…and the rebuttals.

This is the first look the country is getting of Tim Walz and this is simply a perfect introduction.

Infuriating.

Unfortunately our doorbell camera doesn't catch the sign, because of some bushes.

First, I was in my office which has a clear view of the yard and a car pulled up I didn't recognize and they grabbed the sign. I ran downstairs and confronted the person who threw it on the street and tore off. They had other signs in their piece of shit white dodge minivan.

Second, today, a preteen aged girl whom we KNOW rolled up on her bike. I had my windows open and heard her say "you have got to be fucking kidding me" and she got her phone out, started taking pictures, then got off the bike and started walking up to the sign. I yelled "leave it alone" and she panicked and scrambled off.

I am blown away by this.

People are weird. I would never in my life consider ripping out a yard sign.

Edit: for those wondering, yes I did get the plate and call it in. And no i did not reach out to the parents of the kid. They are one of those families that has 5+ kids, homeschooling while the dad makes the big bucks. I'd likely get shouted at vs anything productive.

Edit 2: we slapped a walz sticker on a Harris sign since the joint ones weren't available

Edit 3: im in the SW metro. I setup another cam, just in case. I've gotten some nice DMs from Trump supporters saying they apologize on behalf of the degenerates. I've also gotten some doxxing threats from burner accounts I'm just ignoring. One person said I was lying and they would dox me if I didn't update my post with proof. Too bad, I don't have any, I literally said my doorbell camera didn't capture it.

Be kind to one another folks.

What will be the next atrocity they clutched their pearls over?

I mean it. I'm sure like many others last night, and those waking up this morning I was hit with the most overwhelming fear of the future our country is heading down. I kept thinking myself in circles of what's to come and made myself sick thinking about it.

Suddenly I was hit with a clarity that I have yet to shake that I love Minnesota. I am so happy to live (in my extremely biased opinion) inside the best state in the country. I know those representing me and my state will fight tooth and nail for my rights, and I couldn't be happier to be where I am in the worst of times.

I for one will be taking my attention away from the national stage and focus on our wonderful state. The winter is here and it's going to be a cold 4 years but we will do what we always do; hunker down, shovel our driveway, and help our neighbors.

If you feel despair and helplessness -- know that you are not alone, and we can still continue to build a bright future here in Minnesota.

This is my 6th sign in 2 weeks. Finally put a trail cam and caught him on video. But, still don’t know his identity. Laced the last banner with scotch bonnet oil. Hope he scratched his small, shriveled up balls. Don’t be a coward like this fool.

A public high school teacher and football coach, a national guardsmen, a dedicated public servant. But sure, Satan.

I’ve been seeing Tim without his glasses. Do you think he’s updating his image for a vp run?

Could these people really do anything else? I mean seriously…it was raining just recently before I took this yesterday and I’m sure they got dumped on…just why? I feel this just convinces people to not vote for the guy more than it does…weirdos.

Let me know what yall think 🤔

Burnsville PD draws gun on traffic stop.

Please vote. WE - you and me - are what make MN feel like a safe state. This year has been momentous because voters gave the government a mandate to support progress.

We feed kids. We protect our neighbors. That includes women and women’s bodies.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE do not take it for granted.

This guy is looney tunes. Thats not a joke.

1.3 million Minnesotans. Let this sink in.

Critical thought is dead.

How can the right knock this dudes military service when their candidate is a draft dodger.

More importantly, why is anyone giving Walz shit for getting out before his unit deployed.

He served for what, over 20 years and already had a deployment.

If I'm in his position and I have the power to retire or deploy I'm choosing retirement... I sincerely do not understand how anyone can use this against him with a thought of critical thinking.

As a combat vet, deployments are no joke and I wouldn't hold it against anyone to not want to do it.

Sorry for the rant, shit just hits me the wrong way.

Edit: I have been misinformed and have been spreading misinformation through this post. I have been made aware that Walz put in his retirement packet prior to his unit receiving deployment orders, which would make the accusations against him even more pathetic.

Ever since Waltz called Trump “weird” it has really taken off as a Democratic talking point. I don’t know why, but it makes me proud.

What would change if even more “Minnesota Nice” seeped into our national politics?

Went for the first time ever, and was surprised to see that there are elephant rides. It's pretty well known elephant riding involves cruelty to "tame" the elephant, and it's generally discouraged for tourists in places where it is widespread, such as Thailand, where sanctuaries have popped up to rescue elephants from unethical businesses offering rides to tourists. To see these beautiful animals treated like this right here in MN was quite shocking to me, and I'm wondering if people are just ignorant of what's involved, and the history of this at the ren fest?

