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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Well… I guess I’m officially dangerous now. 😂 All it took was saying “Trump” once, just a word in a story. 👉 f.mtr.cool/pepfspzbqz Come see what all the “danger” is about: f.mtr.cool/dasvaywwpu Dear Google, please chill. Context exists for a reason. #FreeSpeech #Censorship #GoogleAds

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

St. Paul is all about community ❤️. I was humbled to meet Bob Hindel & Emilia Godinez, who show how gentle power and talent can heal. Instead of platitudes, they organized a 🎶 fundraising concert for Annunciation victims. That’s the spirit that makes our city strong 💪✨

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Community spirit in action! 🎉 Thanks to Union Park District Council for organizing another successful event at Merriam Park Rec Center. The power of district councils is bringing neighbors together! #WhoCanYanCan #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #DistrictCouncil

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I admire In$ightStPaul more than any other civic organization. Without it, I wouldn’t have found the confidence to stand up and fight for the future of this beloved city. Check out In$ightStPaul.org #WhoCanYanCan #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #In$ightStPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

From Fiesta Latina 🎉 to community meetups, today was all about connection! Shout-out to Urban Roots & thanks to SPNN 🙌 We need schools that get kids ready for PSEO—building real opportunities for their future. #StPaul #yanchen2025 #WhoCanYanCan #mysaintpaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Reflections on Carter’s Budget: Promise or Pitfall? If you want to see my vision on how to revitalize downtown: f.mtr.cool/wzaetymqay Revitalize Downtown: Third Places, First Priority: No Property Tax Hikes Required! #yanchen2025 #stpaul #allianz #DowntownStPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Had a great time at the Mac-Grove Fest today! A big thank-you to the Macalester-Groveland Community Council for organizing such a lively and welcoming event—another true testament to the power of our community councils! 💙👏 #WhoCanYanCan #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #communitycouncil

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Sept 5 = yard sign season! 🎉 And thanks to a committed supporter, ours was the first sign up 🙌 More going in today—watch for them! The historic Yan Chen campaign is rolling. Why? Because she’s got a plan. 💡 #WhoCanYanCan #StPaul #MNpolitics

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

My reflections after interviewing John Mannillo on the Highland Bridge development. This conversation highlights how our city managed one of its biggest redevelopment opportunities. For the full story, f.mtr.cool/khuuhlsdad . #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #HighlandBridge #FordSiteRedevelopment

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Highland Bridge: Dream or Drain? 💸 John Mannillo explains how St. Paul’s subsidies turned into a tax trap—and what we could have done differently. For a complete interview, please see f.mtr.cool/lbnxmcvmys #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #DowntownStPaul #HistoricStPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Highland Bridge: Dream or Drain? 💸 John Mannillo explains how St. Paul’s subsidies turned into a tax trap—and what we could have done differently. For a complete interview, please see f.mtr.cool/ehkaqolalw #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #HighlandBridge #FordSiteRedevelopment

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

🤔 If Highland Bridge Needs $100M public subsidy, What Hope Do We Have Elsewhere? #yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #HighlandBridge #FordSiteRedevelopment

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Stop the Bike vs. Car Fight—Set Smarter Priorities for St. Paul 🚦

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

✈️ Sent my daughter off to San Francisco to see her brother—too bad I’m stuck here instead of tagging along. Guess I’ll just live the trip through their selfies! 😂🌉💕

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

🚨 Downtown Saint Paul is dying, but it doesn’t have to. Imagine street festivals, local shops, and safe, welcoming spaces every weekend. Here’s how we bring our city back—without raising your taxes: f.mtr.cool/viadrpylkk #StPaul#YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

🚨 Why are public bathrooms vanishing? And why does one bar get 97 police calls a year while another gets 3? 👀 It’s not just about crime—it’s about broken systems. We can fix this with smart policies and better tools. 📽️ f.mtr.cool/avjmdtyjfj #StPaul#YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

My latest video dives into solving tough challenges like crime. It’s time to change how our government works—by making sure the programs we have actually deliver results. Watch here: f.mtr.cool/egrwydnsgs #YanChenForMayor #StPaul #TimetoChangeGears

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

To me, the biggest difference between Republicans and Democrats is whether they believe government can be the solution. I believe it can—when it’s competent. That’s why I’m running for mayor: to show it’s possible. And there’s no better way to prove it than through actions, not just words.

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

🚀 What does a mayor really do?It’s not just speeches and ribbon-cutting. A great mayor runs the city like an engine—keeping every part humming so everyone can thrive.Watch my vision for St. Paul’s future: A Bird’s-Eye View of Leading St. Paul 👉 f.mtr.cool/urfazfxvgo #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Thanking Paul Langenfeld for the wonderful Independence Day Party he held in Saint Paul yesterday, and the amazing people he serves! Leaders like Paul and his friends are what makes Saint Paul the beautiful community it is. #saintpaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

😡 Renters feel betrayed. Homeowners feel squeezed. And city leaders? Just followed the noise. 😤 We deserve leaders who ask tough questions, follow the data, and fight for real solutions. f.mtr.cool/vcrsduhqia Rent Went UP After Rent Control?! #YanChenForMayor #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

🚨 Rent control: Good idea? Or just good politics? 🤔💥 In this video, I’m breaking down the truth behind rent control in St. Paul. It sounded like a fix—but the results? 😳 Not what we were promised. Rents actually went UP Investment dried up Tax dollars wasted on broken fixes #YanChenForMayor #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Saint Paul’s fireworks have been dark since 2018. 🎆 As mayor, I’ll bring them back—so families, friends, and neighbors can celebrate our freedom and community together. ✨ Let’s bring the light back to our city. 👉 Learn more:

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

🌿 Freedom is powerful—but not always easy. In America, I learned to grow by testing my limits. But without support or boundaries, people get hurt. We need safety, trust, accountability—and a path to redemption.Watch my latest video: f.mtr.cool/rfbcqmufsu #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Thanks so much to the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and Delta for organizing this event, and for bringing so many people together to build something wonderful.

