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Better to compare to Siberia.

-43ºF right now: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/ru/amakinskiy/71.01999664,114.37999725

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An honest and well-meaning appeal:

If anyone comes to this thread because they're annoyed with plastic bag charges or plastic bag bans, please hear me out. The prospect bugged me a little at first, but then I bought a few of these.

They fit an unbelievable amount of groceries, are pretty cheap, can be painted/dyed if you want to customize them, can be folded up and stuffed anywhere in your car (that way you always have them handy when you go shopping), and are practically built for war. Not only is it cutting down on plastic waste, but it ensure's you'll NEVER have a bag tear on you while you're carrying it around. Also for us "I'm making ONE trip from the car to bring in groceries" types they're heavenly. I think I've carried four of these, loaded with around 80-100lbs of food total, and had no problem (other than my heart rate).

I know the change seems like a pain, but trust me, canvas/reusable bags are a life changer.

get him some musher's wax. He won't have to deal with the weird bootie feeling, and he won't get frostbitten on the sidewalks.

First, have you tried getting boots for him? Some dogs hate them, some don't mind them; if he's the latter, it could really help extend the walks. If he's the former, some paw wax may help some.

Second, have you tried mental stimulation games with him? My dog gets worn out pretty well with some of those games. Heck, even some hide-and-seek works wonders when he's antsy (though this really needs two people).

Also, does he like sniffing things? If so, you might want to try some nosework with him.

You can thank the gigantic ridge which has more or less been sitting over the west since new years. It is literally like a whip cracking every few days. When the whip is extended and flaccid, you get the west/southwest flow with warm, breezy and fair conditions. Once the whip begins to coil, we get that brief period (sometimes only like 12 hours) of mild and calm, then the whip uncoils bringing in the next sting. If there was one benefit to the polar vortex, it was usually extreme and followed by atleast 3 solid days of mild(er) weather before the next system because its intensity just beckoned a rebounded pattern.

But I agree with you, the cold has been extra sting...ful this winter. Out of curiosity, I looked at the last 10 Dec, Jan, Feb and their average high temps/wind speeds from some historical data.
https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/us/mn/minneapolis/KMSP/date/2021-02

December 21: 3rd warmest, 2nd windiest - avg windchill 23.8 (4th warmest with WC)

January 22: 2nd coldest, tied for 2nd windiest - avg windchill 8.8 (2nd coldest with WC)

Feb 22 (So far): 4th coldest, 1st windiest - avg windchill 11.6 (5th coldest with WC)

So it definitely has been marginally colder this winter compared to previous and certainly windier. I definitely agree that the whiplash of warm to cold definitely makes it seem like the worst, but remember we had 2 full weeks of super below zero last February.

Side note. Found some N95s on clearance at Shakopee Lowes yesterday. 5pack for 7 bucks. Mainly got them for a family member with asthma in case we absolutely have to go outside for some reason.

I might buy one of these for each of my kids and myself if it keeps recurring.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013SIIBFQ

Somebody's watched one too many Van Damme flicks. Maybe your brother should quit being a little bitch and learn how to deal with his own problems like an adult.

Since you and your brother never developed basic coping skills for dealing with people appropriately, instead of attempting to satiate some sort of grandiose vision of a kung fu battle arena, you two should probably be looking for a mental health expert in order to help you learn how to cope.

Here's a good place to start: https://www.wikihow.com/Deal-With-Impossible-People

If you're not used to walking in slippery conditions, add a pair of YakTrax to your kit. They're under $20. Carry a Ziploc or other waterproof bag for when you're not using them--you'll need to slip them off the instant to get inside because they're damaging to floors.

Yaktrax Walk Traction Cleats for Walking on Snow and Ice (1 Pair), Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094GO9DA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_.dBPDbHH1CXGG

Cell phone signal jamming is a standard crowd control tactic. The people density is less than if all those businesses and offices were full.

They need to install this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microcadsystems.serge.jammerdetector&hl=en_US

and they can confirm if a jammer is being used.

I've been using this app the past couple years and recommend it. It has the maps and rules and you can set it to email/sms you as soon as the snow emergency is announced.

Here's an easy example. They deprived pretty every craft brewery not owned by them of all South African hops.

Now, it makes absolute sense for them to do what they did. However, it harms everyone that they have enough power to do that. They also leverage their power to force liquor stores and distributors to promote their craft brands at the expense of smaller craft breweries. Again, makes sense for them, but it is still super harmful to the consumer.

