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A bunch of St. Paulites (and a few interlopers) went to St. Paul Tap to help save Summit Brewery. 65 beers were consumed in the effort. (Maybe some unreported beers to get us to a nice 69 but minds are foggy this morning.) It was a good time but our work isn't finished. @summitbrewing.bsky.social

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 5h

Long live Summit! Thanks for getting us together (with incredible signage!) @comobelladonna.bsky.social and @amberrl.bsky.social

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I love @austinkleon.bsky.social's typewriter interviews and today's is a nice antidote to the timeline if you need one. Sidenote: Quiet floor time is so underrated. Unsurprisingly, I THRIVED in the Montessori preschool environment. austinkleon.substack.com/p/typewriter...

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Typewriter interview with Roman Muradov

10 questions for the artist about lying on the floor, lineage, cats & kettles, and more...

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Raise your hand if... 1.) you're going and 2.) will be there after 6pm (hope to get there right at 6)... ✋🏻

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Should have recognized trouble was imminent by the dog's stance, but seconds after snapping this (incredibly tranquil, totally serene) foggy landscape, three deer bolted by and all hell broke loose. RIP to my left shoulder (leash-holding side).

A golden retriever stands at attention with his ears pulled back, looking out onto a tranquil foggy green landscape

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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I hope that young woman bankrupts Cornell University.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Breaking into your local sports feed with some ART, MFers. Put this on your calendar if you love parks, adorning your walls with cool shit, and supporting local artists. 📍Minnehaha Regional Park Pavilion ⏱️Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m mplsparksfoundation.org/posters-for-...

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Posters for Parks Show < Minneapolis Parks Foundation

POSTERS for PARKS Returns! Minnehaha Regional Park Pavilion on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration details will be available soon. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram ... Read ...

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Peter Mason @devomase.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Minneapolis Nerd Nite - 1st Anniversary! Tonight!! 6:00p!!! Eat Street Crossing (29th and Nicollet)!!!! ~10 five-minute presentations!!!!! Free tres leches cake and free brownies for attendeess!!!!!!

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Captain Holt's Hot Damn Dance in Brooklyn 99

ALT: Captain Holt's Hot Damn Dance in Brooklyn 99

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I take the dog for a couple of walks a day (...ideally...) and use the short leash for the neighborhood walk and long leash for the walk NOT around other people (...ideally...) so he can explore. Suddenly feeling incredibly fall-ish out there today.

A golden retriever trotting down a leaf-strewn path on a sunny afternoon

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leemanish.bsky.social @leemanish.bsky.social · 17/07/2023

a fortune cookie with a tiny subpoena inside

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Crossing all my fingers, sprinkling a magic autumnal spice blend, and wishing on the scattering fluff of a milkweed pod for a fall scenario that finds Michael Shannon doing a dramatic reading of this at Duck Duck.

"Then I'm going to get to work on making a beautiful fucking gourd necklace for myself. People are going to be like, "Aren't those gourds straining your neck?" And I'm just going to thread another gourd onto my necklace without breaking their gaze and quietly reply, "It's fall, fuckfaces. You're either ready to reap this freaky-assed harvest or you're not."

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's a Grace Ives Thursday

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Molly Jeffery, PhD MPP @mollyjeffery.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Really powerful details about the federal courts in Minnesota during Metro Surge. The Clerk's office was staffed 16-hrs/day, 7 days/week to make sure habeas petitions were processed timely. I am so grateful to them. They were working with no extra pay to protect our neighbors and the rule of law.

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Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns (Gift Article)

In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I hope Fulton is safe, because a Lonely Blonde is the best replacement I've found for my favorite Half Acre Daisy Cutter (not the same, but close enough).

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Not unexpected but always maddening to read these headlines, so now anytime I see stories like this one, I'm going to use the opportunity to share: I bought a stockpile of Plan B last November for myself or anyone who might need it. If that's ever you, DM and I will get it to you same day.

