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Kirsten

@therealbartacus.bsky.social
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📍mpls, state park enthusiast, Gemini, Golden Gopher, chaotic good, trout hero 🌈

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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I don’t need a fancy van for that my Jetta finds them just fine
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Official statement from the Fond du Lac band regarding the fire on Franklin today at the Fond du Lac Band urban office
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE: MINNEAPOLIS
URBAN OFFICE FIRE
Aaniin gakina awiiya,
We are writing to share an urgent real-time update with our community regarding our Fond du Lac Band's Minneapolis Urban Office, located within the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe building at 1308 Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis Fire Department and emergency crews are currently on the scene actively working to suppress a major fire at this location.
This is an incredibly sad and heavy moment for our relatives down in the Minneapolis metro area, for our dedicated Fond du Lac Band staff who use this space to care for our community daily and for our Fond du Lac Band as a whole. This building is a vital lifeline where our staff comes together every day to feed, support, and uplift our people. Hearing the heartbreak of our frontline staff processing this loss in real time reminds us just how deeply rooted this office is in the lives of our urban relatives.
Thankfully, there are no reports of injuries to any community members or staff. Our thoughts are also with the responding firefighters who are working to control the blaze.
Because the situation remains active and the building has suffered significant damage, the Minneapolis Urban Office will be closed for operations until further notice. Please do not travel to the facility at this time so that emergency personnel can maintain clear access to the scene.
We know how much our community relies on the daily care provided at this office. We ask for your patience as our Band navigates this crisis. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide clear, verified updates as soon as we can safely plan for temporary service adjustments and find new ways to continue our support.
Chi migwech to the first responders, and a deep chi miigwech to our community and dedicated staff of our Minneapolis Urban Office for your resilience, love, and support during this difficult moment.
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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 02/10/2026
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year and rebukes from at least three judges. minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/02/h...
minnesotareformer.com
Hennepin County sheriff drops undercover classification for some task force deputies • Minnesota Reformer
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year...
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This book looks great
Bromantasy book cover Bromantasy book back cover A QUEST YOU'RE UNQUALIFIED FOR?
Juniper O Reilly is good at only two things: demolishing a pint of mead and finding the perfect skin care routine. Everything else—taking care of the farm, bartering for goods, any sort of manual labor—-falls to Juniper's best friend, the absurdly capable, endlessly patient Mo Elmthorn.
But when Juniper accidentally volunteers them both for a quest to kill a fearsome monster, he knows he's finally gotten in over his head. Juniper hates camping, he hates the dark, and there's no way all these foraged mushrooms are going to sit well in his stomach.
One thing he doesn't hate? How good Mo's thighs look in his questing pants-he doesn't have time to think about that, though, with a monster to hunt and their futures on the line.
But monsters come in all shapes and sizes. When Juniper and Mo realize that the terrifying beast they've sworn to kill is just a scared little girl torn from her family, they're off to find not only the true villain of the story, but maybe even a happy ending.
"THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE TO
THIS BOOK CONTAINS:
EVERYTHING TERRIBLE IN THE
DUMMIES-TO-LOVERS
WORLD RIGHT NOW."
There Was
- Reactor
Only One Bed
"UNABASHEDLY SILLY
Oops, Weue Accidentally
LIGHTHEARTED QUEER
Adopted a Kid
ROMANTASY"
I NEED TO EAT SOME
- Publishers Weekly
CHEESE ABOUT THISBro written on spine of Bromantasy book ACT ONE
Mistakes at the Tavern
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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There is a moment at the very very end of Abdul El-Sayed's podcast with Ezra Klein (book recommendation section) where he talks about the idea of "speaking truth to pain" and this will be staying with me for an extremely long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
But there’s also something about truth to pain. We talk a lot about truth to power, but I think it’s actually a lot harder to speak truth to pain. I say that as someone who went to medical school, realizing that in a lot of our politics right now, we’ve got to get a lot better at speaking truth to pain if we’re going to get through some of these challenges that we have.

