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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 2h

When prepping dinner ingredients, it’s important to have a helper. Thomas Potato has reported for duty.

3 month old Boxer puppy lays on the ground in a kitchen staring up at the camera. On the counter are garlic cloves.

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Dan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 3h

Today's opening day for Marygold Cyclery at Hamline & Thomas in StP. The shop is beautiful & the vibe is excellent! Exactly how I'd do it. Stop in and buy something--I suggest a King Cage--the last bottle cage you'll ever need.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you prefer something more local, help out Cedrick Frazier, the DFL-endorsed, Labor-endorsed candidate for Hennepin County Attorney. www.mobilize.us/cedrickfrazi...

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Join Frazier for Hennepin County! · Cedrick Frazier for County Attorney on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Cedrick Frazier for County Attorney.

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Josh Martin @joshmartinmpls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If you want a Mayor with different politics, next election is 2029. Until then, if you are passionate about city politics, make your voice heard by contacting elected officials (including the Mayor) about your priorities, especially regarding the city budget. www.minneapolismn.gov/government/b...

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City budget

Our budget tells us how much money we expect to raise and spend within a year.

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geri katz @gerikatz.bsky.social · 4h

Might as well light the Constitution on fire at this point.

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Molly Coleman @mollycoleman.bsky.social · 4h

Sharing my comments from today’s meeting of the City Council, related to the hiring of outside counsel to represent Mayor Her in the lawsuit brought by Chief Henry. The full audio of the meeting is available here: stpaul.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=....

On April 1st of this year, the City was notified by Chief Henry’s attorney that the Mayor was being accused of engaging in illegal conduct toward City employees, and that litigation was reasonably foreseeable.

Today, one day shy of six months later, the City finally saw fit to discuss the matter in a closed door session with this City Council.

In the six months during which the Council and the public have been kept entirely in the dark by the administration, an external law firm has already been engaged at tax payers expense to investigate the allegations of repeated sexual harassment and other inappropriate workplace conduct by the Mayor.

Neither the Council or the public has been informed of the total cost of that investigation. Neither the Council or the public has seen the report.

While vague media reports have circulated that the report will be made public soon, we’re left with the allegations in the Chief’s 73-page complaint and the investigation summary prepared by an employee of the Mayor herself that finds that the Mayor engaged in “offensive and inappropriate behavior,” “created an uncomfortable work environment” for City employees, and “sent inappropriate text messages” to at least two City employees.

Today, the Council is effectively being asked to write a blank check with taxpayers’ money to a law firm that, frankly, is a law firm that I take great issue with—just minutes, literally minutes, after this body was provided for the first time was provided with any sort of update related to this matter.

This is no way to run a city. The lack of transparency, the refusal to provide the Council with the information necessary to fulfill our duties as a co-equal branch of government, and the lack of respect for the residents of the City is unacceptable. And yet, as the Council President explained, we effectively have no choice in this matter. If we choose not to retain outside counsel today, then we are opening up the City to additional liability and the risk that the Mayor herself could sue the City for refusing to hire outside counsel.

We are in a horrible position and we have very few options. I am incredibly frustrated by the vote that we are being asked to take today. I am incredibly frustrated by the timeline on which we are being asked to take it and the fact that we will be spending unknown sums of money, significant sums of money, defending against claims we know nothing about—despite the fact that our money has already been used to investigate those very claims.

So while I will vote yes for this resolution today, I want to be very clear about the legal limitations that require, from my perspective, that vote—and the immense frustration and disappointment at being asked to take this vote today.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 3h

this guy just fucking sucks, man

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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 10h

Some of the best people I know use @metrotransitmn.bsky.social to get around! Good to see CMs @jchavezmpls.bsky.social, @aurinmpls.bsky.social and @sorenwithward8.bsky.social (and to hear their #busride stories, really!)

group of people standing around the MetroTransit mascot, Skip Traffic

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 3h

I am proud to support this important initiative that my colleagues are bringing forward. More cars will not make our streets safer, and protecting workers is non-negotiable. Thank you to my colleagues for leading on this work, I look forward to voting in support of it tomorrow.

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Anne Kosseff-Jones @annekosseffjones.bsky.social · 4h

You all have been incredible and have paid just over half this rent. Thank you so much. I'm still looking to raise $675/$1450. Posting it once more in case it might reach a new corner of this site.

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Alex Schieferdecker @alexschief.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks to all who stopped by our Transit to Work Day celebration downtown! As regular riders know, commuting by transit is a great way to save money, ease stress, lower carbon emissions, and get the day started right.

A photo of Metro Transit mascot Skip Traffic waving in front of the 2026 Transit to Work Day celebration.

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 17h

Safety alone isn't enough to get more women cycling. Cities must start building cohesive networks connecting the myriad places women need to go. This means looking beyond “Can women cycle safely here?” and asking: “Can women use this network to live their lives?” LISTEN: www.dw.com/en/why-arent...

A collage of women of all ages and abilities cycling in the Netherlands.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 20h

Thank you! He’s our 4th Boxer too and fitting in so well already. He’s also punched every other dog in puppy class. 😆

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 21h

Yes! I meant if you want to take on rain, start with warm rain and not cold rain.

