.social
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the young folks search for meaning here and the old folks know there's none

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Christopher Terry @christopherterry.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Remember when Howard Dean was considered too nuts to be president?
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W.E.D.em Boyz @leftistwonk.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Marjorie Taylor Greene comes out with a statement opposing the raid on Ilhan Omar before Chuck Schumer, the leader of the Democratic Party
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Former Minnesota Twin Boof Bonser
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
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Ian Miles Schlong @tedcruznipples.com · 15/10/2026
My “is it ok if I label myself a lawyer” shirt is raising a lot of serious questions already not answered by the shirt
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New town every hour @townsusa.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Onamia, Minnesota Pop: 864 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onamia,_Minne… Images: commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c… commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c… commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c…
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Canis Hoopus @canishoopus.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
watching Jaden McDaniels
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Willy Rothbart Asks: Are You God?
ALT: Willy Rothbart Asks: Are You God?
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Annie Zaleski @anniezaleski.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is auctioning off his sweaters and I want them all: www.juliensauctions.com/en/auctions/...
a colorful striped sweater with a treble clef on it worn by rick nielsen
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New town every hour @townsusa.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Lake Henry, Minnesota Pop: 111 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Henry,_M… Images: commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c… commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c… commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?c…
picture of Lake Henry, Minnesotapicture of Lake Henry, Minnesotapicture of Lake Henry, Minnesotapicture of Lake Henry, Minnesota
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Rob Sheridan @rob-sheridan.com · 13/10/2026
As the prophecy foretold
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Matt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
didn't realize that execution livestream was scheduled for today
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
“The New York Times reviewed time-stamped images from a security camera at Mr. Talarico’s home, which were provided by his campaign on the condition they not be published for security reasons. The images showed Mr. Talarico at the home between Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.”
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Republicans Promoted a False Rumor That James Talarico Was in Ohio (Gift Article)
The Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas spent nine days off the trail with what he and his campaign said was a bad case of the flu. His opponents fueled rumors, including one that spread widely bef...
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
‘96 tour shirt I bet
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Bus driver always wins.
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I wish! Big day in Red Wing today.
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I can’t say this enough. My Bluesky feed is a doom loop except for @archaeomather.bsky.social @keithpille.bsky.social and @meganc.bsky.social Thank you
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Archaeologists truly are the best hang
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
My morning shacket
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Robert Redford Nodding Meme
ALT: Robert Redford Nodding Meme
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DC Council @councilofdc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is clearly not acceptable
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old roadside pics @roadside.xor.blue · 08/10/2026
town talk diner, lake street, minneapolis, minnesota, 1984
town talk diner, lake street, minneapolis, minnesota, 1984
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Gerry Doyle @mgerrydoyle.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
credit where credit is due, this is straight ahead factual and well written
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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Cash Pope
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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Cats (Animals)
Jim Davis
Comic Characters
What was the cat from Garfield called?
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
HIMYM
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@archaeomather.bsky.social isn’t the only one who gets to walk by the Capitol.
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I support Somali-Americans @adamrothman.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Wow someone should write a book about this www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Gang of eight sperm whales sink yacht after ramming boat in South Pacific
Crew described terrifying encounter as they were woken up by “loud thud” as the 52ft vessel was struck
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Mr. Dan Zak @mrdanzak.com · 04/10/2026
A Haitian man legally immigrated to Ohio, then was given an ankle monitor bc Trump withdrew his status. He threw himself in front of truck. The trucker, who voted for Trump, is haunted. “Pierre was doing what he was supposed to do. We did not do right by him.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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A Reckoning in Springfield
A truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.
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Feena van @feenavan2099.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Before Stonehenge was raised, before Egypts first pyramid broke ground,before the Nazca people drew their famous lines across the Peruvian desert,someone in what is now southern Arizona shaped a 272-foot fish into the earth On April 23,2026,"a border-wall contractor drove heavy equipment across it"
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Trump's Border Wall Construction Destroys 6,500-Year-Old Arizona Geoglyph – Older Than Stonehenge
Arizona's 6,500-year-old Las Playas Intaglio, the oldest dated geoglyph in the Americas, was irreparably damaged by border wall construction in April 2026.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 04/10/2026
The Minnesota Vikings are the worst 4-0 team in the history of professional sports and I’m okay with that 🫶 #skol
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The Not Chaotic Cherub 😇 @biensur-jetaime.blacksky.app · 02/10/2026
Never let your spouse stop you from finding the love of your life
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Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On this day, Oct. 2, 1984, Twin/Tone Records released the Replacements’ “Let It Be” album and rooftop photo. Fans who for six weeks had been spinning the “I Will Dare” single relentlessly finally got to hear the full new LP, which has come to be considered an all-timer @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social
REPLACEMENTS
LET IT BE
released: October 2, 1984
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8441
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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In a stance that puts him at odds with other notable NBA stars, Victor Wembanyama says he would never lend his name to FanDuel, Polymarket or any other sports betting site. “Honestly, I think it’s very sad to see some players promote it,” he said. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...
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Would Victor Wembanyama ever endorse FanDuel or Polymarket? Don't bet on it
In a stance that puts him at odds with other NBA stars, the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama says he would never lend his name to a sports betting site
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Project True North @projtruenorth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
During the ICE surge, Lisa Demuth signed a letter thanking ICE and praising Kristi Noem for her "steady leadership."
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Jessica Lussenhop @jlussenhop.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Renee Good was killed less than a year ago
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Team Ilhan @teamilhan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Deal with it. 🕶️
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
David Mather is a national treasure and rat history is rad as hell. racketmn.com/how-i-accide...
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How I Accidentally Pinpointed the Arrival of Rats in MN Through Environmental Archaeology  - Racket
Turns out ‘Steamboat Willie’ was actually a documentary.
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Niko Bowie @nikobowie.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
This man may be the most racist president this country has ever had, and twelve presidents owned slaves
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Kris Wilson @kriswilson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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The Ken In Yellow @kenlowery.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Normalize calling your friends "hoss"
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How it started/how it’s going
Trevor Lee
@VoteTrevorLee
Thanks @nickshirleyy for hoodie.
We're cleaning up the fraud in UtahBREAKING: Utah state Rep. Trevor Lee has been charged with mortgage and communications fraud ksl.com/article/
516296... #utpol @KSLcom @KSL5TV
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.
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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
latest in a long running series of Republicans discovering that Republican policy preferences are bad when they’re applied to their loved ones
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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
yeah, it's the dog park
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026
Hannity's list of "TRUMP'S TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS" includes restoring Confederate names to military bases and releasing dietary guidelines
cap from Hannity
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Cool thing to say while wearing progressive lenses.
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Ben @80sreference.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Document was, is, and forever will be a complete banger.
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Paul Tobin @paultobin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Miss Idaho stealin' my signature look.
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