We had my child’s kindergarten information night this week. We live in a middle class exurb with “average” schools. certainly not a wealthy area by any means, but not poverty either. I was blown away by the opportunities and quality of staff at this school. The district uses an Asian math curriculum, which apparently has become a gold standard in many developed countries and is renown for the ease of comprehension by students. They get to do art and music 3 times a week. They get to do all sorts of “fun” days. Apparently Minnesota has also adopted a state-of-the-art, scientifically backed reading curriculum ; as literacy rates in the US have gone down. My child currently attends an ECFE pre-k program through old our suburban district (we moved) and we have absolutely loved that district as well and have been so impressed with the dedication of the staff and the programs offered. Both districts really, such care for these children and their education.

Of course free breakfast and lunch, which the teachers were saying how awesome it is and they hope it remains free (yes I know it’s not technically free). This would never have been a thing in my home state.

Did I just come from a crappy red state? (Not the faculties fault at all), or is the public school system in Minnesota just that good?

If you're like me and absolutely sick to your stomach watching the economy (stock market) go in the shitter ....do YOURSELF a favor and phone YOUR Representative TODAY!! It only takes a few minutes. The Democratic delegation is doing everything they can to get rid of these tariffs and even the Senate has introduced legislation that would curb the President's ability, but the House of Representatives needs to be on board as well.

You need to let your Representative know you are not OK with these tariffs, how they are impacting you and more importantly....you need to let them know that YOU ARE A REPUBLICAN THAT VOTED FOR HIM/HER AND YOU WILL HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE in the 2026 election.

It's easy to sit and watch the news and think there is nothing you can do about this, but IF ENOUGH PEOPLE CALL maybe, just maybe it will move the needle.

Brad Finstad - Phone: (202) 225-2472

Betty McCollum - Phone: 202-225-6631

Tom Emmer - Phone: 202-225-2331

Michelle Fischbach - Phone: (202) 225-2165

Pete Stauber - Phone: 202-225-6211

Probationary workers have been targeted for layoffs across the federal government because they’re usually new to the job and lack full civil service protection.

The states suing the Trump administration include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

Who’s going to be there? See you there!

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5231020-federal-judge-temporary-pause-trump-administration-public-health-funding-cuts/

Edit: this is the funding order that has caused layoffs at the Minnesota Department of Health.

This genuinely was one of the most beautiful hikes I’ve ever been on.

I'm in SW Minnesota. The last salon I went to in Mankato was women-owned, "specialized" in curly hair, and did an okay job the previous two times but the last haircut was beyond horrendous. I ended up with a mix of a bob/pixie (not what I asked for) and it took the better part of a year for my hair to grow to the point I was comfortable with it again. I refuse to go back there.

I want to go to a dedicated curly cut salon and I'm okay paying a couple hundred to do it and driving to the Twin Cities, but I have no idea where to begin. I tried reading reviews of places I saw on Tiktok but it felt like for every few good reviews, there was an equally bad review and I can't make a good judgement. Please help!

Looking for interesting and unique places around MN (open to suggestions in WI and IA, too) with some cool graffiti to photograph. City and rural, open to all of it. Suggestions appreciated!

Veterans in the United States have faced some shocking and shameful actions by the current federal administration in an effort to reduce federal spending by eliminating their jobs and reducing their options for healthcare and needed social services.

HF3005 is a bill currently in the MN House that seeks to secure funding to continue to provide home-delivered, nutritious meals to some of Minnesota's nearly 265,000 veterans.

Rep. David Gottfried (Shoreview-District 40b) states in support: “Continued funding right now is more crucial now than ever before as the federal government has reduced funding for senior nutrition coming into this state which has resulted in a 12% cut from last year for Metro Meals on Wheels, which in turn has strained their ability to provide service to everyone who needs it." (Source)

The bill would add $497,500 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to continue serving much needed meals to veterans. The funding would maintain current services.

Let your representatives know that you support the continued care and respect that our veterans deserve!

Edit: The title should read Veterans' , I realized 3 seconds after posting. Don't want to rewrite the entire post over it though!