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Today I joined neighbors at Carty Park to help install a new playground—an investment in our future and the lives of the children who will grow up here in Saint Paul. 💪🏽🌳

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

We’re not a melting pot—we’re a stew. 🥘 Each of us brings our own flavor. Together, we’re rich, bold, and full of life. 💖💜💛 ▶️ Watch my latest video: f.mtr.cool/diyvyejcpx More Stew Than Melting Pot: Why Our Differences Make Us Stronger #YanChenForMayor #StPaul#PrideMonth

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month, Saint Paul! This city is stronger because of our LGBTQ community—your courage, your stories, your brilliance 🌟 I don’t talk about social issues to score points—I lead to build a city that works for everyone. #YanChenForMayor #StPaul#PrideMonth

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

The tragedy that struck yesterday is a painful reminder of what happens when we let division, fear, and ideology go unchecked. Please watch my latest video—and join me in defending the values that make America worth fighting for. #YanChenForMayor #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Today, I want to share a three-part story, f.mtr.cool/utbnsyskey 📌 From Ideology to Tragedy: A warning from my childhood in China 📌 I Fell in Love with America—in a classroom where freedom lived 📌 Now I’m Fighting for Its Future—right here in Saint Paul #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

At the Capitol, I saw hope. The #No Kings rally reminded me why I’m running for office. America taught me the meaning of freedom—and together, we will not let autocracy take root. Let’s unite in our diversity for the common good. 🇺🇸❤️🤝 #FreedomForAll #UniteForDemocracy #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It’s hard to see a grown adult on my campaign team in tears, grieving not just for lives—but for our democracy. Violence has no place in our politics. We must recommit to peace. Nonviolence must prevail if we are to protect our shared future. 🛑⚖️

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

A dark day for Minnesota and our nation. We are devastated by the political violence—the assassinations and attempted killing are an attack on the values we hold dear: freedom and liberty for all. 💔 My heart is with Rep. Hortman, Sen. Hoffman, and their families. 🕊️

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Let every subsidy dollar become a true investment in lifting both homeowners and renters. 🏡 Guide affordable entry level home ownership ✅ Help renters become homeowners 🛠️ Preserve our aging homes ▶️ Watch my latest video: f.mtr.cool/dtlqkdjjot #YanChenForMayor #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

🏚️ St. Paul is losing affordable homes while spending millions on new developments that weaken our tax base and drive up housing costs. But it doesn’t have to be this way. It’s time to use subsidies wisely. #YanChenForMayor #StPaul

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

🏘️ Want affordable housing in St. Paul? Then we need to talk about TIF. 🏗️ Tax Increment Financing pulls new developments off the tax rolls for years—shrinking our tax base and driving up your property taxes. #StPaul #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

🏡🚎 Dream of owning a home in St. Paul AND having reliable transit just steps away? That future is possible. With smart leadership, we can boost homeownership, build near transit, and make life more affordable and convenient. ▶️ f.mtr.cool/kcnnhxanpv #StPaul #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Last year, I worked with neighbors in the area who care deeply and want change. This tragedy was preventable. We cannot allow violence to take root. St. Paul needs a serious, coordinated plan to prevent crime—starting with hotspots like this. #StPaul #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

There was another shooting near University & Arundel—right between Wolter Brothers Liquors and the tobacco shop. This one hit close to home. I was just there 20 minutes before, telling a friend how unsafe it felt. We cannot keep letting this happen.

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

St. Paul’s trash mess isn’t over—it’s just been swept under the rug 🗑️💸 Where a trash truck parks matters. Too far from the transfer station = more fuel, more road wear, higher costs for YOU. So why did the city pick a spot across town? #StPaul #SAINTPAUL #YanChenForMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

St. Paul’s Trash War: How a Bad Deal Cost You Hundreds 🗑️💸 Today I am sharing the story of St. Paul’s first Trash War : how poor leadership and bad deals cost residents hundreds of dollars a year and divided our community. f.mtr.cool/rqyhvilsfy #StPaul #YanChenforMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

This is why we need a mayor with capable department teams and a city council that listens to everyone, not just the loudest voices. We cannot afford more deals made behind closed doors. St. Paul deserves better. Stay tuned for Part 2! #StPaul #YanChenforMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

A shorter version of the video:https://f.mtr.cool/hqoascqoxx St. Paul deserves better. It is time for change 🌟🏙️ #StPaul#YanChenforMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

In my next video 🎥 I will tell the two part story of St. Paul’s Trash War. It is a real and painful example of what happens when leaders fail to build the right team and how everyday residents end up paying the price 💸 #StPaul #YanChenforMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

A good mayor does not lead alone 🛠️🏛️ A good mayor builds a team that delivers for the people. I want to share a story with you. Through this story you will see the kind of leadership and the kind of team I will bring to St. Paul. f.mtr.cool/ktoyxqcrcn #StPaul #YanChenforMayor

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Yan Chen for St. Paul Mayor @yanchenmn.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Exciting news 🎙️ I joined Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio to share why I am running for Mayor of St. Paul and my vision for real change 🌟 Take a listen 🎧: tinyurl.com/yanchen-wcco St. Paul has great potential 🌟 Let’s make St. Paul vibrant and thriving 🏙️ #StPaul #Mayor #Leadership #WCCORadio

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