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Hooper

@hoopermn.bsky.social
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Political Organizer, Theatre Artist, Chess Patzer. Staff at Sustain Saint Paul. Progressive urbanism. Surface Parking Lots Delenda Est. I love Saint Paul.

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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 1h
@johnmaddening.bsky.social has 92 slides to prove Saint Paul’s superiority. For a 5 minute set, that’s a slide every 3.2 seconds. Buckle up Minneapolis.
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 1h
Sibling Rivalry Champion Announcement📣 John Maddening! @johnmaddening.bsky.social is the voice of F1rst Wrestling, longtime play-by-play commentator for MN Roller Derby, and general online malcontent. Even if you agree with the opinions outlined in his posts, he’s still likely pissed you off.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 18h
If I saw a missing persons poster, I would definitely leave it up.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 21h
You better be bringing that jacket to Sibling Rivalry
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 22h
Heterosexual John Waters is the wrong choice for Minnesota
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 21h
Sibling Rivalry Champion Announcement📣 @wesburdine.bsky.social! Dr. Wes Burdine is the owner of the @blackhartstp.com🖤(the only queer soccer bar on the planet) and cofounder of @mnaurorafc.bsky.social, the community-owned women's soccer team that hasn't lost a league game in 5 seasons.
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Want to learn more about how mixed-use Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts (T-Districts) can bring more small businesses into your neighborhood?🛍️ We sat down with City Cast Twin Cities to talk Saint Paul's ongoing T-District expansion! Listen in at 22:30- open.spotify.com/episode/0zE4...
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Mpls Blew Its Overtime Budget on a Vigil. Plus, St. Paul Wants Walkable Blocks
City Cast Twin Cities · Episode
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The West 7th T-District meeting is TONIGHT, 6pm, at the Palace Rec Center! If you live nearby and support abundant housing, local businesses, walkability, and transit, come help us push for more T3 and less carveouts for gas stations. New to zoning? Don't worry, we will be there to help!
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sibling Rivalry Champion Announcement📣 Council President Rebecca Noecker! A former denizen of St. Louis Park, Rebecca is a St. Paulite by choice. As the longest-serving councilmember, she has over a decade of experience crafting better policy than Minneapolis and all our other western suburbs.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
‪Vibes were good. Beautiful space. Menu prices seemed reasonable except for steak items, which were pricey. I decided to splurge and see if the fried steak would be worth it. Gravy was good but unfortunately the steak was a bit tough. Gonna try the biscuits and gravy next time.‬
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
‪Vibes were good. Beautiful space. Menu prices seemed reasonable except for steak items, which were pricey. I decided to splurge and see if the fried steak would be worth it. Gravy was good but unfortunately the steak was a bit tough. Gonna try the biscuits and gravy next time.‬
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Alright, let’s give it a shot
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Sibling Rivalry Champion Announcement📣 Returning for Team Saint Paul: crowd-favorite Aron Woldeslassie! A stand-up comedian based in Saint Paul, Aron has performed in various comedy festivals, was named a comic-to-watch by @racketmn.com, and is a frequent essayist for @tptalmanac.bsky.social.
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Dex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 03/10/2026
Lethal injection as a "humane" way of killing someone has always been about the people watching, never about the human experiencing death at the hands of the State.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
They are competing with my ability to walk outside and hit a vape. If they don’t bring down prices a little, that’s just what I’ll do.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I don’t drink alcohol anymore for medical reasons. I will do THC drinks. Many don’t carry THC drinks still. And if they do, $15 is pretty much the average, and often just 5mg. If I wanna just do NA, the options are awful and often more expensive than actual alcohol. They don’t want my money.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Oh man I’m sorry to hear that. They missed out.
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Do you live on or around West 7th St? Do you support walkable, vibrant neighborhoods? We need your help! This Monday (10/5) at 6pm at the Palace Rec Center the city is hosting a public engagement meeting about the expansion of mixed-use "T-Districts" along West 7th.🧵(1/4)
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
West 7th friends! This is your opportunity to double down on what makes West 7th one of the coolest neighborhoods. I hope to see you there!
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Who wants an e-bike?
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Basically how we won last year. They came thinking we weren’t ready to laugh at the Great Midway Asphalt Desert 🐪
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Twin Cities Toilet Paper Reviews @twincitiestoiletpaperreviews.com · 01/10/2026
i love all my twin cities equally (earlier that day) i don’t care for minneapolis
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
(1/3) SIBLING RIVALRY 2 ACT ANNOUCNEMENT📣 Oct 8th, see a comparative (and TOTALLY IMPARTIAL, why do you ask?) overview of each city’s most precious paper commodity by the Twin Cities Toilet Paper Reviewer, Saint Paulite Amber Leick🧻
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Sorry Minneapolis, looks like you’re gonna be #2 once again.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We have stacked the deck in our favor. Saint Paul can’t lose.
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Neighbors for More Neighbors (N4MN) @moreneighbors.org · 01/10/2026
Hosted by Bill Lindeke, you won't want to miss this! Get your tickets now: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Sibling Rivalry Fundraiser - More Neighbors vs. Sustain Saint Paul
Join housing advocates from across the Twin Cities for an evening of drinks, catered food, conversation, light-hearted rivalry, and a high-stakes fundraising face-off to see which city can raise the…
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Neighbors for More Neighbors (N4MN) @moreneighbors.org · 01/10/2026
(1/4) Sorry y'all, we had the date wrong on the OG graphic, and then for some reason the new image wasn't loading, so trying again! We are excited to announce that this year at Sibling Rivalry we are finally going to definitively answer who knows the most about the Twin Cities? MPLS or Saint Paul?
Twin Cities Trivia at Sibling Rivalry II

