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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 27/01/2026

I’ve never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game. The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.

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NPR @npr.org · 11/11/2025

Nations have begun climate negotiations at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Studies show the world is not on track to avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change. n.pr/3XsXgy9

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Climate negotiations have started. Here's how far countries need to go

Nations have begun climate negotiations at the COP30 summit in Brazil. Studies show the world is not on track to avoid the most damaging impacts of climate change.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I really wish there was a PSA campaign to encourage people to not “spread” into another person’s space on airplanes. I am smaller but I paid for my *whole* space.

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NPR @npr.org · 28/07/2025

Congress eliminated public media funding, and the president signed it into law. At a time of deep division, public media brings us together. Help keep it strong. Join our monthly donors today: n.pr/458sOhq

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Emma and I are having a beautiful time in Aspen. 🌺🌼🌸🏔️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Gorgeous weekend in Hilton Head Island. Now back to work and a long day of court tomorrow. Tanned, mosquito-bitten, but relaxed. So thankful for South Carolina summers. ☀️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Today is my birthday! Help me celebrate by doing something nice for yourself - Like have a great meal or spend time in nature or shave your legs and change your sheets for great sleep! We often prioritize the needs of others. So I’m asking you to do one of these for *me*… bc it’s my birthday. 🥺🫶🏼

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

In the past 48 hours: left the beach, municipal budget hearing, visited w/ Emma and a dear friend, prosecuted 2 domestic violence trials and one sentencing hearing, had 3 bankruptcy hearings, read some poetry, and got some ice cream at McLeod Farm on the way back to the beach. 🍦

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

My dad would have been 89 today. What I wouldn’t give to have him in my life today, loving my children like he did so well, and helping me figure things out. He was brilliant and quiet and so good at figuring things out. People who knew him all tell me the same thing: “your daddy was a good man.”

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

For Father’s Day, we revisited the spots of some of our favorite parental memories. ♥️🎡

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Tonight I taught two MasterClasses at Palmetto Girls State entitled Ethical Campaigning. I’ve been saving campaign mailers for decades and we always have fun going through them and talking about the nuances of messaging and what cuts through. These young women are so engaged and keep me on my toes!

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Back in the lilies for two trips with friends yesterday and then a camping trip to see the amazing fireflies show at Congaree. Wow!

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 04/06/2025

Earth will warm 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in just two years, new data shows. Irreversible tipping points — like the melting of Arctic ice sheets or the collapse of coral reefs — are closer at hand than previously believed.

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Earth is likely to cross a key climate threshold in two years

A new World Meteorological Organization report spells the end of the world’s most famous climate goal.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Tent camping and kayaking with my BFFs since childhood is one of my favorite things. I love them like crazy! ⛺️🛶🌲🌸

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

I have once again built up 10 free HelloFresh boxes I can give away. Feel free to share the code so they don’t go to waste. It’s more than a $100 value. Just be sure to cancel if you don’t want to continue the service. We love it! Happy Cooking! www.hellofresh.com/freebox/MzE2...

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

I kayaked the #spiderlilies twice yesterday with friends and they are as beautiful as they get! If not for the rain forecast today, I’d go out again! 🌿

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I cannot describe just how badly I don’t want this work week to start. Mitch and I have had an amazing weekend on the coast and now there’s so much work to do this week. Thankful for the beautiful sunrise to get us started at least. ☀️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Brookgreen Gardens this morning. 🌸🌿

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Love these ladies! What a great weekend we had!

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I was so honored to bring the Mothers’ Day message this morning at United Bible Way church. I talked about Hannah, who waited for God to give her a child. Many of us are in a season of waiting: for direction, for peace, for joy, for healing. In the waiting, we are formed. 🌸

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Yesterday I was a speaker at the tenth annual Day in Blue at the statehouse. My topic was “Life After Politics.” It’s a favorite subject and one that people in campaigns or elected office don’t think about often. The momentum of life changes drastically when the busyness is over.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Had a quick trip to Puerto Rico this weekend with my besties since childhood. It was far too short but we all had to get back to work.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I had the idea to take a break from work and make jewelry from my spider lily photos while I listen to the SC Senate today. Question for artsy people: If I pour resin onto these, will they adhere? 🤞

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Springmaid Pier - third version in my lifetime.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

It is always hard to get up before the sun but I’m always glad when I do. ☀️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Up for sunrise this morning. There’s something healing about morning light.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Five years ago today. Some people got SO weird with virtue signaling during the pandemic. (Shoutout to Brian Glynn who had my back).

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We need this terribly. I’ve had far too many clients with devastating injuries caused by someone with only $25K in coverage. Imagine losing an eye or a leg - or your spouse - bc of someone else’s negligence, and then also be in debt to the hospital. NC has $50K going into effect this summer.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Got to see one of my favorite people in the world today! He can’t make it to the party tonight, but I got a picture. There’s nobody in the world with such quiet goodness as Rep Bill Clyburn and I will always adore him.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Last night we were about to make dinner and Mitch said “I think the sky is about to be beautiful!” and we went out the front door to see this! ♥️☀️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

In case you need to be reminded: You train people how to treat you by what you tolerate. ♥️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Putting this out to the creatives. Ideas for a mural on the back wall of this building?

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Started my day getting my annual skin cancer screening at the dermatologist. She says I’m very lucky to have very resistant skin (I think that means I’ve put it through a lot). 😁 Also, skin cancer screenings are #selfcare.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

The stars are out tonight. ✨ Thirty years since our wedding rehearsal right here in the church we see every day.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

On Sundays Mitch and I cook for the coming week. This is the vegan Thai coconut curry tofu. ♥️ I read this morning that cooking a nice meal for yourself is self care. Things that feel like work are often also examples of things we’re doing to take care of our future selves.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Tuesday will mark 30 years since Mitch and I said “I do” in the church where I grew up… and on our first anniversary, we closed on the house right across the street from it. ♥️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Visited the Five Points St Pats Festival today and received a memorable compliment as I walked past a gentleman: “A leprechaun ain’t got nothin’ on you!” (It actually hadn’t crossed my mind to compete with one).🍀

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Finally got around to looking at the photo card on my “good camera.” The physiological effect of looking at something majestic like this cannot be overstated. As Mitch and I age, I am thinking that “awe” should be a big part of our long term health plans.

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Sunrise at Myrtle Beach this morning. ☀️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

My elderly aunt used to always buy me a legit night gown for Christmas every year. I thought it was sweet but I put them in a drawer and slept in a t-shirt and soft pants. Pulled out those night gowns recently and started wearing them … and I get it now. ♥️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Are y’all watching these Netflix shows about Belle Gibson, who faked having cancer to sell “holistic wellness” on the socials and convinced people to forego lifesaving medicine? I suspect faking illness happens on many levels all the time, this being the most extreme. 😧

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Please help by tagging former members, current members, and former and current staff. I’ll message them the location. I don’t want to leave anyone out. ⭐️

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Mandy Powers Norrell @mpowersnorrell.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

I am trying five cases tomorrow. But my soul is still relaxing on this beach…

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