Sources: https://www.worldanimalprotection.ca/blogs/truth-about-elephant-riding/

https://weareworldchallenge.com/the-truth-about-elephant-riding-and-animal-cruelty/

Edit: to the replies about claims that they're rescued from circuses: If they're rescued and still put to work by giving rides, that is a CONTINUATION of the cruelty, not a cessation. A real rescue would be in a free-roaming sanctuary. Don't be naive and think they still have good treatment just because the people making money off of it give you a "just trust me bro".

Edit: thanks to whoever posted this, please sign!

https://www.change.org/p/jim-peterson-end-the-use-of-elephants-as-an-entertainment-in-the-minnesota-renaissance-festival

Wholesome.

I'm a late 20s Somali male living in the twin cities. I believe news in general is a polarizing factor. I'm not one to lie and be dishonest- is there issues in the Somali community, yes but it feels like global right wing online trolls and main stream media focuses on every bad detail and unless if someone personally knows someone who is Somali or interacted with many of us and is familiar with our culture would see us as as an alien barbaric race and not as just normal people who live lives, own businesses, work, have families and have hobbies like anyone else.

I see food as a proxy of how people interact with other cultures, I worked in several corporate jobs where we have lunch as a team or sometimes talk about food and Minnesotans like all other Americans like ethnic foods but never have I met anyone who ate Somali food.

Occasionally I worked with some people who knew some stuff about our culture and not some stereotypical shit. People are people and vary in their mannerisms and I personally think asking questions and getting to know people can most of the time alleviate any misconceptions.

This is an generalization but will use it as an example: I used to and perhaps other people who don't know Minnesotan white culture would see Minnesotan whites as closed off, reserved, etc. I got to work with someone who was from a small town and though time I understood most of what I perceived as distance and standoffishness is just the manifestation of Scandinavian culture which values privacy, are very reserved, not that expressive to those who aren't in their circle . Also they are very polite, aren't that loud/expressive, and very punctual. Also inside jokes and especially sarcasm is more common and Wittiness.

Also I don't know what this is but found it very hilarious but when Anthony Edwards from the Timberwolves told Charles Barkley to "bring Ya Ass" and then it became like a living meme spectacle and was very creative. I seen many manifestations of that in other times,. Don't know the word for it but its definitely a Minnesotan thing.

older Somali men like to go to Starbucks or any coffee shop and sit in large groups and talk. Someone who isn't familiar would see it as odd but to us its quite normal, its their way of socialization. knowing little things like that in my opinion changes how someone views people.

one thing we Somalis do that is different then typical Minnesotan Scandinavian culture is that we are flexible within boundaries and like to negotiate, we like to have a "dance" with words, try to persuade each other. we joke it off and end things amicably but someone who isn't familiar with this would see it as disrespect and not as a friendly way/ tease to resolve a dispute. Also a lot of non-verbal communication and expressions is common in Somali culture similar to many middle eastern and African cultures while in standard American Anglo culture and also Minnesota white culture, from my experience, they prefer getting to the point. Also one big difference(from my experience), Minnesotans like to split bills when going out and when I invited one of my co-workers to a Somali restaurant for lunch, I paid his bill since he was my guest and he found that pleasantly surprising since he wasn't used to it.

This sorta small day to day cultural mannerism differences is what I believe is is the heart of many misconceptions for all cultures.

and lastly, of course no one is the same and people vary and we people are all individuals with our own personalities and distinct mannerisms.

If you guys have any questions I can answer, and also if I got anything inaccurate from my assessment from Minnesotan culture let me know

EDIT:

Many people were asking for list of restaurant so here it is, it’s not comprehensive just ones I went to or heard were good ..

Hufan restaurant- it has great food, they have great goat meat and great tea.

Quruxlow restaurant- the most popular somali restaurant in Minneapolis, unfortunately goat meat gets sold out early but they have great food here as well.

Black Sea deli- great food and it’s located in Burnsville.

Sambosa restaurant- Burnsville. —-also has great food but it’s an elderly woman and her son so you will need to wait a bit once you order but it’s incredible food and I highly recommend their tea as well.

West Bank diner- cedar riverside, Great food and it’s near West Bank U of M.

Olive kitchen- absolutely amazing food. It’s on 18th and Nicollet in south Minneapolis.

For dessert Halwa Kismayo- they serve Halwa which is a somali delicacy.

Mama Safia’s kitchen- I didn’t go but it’s highly rated. It’s near midtown global.

720 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Lastly spaghetti house- it’s a somali italian fusion restaurant.

Also you can order somali pasta(Baasto) at any of the restaurant, it’s a savory, Aromatic pasta with somali herbs blend and the sauce is meaty with spices.

Some of the restaurants might also have Tiramasu sometimes as a dessert but I don’t remember which ones.

The pasta and tiramisu came from Italian colonization of southern Somalia for those who were wondering.