iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 30/09/2026

you gotta have deliberatley low-information days sometimes. recieve the amount of stimulus your ancestors would receive. no phone no tv no radio no books just vibes. brain vacation. just you and the homies picking flowers, makin soup.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 28/09/2026

mukhtar ibrahim, founder of the sahan journal, and ubah ali, a former WCCO reporter, have just launched the somali brief, an independent media outlet where somali americans can tell their own stories www.thesomalibrief.com

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The Somali Brief

The Somali Brief is a digital-first media platform covering the stories shaping Somali American life.

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Hennepin Herald @hennepinherald.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Herald, it is rising. We are proud to announce the launch of the Hennepin Herald, which will cover Hennepin County government. Our first posts will roll out on Sunday. hennepinherald.beehiiv.com/p/announcing...

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Announcing the Hennepin Herald

Union workers work with journalists to address coverage gap in Hennepin County government

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Andy Lettuce @andy.hopepunk.club · 26/09/2026

MN voters: amending the state constitution requires a majority of voters to vote yes - abstaining from the school funding question on your ballot this year is effectively a no-vote. Please take a sec to get informed before you submit your ballot! www.lwvmn.org/2026-constit...

A portion of the MN official ballot that reads

Constitutional Amendments
Failure to vote on a constitutional amendment will have the same effect as voting no on the amendment.
To vote for a proposed constitutional amendment, fill in the box next to the word "Yes" on that question. To vote against a proposed constitutional amendment, fill in the box next to the word "No" on that question.
Increasing funding to school districts
Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to increase the funding going to all school districts from the permanent school fund, which is a fund that supports school districts without raising individual income or property taxes, effective July 1, 2027?

(This is a photo of my ballot where I have selected yes)

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Born #onthisday in 1641, the very aptly-named Nehemiah Grew — an English botanist who was the first to depict the inner structure and function of plants in all their splendorous intricacy. ⠀ More of his images here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/n... #otd

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 19/09/2026

the west bank storefront walking museum is beginning to fill cedar-riverside storefronts. love this one that includes the poem “the lifeline - transfer bodega” by deeq abdi on the importance of bodegas to send remittances to family in somalia

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Had a great time at the #buckthorn #ink workshop this morning! www.kennyneighborhood.org/buckthorn-in...

People gathered by a bench in front of Grass Lake Wetland to talk about buckthorn ink samples

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 18/09/2026

Designing infrastructure for all ages and abilities includes folks who use motorized wheelchairs to get around their city.

Someone in a motorized wheelchair rides down a protected bikeway

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

2026 has been a good year for citations of "Walking as Artistic Practice" -- not quite as busy as 2025, but some very cool sounding publications in there! scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=b... #WalkingAsArtisticPractice

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 12/09/2026

This is very cool.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Are Heritage Preservation Committees anyone's jam? I'm working on a project for a class, and made this map-app as a type of MN field scan -- what else would be useful to add about these HPCs? arcg.is/1CrKnX5

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Riding an #ebike up a hill still feels like magic every time, even though I have been riding this bike for a month 💚

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I love seeing this - it aligns with much of my recent research into heat stress infrastructure (and artist-designed shade structures)

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

For those interested in #walking and heritage, I saw this call for chapters and wanted to help spread the word: ellenmueller.com/wp-content/u...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.” (Among MANY other public benefits.) Want To Make More Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com #BikeLanesMeanBusiness

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Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane

Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Know anyone that might like to come to a Buckthorn Bust next Saturday? forms.fillout.com/t/qeahcHrzoSus #Buckthorn #GrassLakeWetland #Minneapolis

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 07/09/2026

Leading medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice. to.pbs.org/4i9BU4C

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Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — sayi...

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Max Hailperin @maxhailperin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Remember: In Minnesota, applying to be mailed a ballot does *nothing* to your ability to vote in person. If you get the ballot, you can decide whether to use it and if so, how to return it. There is nothing to lose by applying, and if applying, no better time than now.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I used to publish some materials over on Lulu and I still have a shop there that you should check out (#books about #TimeTravel etc.): www.lulu.com/spotlight/El... #zines #ArtistBooks #PDFdownloads #GraphicNovels #BookSky

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Riding my #ebike home from work is the best. It is relaxing. It's not physically taxing. I get to look around and see the various neighborhoods I'm riding through. Would recommend 10/10 as my favorite way to end the work day.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A flash light mob? Giant byo picnic? live music and more? Sounds like it could be pretty cool... www.36thart.org/projects/lif...

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36th ART - LIFTOFF! Rocket Lighting Event

HELP MAKE THIS EVENT HAPPEN!

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

#BeaverCon is in Minneapolis this fall! www.beaverinstitute.org/professional...

