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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Ginevra de'Benci, Leonardo Da Vinci. C.1474. The only Da Vinci in the Americas, viewable at the National Gallery of Art. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginevra_de%27… #art #mastoart #artmuseums #GinevradeBenci

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 08/10/2026

Infinity Nets Yellow, by Yayoi Kusama. 1960. Kusama visualized patterns she saw in her halucinations, a medical condition she had since childhood. The scale, and delicate, intricate pattern is incredible. #Art #NationalGalleryofArt #nga

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

Thank god for my car backup camera or else I would have run over this gigantic box elder bug this morning. #bugs #insects #cars

A giant box elder bug fills a cars backup camera screen.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

On approach to #Fargo, the Red River dividing #Minnesota and #NorthDakota. The Red River Valley is among the flattest landscapes in the world. During major flood events, it may swell from about 100 feet wide to more than 40 miles wide. #redriver #fargond #moorheadmn […] [Original post on c.im]

An aerial view if a meandering river, it cuts through flat farmland. Trees surround the narrow river channel.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

The true #Minnesota flag, seen hanging today in Dulles airport, near my gate to #msp #iad #mnflag

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

Somehow, it looked more ominous in news photos. It's still annoying when viewed in person, but also a bit sad and pathetic. #Trump #WashingtonDC

A banner of Trump's ugly face draped over the outside of the Dept of Labor building in Washington DC.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Saw an albino squirrel on the National Mall in D.C. today. #squirrels #SquirrelsOfMastodon #washingtondc

A white squirrel with red eyes is attentive on green grass.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Up early for a flight to Dulles.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

A bitter sweet day, ending in a well worn ritual. The final pontoon ride, big struggle to get it onto the traiker after the power loaders have ruined the lake access, a nice chat with the guy who winterizes the boat, then a farewell-to-summer whiskey on the deck […] [Original post on c.im]

The true Minnesota flag on left, flies over a yard with green grass and falling leaves, a lake and trees in background.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Beautiful British Columbia, from my window.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026

Lovely day in Vancouver. Feels good to be outside the USA.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 06/09/2026

Heads up, Fargo #NorthDakota! A section of nearby crop land was just sold to a power company! A second #datacenter want to move into the area. #fargo #fargond #FargoMoorhead #ai

A map showing the location of a section of land that Geronimo Power wants to buy.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

My plants just wouldn't shut up today until I bought them this coat rack. Now I can't get a peep out of them. #plants #coatracks

Two potted plants hang from a wooden coat rack on a bricked patio.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Today I discovered an island of wild flowers hanging on between railroad tracks and a cement mixing company. I thought they deserved a round of applause, bringing a pinch of beauty to an otherwise blighted landscape. #bloomscrolling #urbanflowers #wildflowers

Small yellow sun flowers exist between a rail line and a cement truck on the left. Its a sunny day. A tall building visible in the distance.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

In #NorthDakota, people are not taking kindly to the #Flock #surveillance state. A favorite local business, #Scheels, has stepped into the controversy by flocking their parking lot, sparking calls for a boycott. #Bismarck #FargoNd #FargoMoorhead #privacy.

A flyer calling for a boycott of Scheele Sporting Goods in Bismarck ND until they remove their flocking cameras from their parking lot.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2026

We enjoyed the largest #Pride parade today that I can remember in #FargoMoorhead. Great community turnout! Fargo's new mayor, himself out and proud, was there in support. Five Lutheran and UCC churches, and #DFL #NPL, local business contingencies were present. It was a […] [Original post on c.im]

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026

Has there ever been a better name for a #beer than Lupulun Brewing's Tropical Fun Pants?? If so, WHAT?? #beersofmastodon #beerlovers #beersoffedi #craftbeers #lupulinbrewing #tropicalfunpants #askfedi

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

One of these smacked me in the cheek today. I think its gonna leave a bruise. #bugs #bugstondon #beetles

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

FM Pride Week kicks off with FM Derby Girls brutally routing their opponents, and a half time all ages #DragShow. Fun for all. #fargomoorhead #fargond #fargo #NorthDakota #fmpride #prideweek #rollerderby

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

Our cukes got off to a slow start but are coming on strong now.

