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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

You are a gift. All of us fellows learned an exceptional amount from you!

Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Proud of our cub scouts! Spent our Sunday afternoon collecting food for Neighborhood House, St. Paul, Mn! Our neighbors did not disappoint in their generosity! #Scouts #Pack9090 #Community

A Toyota Prius filled with nonperishable food to be delivered to a food shelf

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I will continue to treat my scouts the way they deserve with compassion, respect, & kindness. I will continue to address my scouts with their preferred names and genders.

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Disappointed with Scouting America. As an Eagle Scout and Cub Scout leader, we need to do better for our scouts. Scouts in our pack care about each other and our leaders will continue to foster a culture of belonging. #DoBetter apnews.com/article/scou...

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Pentagon and Scouting America reach deal to keep ties after Hegseth's anti-DEI push

The Pentagon has made a deal with Scouting America that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says would maintain their century-old partnership but refocus the organization away from “woke” policies.

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Amazing show last night by #GogolBordello at @firstave.bsky.social A night filled with messages of rebellion & immigrant love The birthday policy at #FirstAve is awesome! #ImmigrantPunk

Gogol Bordello playing live at First Avenue in Minneapolis on 2/25

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

So a Function Health ad same across a timeline… Love getting my ECG & my spirometry from my standard blood panel… 🤦🏼‍♂️ Yes, lets list panels of tests on one side & list out each of the individual tests in those panels on the other… What is the cost incurred by the false positives? #Grift #MedSky

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Now you just need Hellebuyck to play that well for the Jets!

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I was intermittently watching it when I was seeing patients so I saw only a few moments… I may have shouted “no!” Loudly when I thought Canada was going to score in the end of the 3rd… thankfully my patient was sedated so they were not startled

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Both men’s and women’s games were exceptional!

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Joseph Marcus @josephmarcusid.medsky.social · 18/02/2026

Important #IDSky Update The @idweek.bsky.social abstract submission portal is now open! The deadline is slightly earlier this year: 4/30/26 www.idweek.org/abstracts/

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Congrats to my fellow U of Minnesota Med School grad, Regina Martinez, on being a boss & representing Mexico in the Winter Olympics! She is a wonderful human. Volunteered alongside her providing child care to essential workers during COVID. #MedSky #SkiUMah mexiconewsdaily.com/lifestyle/re...

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Regina Martínez makes history as Mexico's first female Olympic cross-country skier

Mexico City-born Regina Martínez became the first Mexican woman to compete as a cross-country skier at an Olympic Winter Games.

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

She’s a solid human, went to med school with her and volunteered together.

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Road to Hana was great! Thanks for the recommendation! Birding not great due to rain but first time here so even the Common Myna is enjoyable 😂

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Solid day out on the water in Maui catching bonefish! Great #IDsky conference by @mayoclinic.org here in Maui! No hooks in fingers, hopefully to M. marinum infections 🤞🏻 #FlyFishing #ProjectHealingWaters #PonchoOutdoors

A man holding up 3 bonefish with a big smile while in water next to kayak

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Rana Awdish MD @ranaawdish.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Beyond honored to have an essay included in this stunning collection alongside so many writers I admire. Intro by the legendary Rita Charon ♥️ #MedSky

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

It would be a real shame to just play Bruce Springsteen‘s new song “Streets of Minneapolis“ on repeat all day long to ensure that it becomes the number one song in the country… 😉 m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP... #ICEOutNow #MinnesotaStrong

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

“He tells the agents not 2 search her car because they don't have a warrant & it would be an illegal search. The agents appear dismissive of his constitutional concerns.” Our government - “I'm not getting into the legality of everything" #ICEOutNow #MinnesotaStrong www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

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St. Peter police chief intervenes, prevents federal agents from arresting resident

The police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into custody. It is believed to be the first time local police...