What does “truth to pain” mean?

It’s one thing to look power in the eye and say: You’re wrong about this. But there’s a way in which pain is very difficult to reason with. Because when somebody is in their pain, they’re in their trauma. They see that pain, and they may not see what’s causing it.

I remember just very explicitly being in a trauma ward with a gunshot wound patient and watching this big guy with his hand on his gunshot wound. All the folks are trying to pull his hand off his pain, that point of his gunshot wound, this clear vulnerability.

And this emergency room doctor had the presence of mind to be like: Everyone, stop. And she looks him in the eyes, and she’s like: I get that really hurts, and I’m so sorry that you’re here. You don’t want to be here. We don’t want you to be here. But if you don’t let us fix this, you could die. So I’m going to take your hand, and I’m going to move it off, OK? Because I need to get there so that you can live.

She was speaking truth to pain. He understands he’s at the hospital, he needs care, but he also doesn’t want anybody to touch the wound. Which is a natural thing. And I think it is a really great metaphor for how we think about a lot of these challenges we talked about today.
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If you can’t make it, I’m sure they’d appreciate your support at another establishment even in Minneapolis or at a liquor store!
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m sure summit is not going to be picky about their allies right now haha
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I’m allergic to beer, but I bought some Oktoberfest to bring to a bonfire later, just doing my part
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I was worried I’d feel lonely in uptown after being away in NE for 10 years but basically every time I step outside I see minimum one person I know if only slightly so I guess I can definitively say I was wrong
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I think I need to create a garbage day for myself because previously I had to take the cans out and so I would take it out that day but now I don’t really have to do that so it’s getting done whenever
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just walked into my kitchen going what’s that smell…turns out I really need to take the trash out
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It’s extra annoying I have to work in stp but out of range of efficient bus service
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just took the 94 xpress bus for the first time and we are blasting down the freeway like traffic is not real hell yeah
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My new DND character is a himbo human fighter named Chad, his entire goal is to get a horse and show off his gains
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kim-mn.bsky.social @kim-mn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Some good news: Hennepin County Library's current hours will continue through 2027. Advocacy works!
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Guy who works at the laundromat and does a call and response of blessings on everyone and says the Lord works through us all when people help unhoused folks out with $$ for washing has clearly not noticed I read gay smut while I wait but he’s delighted I always tell him I already know he’s blessed 🤷‍♀️
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Racket @racketmn.com · 21/09/2026
“Sysco’s proposed acquisition of Restaurant Depot is not some dull antitrust story buried in the business pages. It is a direct threat to the economic survival of independent restaurants across America,” writes @andrewzimmern.bsky.social.
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Sysco-Restaurant Depot Merger Is a Rotten Deal for Restaurants - Racket
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is urging the FTC to block Sysco’s proposed $29.1 billion acquisition of Restaurant Depot.
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Minnesota!! Don’t forget to register to vote!! It took me less than 30 seconds to update after moving and is equally quick to register. MN does same day registration at the polls but if you’re trying to save time cannot recommend enough www.sos.mn.gov/elections-vo...
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Office of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State
Office of the State Of Minnesota Secretary of State
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
MPD was lurking in my alley this morning when I was leaving for work in case anyone is wondering they spent their time/money today. No apparent reason for this
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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 21/09/2026
Job loss, nudification technology, data centers, the end times — a recent southwest metro forum on AI underscored the low-boil anxiety of Minnesotans about this unsettling technological change, and the many policy questions emerging from it.
minnesotareformer.com
Forum reveals widespread unease with AI technology race • Minnesota Reformer
From job loss to nudification technology, data centers to the end times, a recent southwest metro forum on artificial intelligence underscored the low-boil anxiety of Minnesotans about this unsettling...
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I ate a lily pad
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I went to Frattalones in uptown and it was nice but not quite what I needed
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
S Minneapolis: what’s your go to hardware store? I’m specifically looking for the one where you’re pretty sure everyone who works/hangs out there has a special interest and knows everything there is to know about obscure shit