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Beaver Institute | BeaverCON 2026

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Use our new template & instructions to draft and submit your comments, along with our other resources - comments to the FCC are due midnight Eastern on October 13, 2026: ala.org/erate And you still have time to tell Congress to #SaveOurERate! Take action: action.ala.org/campaign/saveourerate/ 2/2

Show up for E-Rate. ALA American Library Association.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Just added my latest #zine to my website! #clay #PlantPressings #watercolor #NativePlants ellenmueller.com/product/plan...

3 copies of a zine titled "Plant Pressings in Homemade Clay" featuring an image of a plant pressed in clay and painted shades of yellow

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm proud of these little hyper-local events at #GrassLakeWetland where we're working on the #buckthorn, planting lots of #NativePlants, and participating in #CitizenScience 🌱

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August BioBlitz a Success – Kenny Neighborhood Association

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

📅 Just finished updating my personal calendar with all my academic dates through the end of my part-time MA program in #UrbanAndRegionalPlanning (thanks #MsuMankato) I'll wrap this degree on July 30, 2027! 👀 The end is in sight!! This feels do-able ⭐

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"Horrifying Monster" Ella Tailor 🎃🎃 $275/$700 @garaktailor.com · 15/08/2026

Hey Minneapolis, please keep an eye out for my ebike. It was stolen yesterday and i'd love to somehow miraculously get it back. It had no battery and missing a brake pad so I can't imagine in got far outside of Steven's Square.

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Do you like taking photos of plants and bugs and stuff? Join me and Rachel Kimpton for a Bio Blitz using the @inaturalist.bsky.social app at #GrassLakeWetland in Minneapolis on Saturday, August 15! www.kennyneighborhood.org/events/augus... Free coffee and donut holes!

Breakfast Bio Blitz led by Rachel Kimpton, Outdoor Educator
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9-10am
Grass Lake Wetland Minneapolis
Featuring: Complimentary donut holes!
Bring your mobile device with the iNaturalist app

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If I had fangs like that, I’d be doing it too 🐈‍⬛ IG: @gordygrayson

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Rode to work on my ebike for the first time today and it. was. awesome. #ebikeSummer

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I'm excited to try Radish Farm Stop!

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Had a great time at the Plant Pressing Workshop yesterday - had about 27(!) people show up for it: ellenmueller.com/plant-pressi...

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people examining plant pressings at Test Plot MN

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Been working on #zines for the plant pressing workshop registrants (SATURDAY!) Please register so we can know how many supplies to bring: forms.fillout.com/t/cEjQRPFNLjus All participants will receive some free art supplies + training. See you there? Sat, Aug 1, 9:30am #TestPlotMN

I’ve been working on zines for the plant pressing workshop registrants (SATURDAY!)

Please register so we can know how many supplies to bring: forms.fillout.com/t/cEjQRPFNLjus

All participants will receive a zine with instructions, a sample plant pressing (made by yours truly), a basic watercolor palette/brush, and matte medium for sealing their work and creating layered effects. See you there?

This workshop is a part of my line drawing project planted last year (A Line That Grows) at Test Plot MN. Come find out if the nodding onions thrived!

Sat, Aug 1, 2026
9:30-10:30am
Test Plot MN (at the intersection of Pierce Butler Rte and Lexington Pkwy N in St. Paul – look for the tiny wood fence and sign near the bike path)

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Been working on packing up supplies for the plant pressing workshop registrants (SATURDAY!) Please register so we can know how many supplies to bring: forms.fillout.com/t/cEjQRPFNLjus All participants will receive a bunch of free stuff (like below). See you there? Sat, Aug 1, 9:30am #TestPlotMN

I’ve been working on packing up supplies for the plant pressing workshop registrants (SATURDAY!)

Please register so we can know how many supplies to bring: forms.fillout.com/t/cEjQRPFNLjus

All participants will receive a zine with instructions, a sample plant pressing (made by yours truly), a basic watercolor palette/brush, and matte medium for sealing their work and creating layered effects. See you there?

This workshop is a part of my line drawing project planted last year (A Line That Grows) at Test Plot MN. Come find out if the nodding onions thrived!

Sat, Aug 1, 2026

9:30-10:30am

Test Plot MN (at the intersection of Pierce Butler Rte and Lexington Pkwy N in St. Paul – look for the tiny wood fence and sign near the bike path)

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Ellen M @ellenmartist.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I'm busy prepping the goodies for the plant pressing workshop next Sat at #TestPlotMN! Register for free: forms.fillout.com/t/cEjQRPFNLjus Participants receive instruction #zine, a plant pressing, basic #watercolor palette, & matte medium for sealing & creating layered effects. See you there?

plants pressed into clay and painted with watercolor

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