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Word to the wise, the Grand Opening is tomorrow and the first 200 guests get a SWAG bag.

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No soft tofu! Scandal. Aldi, if you are reading, there was a period in the 2020 fever dream when you sold vegetarian hotdogs. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK.

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Clean, very clean. Spacious. Aisle widths never before seen. Carts have unbelievable turning radii, new casters, new bearings.

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Pleased to report that a quarter is still the denomination of choice for carts. No inflation here, no sir.

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I wore my Aldi sweatshirt so it’s clear to them that I Mean Business.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I’m reporting in today from the soft opening of the downtown St. Paul Aldi. We have been promised business as usual operations and merchandise.

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Gotta go, my ride is here.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Oh yeah, he’s big mad and a favorite in our office, too. Have fun with the others! Amarilys is a wonderful person and amazing artist.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It was Amarilys! I love that the little guy has a life outside our office. She did a whole series of plants and animals for Fresh Energy. This guy is my favorite.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

This is custom art I commissioned from a local artist for the place I work. I’m curious where you came across it?

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Ugh well I hope that makes a difference! In the meantime, have you tried running it on just dehumidify mode for a while?

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It really depends on your system, how it was sized, and how the air moves between rooms (one mini split serving an entire floor vs a ducted unit) - as well as how tight your house is. I’ve been fully electric for five years with no comfort issues.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Wouldn’t be a commute home on Summit Avenue if I didn’t get aggressively squeezed by multiple drivers crossing into the bike lane! But please, #saveourstreet [derogatory].

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The bummer is that we actually had traffic calming in the form of speed bumps on 10th for a few years after the Uprising. Then they were removed.

I misunderstood! My spouse and I were JUST talking about that this morning. He’s going to reply to the city’s rejection with the news story. Great minds!

Hey! It’s linked in the original post.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

This morning’s deadly crash at 38th and 10th was horrific but preventable. Every year, my spouse requests traffic calming on 10th Ave S. Every year, @minneapolismn.gov rejects the request. www.kare11.com/article/news...

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Best film adaptation of The Odyssey, wrong answers only.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I think a classic Ferengi romp could do the trick. Perhaps DS9’s “The Magnificent Ferengi" where Quark and Rom assemble a crew to save their mom. Bonus points for Iggy Pop. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mag...

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The Magnificent Ferengi - Wikipedia

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

“You won't find a back room in our video store. No, no, that filth is better left to the sin cities. A.k.a. Minneapolis - St. Paul.”

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Ok, agree. BUT I was exceedingly grateful for the tint job that came with my used car throughout the occupation. It helped protect people on the daily rides I was giving.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I sing the chorus of this Raffi song to my husband every time I try to do something without my glasses. youtu.be/sFeukK7uHNI

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RAFFI - Corner Grocery Store - A Young Children's Concert

YouTube video by Raffi

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We were just wondering how many artists will have trouble getting there. Well worst case, you now know +2 as a carpool fallback if we need to get back!

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We will also be heading to Big Ears from MSP. 😬

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Yes!! Sharing a lil guy I saw a few weeks back.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

I figured that was you in the channel. 🫡

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

You inspired me to subscribe!

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

It’s a good tradition! But when the big Joy Division sample comes in, we always know we have to start hustling.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Starting the day after thanksgiving we play Christmas Unicorn daily during post-dinner kitchen cleanup and aim to have everything tidied by the end of the song.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I always wondered where this went!

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Oh, and also, I got a kick out of encountering Graham Gore, a main character in the recent “The Ministry of Time” novel by Kaliane Bradley.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Yes! The majority of the characters felt fully realized to me. The book was much longer than I’d anticipated - lots of boat facts - but I liked that a lot too. I’ve read and enjoyed the Hyperion Cantos and wasn’t sure what to expect from him when it came to this book.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

I just finished the book and have been recommending it to folks. Now on to the TV show.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

My grandpa talked about how, as a kid, he and his friends would go there to make money weaving small baskets for the fruit.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

There’s a great podcast about it: crooked.com/podcast-seri...

crooked.com

Wind of Change | Crooked Media

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Smaug of South Minneapolis

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I have one! Standish Green Condominiums stand where Standish Elementary was at 2210 East 40th St.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Kali Malone *chef’s kiss*

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Is Cafecito the cutest garage cafe in South Minneapolis? I sure think so.

Two people make coffee in a garage converted to a cafe with a large sign that says “Cafecito” in the background.

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jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

I’ve used Holy Land for catering before and they’re extremely affordable (I recommend!). These markups are ridiculous. shop4.holylandbrand.com/entrees/ Entrees & Rice - Holy Land Catering

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Entrees & Rice - Holy Land Catering

Selecting your entrees and rice for your catering order. We are here to help make your event the best with healthy Mediterranean cuisine.

jojomcjo @jo-olson.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Such wonderful news, congratulations!