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Note that the article quotes one of the two board members as experiencing significant family medical issues, but then does no follow up reporting on that or give readers any reason to think it’s untrue. Also combining number absences between two people is … an odd way to communicate this.

Samuel alito should be required to push the button every time.

The TV series Alone (survival competition in remote places) but all the competitors have 24/7 access to Minecraft if they want to play.

This is really cool. But also, it is wild how much leisure time folks involved in professional athletics have compared everyone else.

City council 100% had to approve defense and indemnification for mayor. But can someone explain why they couldn’t pick a different firm? Typically, city employees don’t get a choice. They get the city attorney or they pay their own way. Totally could be an explanation. I’m out of my depth here.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Put this on a yard sign and pair it with a recall petition.

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This article identifies an assistant mayor by name and describes him as having “helmed the encampment response strategy.” I have no clue whether that’s true. But I am definitely on the lookout for local media and the Mayor’s office pinning the blame for this debacle on people who are not the Mayor.

startribune.com

St. Paul encampment sprawls as city and county try to determine next moves

Near the Mississippi River, one site absorbed residents from another closed in August.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Folks I want to encourage you to keep it buttoned up if you decide to interact with this … thing. Try not to get too wild. Another name for a government-run AI is … cop.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Goddammit. Child is saying 6-7. All downhill.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Maybe I’m insufficiently learned in municipal voting ordinances and this is just a thing. But the oral argument includes a reference to “votes cast on behalf of a trust” and my head exploded. The corporate lawyer thought it was clever to discuss the principle of “one entity one vote.”

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The legal question in a real case: “May towns give corporations the right to vote in municipal elections?” It was nice knowing everyone.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

At age 43, apparently your toenail will mostly come off if it grazes a blanket.

GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Folks I’ve had to post this before. Clear your table at the brewery. When was the last time you saw a bus boy at a brewery? You’re just leaving a gross chore for the people who next sit there.

Molly Coleman @mollycoleman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Reposted by GrOtto

My statement on the developing situation regarding Mayor Her.

Allegations are not dispositive, and there is much that we do not yet know about what occurred between Mayor Her, senior members of city leadership, Chief Henry, and other members of the Saint Paul Police Department. The report prepared by outside counsel of the workplace conduct investigation into Mayor Her’s behavior has not been made public. The City Council has only seen the Mayor’s administration’s two-page summary of that report, prepared by a department she oversees. The allegations in Chief Henry’s complaint have yet to be adjudicated in legal proceedings.

There are, however, a few things that we do know. The allegations against Mayor Her that were made public this week are deeply troubling. They must be taken seriously by the public, the legal system, and the City Council. We also know that the Mayor’s administration’s own summary of the investigation says 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. The Mayor was engaging in this behavior while our City was occupied by federal forces last winter, a moment when we desperately needed steady, focused leadership in City Hall.

Saint Paul city employees—no matter their title—should never question whether they will be treated with professionalism and respect by their supervisors and the city’s leadership. Our taxpayers should be able to trust that their money will be spent on essential services, not on lawsuits brought on by inappropriate workplace conduct. And every single person in our City should feel confident that the highest levels of City Hall are functioning effectively and relentlessly focused on making life better for Saint Paulites.

Any person accused of wrongdoing deserves to have a fair, impartial legal process determine the facts of what happened and assess the appropriate legal consequences. I respect that process, and do not intend to comment on the merits or specific claims in any current or future litigation. However, the existence of a legal process does not mean either the public or the Council is prevented from demanding better. As both a resident of this City and a member of the Saint Paul City Council, it is clear to me that we need and deserve more from our Mayor.

That starts with transparency. The full report from Resolute Law must be released. Just as urgently, the Mayor must explain how she is currently able to lead the Saint Paul Police Department as the chief executive for Saint Paul. A police force that does not have meaningful leadership from the people’s elected representative is not a tolerable or sustainable state of affairs. We need to know—now—what has and will be done to ensure that that leadership and oversight exists.

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The people engaging in this boycott eat exclusively American cheese anyway. The nooks of their kitchen floors are littered with those unfolded plastic film rectangles.

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I only have two comments about this. A. It’s a pretty depressing and disappointing to compare my fluency in this list of top 100 tv shows to my fluency in any top 100 books list. B. PEN15 is on the list! Which is awesome and people should watch PEN15!!

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St. Paul leaders silent as police chief’s lawsuit against mayor looms

If only there were a elected leader in Saint Paul in high enough position to knock the mayor down a rung, and who is also currently in a neck and neck election for a new office and so has the political incentive to stick their neck out to try and expand their support by speaking truth to power.

startribune.com

The litigation comes as an outside investigator’s full report into Her’s conduct has yet to be released.

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The circle of tape binding your bananas. No thank you! Shoot the inventor of that into the sun.

GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Still laughing heartily at “does Mancini’s serve THC?”

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m glad I’ve never had to spell out the MILF acronym in a legal filing before.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Stopped on a random page of the Henry v. Mayor Her complaint definitely reading this whole thing.

Screenshot of a text message from “Kaohly” in which she asks the Chief whether Mancini’s has THC drinks and “if not let’s go somewhere that has them for Saturday night.” Chief Henry responds “no idea,” with obvious leave me alone attitude, and the mayor responds, “I’ll find out.”

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ok. Based on this article. I’m going to find the complaint. Holy moly BTW still insane that STRIB’s policy is against linking to public legal documents!!

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

FYI one tip: our pediatrician has administered fluoride in the past and we never got charged with it. So we’re just doing fluoride at next pediatricians visit.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Learned today that standard dental insurance doesn’t cover twice a year pediatric fluoride anymore. Industry is down to once a year coverage for kids. So the dentist has to recommend it but then tell you your insurance won’t cover it.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I have begun writing the story for the modern remake of the classic game final fantasy vii remake.

GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On KSTP polling during last AG race:

Another significant development in our poll is Republican Jim Schultz taking the lead over DFL incumbent Keith Ellison with a week to go before the election. Schultz leads 49% to 42% with 9% undecided. Ellison led by 6 points in our poll in early September and by 2 points in early October.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ok this is hilarious to those familiar with Mr. Hanson, a brain rotted right wing poster who poses as an everyman lawyer.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We’ve been parents of a school age child for all of four school days. But one thing I know: Your kid’s neighborhood school potentially disappearing. My god. What a fucking hardship to impose on families and young children.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I just saw a flipping possum on the dog walk.

GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Next City of Saint Paul Schulz statute design just dropped.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Folks. Dont vape inside the brewery.

GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Just need some conformation from other parents that the first weekend after staring kindergarten can be wild because kiddo is still adjusting Cause it’s a fuckin’ nightmare over here this weekend.

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GrOtto @stone-grotto.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Eugene levy just makes me giggle.

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Apparently this years kindergarten class will graduate high school in 2039 and I just vomited.

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Republicans: I favor lifelong indenture. Republicans: health insurance should be able to drop at will, and state insurance can require you to never stop working. Republicans: 90 year old granny shouldn’t need a doctor. She should have made better health decisions and never aged in the first place.

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Me for 6 months: god how am I going to convince this kid to get on the bus by himself on day 1 of school. He’s going to completely melt down. 5 year old on the day: sprints onto doesn’t even say goodbye! Give your kids more credit!

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