“Violence destroys what it claims to defend,” so why aren’t we seeking regime change on our own shores?

I’ll trust Cheryl when she chooses Lauren Betts tomorrow night, if Dallas doesn’t grab her first.

Dawn Staley isn’t here for the drama. She’s here to protect the game After a heated exchange with UConn's Geno Auriemma, Staley refocused and put women's basketball first.

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From Skinny to Strong: A Lifetime of Physical Fitness Getting older has taught me a different definition of strength, one that requires both effort and acceptance.

Getting older has taught me a different definition of physical strength, one that requires both effort and acceptance.
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Third Act Turns Up the Heat on ICE Affiliations “Turn Up the Heat: Melt the Companies That Profit from ICE and DHS” is a national boycott with a local chapter of Third Act — which was co-founded by climate activist Bill McKibben to mobilize people ...

The elder-focused climate and democracy group Third Act, founded by @billmckibben.bsky.social, wants to quit supporting companies that profit from ICE.
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WNBA Champion MN Lynx At White House - Full Video #loslynx YouTube video by The Uptake by Bridgemakers

Now that the WNBA and the players' union have agreed to a CBA, and on the eve of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, a reminder of the impact: "We know that when young women are involved in sports, they do better across the board," Barack Obama

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J 🩵SOS🇺🇸 (@jzschat)

A shout-out to older white women. Who'd have thought?
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ICE Brings a Bitter Chill to Minnesota Outrage at ICE’s treatment of our neighbors and communities must continue once the occupiers leave.

None of us can do everything. But each of us must do what we can.
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This is beautifully written.

Federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota: Legal, political and historical stakes YouTube video by MPR News

Worth watching, if you missed it the other night. Dr. Yohuru Williams makes some compelling points about the racial dynamics of our federal occupation.
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BikeMN Is All In on Protected Infrastructure - Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota BikeMN’s mission is simple and practical: make it safer and easier for more people to bike, walk and roll throughout Minnesota. We focus on solutions that improve everyday travel, support […]

Over the past few months we've received numerous questions from folks about protected vs paint-only bike infrastructure.

After considerable and careful research on the subject, consider this our protected infrastructure manifesto!

#saferforall #allagesandabilities #bikesbuildcommunity

Warmer day to vote on Tuesday, District 64A!

LeAnne! Yes, I’m the third daughter and fourth child of Kelly Gage. I’m in St. Paul.
Feel free to email me: agage1014@gmail.com

The first Minnesota murder, they refused to let a medical professional help the woman they shot. The second Minnesota murder, they simply shot the medical professional.

Grandson Arthur

Hanging with a baby feels right on this dark day. Just being quiet.

A Ragdoll cat and beagle-terrier mix dog nap on a bed.

Looking for any warm fuzzy I can get these days.

Heartens me to read this. It's the starfish theory. Every action helps and no judging what is "significant."

A neighbor described this Friday originally as "a day of prayer and fasting." With all respect to folks of other beliefs, this description feels more true (and actionable) to me.

Image with text reads: "We all belong here. Our winters are cold but our people are warm. Violence has no right to space on our roadways. Immigrants are the bedrock of America and deserve safety, respect, and due process. They deserve what we all deserve: To live their lives in peace and to move around in our collective communities without fear of abduction and harassment. Read our full statement at bikemn.org/blog"

Our staff & partners have been hard at work in their communities since the killing of Renee Good. We are grieving her death and the impacts of ICE actions to so much we hold dear as Minnesotans.

We all belong here. Our winters are cold but our people are warm.

Our full statement bikemn.org/blog

“You must understand: There is no single day on which a war begins. The conflict will collect around you gradually, the way carrion birds assemble around the vulnerable, until there are so many predators that the object of their hunger is not even visible.” V.V. Ganeshananthan

Three men leave the Blue Line train in Minneapolis.

Cool to be at the 46th Street Blue Line station and see all these Vikings fans getting off the train. That’s how multimodal habits start.

Happy New Year: No Fakery, No Frills The past year has been terrific. It also has had challenges. Both are worth sharing in a New Year’s greeting.

The past year has been one of mixed blessings. Here's a New Year's greeting that shares it all.
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Curses on the bicyclist who swept past my aging husband in Finsbury Park and swiped the iPhone right out of his hand. Our son, who lives in London, says it’s fairly common there.

It also means drivers have to slow down, and for my part, as a daily pedestrian, I want to become more conscious of wearing a head lamp and reflective gear.

Thanks to you, @danmarstp.marshallwords.com, for the evocative cover photo!

Can a Mobile App Improve Seniors’ Mobility? I first went to a physical therapist two decades ago, in my 40s, when I injured my shoulder in yoga. Young, fit and overly sure of myself — a runner and bicyclist, an aerobics instructor — I didn’t…

How a mobile app can keep you more mobile. At any age. themiddlestages.com/2025/11/29/p...

I'm an advocate of shoveling, myself, especially for women who are physically able. Good upper-body builder.

Kudos to the indomitable Alice Tibbetts and the courageous, compassionate @amoridesabike.bsky.social at BikeMN.

If Kennedys were judged by sex scandals, his uncle would never have been president — or the other uncle allowed to remain in the Senate after failing to rescue a young woman from drowning in his capsized car.

Thank you for this.