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Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2026 a real Liz Lemon he/him Minneapolis

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finally someone with the gravitas of fdr and churchhill's wartime addresses. we shall fight on the seas, we shall fight on the shores, we shall dance like nobody's watching.

12.03.2026 00:14 πŸ‘ 1012 πŸ” 175 πŸ’¬ 57 πŸ“Œ 7
Photo of the sims 2 startup screen on a 2008 iMac

Photo of the sims 2 startup screen on a 2008 iMac

Hell yeah

11.03.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
March 11, 2026
Minneapolis City Council
350 South 5th Street
Room 370
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Dear Council President Payne, Council Vice President Osman and Council Members:
This letter is to inform you that I have vetoed Ordinance No. 2026-002 to extend the pre-eviction notice for
renters to 60 days. I understand the authors’ intent, but the experience from COVID-19 and guidance from
shelter and affordable housing providers shows that this strategy has not worked. We have heard over and over
again from shelter and affordable housing providers that longer timelines produce worse outcomes for
residents. In their words, when rental assistance isn’t available, time is a debt trap that becomes a barrier to
securing future housing.
I heard a call for more financial assistance, and I believe that is the best path forward. Rental assistance is
working and getting to renters quickly – rent collections are better in 2026 than 2025. That’s why I’m proposing
to spend $1 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for emergency rental assistance administered
through Hennepin County.
While a 60-day pre-eviction notice period sounds good, there is no data to show that it does good. Pandemic
era eviction moratorium allowed many renters to accumulate huge amounts of debt that they are still paying off
today. When property owners carry the losses, the housing system experiences upward pressure on rents to
replenish reserves, catch up on missed mortgage, insurance, utility, payroll, and property tax payments, and
cover increased costs associated with deferred maintenance.
I believe most landlords are working with tenants to develop payment plans and access rental assistance. But for
bad actors, I worry that the proposal gives them reasons to report tenants to ICE or use minor lease violationswhich don’t require as much notice and are harder to expunge – to evict tenants.
We will continue to monitor the data. If something substantially changes, I am committed to working with the
City…

March 11, 2026 Minneapolis City Council 350 South 5th Street Room 370 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Dear Council President Payne, Council Vice President Osman and Council Members: This letter is to inform you that I have vetoed Ordinance No. 2026-002 to extend the pre-eviction notice for renters to 60 days. I understand the authors’ intent, but the experience from COVID-19 and guidance from shelter and affordable housing providers shows that this strategy has not worked. We have heard over and over again from shelter and affordable housing providers that longer timelines produce worse outcomes for residents. In their words, when rental assistance isn’t available, time is a debt trap that becomes a barrier to securing future housing. I heard a call for more financial assistance, and I believe that is the best path forward. Rental assistance is working and getting to renters quickly – rent collections are better in 2026 than 2025. That’s why I’m proposing to spend $1 million from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for emergency rental assistance administered through Hennepin County. While a 60-day pre-eviction notice period sounds good, there is no data to show that it does good. Pandemic era eviction moratorium allowed many renters to accumulate huge amounts of debt that they are still paying off today. When property owners carry the losses, the housing system experiences upward pressure on rents to replenish reserves, catch up on missed mortgage, insurance, utility, payroll, and property tax payments, and cover increased costs associated with deferred maintenance. I believe most landlords are working with tenants to develop payment plans and access rental assistance. But for bad actors, I worry that the proposal gives them reasons to report tenants to ICE or use minor lease violationswhich don’t require as much notice and are harder to expunge – to evict tenants. We will continue to monitor the data. If something substantially changes, I am committed to working with the City…

mayor jacob frey has vetoed the pause evictions, save lives bill the minneapolis city coucil approved that would've extended the eviction timeline from 30 days to 60 days temporarily to held families impacted by the ICE invasion catch up paying rent

11.03.2026 17:03 πŸ‘ 563 πŸ” 272 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 155
Shaggy little black dog standing on his hind legs at the bottom of a staircase, with his front paws on a gate blocking the stairs

Shaggy little black dog standing on his hind legs at the bottom of a staircase, with his front paws on a gate blocking the stairs

I'm telling ya, this dog is a strange little man

09.05.2025 01:35 πŸ‘ 479 πŸ” 86 πŸ’¬ 27 πŸ“Œ 5
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Pentagon bars press photographers over β€˜unflattering’ Hegseth photos Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s staff took issue with photos taken in a rare briefing last week and decided to shut out press photographers from two subsequent news conferences.