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

My friends and colleagues in Minnesota are amazing physicians! #MedSky #WeDoCare

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Proud to join ~500 other MN docs in signing on to this @nejm.org piece. Proud of my colleagues. Proud of Ben Trappey for signing his name to it and taking the inevitable heat from some quarters. Stand up and be counted 💪🏼💪🏼

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Brian Pierce MD @mainedpcdoc.medsky.social · 30/01/2026

I hate to share a Facebook video but @glaucomflecken.bsky.social isn't posting here lately and this seems useful. I hadn't thought of adding baby shampoo to the water when flushing pepper spray from the eyes. Makes sense but can't find evidence for it. Any other eye/ER docs with advice? #medsky

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Haha good. We would like for you to continue to have said shelter

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Bruce Springsteen @brucespringsteen.net · 28/01/2026

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

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Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

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ID:IOTS Podcast @idiots-pod.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

OI YOU … Podcast on Azole Antifungals. Would be a shame if you reposted it to AAAAAAALLL your followers, and liked it and commented on what you thought of it below PLEASE DON’T DO THAT we hate popularity!! #IDsky #microsky #fungi podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

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Podcast Episode · ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists · 26/01/2026 · 32m

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

US maternal syphilis rate rises 28% in 2 years, marking continued surge in national epidemic The increase follows a previously documented 222% surge from 2016 to 2022. www.cidrap.umn.edu/s...

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Love this kit, many folks handing these out in Minnesota! Shout out to my wife and her friends for putting these together! 1) Whistle, 3-D printed 2) instructions for what to do when a) ICE is nearby or b) ICE is detaining someone 3) know Your Rights tip sheet #ICEOutNow

Cards to identify what should be done when ice is present, your rights, and an orange whistle

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National Nurses United @nationalnurses.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

We're horrified & outraged: Immigration agents have once again committed cold-blooded murder of a public observer who posed no threat to them. This time, they've executed a fellow nurse, Alex Pretti. We demand justice and accountability. Abolish ICE, now! bit.ly/4big77u

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National Nurses United outraged by murder of VA registered nurse by immigration agents, demand abolition of ICE

NNU issued the following statement in response to the murder of Alex Pretti, RN: “The nation’s nurses, who make it their mission to care for and save human lives, are horrified and outraged that immig...

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 25/01/2026

Federal agents killed ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. This moment demands vigilance NOT silence. Documenting & recording ICE is a constitutional right. 📣 Eyes on ICE: Document & Record 🗓️ 1/26 | ⏰ 8 PM ET 📍 RSVP NOW for link: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... Accountability begins with 👀 truth

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Eyes on ICE: Document and Record · No Kings

On Saturday, federal agents horrifically shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse who cared for veterans, in the Eat Street neighborhood of south Minneapolis after brutally beating him in...

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Wife and I in tears reading this…

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/01/2026

Absolutely shameful to throw your employee under the bus when they’re murdered, but that’s what happens when you’re in the dumbest cult of personality in the history of the world

We can confirm Alex Pretti was a nurse at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. As President Trump has said, nobody wants to see chaos and death in American cities, and we send our condolences to the Pretti family. Such tragedies are unfortunately happening in Minnesota because of state and local officials’ refusal to cooperate with the federal government to enforce the law and deport dangerous illegal criminals.

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Strong work by @minnesotafrost.com by doing a moment of silence for Alex Pretti. Followed by stadium chanting “ICE out now!” #ICEOutNow #MNFrost

Tribute to a VA ICU RN who was murdered by ICE

Face off to start game between MN Frost and NY Sirens

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Want to help folks in Minneapolis/St. Paul? Follow the link to various mutual aid groups who are supporting our community members. linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid #ItTakeAVillage #NoICE

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@mplsmutualaid | Linktree

Clearinghouse of mutual aid for our neighbors

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Our neighbors are holding vigils all over, neighbors are braving the cold to hold vigils at corners in our community. It’s -7 F right now I love my city. #NoICE

Man holding a lantern holding vigil for a veterans affairs nurse who was murdered by an officer from Immigration, Customs and Enforcement

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Tom Schmidt, MD, MHS @tomschmidt30.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

After hearing today’s news & knowing Alex Pretti - dry January is over. In my ICU rotations at Minneapolis VA, nights in residency, & days as a fellow in infectious diseases, I worked alongside Alex. Surely our nurses unions can help make some good trouble for a fallen hero? #Neat #NoICE #MedSky

A glass of lagavulin scotch in honor of a great nurse and human!

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Alex Pretti was a colleague at the VA. We hired him to recruit for our trial. He became an ICU nurse- I lover working with him. He was a good kind person who lived to help and these fuckers executed him. White. Hot. Rage.

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