Hosted by: Bill Lindeke

Thursday October 8th at 6 PM at Black Hart of Saint Paul
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Don't worry, Minneapolis. Even though this is the guy who wore THIS outfit to our last Sibling Rivalry, I am sure @blindeke.bsky.social will be COMPLETELY impartial when judging the short trivia portion.😉 Looking forward to another W on October 8th.
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Fossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We did it!
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Announcing the Sibling Rivalry II Emcee - Jim Robinson! Come see him on October 8th at Black Hart.🖤 Jim is an original member of The Theater of Public Policy and has performed in over 400 shows with Danger Boat Productions. 🧵(1/4)
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m gonna be volunteering at the Dual Citizen rest stop so come hang out!
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Celebrate what makes the Twin Cities a great place to bike at the Twin Cities Bike Tour on Oct. 10! 🚲 Choose from 23.5, 38, or 50-mile routes through the metro, with snacks and fun along the way. 🧵(1/3) Tickets at $45 for adults: www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-twin-...
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2026 Twin Cities Bike Tour!
New routes for 2026! Celebrate what makes the Twin Cities one of the top bicycling metros in the nation! The metro-wide metro-ride!
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John Maddening! @johnmaddening.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m part of this second annual fundraising event next Thursday at @blackhartstp.com! I’ll be making fun of Minneapolis, because there’s nothing weird or embarrassing going on in Saint Paul right now!
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Sibling Rivalry Fundraiser - More Neighbors vs. Sustain Saint Paul
Join housing advocates from across the Twin Cities for an evening of drinks, catered food, conversation, light-hearted rivalry, and a high-stakes fundraising face-off to see which city can raise the m...
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Honorable mention to Peter from Romeo and Juliet. Who is a normal spelling, not part of a series, and not an untrustworthy advisor. But spiritually seems related somehow.
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Bill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I'll be part of this fabulous fundraiser for Sustain STP and N4MN next week. 10/8! Buy a ticket and come on down. Last year was amazing and I expect this will be too. actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Sibling Rivalry Fundraiser - More Neighbors vs. Sustain Saint Paul
Join housing advocates from across the Twin Cities for an evening of drinks, catered food, conversation, light-hearted rivalry, and a high-stakes fundraising face-off to see which city can raise the m...
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Petyr Baelish (A Song of Ice and Fire) Piter de Vries (Dune) To not vague post.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If I had a nickel for every scheming untrustworthy royal advisor character in an epic fiction series named a weird spelling of Peter, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot but it’s weird that it happened twice.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
This is my neighborhood finally. I’m most excited about changing the como/front/dale, an intersection I loathe.
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Friend to Dogs @dogsbestfriend.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Fall in Saint Paul.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Come and figure out why weirdos like me look at T-Zoning like 😍
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Curious about Saint Paul’s ongoing Traditional Neighborhood Zoning expansion? Join us this coming Monday, 9/28 for a virtual workshop on T-Districts and how YOU can help bring more local businesses and abundant housing to your neighborhood.🛍️☕️🏘️ RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/virtu...
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Virtual T-District Workshop!
Saint Paul is expanding its mixed-use Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts (T-Districts) along major corridors across the city (as we requested last year), and there will be plenty of opportuniti...
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yeah Tongue in Cheek is one of the best spots in Saint Paul right now and I highly suggest taking advantage of the teaser menu
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The Sgt Peppers is my favorite of the tasters
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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
OH MY GOD. Eat at Tongue and Cheek in St. Paul.
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Saint Paul is in the midst of a major conversation about how T-Districts could shape the enormous potential of our transit corridors. Our latest article on how the city should approach the rezoning and what’s at stake as public engagement continues. www.sustainstpaul.org/news/transit...
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How should Saint Paul improve its zoning along transit routes? — Sustain Saint Paul
By Luke Hanson NOTE: This article is also available on Streets.MN at this link, and we highly suggest you give them a click. Last week, I shared the great news that the City of Saint...
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Rob @stpaulbikescum.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Saint Paul - Look I know we’re all like “oh gotta save for the tax hike cause our city is getting sued cause our mayor is a creepo” … But we can’t get outspent on our own turf. But tickets. Go drink Summit. Laugh at each other’s expense. We’re all dumb and cringy.
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Take this! Saint Paul depends on it!
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Hooper @hoopermn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
No offense to my vegan friends, but Herbivorous Butcher is a VERY Minneapolis pick. On brand.
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Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
You are going to want to fill this one out. The outcome of Sibling Rivalry 2 and, by extension, control of the entire Twin Cities Metro may depend upon your input.
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