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**Bruce MacDonald** @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io · 19h *

Bruce MacDonald @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io

From WHEAT LIFE:

"Flour sacks began replacing barrels as flour containers in the later 1800s, when the sewing machine made it possible to sew a sturdy sack that could hold flour. Flour sacks dominated the industry until the 1940s when paper sacks, which were introduced 20 years earlier, became the main form of packaging."
https://wheatlife.org/when-flour-was-sacked/

A lot of these old seed and flour sacks back in the day were manufactured by a Minneapolis company whose logo was a cat out of the bag! Ope!

(You need go no further than the Minnesota State Fair to see a superb permanent collection of seed and flour sacks right there in the Ag-Hort building, not far from the crop art.)

#Minneapolis #flour #milling

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**Shannon Curtis** @shannoncurtis@mastodon.social · 2d

Shannon Curtis @shannoncurtis@mastodon.social

Coming to these fine cities!
APR 9 #Portland OR
APR 11 #Guerneville CA
APR 12 #Sacramento CA
APR 18 #SanDiego CA
APR 19 #LosAngeles CA
APR 23 #Austin TX
APR 24 #Houston TX
APR 29 #WinstonSalem NC
MAY 03 #Phoenixville PA
MAY 09 #Newtown CT
MAY 10 #Burlington VT
MAY 15 #Minneapolis MN
MAY 16 #StLouis MO
MAY 18 #CedarRapids IA
May 20 #KansasCity MO
MAY 22 #DesMoines IA
MAY 23 #Omaha NE
MAY 27 #Denver CO
MAY 30 #Boise ID
MAY 31 #BakerCity OR
JUN 6 #Spokane WA
JUN 12 #Seattle WA
JUN 19 #Oakland CA

**Wayne Moran Photography** @WayneMoranPhotography@photog.social · 4d

Wayne Moran Photography @WayneMoranPhotography@photog.social

Basking in the vibrant hues of spring, the Minneapolis Public Library stands as a testament to both architectural innovation and the city’s rich intellectual heritage. This iconic structure, now part of the Hennepin County Library system, has long been a cornerstone of Minneapolis, fostering knowledge, culture, and community engagement.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/minneapolis-public-library-spring-glory-wayne-moran.html

#Minneapolis #arcitecture #library #spring #landmarks #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

Minneapolis Public Library - Spring Glory

Basking in the vibrant hues of spring, the Minneapolis Public Library stands as a testament to both architectural innovation and the city’s rich intellectual heritage. This iconic structure, now part of the Hennepin County Library system, has long been a cornerstone of Minneapolis, fostering knowledge, culture, and community engagement.

The library’s modern design, characterized by sleek glass facades and striking geometric forms, reflects the city’s commitment to forward-thinking architecture. Originally founded in the late 19th century, the library has evolved over time, embracing state-of-the-art facilities while preserving its mission to serve as a hub for education and discovery. Inside, a wealth of literature, historical archives, and artistic displays create an inviting space for learning and creativity.

Spring in Minneapolis transforms the city into a scene of renewal, with blossoms adorning trees and sunlight casting a warm glow over the urban landscape. The area surrounding the library bursts into life, as parks and walkways fill with locals eager to enjoy the fresh air after a long winter.

Image:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/minneapolis-public-library-spring-glory-wayne-moran.html

https://waynemoranphotography.com/blog/the-most-beautiful-minnesota-images-for-your-home-and-office/

#Minneapolis #arcitecture #library #spring #landmarks #landscape #photography #travel #travelphotography

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#AYearForArt #buyintoArt

**Paul Cantrell** @inthehands@hachyderm.io · 5d

Paul Cantrell @inthehands@hachyderm.io

We’ve had growing crowds every week at the MSP #TeslaTakedown in Golden Valley, MN: 100-some, then 200-some, then ~350–380…. This weekend is supposed to be a really big one worldwide — every dealership, big crowds, really get some attention — but tomorrow’s weather forecast in MN looks kind of dismal.

I worry…but then I know we’re not so easily deterred. Let’s show them how it gets done here in Minnesota.

There are 4 Minnesota locations to protest, and many more worldwide. Find them here, and please show up if you can! https://www.teslatakedown.com

Tesla TakedownTesla Takedown | Take action at Tesla showrooms everywhere.The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us—not politicians, not the media.

#MSP #Minnesota #Minneapolis

**James Akers** @JamesAkers@expressional.social · 6d

James Akers @JamesAkers@expressional.social

I made my Mirror World class some bling out of 6mm glass tubulation. We can all laugh and be shiny together now. I actually didn't make myself one though. I guess I can make it tomorrow. I bent it to my handwriting in cursive with a 6mm sharpie :) . lol happened to be an easy an fun 3 letter phrase that flows nicely.

I sure do love mirroring a bunch of little tubes simultaneously :)

I gotta get a few feet of bright colored silicone or latex tubing. They are meant to be necklaces. They may be fragile during hugs.