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Dropped off a huge stack of cardboard today and the Republic folks who staff the south Hennepin drop off are always so nice
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Come the fuck on
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
An electrician is coming Monday so now I’m panic unpacking my house 😬😬😬
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
My first alma mater announced they are doing a big research grant on AI and teaching methods using AI so I called and canceled my donation 
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Today is the itchy phase of tattoo healing and I’m being so good about not touching it but this is definitely a neurodivergent self inflicted circle of hell
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Starting soup season off strong with stuffed pepper soup with cornbread. 10/10 would recommend
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Landlord: that light fixture doesn’t work ….i replaced the light bulbs and now it works fine 🤷‍♀️
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Amy Rea @amyrea.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Let's all call Tom Emmer's office (202-225-2331 or 763-241-6848) to ask where he buys his groceries as we'd all like to find that ground beef he says costs $2 a pound. www.minnpost.com/fact-briefs/...
minnpost.com
Does ground beef cost $2 per pound?
You'd have to time travel back to the early aughts to find such affordable cows.
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Couch set up! Just need to get my porch set up and I’m in good shape
Green couch
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Ghost⁶ of ianVG @ianvg.com · 15/09/2026
wait is this what double dog dare was referring to
a double hot dog from Ikea
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
That is not the look of a person who has any idea where they are or what’s going on
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy tattoo season to my fellow lizards
Blupee tattoo covered in saniderm
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Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 14/09/2026
You probably recognize the first three names as mayoral best friends. But you may not know Catherine Shreves. She was co-chair of Charter for Change in 2021, the PAC funded entirely by the chamber of commerce and devoted to changing our government structure so Frey could be a strong mayor.
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Back on my bullshit apple season edition (reposted with alt text sorry)
Homemade apple turnovers on baking sheet
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I have been doing a lot of putting myself out there lately which is not easy for me but in the last few weeks I applied for a job (round 2 interviews this week) and put my name in the hat to be on the board of the queer sports league I play in - I won’t know the results of that for a couple months
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
People who don’t break down their boxes in shared recycling situations are grade A monsters we only have 3 carts for 5 units 😭
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I took the bus down to the lake with a book and a blanket, best decision of the day
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Friends of the Boundary Waters @bwca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING: The Minnesota DNR just canceled one of Twin Metals' state mineral leases. This is a HUGE win, and it happened because of YOU! Tens of thousands of you made calls and flooded the DNR's and the governor's inboxes, demanding action. Thank you for showing up for the Boundary Waters. 💚
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The Expensive Wino (Greg B) stands with 🇺🇦 @theexpensivewino.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
"Another one bites the dust Another one bites the dust And another one gone, and another one gone Another one bites the dust, yeah Hey, I'm gonna get you too Another one bites the dust" #DataCenter #FuckOffDataCenters
mprnews.org
Developer withdraws proposed North Loop data center in former Star Tribune printing plant
Virginia-based Legacy Investing withdrew from a purchase agreement for a 20-megawatt data center at the former Star Tribune printing facility in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis.
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I used the barcode/QR code scanner at the uptown post office yesterday and holy crickets was that slick. 10/5 stars USPS
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Was able to take a picture today
MPD Frey helps ICE sign on a light pole
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Sometimes I struggle to get my laundry folded but one trip to the laundromat with everyone around me getting that handled is all it took - also these dryers do really get the job done
Ikea bag of folded clothes
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New porch who did
Queer Minnesota you belong flag and plants Don’t tread on us loon flag and new Minnesota flag
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I just saw a sign hung up on a utility pole that says MPD and Frey helps ICE fuck you with double middle fingers hand painted on a board 😂
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I can’t find my screwdriver and I’m going to be so sad if I somehow left it at my last house, I had it with me since college
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Kirsten @therealbartacus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Spoilers: yes it does
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