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It's been a long week. Here's a dog experiencing pure joy on the beach
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NEW: Sunday's Bernie Sanders & Ilhan Omar rally here in Minneapolis will be moved to the U of M's Williams Arena "due to high demand," per the Sanders campaign. Capacity at the arena is ~14K, versus less than 3K for the original campus venue.
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Important Charles Barkley update: I'm told he brought his ass to the downtown Minneapolis Target 🎯
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New: In letter to President Biden,
@GovTimWalz
&
@LtGovFlanagan
write that Minnesota is prepared and “eager” to accept refugees from Afghanistan:
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Amir Locke's mother reacts to decision not to charge officer who shot her son. Says she will not give up:
"The spirit of my baby is going to haunt you for the rest of [your] life," she says of officers. "I am not disappointed, I am disgusted with the city of Minneapolis."
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Rep.
@IlhanMN
says she will return to Iowa to stump for Bernie Sanders in the final days before the caucuses next month: “I look forward to not only doing the big rallies but also having smaller conversations in that big push.”
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Walz says agitators not involved with initial protests now causing mayhem "are adapting, are receiving information together" and being fed info from professionals on tactics for urban warfare.
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Just tried this and confirmed that this indeed is an active promo code on the MyPilllow site:
BREAKING:
@realMikeLindell
and
@MyPillowUSA
are using the promo code “QANON” for discounts on products.
@FBI
designated QAnon supporters as “conspiracy theory-driven domestic extremists.” Supporters of QAnon were involved in the domestic terrorist attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
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Demonstrators protesting Klobuchar’s handling of the Myon Burrell case as a co prosecutor pour into the gym where the senator is set to rally supporters. They want her to drop out.
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Anyone out there participating in No Mow May here in MN?
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New: Both Minneapolis and St. Paul will require people dining/drinking indoors to show proof of negative tests or vaccination
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“It put a bad taste in our mouths to see him with a mistress,” said local Helen Stratford, 60, who has watched the avian affair unfold with a heavy heart.
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George Floyd's fiancee calls for calm after last night's protests ended with looting, fires, shooting death near Lake Street:
“Floyd would not want people to get hurt,” she told the
@StarTribune
. “He lived his life protecting people. That is the truth."
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Monday AM programming note: Will be tweeting a lot less than usual over the next few weeks as
@chasedavis
and I adjust to life with this little dude...
Baby Jack was born last Tuesday. The whole family is happy and healthy... sleep is overrated!!!!! 💙 😹
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Mayor Carter echoes others saying these outside agitators are taking advantage of legit protesters sadness to destroy the city. Says arrests made last night in St. Paul were from out-of-state.
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Rep. Ilhan Omar releases statement on phone call with GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert following her anti-Muslim comments about Omar, which Omar says were based on an alleged exchange that never happened. Background:
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Some news: *So* thrilled to finally share that I have joined
@axios
to write a new newsletter on all things Twin Cities. New email in bio. Sign up! -->
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Very Minnesotan of the strib’s meteorologist to apologize for the forecast
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Former MN Gov. Mark Dayton announces on Facebook that he has married a former campaign aide. "[We] lost touch, until we ran into each other in Minneapolis a couple of years ago. The rest is happy history," he writes.
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Walz says he plans to start releasing ID of some of the leaders causing mayhem and instigating. Best estimate is 20% of demonstrators are Minnesotans and 80% outside.
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Walz: "Minnesotans: This is a challenging times. Our great cities... are under assault from people who do not share our values... and certainly are not here to honor George Floyd." Says that will stop today and order must be destroyed.
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It's... not a joke because the full statement, in context, is true. MN DOES have same-day registration... “You don’t have to be registered to go vote in Minnesota. We have same day registration so you can register at the polls."
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I was vaccinated in my third trimester. No issues for me or baby. My now-4-month-old is super healthy and happy — can already roll in BOTH directions!
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Thrilled to share that I am joining the
@StarTribune
as a politics reporter! I start next week!
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Frey: If you have family of friends who are considering protesting... This is no longer about protesting. Says violence caused by outsiders must stop. He echoes Walz in citing concerns about pandemic still happening.
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Gov. Tim Walz's staff releases letter from COS to Senate GOP leader Paul Gazelka ahead of meeting between the two officials. Walz and Gazelka have clashed over COVID response, emergency powers + commissioners of late:
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MN Rep.
@Ilhan
Omar among members petitioning for making pandemic policy allowing for remote paid congressional interns permanent. Argue change "would allow offices to keep their internship programs open to many students historically denied access to congressional experience."
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New this AM: U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar to report raising +$1.6M in Q4 as she gears up for a Dem primary rematch w/ 2022 challenger Don Samuels.