Its been nice to teach these classes with Kacie Lees in the evenings and decompress from the hectic week finishing up neon work things ahead of an upcoming midwest road trip! Class and show in Minneapolis and visiting artist 2 day at UW, Madison.

We mirrored so much. Its so fun seeing people get it- and run wild with it.

me, wearing red and pink kitchen gloves, with a funnel, and all the fire polished lols attached end to end with latex tubing hanging down. bottles of chemicals and messy dryer pan are on the table.

shiny blinged out lols drying off on the new york times. Other shiny blobby glass objects and plastic things in the background.

six lols against a black painted table, with their ends fire polished

The long tube with all six lols in it... actually I think there was another tube of lols. Box of tissues and red stabilo 8008 pencil and white block on the non metallic table. Student in the background.

#glass #flameworking #silver

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**Shannon Curtis** @shannoncurtis@mastodon.social · 6d

Shannon Curtis @shannoncurtis@mastodon.social

Coming to these fine cities:

APR 09 #Portland OR
APR 11 #Guerneville CA
APR 12 #Sacramento CA
APR 18 #SanDiego CA
APR 19 #LosAngeles CA
APR 23 #Austin TX
APR 24 #Houston TX
APR 29 #WinstonSalem NC
MAY 03 #Phoenixville PA
MAY 09 #Newtown CT
MAY 10 #Burlington VT
MAY 15 #Minneapolis MN
MAY 16 #StLouis MO
MAY 18 #CedarRapids IA
May 20 #KansasCity MO
MAY 22 #DesMoines IA
MAY 23 #Omaha NE
MAY 27 #Denver CO
MAY 30 #Boise ID
MAY 31 #BakerCity OR
JUN 06 #Spokane WA
JUN 12 #Seattle WA
JUN 19 #Oakland CA

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**Bruce MacDonald** @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io · 6d *

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Bruce MacDonald @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io

Outside of a dog, a book is Man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read.

Pepper, the borrowed Australian kelpie belonging to some friends, looks longingly up at a Little Free Library where a sign is posted referring to the possibility of dog treats inside.

Photo taken Thu, 20 March 2025.

#LittleFreeLibraries #DogsOfMastodon #Minneapolis

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 24

Mar 24

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a close up of a larger painting displaying lots of little bunnies all over the place. some have spots, some are shimmery. all with varying expressions and colors and positions. one even has a very large eye that's looking at you.

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 23

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a drawing of an anthropomorphic rabbit riding a skateboard. it has baggy striped pants and its shirt says "hold tite"

a marker drawing of the artist as a rabbit doodling in their sketchbook. its ears are double pierced and it has a glob of fluffy hair on its head. its wearing glasses and looking exasperatedly at the sketchbook saying "guhhh" with bags under its eyes

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 22

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an illustration of a troubled dog girl sitting at a table holding a crayon above a coloring book. above her are 3 thought bubbles. the first has a question mark and exclamation point. the second has a hypnotic swirl. the third has a thinking emoji that is crying.

**Paul Cantrell** @inthehands@hachyderm.io · Mar 22 *

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Paul Cantrell @inthehands@hachyderm.io

Pretty darn good turnout for #TeslaTakedown today in Golden Vally, MN: I counted at least 350, and somebody else said 380.

That’s up from ~210 last week, and 100+ the week before.

See you there next Saturday? 11am until 12-something!

#Minnesota #MSP #Minneapolis

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 22

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a painting by dej of a pastel-themed character with long curly, flowing, and pale hair reminiscent of clouds. they have big glasses and are smiling and squinting. they have a layered necklace that spans their whole neck. the shirt they wear has long and wide sleeves.

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 21

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a white rabbit sitting on its fluffy-tailed butt facing away from the viewer but looking back at the viewer holding up a peace symbol (2 fingers) and saying hi. all on a pastel green background

@thief@weirder.earth · Mar 19

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an illustration of a white rabbit sitting on its fluffy-trailed butt with its back toward the viewer and its face turned towards the viewer. it's holding up a peace symbol (2 fingers) and saying hi. outlining the rabbit are many-colored polka dots. all on a pastel green background signed with a big S and a heart by the artist.

**Bruce MacDonald** @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io · Mar 18

Mar 18

Bruce MacDonald @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io

The little dog laughed
To see such sport

Good morning from Minneapolis, where it's 35℉/2℃, mostly cloudy, visibility 10 miles at the airport.

Barometer reads Change.

Warm nose in Hinterlandia. Rain. Sleet. Snow in the forecast.

National Weather Service Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
636 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025

- Rain changing over to snow on Wednesday with axis of the heaviest snow from south central Minnesota to west central Wisconsin.

- Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph across southern Minnesota on Wednesday will cause blizzard conditions where the snowfall and winds overlap.

2025: 77 days in/288 out. Hang in there.