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Soren Stevenson @sorenwithward8.bsky.social · 22h

In November the City Council will be voting on a regulatory framework for new data centers in Minneapolis. This is an extremely important issue that so many of us care deeply about, and we need your input ahead of this vote.

Flyer reads: PEOPLE POWERED POLICY:
A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION ON DATA CENTERS
Co-hosted by Council Members Soren Stevenson and Aurin Chowdhury
A panel discussion on how to protect our city and regulate data centers. The panel will feature elected officials and community organizers.
Thursday October 8th
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN

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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 22h

Talk to your kids.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 22h

He’s such a sweet dog. Currently laying on the couch with me snoring on my legs.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 22h

😆 friends said he looks like a mime.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 22h

He’s 100% Boxer. Fawn Boxers often have black masks on their faces and he’s also got a lot of “flash” (white) that makes him look so fancy.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

Yeah, his dad is 85lbs so we’ll see where Thomas lands.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

😆 Thank you. He’s a fantastic dog and making lots of friends everywhere we go.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

😆 they are very impressive.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

Thomas Potato pupdate : He’s more than doubled in weight since we brought him home, really trying to grow into those paws (but a long way to go still).

Fawn boxer puppy lays on a black dog bed and side eyes the camera

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

That’s a huge reason we got ours. The third wheel does wonders for heavy loads and/or ice.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 23h

If you’re curious to try riding in more seasons beyond summer, I *highly* recommend starting to test rainy rides NOW in the fall (or when temps are still in the 50s/60s) before taking on the barely-above-freezing-rain of early winter/spring.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 30/09/2026

Rainy day? Ride a bike. Most of these parents have to walk 1-2 blocks to their car. Parents who ride bikes get to park feet from the door.

Two cargo trikes (Nihola & Bunch) are parked next to a school. Both bikes have rain covers on. Families are walking behind the bikes with umbrellas.

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taylr @taylordahlin.com · 30/09/2026

anders folk is telling minneapolis residents that he is a democrat, but the message he sends suburban residents doesn’t mention any political affiliation the part about ICE is also removed which seems like a misstep. operation metro surge hit the whole state, why not tell all of hennepin county?

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Someone was a newbie driver or very impaired. There is no way to access that bridge where it isn't obvious it is bikes/pedestrians only 😳

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amityf @amityf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

If that driver was very confused and lost, that person probably shouldn't be driving _at all_.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

I don't think so. The person who saw it reported it to 311, who apparently referred it to MPD.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

I'd be worried about the sides not being strong enough to handle a car hitting them. Someone else said MPD was not supposed to use the bridge and that they put these barricades in place specfiically to discourage that from MPD.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

It seems like it. The person who shared the photo (who was on a bike) said the driver stopped them to ask how to get out and if they could follow (westbound), but the bicyclist said they didn't think they'd make it out on the west side. So maybe they tried to turn around & go east. So very yikes.

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Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To me, this is one of those offenses that should cause immediate suspension of someone's license. It couldn't be more obvious that you shouldn't be driving there.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

It would surprise me if this bridge is built/rated for car traffic at all (even emergency vehicles)... but admittedly I know nothing about bridges. 😆

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

I'm trying to imagine an emergency that would require a police vehicle or ambulance to be ON the bridge itself (vs parked at the barricades). Like, for a medical issue wouldn't the paramedics run the stretcher up and bring the person down?

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

Last update to the person who spotted it's 311 request was that it was being referred to MPD.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

@alexschief.bsky.social do you know if Sabo is designed to accommodate police and emergency vehicles? Like... unless there was an emergency ON the bridge I don't really understand why emergency personnel would drive ON it vs. parking at the bottom and walking up to deal with emergency.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

I'd go so far as to say this is a scary (not just silly) mistake. It seems like they could do some pretty major damage to the bridge trying to get out.

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floating in lotus position @gallantdimwit.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Once I was in line at French Meadow when a woman came in and just started just screaming inarticulate, crazy nonsense at the host. He smiled and nodded politely until the woman blew back outside. I said "yeesh, sorry you have to deal with that kind of thing" and he goes "oh, so that's the owner..."

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

I'll have to look at the spacing again next time I ride over here but I feel like even a sedan would be a very awkward and tight squeeze. ALSO how did they drive all the way up to the barricades in the first place? It's so clearly not a street for cars from any direction.

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Racket @racketmn.com · 29/09/2026

If you had asked me at the start of September whether Summit was doing alright, I would have said, “Hell if I know, but surely they’re too big to fail.” But, well, all that feels pretty naïve now.

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Doin’ Beers: 5 Summit Brewing Beers to Drink as They Face Foreclosure - Racket

Doin’ 'Whoops, we didn’t pay our loan' beers.

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

What baffles me is there are already large concrete barricades on both ends of the bridge! I genuinely don't know how this driver go their car through.

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OB Cycler @obcycler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

why is this happening once a week??? ban driving until we can figure out what's going on

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Stephen @stephen.int42.org · 29/09/2026

I keep saying "There is something wrong with drivers"...

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Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026

Holy shit. Friend of a friend encountered a driver on Sabo Bridge today. Driver apparently seemed very confused and lost. Howwww did they get past the concrete barricades on both ends? (For non Mpls folks: this bridge is bike/ped only & paths up are narrow w/ bollards on both ends.)

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