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Tom Olsen

@olsenforparks

Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner At Large. Visit http://olsenforparks.org for more info. Comms Specialist MN House DFL. MPLS, biking, Twolves. He/him/his.

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You love to see it folks.

05.03.2026 20:55 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ty! We're well & enjoying all of snuggles w/ Hans.πŸ₯°

How we design streets determines what's possible re: our relationship to outdoors, community, & health.

Thanks to @minneapolismn.gov for protected bike lanes on 26th & 28th Streets that made this trip feel safe & therefore a real option. 1/3

05.03.2026 20:01 πŸ‘ 136 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
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video taken in downtown minneapolis today of reported bounty hunters PULLING A GUN on someone standing in the road in front of city hall. (business on the van is fake.) hennepin county sheriff’s deputies were right behind and did nothing

video by government employee who saw it on their lunch break

03.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 847 πŸ” 402 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 43
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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

A community member's father was recently taken into ICE custody and is now awaiting deportation. Daisy’s family is raising funds to help cover legal fees and asking community to share their story and support them during this difficult time. gofund.me/2167c987f

03.03.2026 15:03 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two beavers overseeing a timber metropolis

Two beavers overseeing a timber metropolis

Pretty sure this is a pro-beaver board. VP Deshpande in particular.

In 30 years the hope is that the city will be all beavers.

03.03.2026 13:11 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It will also need solutions to good faith accessibility concerns. Whether that's more nearby disability parking spots, working with Metro Transit to get new bus lines to drop of at or near parkways, or - like that article mentions - some sort of shuttle program.

02.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It absolutely can be! We took the first step by passing a pilot to look at new methods of pedestrianization and at pedestrianizing more often.

But when the pilot ends we'll need a new resolution making open parkways a reality. That will require a huge amount of public support and engagement!

02.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

By sticking together we will outlast and rise above our oppressive federal government.

Give if you can: givebutter.com/neschool

27.02.2026 19:49 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Other countries do it? Sounds un-American to me!

24.02.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cameras, coming to a Baltimore bus lane near you Officials have yet to decide when the cameras will become active, but a grace period will be offered before tickets are issued, said a city Department of Transportation spokesperson.

Clear bus lanes are essential to moving a few hundred thousand people who take buses in Baltimore each day. Transit riders moving through the community in one of the most efficient ways possible deserve a smooth and speedy commute.

www.thebanner.com/community/tr...

22.02.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 161 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
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City of Minneapolis is considering two proposals for redeveloping the SE corner of the Nicollet Kmart site. In coming weeks city staff will recommend one option to the City Council for approval. View the proposals and take the survey by March 5:
www2.minneapolismn.gov/government/p...

21.02.2026 15:22 πŸ‘ 42 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 9
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Aisha Gomez had a dozen wonderful moments in her floor speech last night. You should really watch the whole thing, but here are some of my favs.

1. Good riddance Bovino

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 7

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Y'all can thank Commissioner Amber Frederick for setting this awesome precedent.

20.02.2026 21:58 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Hail to the Queen

20.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 40 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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7. Change your mind

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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6. GOP pity

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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5. Give up our humanity

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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4. Epstein files

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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3. They think we won't notice

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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2. When tyranny comes for you

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Aisha Gomez had a dozen wonderful moments in her floor speech last night. You should really watch the whole thing, but here are some of my favs.

1. Good riddance Bovino

20.02.2026 21:11 πŸ‘ 77 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 7

This week Demuth and the House GOP blocked bills to:

- Keep ICE out of schools
- Require BCA to investigate federal agent shootings
- Provide emergency rental assistance

They don’t even want to acknowledge the harm Metro Surge has caused Minnesotans.

20.02.2026 14:31 πŸ‘ 93 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 8

If you're ever having a bad day, try to take a moment to stop and remember that you aren't Walter Hudson. I find that can make my darkest days significantly brighter.

Like you don't have to be this guy. Could you imagine how miserable that would be? I mean listen to him... Oofta.

20.02.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Had to make your healthcare unaffordable in order to boost the secret police budget and pay out tax cuts to billionaires.

19.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Bus lane enforcement hell yeah!!!

19.02.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Edina is everything Mr. Brauer. You just don't see it yet.

19.02.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Still prefer Berg for this race but Little is doing great work and would be a credit to CD2.

19.02.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Public comment period The official public comment period for Rethinking I-94 is now open until March 9.The Scoping Document / Draft Scoping Decision Document (SD/DSDD) and the state Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)...

**RETHINKING I94 MEETING** I-94 neighbors: public comments are open and many are requesting a pause in MnDOT's planning timeline because *how can we focus on a highway when we're under siege?* Need context, have questions? Join us, 6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Feb. 18) at the Merriam Park Library.

17.02.2026 22:04 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Three hairs, eh?

18.02.2026 01:48 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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EPA reverses long-standing climate change finding, stripping its own ability to regulate emissions The agency announced it is repealing its 2009 conclusion that greenhouse gases warm the Earth and endanger human health and well-being.

There are so many fucked up things with the current administration that it's hard to focus on one but this recent move is basically a death sentence for the planet. I've been involved with more boots on the ground actions over the years than I can count and this really bums me out.

13.02.2026 06:06 πŸ‘ 9974 πŸ” 3989 πŸ’¬ 787 πŸ“Œ 332