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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

MAGA out-of-towners now review-bombing Dreamstate Cafe because they were providing food and drink to protestors after ICE killed Alex Pretti.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A lot of wishful thinking from MAGA folks on prediction markets right now.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Ward 11 was very wise to not elect this person.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Here’s the moment of the first shot. Her wheel is clearly turned away from him. He is not in danger, and has no justification for shooting. That’s murder and will be prosecuted as such.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Congrats to the newly-elected board of @eastbankmpls.bsky.social, which represents far more residents than any other neighborhood org. After staying on board to help with the merger of neighborhood orgs, I’m grateful to these wonderful volunteers — the org is in (many) good hands!!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

The park formerly known as Marcy is now officially Dinky Park! Thanks to neighbors who picked the new name, thanks to @eastbankmpls.bsky.social for leading the charge, and thanks to MPRB for approving the change.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

4:3 conversion on Lowry from 94 bridge to the river bridge! Nice safety improvement for all road users by the county, using only paint adjustments. Closes a bike lane gap where you previously had to ride a narrow sidewalk.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Pink Brony Club? Candy Cowboy? All I know is that I had a rootin’ tootin’ heckuva good time riding the Scaredy Cat alley cat ride/race put on by Bonesaw. And don’t worry, that’s just dried jackfruit (my secret weapon) in my holsters.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This is part of why I don’t view Sen. Fateh as a “Minneapolis Mamdani”. I haven’t seen much evidence that Fateh is willing to reassure voters that he won’t implement far-left policy as Mayor (on police, encampments, rent control, etc.). That makes it significantly harder for him to win.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Making a list of Minneapolis parks where I’ve seen the bike parking completely full: 1) The Trailhead at Theo Wirth 2) Lake Nokomis west beach 3) multiple beaches at Cedar Lake What else should I add to my list??

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Got to join local running legends Courtney Dauwalter and Carrie Tollefson for a shakeout trail run + podcast interview at Theo Wirth last night! Courtney is possibly the best female ultramarathon runner ever, and is stepping outside her comfort zone to try the Twin Cities Marathon on Sunday!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

It used to be rare to have other bike riders waiting at a red light with me downtown, but I feel like I’ve been seeing it a lot more often. Maybe something to do with in-office mandates? In any case, I enjoy having active-transportation buddies.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Munsingwear was once the largest employer of women in the state. According to @vincempls.bsky.social they made all of the underwear for the Allies in WWI. You might know their building as International Market Square, on Glenwood along 94.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Found this pristine 70’s polo (in my size) for $9 at a local thrift store. Minneapolis-based Munsingwear introduced the extremely popular Original Penguin golf shirt in 1955 for $5 — equivalent to $60 today.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

New section of Minnesota River Greenway is now rideable gravel! (Just don’t go there during weekday construction.) If you don’t want to bike all the way down there, the Blue Line or Orange Line can get you much closer to the trailhead :)

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Ready for a Tour de Francis, where you would bike back and forth between the two Francis Burger Joint locations in Minneapolis, eating a burger or chicken sandwich at each stop.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Am I the only one who wishes there was a “neither” option?

Survey question showing two simple square logos for Dinkytown. Text says “which of the following two designs is your favorite?”

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

At least 5 intersections fully flooded on the west side of the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood this morning. City workers wading through the water to remove manhole covers for faster drainage.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Nice tip! Now I’ll be more informed.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Truck currently blocking both directions of light rail travel near us bank stadium

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Crossed the 10,000-mile mark on my e-bike last week! Battery hasn’t degraded much, says it’s still at 90%. 2020 Specialized Turbo Vado SL.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Just saying that the trend is positive, so I’m hesitant to pursue “radical” changes. If/when police do good investigative work to solve past shootings and gun crime, that is one of the factors that prevents more future shootings from happening.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Wildflowers absolutely everywhere near the southern terminus of the Superior Hiking Trail

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

More year-to-date stats for Mpls: - Robbery (includes carjacking) down 36% - Auto Theft down 25% - Burglary down 13% - other theft down 4%

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Mpls crime stats update for end-of-May: Even with two mass-shooting events in the last 5 weeks, overall shooting victimization is still down 25% YTD vs last year (107 vs 143). Murders down 32% YTD vs last year (21 vs 31). Both similar to ~20% decline nationwide.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Cool road-to-path conversion just west of downtown Chaska. No driveways on this section.. prone to flooding and erosion.. so they just turned it into a beautiful creekside bike trail with two dead-end roads on either end for local access.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

this bad boy can fit so much text on it

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

first Doors Open stop: Traffic Control! (Across the street from the farmer’s market. Only open today, not tomorrow!)

