On the week Prince died, a decade ago, I had launched a big project on opioid overdoses for @mprnews.org. Seems like it's important to remember that opioids took Prince's life and the lives of hundreds of thousands of other Americans, continuing to this very day. share.google/kNbyhuO28DW6...
Man, when you compare the bravery of every day Minnesotans to the overpaid cops it’s astounding
A chart showing the decline in cannabis use in the last 12 months among 8th, 9th and 11th graders since 2013, according to the Minnesota Student Survey. Among 11th graders, self-reported cannabis use in the past 12 months fell from 25.2% of students in 2013 to 12.7% in 2025.
Cannabis use among youth in Minnesota has continued to decline in the years since the state legalized recreational marijuana in 2023, down by more than 50% since 2013, according to the findings of the latest Minnesota Student Survey released Monday by the MN Department of Health.
STOP FUNDING STADIUMS. FUND HCMC.
This is so calming to watch.
The fight for the Boundary Waters isn’t over, it just looks a little different now. We will not give up. That would play right into their hands.
“We will not rest until we get the answers we seek about federal agent conduct across Hennepin County and accountability is delivered wherever appropriate.”
Hennepin County Attorney’s Office charges ICE agent with two counts of second-degree assault.
This bill is America Last.
Copper ore will be mined from Minnesota, shipped to state-owned Chinese companies for smelting, and sold to the highest bidder on the global market.
Republicans sold out the American people to benefit foreign corporate interests.
A nationwide warrant has been issued in the first criminal charges against an ICE agent for on-duty actions during the enforcement surge in Minnesota.
I really want people to start calling it the WNBA and the MenBA
Bloodbath at Marvel Comics today. Disney is axing over 1000 people. Unclear how many at Marvel. The number being talked about is 8% of the staff was cut, which is jawdropping.
CEO scumbag Josh D’Amaro-- salary this year of $45M-- ordered the layoffs. Disney had a gross profit of $35B last year.
you shouldn’t learn about bands from shady TikTok manipulation, you should learn about bands by hanging out with a girl you like but are also extremely afraid of
ICE agent tells the New York Times they were nervous showing up in Minneapolis and how they travelled with “girly suitcases” to not be detected.
A Senior ICE official details how officers would block in and kidnap United State Citizens.
Gift link in next post.
Steam Day:
youtu.be/vqCHdVOzetc
A partial ban or closure, especially during the summer months, is totally doable.
Stuff like this is why many of us will opt to never read your substack no matter how much we may dig you or what you do. Again, its a freakin’ Nazi Bar
30 years ago today, Principal Skinner purchased fast food to disguise as his own cooking at an unforgettable luncheon with Superintendent Chalmers.
#TheSimpsons episode “22 Short Films About Springfield” first aired April 14, 1996.
Reader, Iran was not:
1) close to having a nuclear weapon
2) Posing an imminent threat to the US
Have now sent her an e-mail saying that I am in favor of public support for HCMC, which is a vital part of the health care infrastructure of the whole metro area, and that the Pohlads do not need ANOTHER FUCKING DIME (except I did not swear, I actually try to avoid swearing in e-mails to electeds).
They’re all great but I’d go w 1, 4, or 6. It’s the hats!
I love how reliable Minnesotans are about good weather. Random 80 degree day? Everyone outside, NOW! Doesn't matter what else you planned for the day.
"Slopenheimer"!
FACT CHECK: The concern that city council members have about Todd Barnette's departments being over budget date back to budget year 2025, when MPD was $20 million over. It's not an issue that began with the ICE occupation.
What I like best about the Artemis II photos is that it was taken by actual humans. An actual person had to frame it and manually adjust settings. It's their own artistic rendition of what they thought looked best at the time, something no probe, rover or unmanned spacecraft can take. it's art
Congrats to all the amazing journalists at @sahanjournal.bsky.social for this recognition. Well deserved! share.google/PVSoruwhFMvQ...
Schools are like "hey lock up your cell phones they're too damaging to the learning process. now please open up your lying plagiarism machine and start generating content"
not the central point of the review but Neko Case being virtually broke is a resounding condemnation of our entire society, jesus christ.
The 28th Virginia battle flag is a Confederate battle flag that belonged to the 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Captured by the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, the flag was brought to Minnesota and exhibited at the state's capitol for several years before passing into the permanent collection of the Minnesota Historical Society after 1896 where it has remained since.
Happy Confederate Surrender Day from Minnesota where we still have your goddamn flag and we’re not giving it up.
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One other thing: I didn’t understand before I got here how geographically proximate the murders of George Floyd, Renee Good, and Alex Pretti were. From my mom’s old house, it wasn’t more than 5 minutes between the memorials. Did some crying in public today.