Scoop: The Pentagon barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that his staff deemed "unflattering."

11.03.2026 15:28 πŸ‘ 1823 πŸ” 654 πŸ’¬ 399 πŸ“Œ 459
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The troubles

11.03.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 3820 πŸ” 772 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 16
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A chilly morning in downtown #Minneapolis, so the Capella Tower space heater has been turned on

11.03.2026 14:25 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Minnesota Senate to vote Wednesday on ICE-related rent assistance The measure would reallocate unused money designated for a court settlement to pay emergency rent relief to households in need.

Money to help people pay rent would flow to Minnesota counties and tribal governments under an emergency relief proposal set for a Senate floor vote on Wednesday. The proposal would redirect unused funds from a court settlement dealing with tax-forfeited lands.

11.03.2026 14:35 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It’s incredibly alpha to be afraid to buy shoes that fit because you think it might make your boss dad angry

11.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 1
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a cartoon fox in a suit and tie is standing next to a window . ALT: a cartoon fox in a suit and tie is standing next to a window .

Yoooo new febreze jingle dropped

11.03.2026 14:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BOO!

10.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you want to see O'Hara have to answer more questions on MPD involvement and response to Metro Surge, he'll be at the Community Commission on Police Oversight meeting tonight at 6pm: lims.minneapolismn.gov/board/agenda...

I know at least one Commissioner has some good questions prepared.

09.03.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
a cardboard cutout display in CVS for Red Bull that reads "TOUCHING DOWN IN THE PARTY ZONE?"

there is a white male cartoon with brown hair, a red shirt, and jeans with black shoes.  there is a brown/tanned female with dark braided hair tied up in a blue scrunchy with a blue shirt and beige pants with white shoes.  in-between them is a giant Red Bull can (blue and aluminum with a Red Bull logo on it and reads "energy drink").  behind the display are Red Bull cans.

a cardboard cutout display in CVS for Red Bull that reads "TOUCHING DOWN IN THE PARTY ZONE?" there is a white male cartoon with brown hair, a red shirt, and jeans with black shoes. there is a brown/tanned female with dark braided hair tied up in a blue scrunchy with a blue shirt and beige pants with white shoes. in-between them is a giant Red Bull can (blue and aluminum with a Red Bull logo on it and reads "energy drink"). behind the display are Red Bull cans.

why is Red Bull talking about masturbation at CVS

09.03.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 129 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
Markets In Turmoil As Price Of Money Skyrockets To $90 A Dollar

Markets In Turmoil As Price Of Money Skyrockets To $90 A Dollar

Markets In Turmoil As Price Of Money Skyrockets To $90 A Dollar http://theonion.com/markets-in-turmoil-as-price-of-money-skyrockets-to-90-1819575197/

09.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 2698 πŸ” 371 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 14
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β€˜ello innit

09.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Tracy Jordan: I saw a bald dude twerking in front of a Pac Man head on a pair of scissors. Scissors!

08.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 262 πŸ” 29 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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And that’s how babies are made

08.03.2026 20:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You’re gonna get me another sandwich, or imina cut your face up so bad you’ll have a chin- YOU’LL ALL HAVE CHINS

08.03.2026 11:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Marcello attempting to bite Ryan- hell yeah that’s my guy right there [chomp]

08.03.2026 11:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome we got one of them cool untraceable copters right above on a Sunday morning PRAISE BE THE HOVERING LORD

08.03.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Literally just pre tape it/air it uncensored on Peacock; lean into the uncensored bit to push subscribers - show skits during broadcast ad breaks

08.03.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The USonian SNL corporate style will fail 13 minutes into the first episode over there

08.03.2026 10:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Let’s get creative here, [re SNL] prioritize online streaming style, and censor/edit down for broadcast. Obviously Lorne is unable to adapt; I say before seeing what the UK version is like.

08.03.2026 10:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Someone needs to remove Lorne

08.03.2026 10:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Otezla - SNL
Otezla - SNL YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

Not gonna lie, this one got me howlin- fucking skyrizi nothing is everything stfu.

The bar is very low

08.03.2026 10:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What do you think harry styles paid for the SNL ticket? More or less than one of his own

08.03.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ashley Padilla is the SNL at this point and it’s insane they aren’t hiring more of her

08.03.2026 10:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

x dot com is literally useless at real news delivery

08.03.2026 10:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ok but, i arrive in paris 23/9/2026 and hop around the EU for ten-ish days, so I'm good..?

08.03.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0