It's a record haul for the Minneapolis Democrat (+ likely the district)
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How much would the $1.9T COVID relief bill that passed the House send to state/local gov here? I asked offices of Reps.
@Ilhan
Omar &
@BettyMcCollum04
. Here are the estimates:
-MN: $4.7B
-Minneapolis metro: $281M
-Hennepin Co: $246M
-St. Paul: $172M
-Ramsey Co: $107M
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P.S. Everyone liking this tweet should check out
@StarTribune
for more coverage of the crazy POLAR PAIN we are experiencing this week.
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Wow the hottest club in Minneapolis tonight is apparently the Boludo pick up line 🔥
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Confirmed: MN Gov. Tim Walz is going to go to the White House tomorrow with other governors to meet with the president, per a spox.
Catch up fast: Walz, chair of DGA, organized call yesterday w/ Dem govs where concerns/calls for a mtg w/ Biden were aired, as
@CNN
reported.
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This is a stunning stat! 77% of comments on MinnPost made by 50 people!!!!
MinnPost is no longer publishing comments on stories. Here's why:
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Attorney for Floyd's family calling for AG Ellison to take over handling of the case on live newser right now.
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Protesters force Amy Klobuchar to cancel rally in St. Louis Park
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First Ave is hosting a vaccination drive, with a focus on reaching folks who work in arts and music industry
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Mondale spoke to a number of Democratic politicians, including
@GovTimWalz
, as death neared Sunday, colleagues
@margarettalev
and
@i_oriion
report
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Pub Safety Commissioner Harrington now providing an update. Says never a time in his 40-year career that so many law enforcement came together for single, unified mission. Repeats others that change has occurred over recent days from peaceful to last night violence.
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Harrington says last night saw a change in tone and approach by "riotists," bent on destroying property and hurting people. Says multiple shots fired in both cities. IED were also used to injure State Troopers and others.
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GOP State Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, a committee chair and former Secretary of State, suggests in FB comment that black Americans “want $13 Trillion. $375,000 for each black.” “That is only a start I am sure,” she adds. I have asked caucus spox for comment:
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"Today we say enough is enough. Our nation must be governed not from chaos but from opportunity. Not by wallowing over what’s wrong, but by marching inexorably toward what’s right. That’s got to start with all of us." -
@amyklobuchar
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I know only journalists care about this *cue tiny violin* but it's really bad how infrequently the
@StarTribune
credits other local outlets when they folo their scoops/reporting.
(and I say this as someone who has a lot of love and respect for a Strib as a former staffer!)
Nice to see exactly zero legacy media outlets adding "as first reported by Racket" when picking up Em's scoop 👍
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Walz says it’s the last day of May, which is news to me personally.
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GOP Senate Nominee Jason Lewis Founded A Social Network That Promoted A Pro-Hitler Documentary
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David Hogg launching pillow company to compete with MyPillow's Mike Lindell
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Walz says throughout the day today the *peaceful* protests WILL continue. "Today will be an expression of that loss of George Floyd. There will be legitimate exercising of 1st amendment rights." He will work to protect that right to do that.
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Out of context
@GovTimWalz
quote:
"This is our way back to normalcy, we get done on this side of the road, we get to go into the miracle of birth barn."
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A few dozen Bernie Sanders supporters are here at the U to hear from
@IlhanMN
and Sanders organizer
@JoelleStangler
on the first day of
#mnprimary
voting.
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Harrington says dept is following social posts organizing unrest. Also working with federal partners on is this organized crime, terror? Building info and intel network now, he says.
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"The situation in Minneapolis is no longer" about death of Floyd. It is about groups intentionally creating fear and destruction.
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"The wife of Minneapolis City Council Member Jamal Osman incorporated a nonprofit that reported feeding 2,500 children per day under a federal program that’s been rocked by alleged fraud in Minnesota."
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Saw two people WATER SKIING on the Mississippi this morning. Minnesota is so wild.
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Minnesota U.S. Rep. Phillips calls for armed guards in schools after Nashville shooting via
@mprnews
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Going to start all my interviews this way from now on!
I love Kenyan television so much...
Sit down with the Deputy President and no warm up questions...just straight to the point.
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Harrington confirms what anyone watching on Twitter (or IRL) saw last night: both public and private property set on fire, destroying businesses and homes.
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Neighbors on my S. Minneapolis block have volunteered to be safety captains for the night. Collecting cell phones and names of everyone and providing tips if riots or arsonists hit our neighborhood.
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#localmediaangle
: Noah Kahan subscribed (briefly) to the Pioneer Press
Just paid 6 dollars to read a negative review of my show lmao worst case scenario
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Walz says there is now organized attempt to tear down civil society, cause destruction.