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

And it’s not just the Wedge.. 12-month-sum of Minneapolis robberies has not been this low since June 2020. Carjackings (255 of those 1,436 robberies) also lowest they’ve been since MPD began tracking them separately.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Regret to share that I’m suspending my campaign for Park Board in order to prioritize my health, my full-time job, and other prior commitments. I greatly appreciate the guidance and support that I received from so many of you over the past 3 months!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Pilgrimage (5 minute walk) to the neighborhood park where KAT filmed a Gatorade commercial last year. May he, and the Wolves, continue to experience playoff success!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Everyone got the message. Stone Arch completely empty at 3:30pm today.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Incredible turnout for the MPRB Arbor Day event down in Kenny park! I especially enjoyed getting to hear the Arborators play a concert after they climbed high into a cluster of trees 🌲🌳🌲

Crowd of hundreds of people spread out across a large green field.

Zoomed in photo of Jordan, showing a sticker on his shirt that says “I heart trees”

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Visited 9 parks tonight and there were SO MANY people out enjoying the perfect weather! Which park do you think had the most people? - Boom Island Park - Father Hennepin Bluff Park - Graco Park - Van Cleve Park (Elwell Park had just one person 😬)

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Heard a rumor that Stone Arch is on track to reopen in August 👀

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Where are you seeing it the most? I see that there are some ways to report its spread. And if you’re seeing it in the park system, would probably be a good idea to email public-inquiry@minneapolisparks.org

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

love that SZA’s stadium tour is just a showcase for her bug obsession

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

After 1.25 million rides in Minneapolis last year —the highest since 2019— the shared bike and scooter fleet will be 17% larger in 2025 compared to 2024. Bikes: 1500 ➡️ 2000 Scooters: 1900 ➡️ 2000 Some new on-street corral locations as well!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

how happy I am every time I get a little Amtrak layover in downtown Chicago

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

I’ll be co-leading the Earth Day Cleanup at Father Hennepin Bluff Park on Saturday the 19th! We will pick up a lot of trash that otherwise would be carried down storm drains and into the river. (Plenty of other clean-up locations, but I can’t guarantee they will have treats!)

Map and long list of Earth Day cleanup locations in Minneapolis. April 19th from 9:30-Noon.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

I can share this full Bridge 9 video here because it’s less than 60 seconds, but if you want to see my video about Stone Arch construction you’ll need to check out my jordanforparks Instagram page!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

New Freewheel location opening very soon, across the street from Minneapolis Cider Co! An easy East Bank Bike Tour will start from here on May 3rd, save the date!!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Mildly interesting: the organic recycling bins have locks on them during warmer months to prevent people from putting trash in them. The (metal) locks are removed in winter. The 4 organics bins at Holmes Park tend to be totally full by the time they are emptied every week.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

This was a fun idea in 1990, though now that most (all?) of the little metal worms are gone I wonder how many kids and adults get frustrated or confused by the question. I noticed that several metal frogs are still there 🐸🧐

Along the Mississippi River, the question “Can you find 13 worms” is carved into the sidewalk.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Fun show by Hovvdy at Turf Club tonight 🤠 Spring tour season is in full swing!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Great morning for a Flapjack Friday run with Mill City Running! Maybe 250 runners today?

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

If you actually believe swing voters aren’t real or important, then we’re can end this conversation right here. They delivered the election to Trump. Need to reckon with why in order to regain power.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Lots of fun events coming up + a variety of ways to get involved.

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Plug in, meet your neighbors, and help our area thrive!

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Jordan Leick @beacon.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Tonight!! First ever @eastbankmpls.bsky.social membership meeting! Free food + learn about Grand Rounds, Dinkytown intersection safety improvements, upcoming events and volunteering opportunities!

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