New documents reveal the U.S. deal with TotalEnergies canceling offshore wind leases actually required no new investment from the company, contradicting the Trump admin’s claims it will lead to new fossil fuel investments
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NEW: I've been shocked by some of the numbers I've been seeing on behind-the-meter power plants for data centers, so I did a little math.
less than a dozen gas plants being built to power data centers for big tech companies could emit a maximum of nearly 130 million tons of CO2e each year (!)
ICE in Chicago this morning at Elston and Kennicott—a masked agent tells a witness (on the sidewalk) not to get in front of his car.
Feds are continuing kidnappings across the city & burbs after increased activity this month.
No flashy CBP caravans, just a steady stream of covert ICE arrests.
"They went door-to-door to tell their neighbors what the city had not told them: The data center would use twice as much electricity as all of Monterey Park."
The city’s notification in English reached only 40 people living within 500 feet. Activists worked in English, Chinese, Spanish & more!
"Operation Metro Surge did more to disrupt church services than any single protest at Cities Church.... The pastor of the bilingual congregation Dios Habla Hoy reported that about 80% of his Latino congregation stayed away from church out of fear."
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And the best shot for Frazier is to rally the DFL around him and make sure everyone knows Folk is a Republican.
exactly. cedrick frazier is our best shot at continuing moriarty's work, no one else running even comes close
unless you get lucky with a krasner/moriarity type they are all repubs
I paid about $1k in tariffs last year to various carriers, such as FedEx and DHL, for importing goods that have no comparable substitutes in the US. I have no idea how I would even get that money back. If a process exists, it will take hours out of my day.
A clip from The New York Times reads: "But only the entities that officially paid the tariffs are eligible to recover that money. That means that the fuller universe of people affected by Mr. Trump’s policies — including millions of Americans who paid higher prices for the products they bought — are not able to apply for direct relief. The extent to which consumers realize any gain hinges on whether businesses share the proceeds, something that few have publicly committed to do. Some have started to band together in class-action lawsuits in the hopes of receiving a payout."
The average American family paid $1,700 in tariffs last year, according to the bipartisan Congressional Joint Economic Committee. Few will ever see any of that money back. The refunds will go to companies, if doled out at all. What a joke.
The solution to homelessness is to provide housing, not encampment evictions or more fences. Addiction treatment & mental health services are most successful when people are in stable housing.
Our city is worse off when commonsense solutions face 16 months of roadblocks from Mayor Frey.
City Council first approved the funding for this emergency housing to be implemented in 2025. The Frey administration refused to implement these vouchers for the entire year of 2025. Minneapolis could have had over 150 people off the streets and into homes last year, but Mayor Frey chose not to.
Emergency Housing Vouchers Budget priority. The solution to homelessness is providing people with housing, not encampment evictions. Addiction treatment and mental health services are most successful when people are in stable housing.
Early this month, City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to finally provide emergency housing vouchers for 50 families and 50 of our neighbors experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The emergency housing is paired with wraparound social services.
YOU CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF:
- You live in Minneapolis.
- Your household income is at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The program counts income from every adult in your home.
- You received a 30-day eviction notice from your landlord. 4/
Currently three of their providers—CLUES, Isuroon, and Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center—are helping eligible applicants navigate the program. The County expects to add additional organizations from their provider network over the next couple weeks. 3/
This allowed us to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Hennepin County for $2 million to allow their existing contracted community-based providers to support this rent assistance effort. 2/
Emergency rental assistance Minneapolis residents at risk of eviction can get help paying rent and utilities YOU CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IF: • You live in Minneapolis. Your household income is at or below 30% of the area median income (AMI). You received a 30-day eviction notice from your landlord. ALREADY RECEIVED AN EVICTION COURT SUMMONS? If you already have an eviction court summons, start an application through one of the following: > Visit RentHelp Hennepin at renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com • or call Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 HOW TO APPLY Contact one of these organizations They will check if you qualify and help you start your application. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Languages: English, Spanish • Call 612-243-0688 Email Housing@CLUES.org Visit https://clues.org Isuroon Languages: Arabic, English, French, Pashto/Dari, Somali Call 612-389-0679 Email Housing@lsuroon.org Visit https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIRC Languages: English, Ojibwe • Call 612-728-2000 ask for rent assistance Email cbaesler@miwrc.org Visit www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Languages: English, French, Russian, Somali, Spanish (interpretation available) Call 612-767-9737 Visit www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention Please note: Hennepin County manages this program. The City of Minneapolis cannot access the application system or help with applications. For more information, visit the City's website at: minneapolismn.gov/emergency-rent ‹ Scan the OR code to learn more For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Rental.Assistance@minneapolismn.gov. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. Para ayuda, Ilame al 311. Rau kev pab, hu 311. Hadii aad caawimaad u baahantahay, wac 311.