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MN
@GovTimWalz
speaking now. Thanks those who abides by curfew, responders, including some who took incoming fire.
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Update: Looks like some new results in St. Cloud GOP Sen. Jerry Relph now trailing DFL challenger Aric Putnam in
#SD14
. GOP could still hold majority if Relph loses -- DFL would have to flip 1 more.
GOOD evening. This trend continues to hold. SD14 has tightened since the AM, but otherwise we're still looking at a narrow GOP majority in MN Senate come Jan. DFL holding out hope that outstanding ballot can narrow gap in some of these close seats
#mnleg
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“If you can pull off an Easter Egg Roll, you can do anything.”
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MDH Commissioner Jan Malcolm just got her COVID-19 vaccine (J&J shot). She said she’s looking forever to having dinner indoors with vaccinated friends, in accordance with CDC guidance.
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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter acknowledged that arrest data he initially shared was later found to be inaccurate. “I take full responsibility for that.”
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Talked to
@AndrewYang
about his plans for
@Fwd_Party
in Minnesota + his response to DFLers who are worried his candidates could tip scales to GOP in close races in November
#mnpolitics
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LA Times reporter says State Patrol shot tear gas canisters at a group of media by Fifth Precicnt
Minnesota State Patrol just fired tear gas at reporters and photographers at point blank range.
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I've gotten a few reader emails asking if/when their MN absentee ballot tracker status will change from "accepted and will be counted" to "counted." If you see "accepted and will be counted," you can rest easy. That's the final status change in the system.
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New: State Sen. Kelly Morrison announces run for
#MN03
seat held by Rep. Dean Phillips, who is running for president.
Between the lines: Morrison is a close friend and ally of Phillips.
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I have asked
@MyPillowUSA
spokesperson for a comment and to respond to questions about timing, rationale and if/where this promo code is being promoted.
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Harrington: "We are adapting to their tactics." Making more arrests.
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USA Today fact checks those Project Veritas videos alleging ballot fraud in Minneapolis: "Based on our research, the claim that Project Veritas discovered a voter fraud scheme connected to Rep. Ilhan Omar is FALSE."
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New: DFL caucus elects Sen. Erin Murphy (DFL-St. Paul) the next majority leader of Minnesota Senate.
#mnleg
She succeeds Sen. Dziedzic, who stepped down due to reoccurrence for cancer.
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One thing I love about the MN political press corps is how stacked it is with talented female journalists. 4/5 of the questions at the initial avail after Benson's campaign announcement came from women!
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Speaker Hortman says House DFL believes they now have 69 "pro-choice" votes in the majority. That's a shift from recent sessions, when DFL had majority but not majority of members who supported abortion rights, could allow Dems to go on offense on abortion-related bills.
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Gooooooood morning! I'm back from maternity leave! Say hi and tell me what I missed: torey.vanoot
@axios
.com + DMs open
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Walz says after days of legit protests, last night was "mockery of pretending this is about George Floyd's death or inequities or historical traumas to our communities of color."
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My fingers are too frozen to live tweet this speech but here is a photo of
@amyklobuchar
speaking now
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Asked MDE about whether any districts are offering litter boxes to children. Response: "MDE is not aware of any school in the state of Minnesota that is doing this."
At an event last week, the GOP candidate for governor of Minnesota there are, "litter boxes in some of the school districts so kids can pee in them, because they identify as a furry..."
It's a persistent and bizarre Internet hoax.
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Lt. Gen. Jensen of MN National Guard says 24 hours ago had 400 guardsman, reached a peak of 700 soldiers mobilized. While it was largest mobilization in state history, "it was not enough."
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tfw you try to get out of town for a quick weekend getaway without your toddler after 3 straight weeks of illness/weather life disruptions and.... your flight is diverted to a different airport due to severe weather 🙃🤞✈️
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This is a dog who did nothing to help get the first issue of
@axios
Twin Cities out the door this morning
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Harrington said there were 10Ks of rioters out last night.
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More efforts this AM to help those whose food sources were destroyed by unrest this week:
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Walz says he knows calling up the guard will only make things more difficult tonight. Says he expects those bent on destruction to call for more to join their forces. "I'm not trying to make this any lighter. This is going to be very difficult."
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The turnaround on the free saliva tests here in MN has gotten really fast. I took one at MSP at 12:15 Sunday (had been coughing a bit) and woke up to my (negative!) result in my inbox.
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Former GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty here to get a COVID-19 shot alongside DFL Gov. Tim Walz. Says vaccination isn’t political issue, just the smart thing to do.
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