A cucumber vine growing vertically in a planter with a 4 inch cucumber hanging from it.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 27/07/2026

My swamp milk plants have about as many caterpillars as they can hold. So glad for it. #silentsunday

A swamp milkweed with two large monarch caterpillars devouring it.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

Found a weird mutant Blackeye Susan today. Thought you should know. #bloomscrolling #FlowersOfMastodon

A closeup of a yellow flower that looks like it has several heads growing together.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

Last night's storms knocked out our power for 3 hours, and spawned 4 tornadoes. Floyd Lake about 20 minutes from us has considerable damage to property and boats. No damage here. #mnwx #minnesota

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 07/07/2026

Power out in Becker County due to severe thunderstorm. We have commenced drinking. #mnwx #lakelife #minnesota

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 04/07/2026

Severe Thunderstorm warning for Becker County. Its getting dark. #mnwx #beckercounty #weather #SevereWeather

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 30/06/2026

I've been learning print making. This is my 3 color #Minnesota flag linoleum cut, just inked. For a beginner, it sure could have turned out worse. #art #printmaking #mflag #mnastodon #flags #funwithflags #stateflags

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

Our dock is an airport for Blue Herons now.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2026

Josh Boschee, a Democratic ND State Senator, has been elected Mayor of Fargo, the state's largest city. In a crowded field, Boschee won 47% of the vote, nearly 20% ahead of Trumpy candidate Michelle Turnburg. #fargo #fargond #northdakota #democrats #elections

A photo of Josh Boschee at his watch party. Headline: Fargo Bets on Boschee: state senator elected Mayor

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 06/06/2026

Good on ya, #Minnesota! I couldn't agree much more with the #NewYorkTimes that Minnesota is #1 in quality of life. No wonder Trump hates you. #mnastodon

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 04/06/2026

#Dogs I'm sitting my brother's cute little French bulldog, who it turns out must ABSOLUTELTY sleep in your bed, under the covers, or neither of us will get a wink of sleep. I'm glad she slept well, anyway. Her snoring was outrageous! #dogsofmastodon #DogsOfFedi #bulldogs #dogsOfPixelFed #snoring

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026

Well, this sounds like a good time! Who wouldn't want to be insulted by Shakespearean actors while trying to run a 5K? #5k #GrandForks #NorthDakota #running #Shakespear

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2026

Fargo Marathon running thru our neighborhood right now! YOU GOT THIS!! #FARGO #NORTHDAKOTA #marathons

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 30/05/2026

In Fargo, ND there is a jam packed used bookstore called BDS Books where I can wander for days. Lots of weird stuff. I picked up a high school year book, and page after page was annotated by a teach with notes about her students. She followed their lives. On this page […] [Original post on c.im]

Year book page showing Jamestown High Basketball team. Penciked text reads "These boys were in a car accident in Jamestown, ND, Aug-1961." The 19 year old apparently lost his life, the 20 year old his left arm.

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 29/05/2026

Damn! This about the best news day I've seen in what seems like an incredibly long time!

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 28/05/2026

"Was" is the operative word here.60 mininutes WAS was the most important news program in America. The Ellison's and Barry Weiss have destroyed CBS. #CBS #News

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 27/05/2026

Untitled. By #Minnesota born artist Lucile Lundquist Blanch. 1974. She was about 79 when she painted this. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucile_Blanch #art #artwork #artists

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2026

I call it, "Jet Ski on Minnesota Lake at Sunset in May." #lakelife #minnesota #sunset #jetski

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2026

Harry Gottlieb (1895-1992, American) Old Woman (10/10), 1932 Lithograph Choose 20 works of art that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings. 20/20 […] [Original post on c.im]

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 13/05/2026

Yes, its the Minnesota flag. But it's also the flag of #FuckNazis. #mnastodon #mnflag

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 12/05/2026

Kurt Günther (1893-1955) Radio Enthusiast, 1927 Tempera in wood. Choose 20 works of art that have stayed with you or influenced you — one painting per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings. 19/20 #blueskyartchallenge […] [Original post on c.im]

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Darren du Nord @darren.c.im.ap.brid.gy · 11/05/2026

Saturday, we were in #Minneapolis to see the exhibit #Art and Politics in #Germany 1918-1945 at the MIA, featuring incredible masterworks from Berlin's Neue Nationgalerie. It's powerful, and really shook me. The parallels between that period of German history and what […] [Original post on c.im]

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