Borrowed dog Pepper, seen here in his window seat at his family's home in Longfellow, Minneapolis, matches the woodwork as he looks to the west. Spring jackets and puffy coats hang from hooks on the wall, as winter is not over yet.

Pepper is a medium-sized black, tan, and white Australian kelpie, whom your correspondent takes on walks four days a week.

I argue he is the best dog.

Snapped Thursday, March 6, 2025.

#mnwx #Minneapolis #DogsOfMastodon

**Wayne Moran Photography** @WayneMoranPhotography@photog.social · Mar 17

Mar 17

Wayne Moran Photography @WayneMoranPhotography@photog.social

Minneapolis Central Library Reflections

The Minneapolis Central Library offers a stunning vantage point for capturing the city's vibrant skyline. Located in the heart of downtown, this architectural gem, designed by César Pelli, features striking modern lines, vast glass facades, and an iconic angular roof that beautifully reflects the surrounding urban landscape.

https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-minneapolis-central-library-reflections-wayne-moran.html

#Minnesota #minneapolis #architecture #fineart
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt

Minneapolis Central Library Reflections

The Minneapolis Central Library offers a stunning vantage point for capturing the city's vibrant skyline. Located in the heart of downtown, this architectural gem, designed by César Pelli, features striking modern lines, vast glass facades, and an iconic angular roof that beautifully reflects the surrounding urban landscape.

Photographers can take advantage of the library's unique perspectives, especially from the upper levels, where expansive windows frame the Minneapolis skyline perfectly. The mix of historic and contemporary buildings, illuminated bridges, and bustling city streets provides dynamic compositions, whether shooting during the golden hour, at twilight, or in the evening when the city's lights sparkle.

Outside, the library's location on Nicollet Mall places it near prime photography spots, including Peavey Plaza, Loring Park, and the Mississippi Riverfront, offering endless creative opportunities. Whether capturing long exposures of traffic streaming past or crisp daytime shots of the city's architecture, the Central Library serves as an excellent hub for Minneapolis skyline photography.

Image:
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-minneapolis-central-library-reflections-wayne-moran.html

#Minnesota #minneapolis #architecture #fineart
#BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt

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**Jenny** @tiamat271@mastodon.online · Mar 16

Mar 16

Jenny @tiamat271@mastodon.online

@inthehands Promoting to @teslatakedown #Minneapolis #MN

#TeslaTakeDown

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**Paul Cantrell** @inthehands@hachyderm.io · Mar 15 *

Mar 15 *

Paul Cantrell @inthehands@hachyderm.io

I heard from somebody at the #TeslaTakedown today that people will be bannering on the pedestrian bridge that runs from the Walker to Loring Park over I-94 tomorrow and every Sundary around 1pm. (This is in #Minneapolis.)

Just word of mouth, sorry, I have no further info. If anybody knows more, lmk and I’ll boost!

**Bruce MacDonald** @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io · Mar 14 *

Mar 14 *

Bruce MacDonald @rationaldoge@hachyderm.io

Good morning from Minneapolis, where we've clawed our way to Friday, as we do each and every week if we're lucky.

2025: 73 days in/292 out. "One Day at a Time."

It's 52℉ at the moment, heading for a high of 74℉.

Or, as our friends in the civilized world who use SI units would say, 23°C.

Barometer's falling. Rainy and snowy weather are on the way for the weekend.

We could use it. To paraphrase one of the Little Mermaid's aquatic sidekicks, Life's so much better / Here when it's wetter.

While walking borrowed dog Pepper the Australian kelpie this week, we happened upon some backyard chickens and their friendly yellow dog who came over to the fence to greet us.

Nice poultry operation here in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Enjoy this pleasant spring weather. It'll be hotter 'n 'ell before we know it.

View of a deluxe chicken coop, painted yellow with white trim, in the back yard of a south Minneapolis home. A yellow dog with a fluffy tail stands in the foreground next to a black chain link fence. Borrowed dog Pepper, our friends' Australian kelpie whom I take on walks four days a week, pulls at his leash in an attempt to get a closer look at the chickens. It is a beautiful, sunny, early spring day.

#mnwx #BackyardChickens #DogsOfMastodon

**rachael laura arbor** @rachaelspooky@cyberpunk.lol · Mar 4

Mar 4

rachael laura arbor @rachaelspooky@cyberpunk.lol

hey if i havent been clear about it, im still job hunting too. im a fullstack software developer with a decade of experience, and am eager to start a role that is, in order of preference, remote, seattle, or minneapolis. most of my experience is in php/js, with six of those years also heavily involving project management and mentoring. but i am very flexible on what the role is; i am a fast learner, i will take entry level in any tech stack if it keeps me housed.

if you are in a position to give me a referral or recommendation within your company and want to help me out, DM me further info. i can then then apply online or pass along a resume.

thank you

#getFediHired #seattle #minneapolis

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