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Friends of the Boundary Waters @bwca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: The Minnesota DNR just canceled one of Twin Metals' state mineral leases. This is a HUGE win, and it happened because of YOU! Tens of thousands of you made calls and flooded the DNR's and the governor's inboxes, demanding action. Thank you for showing up for the Boundary Waters. 💚

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Kid-havers: My internet pal + kid lit author extraordinaire Michelle Sterling just launched a Filipino kids zine that looks like it's going to be crazy fun + well-designed. Only $6/month - snail mail surprises are one of my favorite (easy) kid gifts. kalamansibooks.myshopify.com/products/bik...

A sneak peak of a new Filipino kids zine that shows a sample spread of the illustrated pages and a recipe for Lola's Kalamansi pie.

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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

yo. if you do voter engagement, help people out with voting questions--there's a website called votesafe dot org. don't use it. it's run by the america pac; which was started by musk.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Finishing a walk. Arriving back home. Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7:53 PM.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

For the last 3+ years it has been impossible for me to see a steam funnel without immediately humming this song. Genuinely thought I had moved on, but scrolled past this (beautifully captured, wonderfully atmospheric) photo in my timeline and...nope. Not yet. www.youtube.com/shorts/_MAXl...

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What the f is happening here? (NYC Steam Stacks) #comedymusic #saxophone

YouTube video by Tom McGovern

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Read this thread, Mpls/StP feed! We’ve got it good here ❤️

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Talking with a sales rep and opening my notes app to start a new list, but typing the title “Local Businesses with Unnecessarily Suggestive Names” instead of jotting down the important paver info he’s giving me.

A local business sign that reads “Rock Hard Landscape Supply” surrounded by Adirondack chairs.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tonight’s dog walk aftermath. Who wants some allergens?

Yellow pollen on the tops of tennis shoes

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

FYI for Twin Cities art & design appreciators: MELSA has a copy of The Noble Approach and it is SO FASCINATING. It digs into Noble's process, and is *filled* with stunning artwork. One that I checked out, then decided I had to buy for myself about 4 pages in. share.libbyapp.com/title/1377059

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The Noble Approach

This extraordinary volume examines the life and animation philosophy of Maurice Noble, the noted American animation background artist and layout designer whose contributions to the industry span more ...

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Nothing against Frida Kahlo, but this is the beginning of a horror movie.

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Chris Steller @chrissteller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

What don’t you have a strong feeling about?

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A talented spider has made a large art installation in the no-man's-land area between the porch and garage. Telling myself to enjoy it as transient nature art rather than being bothered by 1.) the amount of leaves stuck in that corner even AFTER gutter guards 2.) the size spider this might require

A spider web hanging in under an eave that has captured dead leaves and other nature debris

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Plan a horrorfest using only your first name [insert Mr. Burns "Excellent" GIF here] A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) M (1931) American Psycho (2000) Night of the Hunter (1955) Death Becomes Her (1992) An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 26/08/2026

The FDA just approved daraxonrasib, a breakthrough drug for advanced pancreatic cancer that doubles survival time. This is huge: pancreatic cancer was once thought untreatable. The researchers received a standing ovation when they presented the trial results, unheard of at scientific conferences.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Photo text from my dad today...first day of school, 1985. Look at this fxckin' go-getter.

A kindergartener posing on a sidewalk, dressed up for the first day of school in 1985.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The 1st memory I have of seeing a celeb and thinking "I want to be just like them when I grow up" was watching Dolly Parton in 1984's tv special "A Christmas to Remember," and could there have been a better role model for a kid? Can't think of one. Hard to rival her level of authenticity & goodness.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Best part of living in the Twin Cities? Double the meetup opportunities. If I can persuade a kind neighbor to let my dog out, I'm going to try to get to both tonight 🤞 StP: bsky.app/profile/ambe... Mpls: bsky.app/profile/devo...

