Roper: Hunger strikers say the government is wrong about incinerator’s risks. I don’t buy it. Let’s boost recycling rates before closing the garbage burner near downtown Minneapolis.

Eric Roper was wrong about the city's pedestrian and bike coordinator position (he railed against it at the time), wrong about criminalizing syringe possession, and wrong about HERC.

Don't buy this happy horseshit that we're going to recycle our way out of blowing toxins into poor neighborhoods.

It couldn’t be a worse time for MN to reduce its investment in transit - MinnPost Walz’s supplemental budget proposal is a huge disappointment for metro boosters and transit fans.

I wrote about Governor Walz throwing transit funding under the bus with his recent budget request. www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...

Waymo vehicle in front of the Minnesota State Capitol

*boooooo hisss*

Hennepin County Library April 14, 2026 Dear Library User, Kanopy video streaming service from Hennepin County Library will be discontinued on Monday, May 11, 2026. While we strive to offer a variety of engaging digital content, the cost of video streaming services is no longer sustainable.

Noooooooooooooo 😢

Opinion Editorial Board America’s income tax is progressive The rich already pay more than their fair share

Unbelievable stuff from the Washington Post on behalf of Jeff Bezos today.

"A well-articulated argument against a new data center in Ohio"

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Source (video not split here):
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Okay CTA. This is a good sign.

Lady Gaga on stage with dancers kneeling behind her as she sings

After being a massive fan for nearly 18 years, I finally got to see Lady Gaga live. Mayhem Ball was healing

Survey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars — Streetsblog USA Automakers have spent a century and countless trillions of dollars making car-dependent living the American norm. But U.S. resident still aren't sold, a new survey suggests.

“The majority of Americans are open to living car-free even after decades of car-centric planning, a new survey finds…A stunning 18% of car-owning U.S. residents indicated that they were ‘strongly interested’ in living car-free, and another 40% said that they were ‘open’ to it.” @usa.streetsblog.org

Minneapolis Mayor's Appointments Should Be Subject to City Council Confirmation » The Wedge Times-Picayune The Minneapolis Charter Commission will consider a charter amendment at a meeting this Thursday that would strip the city council of the power to confirm mayoral appointees to lead six city department...

There's nobody I trust more on Minneapolis City Hall than John. wedgelive.com/the-minneapo...

Donate to Ride for Rent - Minneapolis Rental Assistance Fundraiser, organized by Christopher Vaughan Hi, I'm Chris Vaughan. I'm a South Minneapolis resident, dad,… Christopher Vaughan needs your support for Ride for Rent - Minneapolis Rental Assistance Fundraiser

The Ride for Rent is on! Rent assistance fundraiser for Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

April 11. Meet @ MLK Park, 10:30 am, roll out @ 11.

14-mile slow roll ending at Arbeiter Brewing w/ fun stops too.

Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ride-for-r...

Give here: www.gofundme.com/f/ride-for-r...

Will passenger rail projects ever make money or even cover their costs? Passenger rail in the US is only able to cover a percentage of operating costs. Government covers the remainder. However, this is no different than airlines, roads, and parking. For example, a quarter of the federal support for transportation ($26.7 billion in FY2024) comes from general U.S. tax revenues–not the gas tax.

If you drive, fly, or enjoy free parking, you enjoy government subsidized travel. Passenger rail is no different.

On that Lindsey Vonn grind

(injured but doing the maximum amount of physical activity that won't make things worse so I don't have to sit with my thoughts)

Things Council Member Aisha Chughtai is in charge of:
- passing laws
- listening to angry constituents

Things the Mayor is in charge of:
- the Police
- Public Works
- Regulatory Services (311)
- the implementation/execution of every City program
- literally everything to do with the state of Uptown

Child’s handwriting in chalk on sidewalk, reading “lemade” with arrows

When life gives you lemons

action alert! photo of people with suitcases boarding amtrak empire builder

If you want more passenger rail, now is the time to contact your representatives!

House bill 3176 will be heard in the House Transportation Finance and Policy committee this Monday.

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Free public transit is not a climate policy? Of course it isn't when we continue to prioritize cars, but as this article states multiple times, eliminating fares increased ridership by 16-47%, so it absolutely can be one of many climate policies, when paired with reducing cars & investing in transit

Tell Jacob Frey: No $40 Million Cop City for MPD The Frey administration is proposing that the City of Minneapolis spend at least $40 million on a “Community Safety Training and Wellness Center.” After three months of assault on our communities by I...

tell mayor frey and the minneapolis city council NO to $40 million for an MPD cop city!

actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Abstract oil painting with olive green, cobalt blue, perks of yellow layered over a coral colors underpainting. The blue is a fast frantic mark while the tones of olive and sky blue are soft and opaque

AI can’t paint with R&F oil sticks

28”x25” oil on canvas

Photo of the tow truck that hooked onto the illegally parked HSI vehicle. The HSI agent ran up to the tow, tripped on the chain, and then was scolded. It was a win for the people of Minneapolis today.

Wind and solar are the two biggest resources on the Midwest’s electric grid (MISO) right now. Never seen that before :)

How to Schedule a Meeting with State Legislators While you may have sent emails and left voicemails, it is likely you've never met with the state elected officials who represent you. Meeting with them to talk about the issues you care about is an ex...

Are you missing the @ourstreetsmn.org Day at the Capitol? No problem, they've prepared a handy guide to setting up your own meeting with your senator and representative. Go alone or bring a neighbor or five. Ask them for a critical pause in the #RethinkingI94 project!

Inside of the observation car of the Empire Builder, filled with people playing cards, doing homework, sketching and more

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“When private, app-based autonomous services compete with transit, they reinforce a two-tiered system: premium, individualized mobility for those who can afford it, and underfunded buses and trains for everyone else. Public policy should strengthen collective systems, not undermine them.”

"The new destroys the old, convenience destroys community and automation destroys the alive and tactile."
www.dailycal.org/opinion/the_...

What's Left After the Violence? (w/ José Antonio Zayas Cabán) I'm joined by José Antonio Zayas Cabán, executive director of Our Streets, to talk about his organization returning to host Open Streets in Minneapolis. And they're doing it entirely apart from the…

NEW: José Antonio Zayas Cabán invites me into his home to talk about the return of classic Open Streets events, hosted by his org, Our Streets. Plus he explains how community reaction to a violent occupation shows how "democratized economies" are more resilient.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9678...

Donate to Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis, organized by Daisy Vang My name is Daisy, and my dad was recently taken into ICE custody. He has attended an… Daisy Vang needs your support for Standing with Daisy's Family in Crisis

ICE is still tearing families apart.

My friend, Daisy, who I worked with at City Hall, and her siblings had their father taken from them last week.

They are all here in Saint Paul. He is in El Paso.

Please give if you can. She is the best.

Share widely.

gofund.me/bedd2fa30

I wrote this post hours before the Associated Press announced a new partnership with Kalshi.

HCAO launches new evidence portal, establishes Transparency and Accountability Project HCAO launches new evidence portal, establishes Transparency and Accountability Project (release, March 2026)

the hennepin county attorney's office have launched a new portal to submit evidence of unlawful conduct by federal agents during operation metro surge to support their transparency and accountability project (TAP). info here and a link to the portal -

www.hennepinattorney.org/news/news/20...