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Minnesota House DFL leader Melissa Hortman, husband killed in apparent 'politically motivated' shooting; second lawmaker wounded in c/msp@midwest.social
[–] dumples@midwest.social 9 points 2 weeks ago

I have no words. Just thought everyone should know

Chance for a spinster in c/historymemes@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 14 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

A couple of years ago I read Salt: A World History which as expected was about salt. A large percent of the book was about how salt was used a preservative and talking about how it was done. This included recipes and examples of "domestics work" throughout the ages. Its easy to forget about how of this "housewife" work included preserving and rationing the food to last all year. This included a lot of different passage about how to butcher and then preserve different animals, not to mention, cheese making, pickling, fermenting etc. A lot of this work is highly specialized and labor intensive. So of course this man needs a wife since he wasn't trained on these skills.

Spaceballs 2 | Announcement in c/videos@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 12 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I was wondering if he was coming back. Really the most important character

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Not a bad idea. Just get a little messy

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Good idea about the reducing light. I use android so I will have to find the setting to reduce light.

I might get a paper agenda and an app.

What's up with media mentions of Period Trackers so much, do women need a special calendar or something to actually know when thats going to happen and plan around it? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 27 points 2 weeks ago

Also to note that some female athletes have started to try to get their big events to happen follicular phase of their cycle. During this time they are stronger, faster and better than other parts of their cycles. Its all based on their hormone. I was chatting with some crazy distance runners who were trying to only schedule their big marathons / ultra marathons during their follicular phase only. They also try to get their distance runs and recovery days synced with their cycles. You really need an app for that.

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

Interesting. All the good names are duplicated I guess.

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 2 points 2 weeks ago

That is nice. I work from home so I don't think being connected will be a problem while I am working. I will look into feed baby it seems to still be around.

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

I would also check out contraction timers or something for you to track them. It was super nice to have when riding to the hospital and before getting hooked up to all the monitors.

This is a great idea. Do you have a specific one? I see one on The Bump website. I assume that is super simple to use and find one

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I think LunaTracker is made for tracking periods. A little early for that for our baby girl.......

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

My wife loves to track things and is a little anxious. I think we will get one and likely not use it all the time or use it constantly.

I like the old school checklist but it is a little difficult on the go. But I know we will print somethings off at some point.

Best Privacy Focused Baby Tracking App in c/parenting@lemmy.world
[–] dumples@midwest.social 1 points 2 weeks ago

Minimal permissions is what I was looking for

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Sen. Tina Smith won’t seek reelection in 2026, putting Minnesota seat up for grabs (www.mprnews.org)
 

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U.S. Sen. Tina Smith announced Thursday she will retire after next year, opting against a 2026 bid for another six-year term and putting a Democratic-held seat in play in an increasingly competitive Upper Midwest.

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Republicans advance anti-abortion legislation during control of Minnesota House (www.mprnews.org)
 

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Minnesota House Republicans advanced a pair of anti-abortion bills Wednesday through a committee, underscoring their intention to press ahead with measures now that could languish if power shifts to shared control next month.

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Defense focuses on vetting of alleged Feeding Our Future fraudsters (sahanjournal.com)
 

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A Minnesota Department of Education official testified Tuesday that the agency verified addresses of food sites before approving them to receive federal funding, but left further vetting to a nonprofit that allegedly led the theft of $250 million.

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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’ (www.mprnews.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/22827855

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Construction on George Floyd Square is facing a setback, as Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to table a redesign plan for the intersection and instead consider making it a pedestrian-only plaza, despite property owner opposition to that plan.

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Construction on George Floyd Square delayed, council puts redesign plan ‘on ice’ (www.mprnews.org)
 

Preview:

Construction on George Floyd Square is facing a setback, as Minneapolis City Council members voted Thursday to table a redesign plan for the intersection and instead consider making it a pedestrian-only plaza, despite property owner opposition to that plan.

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META: Don't give a hoot about sports? The Superb Owl might be for you (www.npr.org)
 

NPR is talking about Owls. Preview below

For people who don't give a hoot about sports, there's more than just football to celebrate this weekend.

Say hello to the Superb Owl.

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Grocery co-ops pledge over $28,000 to Twin Cities Pride after Target was uninvited (bringmethenews.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/18330393

As Twin Cities Pride continues to fill the financial gap left by uninviting Target from its 2025 events, six Twin Cities co-ops are stepping up.

The co-ops — Eastside, Lakewinds, Mississippi Market, Seward, Valley Natural, and Wedge — have pledged a $28,700 donation to the Twin Cities Pride safety fund.

The co-ops announced the donation on social media, and confirmed to Bring Me The News that they'll be delivering the donation this week.

"As community-owned cooperative grocers, we've always been spaces where every member of our vibrant neighborhoods can find a sense of belonging, friendship, safety, and, of course, delicious local food," the co-ops wrote in a statement.

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Grocery co-ops pledge over $28,000 to Twin Cities Pride after Target was uninvited (bringmethenews.com)
 

cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/18330393

As Twin Cities Pride continues to fill the financial gap left by uninviting Target from its 2025 events, six Twin Cities co-ops are stepping up.

The co-ops — Eastside, Lakewinds, Mississippi Market, Seward, Valley Natural, and Wedge — have pledged a $28,700 donation to the Twin Cities Pride safety fund.

The co-ops announced the donation on social media, and confirmed to Bring Me The News that they'll be delivering the donation this week.

"As community-owned cooperative grocers, we've always been spaces where every member of our vibrant neighborhoods can find a sense of belonging, friendship, safety, and, of course, delicious local food," the co-ops wrote in a statement.

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MPD crafts new policies, struggles with backlog in use of force cases (sahanjournal.com)
 

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Minneapolis leaders say they have a “strong foundation” in working toward police reforms required under a court agreement between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.

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Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as DNC chair on first ballot (www.mprnews.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/22561411

Preview:

Members of the Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to make Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin their next party leader.

Martin beat out Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, along with a handful of other candidates, on the first ballot to clinch the title. He received 246.5 votes, more than the 50 percent plus one of the 448 voting members.

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Democrats elect Minnesota's Ken Martin as DNC chair on first ballot (www.mprnews.org)
 

Preview:

Members of the Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to make Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin their next party leader.

Martin beat out Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler and former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, along with a handful of other candidates, on the first ballot to clinch the title. He received 246.5 votes, more than the 50 percent plus one of the 448 voting members.

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Local activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives (www.mprnews.org)
 

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/22501564

Summary

Racial justice group leaders called for a national boycott of Target during a rally Thursday in front of the offices of the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Target announced last week that it would end its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and investments. The initiatives include a program it established aimed at helping Black employees build meaningful careers, improving the experience of Black shoppers and promoting Black-owned businesses, following the police killing of George Floyd in 2020.

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