Asistencia de emergencia para el alquiler Los residentes de Minneapolis en riesgo de desalojo pueden obtener ayuda para pagar el alquiler y los servicios públicos. USTED PUEDE RECIBIR ASISTENCIA SI: / Vive en Minneapolis. « Los ingresos de su hogar son iguales o inferiores al 30% del ingreso medio del área (AMI, por sus siglas en inglés). SI YA TIENE UNA CITACIÓN JUDICIAL DE DESALOJO, INICIE UNA SOLICITUD A TRAVÉS DE UNO DE LOS SIGUIENTES MEDIOS: > RentHelp Hennepin a renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com ( Conexiones de recursos para inquilinos, 612-767-9737 CÓMO HACER LA SOLICITUD Si necesita ayuda urgente para el alquiler, póngase en contacto con una de estas organizaciones. Comprobarán si cumple los requisitos y le ayudarán a iniciar su solicitud. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Idiomas: inglés, español • Llame al 612-243-0688 * Envie un correo electrónico Housing@CLUES.org Visite el sitio web de CLUES https://clues.org Isuroon Idiomas: árabe, inglés, francés, pashto/dari, somalí 凶 Llame al 612-389-0679 Envie un correo electrónico Housing@Isuroon.org Visite el sitio web https://isurron.org Centro de Recursos para Mujeres Indígenas de Minnesota (MIRC) Idiomas: inglés, ojibwe • Llame al 612-728-2000 y solicite ayuda para el alquiler. 凶 Envie un correo electrónico cbaesler@miwrc.org Visite el sitio web de MIWRC www.miwrc.org Conexiones de recursos para inquilinos Idiomas: inglés, francés, ruso, somalí, español (servicio de interpretación disponible) Llame al 612-767-9737 Visite el sitio web del condado de Hennepin www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention
Kaalmada Kirada ee xaalada degdega ah Dadka dagan Minneapolis ee khatarta ugu jira in laga saaro guryaha waxay heli karaan caawimaada bixinta kirada iyo korontada. WAXAAD HELI KARTAA KAALMO HADDII: & Aad ku nooshahay Minneapolis. Dakhliga reerkaagu yahay ama ka hooseeyo 30% dakhliga dhexe ee deegaanka (AMI). Haddi aad hore u haysatey yeedhmo maxkamadeed oo guri saarid la xiriirta, ka billow codsiaa mid ka mid ah meelahaan soo socda: > RentHelp Hennepin renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 SIDA LOO CODSADO Haddii aad u baahan tahay kaalmo kiro oo degdeg ah, la xidhiidh mid ka mid ah ururadaan. Waxay eegi doonaan inaad u galanto waxayna kaa caawinayaan inaad bilowdo codsigaaga. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Luugadaha: Ingriis, Isbaanish • Wac 612-243-0688 • limeylu dir CLUES Housing@CLUES.org Boogo webseedka CLUES https://clues.org Isuroon Luugadaha: Carabi, Ingriis, Faransiis, Pashto/Dari, Soomaali & Wac 612-389-0679 • limeyl udir Isuroon Housing@Isuroon.org Boogo webseedka suroon https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIWRC) Luugadaha: Ingiriis, Ojibwe Wac 612-728-2000 kadibna codso kaalmada kirada limeyl udir MIRC cbaesler@mirc.org Boogo webseedka MIWRC www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Luugadaha: Ingriis, Faransis, Af-Ruush, Soomaali, Isbaanish (tarjumaad ayaa la heli karaa) Wac 612-767-9737 Boogo webseedka Degmada Hennepin www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention
Kev pab them nqi xaub tsev thaum muaj teeb meem Cov pej xeem Minneapolis uas yuav raug ntiab tawm tsev kuj thov tau kev pab thev ngi xaub tsev thiab ngi dej ngi fais fab. KOJ MUAJ CAI TAU KEV PAB YOG TIAS: ‹ Koj nyob hauv Minneapolis. Tag nrho cov nyiaj uas koj tsev neeg tau yuav tsum tsis tshaj 30% ntawm cov nyiaj uas cov neeg nyob ntawm koj thaj tsam feem coob tau (AMI). YOG LUB TSEV TXIAV TXIM TWB SAU NTAWV TUAJ QHIA KOJ TIAS KOJ YUAV TSUM TAWM LUB TSEV, CES KAV TSIJ MUS UA NTAWV THOV NTAWM IB QHO NTAWM NO: > RentHelp Hennepin renthelphennepin.hdsallita.com 6 Tenant Resource Connections, 612-767-9737 UA NTAWV THOV LI NO Yog koj xav tau kev pab them nqi xaub tsev thaum muaj teeb meem, ces tiv tauj ib lub koom haum hauv qab no. Lawv mam li saib seb koj puas tsim nyog tau kev pab ces lawv mam pab koj ua ntaub ntawv thov. Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES) Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Mev • Hu rau 612-243-0688 * Email rau CLUES Housing@CLUES.org Mus saib CLUES lub vej xaij https://clues.org Isuroon Hais yam lus twg: Lus Alas, Askiv, Fab Kis, Pashto/Dari, Xamalis Hu rau 612-389-0679 Email rau Isuroon Housing@Isuroon.org Mus saib Isuroon lub vej xaij https://isurron.org Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center (MIRC) Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Ojibwe Hu rau 612-728-2000 thiab thov kev pab them nai xaub tsev • Email rau MIWRC cbaesler@miwrc.org Mus saib MIWRC lub vej xaij www.miwrc.org Tenant Resource Connections Hais yam lus twg: Lus Askiv, Fab Kis, Las Xias, Xamalis, Mev (muaj cov uas thais lus) Hu rau 612-767-9737 Mus saib Hennepin County lub vej xaij. www.hennepincounty.gov/services/ assistance/housing/eviction-prevention
