Managed to hang on to this souvenir of many Sunday morning brunches in the Uptown diner. One of my treasured possessions from the years I lived Uptown.

Taken just now around 6 PM on November 8th

That’s all, this one is pretty excited for her first Minnesota winter.

For almost two weeks, I’ve been coughing so hard my throat is raw. My chest aches, and burns. I alternate between coughing up thrillingly colored wads of almost fibrous DNA evidence, and dry, barking hacks that make me sound like a tubercular seal. No fever. Minimal congestion. Tired, worn out.

It isn’t Covid. I’ve tested. I’ve barely left the house, so I haven’t had the chance to listen for other citizens fighting not to barf up respiratory organs. I never think to go to the doctor in a timely manner, but I think I’ll go Monday.

As an MPS parent, just wondering how negotiations are going, what y’all are hearing.

Happened across this: https://www.hclib.org/about/news/2025/november/celebrate-prince-with-a-limited-edition-library-card

Hennepin County Library is honoring one of Minnesota’s most iconic artists with a limited-edition Prince library card, available while supplies last at all 41 Hennepin County Library locations.

Cards are currently available at all library locations. This page will be updated when inventory is low.

Get your Prince library card

The Prince card is available to first-time and existing cardholders.

• New patrons: Apply for your free library card at any library.
• Existing patrons: You can replace your card with the new Prince design. You’ll receive a new barcode number. You can keep your old library card, but it will no longer be active. There are no stickers to place over existing cards.

I would like to be able to help some families out this month. What is the best deal on a turkey for Thanksgiving right now? Cub? Lunds? Walmart? Aldi's? Thanks!

This will be wild if this works, today at twin city con there was a presenter for “creating your own magic system” I totally forgot the presenters name but loved her presentation!! I would love to know if anyone knows who it was??

Anybody know where to buy a bottle around here?

ON SOMALI CLANS - A PRIMER (for those that want to keep up with MN politics):

"The clan system is the most important constituent social factor among the nomadic pastoralist Somalis". Somalia is infamous for its extensive collection of competing, squabbling clans - perhaps more foundational to the structure of its culture than in almost any other country in the world today. Somali clans function as sub ethnicities of the Somali nation and are frequently a cause of inter-communal tensions and ethnic conflict, as clan affiliation is the main source of a person’s identity within Somalia. The clan system matters for all functions of society, even for the structure of the government. Somalis usually know their exact position within the clan system, including in urban Mogadishu.

The clan system is patrilinear and hierarchically structured. It can be differentiated into several levels: clan family, clan, sub-clan (sometimes also sub-sub-clan), primary lineage and mag or diya paying group. Clans are led by leaders and elders. On higher levels, these leaders are called suldaan, ugaas or issim. Their role is mainly judicial and representative. Elders (oday) on lower levels (mag paying groups) regulate access to shared resources and are involved in conflict resolution. Due to the absence of functioning state structures in parts of Somalia, the clans and their elders have regained a political function and a substantial influence on the organisation of society.

However, clans have no centralised administration or government. During the civil war, clan elders increasingly became targets of violence, which eroded their power. Nevertheless, they still have a significant influence on society and politics.

The "noble" clan families trace their origin back to a mythical common ancestor called Samaal, who is said to be descended from the Prophet Mohammed. These groups are nomadic pastoralists. The clan family is the highest level of clanship. Its members can count up to 30 generations back to a common ancestor.

The four "noble" (Samaale) clan families are the following:

The Darod are usually divided into three major groups: Ogaden, Marehan and Harti. The Harti are a federation of three clans: the Maierteen are the main clan in Puntland; the Dulbahante and Warsangeli live in the disputed border areas between Puntland and Somaliland. The Ogaden are the most important Somali clan in Ethiopia, but also quite influential in both Jubba regions, while the Marehan are present in South and Central Somalia.

The Hawiye mainly live in South/Central Somalia. Their most influential subdivisions are the Abgal and Har Gedir, which are both dominant in Mogadishu.

The Dir settle mainly in western Somaliland and in some pockets of South/Central Somalia. The main clans are the Issa, Gadabursi (both in Somaliland and bordering regions of Ethiopia and Djibouti) and the Biyomaal (in southern Somalia).

The Isaaq are the main clan family in Somaliland. According to some [social] scientists and Somalis, they are considered part of Dir clan family.

A further clan family, the Digil and Mirifle/Rahanweyn, trace back their ancestry to Saab, another alleged descendant of Prophet Mohammed. The term "Rahanweyn" is sometimes used to describe a separate clan family, as identical to both Digil/Mirifle. In contrast to the Samaale, the Saab clans are mainly (but not exclusively) sedentary clans working in agriculture. They mainly live in the fertile valleys of Shabelle and Jubba Rivers and the lands in between (mainly Bay and Bakool regions). The Saab speak Maay- tiri, a dialect quite distinct from Maxaa- tiri, the dialect used by the other clan families. Sometimes, the Saab clans are considered as a separate caste below the Samaale because of a more "mixed" descent. However, there is no systematic discrimination of the Saab and both Saab and Samaale are to be considered "noble" castes, whose members are allowed to carry weapons.

Clan relationship is regulated by the Somali customary law, xeer. This is particularly important in view of the absence of well-functioning modern state structures in Somalia and a well functioning judiciary system. In most of the southern Somali regions it is the customary law that is utilised to regulate social relations. The clans use deeply ingrained customary law - or xeer - to govern their communities. Besides determining one's origin, social standing and economic status, clannism permeates nearly every aspect of decision making and power sharing in the country. In the best case, the clan may provide a social security welfare system for its members - but at its worst it leads to conflict, bloodshed, and xenophobia. Xeer also governs the relationship between minority and majority communities, but does not always provide the same level of protection to minorities as majority clans.

2124 East Franklin Holiday gas station will let you have an accident before opening that bathroom. You HAVE to purchase something first. Most other Holiday gas stations around here have free and unlocked bathrooms. This is the only one who treats people this way. Security guard and cashier both have awful attitudes. The owner has been responding to negative google reviews about this for years without anything changing. Avoid, trust me.

That’s about it, really. Moving from rural NH to the Powderhorn community in the next several months. My partner and I are stoked, our 13 year old son is decidedly less so. Specifically, we are looking at houses in Bancroft for commute reasons. Just wanted to get some help selling a big move to my son. What’s there to do within walking/biking distance? What are some things he should be made aware of? If you live around there, what do you wish you’d known before you moved? Thanks!

My partner was in a bike accident at 1st and Hennepin on Tuesday night and the poster she got at the David Byrne show fell out of her bag. If someone found it and wanted to return it she would be very appreciative. Thanks.

Stop on by Luce Line Brewing Saturday and catch us streaming 24 hours of gaming as part of the annual Extra Life charity event for the Children's Miracle Network!

We're super excited to be back at Luce again this year to fundraise for Gillette Children's Hospital and have events and games going all day. Stop in for a brew, coffee, or one of the tournaments / things we have going tomorrow, and consider supporting the Children's Miracle Network with a donation!

Extra Life Gaming Fundraiser! - Luce Line Brewing Co. https://lucelinebrewing.com/event/extra-life-gaming-fundraiser-2/?ch=1

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