Bsky happy hour, Tuesday, August 25th at Lake Monster Brewing. 4:30 PM.

NERD NITE:
MPLS
EVERY
4TH
TUESDAY
EAT STREET CROSSING
Doors at 5:30 pm
Presentations start at 6:15 pm

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Twilight walks looking 💯 this summer. Fall is really going to have to bring it to compete.

A neighborhood pond at dusk, surrounded by lush green foliage, reflecting the purplish-pink sky in the background.

A field of yellow wildflowers at dusk, catching the last few rays of sun of the day, brightening an otherwise darker wooded landscape in the background.

Small, low yellow wildflowers dot the grassy area surround a hidden marsh in the background, complimenting a colorful rainbow-like sky.

The dark silhouettes of large trees in front of a bright orange sunset.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I once had a library fine of a little over $200 (I had moved!) and would have completely sympathized with the urge to brick it into a fireplace (I paid it!). Fine-free library policies are a 21st century perk that isn't talked about enough. apnews.com/article/aust...

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A book found bricked in a fireplace is returned to an Australian library, 150 years overdue

A book on Greek antiquities has been returned to an Australian public library about 150 years late, with water damage from years bricked into a fireplace.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Convince me there's a better PBS hang than Rick Steves. IMPOSSIBLE. The delivery of this...🤌🤌🤌 Eat your heart out, Lucy Worsley.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

In my kid lit headspace today, so here's a reminder that children's book authors & illustrators create *so much* great work that's never seen. Love sharing the lesser-known stuff with kids because it often goes a little harder + there's an element of surprise that jump starts a shift in awareness.

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Departure Time: When Legendary Illustrators Got Nuts (+ Giveaway)

What does it cost to take a creative risk?

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Font fans: If you're not already aware of Lettermatic, they design incredibly cool licensable fonts (Juncture is the latest). But also (and you don't need to be a font enthusiast for this) do yourself a favor and click through to the website below. It is a fxcking DELIGHT to explore.

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Benjamin Hoffman @bhh.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I’m reading a book published in 1944 and this logo is so unbelievably tough. I’d absolutely wear a shirt with this exact design.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My neighbor started hosting flower arrangement get-togethers again a few weeks ago and (if you have enough to share with the pollinators) it makes for THE BEST chill weeknight hang with friends and acquaintances. Plus, free fresh blooms you can scatter all around the house? Come on.

A photo collage of freshly cut flowers arranged in vases in various settings around a home and on an outdoor table.

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1AMWawaHoagie @terriblyuncool.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Blick art supplies in Roseville is having a 20% off your entire order sale (full price items) this weekend.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Was really hoping CD-2 would go to Peggy. Felt realistic a month or so ago. I talked to a few very politically-involved people who suddenly felt iffy about Peggy's "electability" at the last minute. Would love to know how much of a role Facebook groups played in being a conduit for that messaging.

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Les Lim @lesmana.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I guess we know how much a patriotic millionaire is worth

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Voted for Peggy + Kobey last week, so trying to focus only on those things within my immediate vicinity, letting the rest blur at the edges, being reasonable about my sphere of control. Just a little early morning wisdom I will most surely crush in my fist like a paper thin pop can later tonight. ✨

The end of a worn wooden oar hovers over dark water. In the background, out of focus, a rippling lake and distant shoreline sit under hazy gray skies.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

My summer vacation week started yesterday, and if you have a new favorite cabin read, lay it on me. (Current Libby checkouts below, but I’ll read anything).

A screenshot of my current Kindle homepage showing a row of titles I’ve checked out this week.

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Manda M @bettesays.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I can’t watch a lot of Antiques Roadshow, but when I happen to catch a random episode, the floored-by-surprise-but-in-an-extremely-reserved-way reactions are one of my favorite things.

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Medic Kim @medickimw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

By the way, speaking as someone who serves encampments- We never forget the ones we don’t see again after an eviction. Never.

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