Minneapolis residents are now able to apply for rental assistance funded by the City of Minneapolis. On February 5 and March 26, the Minneapolis City Council approved funding to support renter households after the devastating and continued impact of Operation Metro Surge. 1/
We've seen some pretty weak ass anti-tax Strib op-eds, but pearl clutching over a small tax on massive social media platforms is beyond parody.
So glad we have the Freedom Foundation standing up for our rights; I'm sure they are really good faith actors.
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so when people get up and talk about how the city council is out of control, and the mayor's office is "the last check & balance" to THEM, it just shows how effective the media campaign has been to bury the way things actually function in the frey administration
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this whole uptown safety ambassadors debacle just shows how powerless the city council is to the jacob frey administration
katie cashman was hung out to dry for 2 years with frey not implementing the program they funded, but suddenly with her gone and elizabeth shaffer in, frey can implement it
pool of water with blue chairs surrounding it.
Places to sit on Nicollet Mall: 1. Peavey Plaza, lots of concrete 'benches", a few metal chairs, and the blue Adirondack chairs. One of my fave spots in the city.
ahhhh nice weather; time to find out where you can and cannot sit on Nicollet Mall! you cannot sit on this nice stone ledge; security will say "I'm sorry, ma'am, they don't want anyone sitting here."
Unfortunately, the current ordinance subjects people to petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor charges that impact people’s ability to get a job, find housing, and more. This can also have devastating immigration consequences like deportations for our undocumented neighbors.
Let’s get this done! 5/
Instead, they share them, can get infections, and end up in emergency rooms.
Medical practitioners have shared their expertise. Researchers have shared their data-driven evidence.
This ordinance will have positive public health and safety outcomes. 4/
This ordinance was developed and is backed by data from experts with vast experience on the ground and in the community. Syringe service programs reduce HIV and Hepatitis C transmission by an estimated 50%. People don’t stop using needles because their needles are illegal. 3/
It’s not about completely unrelated laws passed in other cities, states, or anywhere else.
Literally all this ordinance does is decriminalize the possession of paraphernalia in alignment with state law. It is about public health and community safety. 2/
In 2023, Minnesota decriminalized paraphernalia. This week we are voting on the Care Over Criminalization ordinance to align Minneapolis with state law. This ordinance is not about legalizing drug possession. It’s not about legalizing drug use. It’s not about completely unrelated laws passed in other cities, states, or anywhere else. Literally all this ordinance does is decriminalize the possession of paraphernalia in alignment with state law. It is about public health and community safety. This ordinance was developed and is backed by data from experts with vast experience on the ground and in the community. Syringe service programs reduce HIV and Hepatitis C transmission by an estimated 50%. People don’t stop using needles because their needles are illegal. Instead, they share them, can get infections, and end up in emergency rooms. Medical practitioners have shared their expertise. Researchers have shared their data-driven evidence. This ordinance will have positive public health and safety outcomes. Unfortunately, the current ordinance subjects people to petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor charges that impact people’s ability to get a job, find housing, and more. This can also have devastating immigration consequences like deportations for our undocumented neighbors. Let’s get this done! Jason Chavez
In 2023, Minnesota decriminalized paraphernalia. This week we are voting on the Care Over Criminalization ordinance to align Minneapolis with state law.
This ordinance is not about legalizing drug possession. It’s not about legalizing drug use. 1/
delegates at the sd63 DFL convention in minneapolis stand up and turn their backs in protest of angie craig’s surrogate peter mclaughlin