They also still sell out of their El Taco Riendo Express location. It's in Crystal, but it's the same great food. Delivery here: https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/el-taco-riendo-express-5101-36th-ave-n-minneapolis/1685648

1. get yourself some atv handle bar mitts. Don't buy bicycle ones as they are over $100 and the ATV work just fine $25 on amazon , zip tie them around the brake cables to secure them for 2 reasons, blocks the wind and deters easy theft

2. get thin gloves because you're going to be touching metal when locking up.

3. clothing should be base layer, pants, long sleeve shirt, soft shell jacket.

4. protect your face, no one else will. get a balaclava or a beanie and a scarf.

5. studded tires are so rad

6. bike lights and reflective gear. you don't need a great bike light, really just one that lets people see you. get a $20 set on amazon for front and rear lights.

7. helmet

8. enjoy that shit, man, it's a blast

Minneapolis International Hostel

2400 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-522-5000

http://minneapolishostel.com

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2714522

He may be able to negotiate storage of his bags for the week if he explains his situation.

Transit has live GPS feeds of about half the Metro Transit bus fleet. It's not the shitty mess that NexTrip is. There absolutely are dependable options for planning public transit if you spend a little time looking.

Fun fact: Minnesota is the state that has the highest recorded dewpoint in the US: 88° - back on July 19, 2011 in Moorhead - the Twin Cities hit an insane 82°-84° dewpoint that same day.

https://www.wunderground.com/blog/weatherhistorian/record-dew-point-temperatures.html

We frequently sell to The Mill Northeast, The Sample room, Gastrotruck and The Wedge Co op

We also have 9 days left on our kickstarter and need all the help we can get!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2107602253/producing-fresh-mushrooms-and-recycling-year-round?ref=live

I had CenturyLink before switching to USI Fiber. Definitely much prefer USI Fiber.

Haven't had any issues with them in the ~year I've had them.

I have my own router; it's probably overkill, but I'd rather have more than I need, than less; and having 3 dedicated channels is nice for partitioning out various devices. I use 1 channel for Smart Home Devices, 1 channel for work/personal stuff, and 1 channel for gaming/streaming.

The only thing to know with USI is it normally takes a couple weeks from the time they begin installation until they are actually done, so don't cancel your existing Internet until USI is all setup.

You might want to pick up this book. It has walking tours of every neighborhood in Minneapolis and St. Paul full of notable architecture. It's a pretty cool book.

https://www.amazon.com/AIA-Guide-Twin-Cities-Architecture/dp/0873515404

By denying a consistent schedule and lowering the average hours worked per week by workers, a company no longer is legally obligated to provide benefits to those workers. Thus cutting costs. They make up the hours with a greater quantity of employees, but at a lower cost.

From Wikipedia: > "The definition by employer can vary and is generally published in a company's Employee Handbook. Companies commonly require from 35 to 40 hours per week to be defined as full-time and therefore eligible for benefits."

Under Obamacare, part time is defined as 30 hours/week for healthcare policy eligibility requirement purposes

You misread that. It says "one of the highest" in the US. The same website says Appleton, WI has the highest dewpoint of 90.

That’s not that hard to do. It is summer in the Southern Hemisphere right now.

I just checked. At McMurdo station (Antarctica) it’s in the 20s. See for yourself: https://weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/l/McMurdo+Station+Antarctica+AYXX0011:1:AY

Interesting to note the Engineering letter from the facility. It seems that the recycling facility is already using three state-of-the-art control systems, and that most of the excesses could not have come from the facility based on the wind direction. It looks like there are a lot of smaller sources in the area, and that MPCA is not accounting for these sources. Obviously this letter is likely biased as well, but it gives some more good technical information. It would be interesting to see the site and see how much of the facility is open to the atmosphere versus in an enclosed (and thus controlled) structure, but it looks like they use three separate control systems for any emissions from the building(s).

https://www.scribd.com/doc/261494870/Barr-Engineering-letter-to-MPCA-on-behalf-of-Northern-Metal-Recycling

~~All~~ Majority of them. http://www.fandango.com/starwars:theforceawakens_169229/movietimes?location=Minneapolis,%20MN

Certain times/places are blacked out. Do you have a particular place that you would like to see it?

Free cycle is a great way to give furniture to someone who will actually use it! Just post your items, someone generally will respond really quickly and you can set up a pick up day/time.

https://www.freecycle.org/

I have USI and pay $70 for 1000 up and down. I love it. We have two people who work from home in my household and it's great. Their customer service is awesome and I like the fact that they're local to the Twin Cities.

I would recommend buying your own router. Here's an Amazon link to the one I bought...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BJHS3X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_WG5Z5S03CJXWXMDWZFGQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That keychain is called a pull apart keychain, which should help you in your search. But, I also just checked pull apart keychains on Amazon for shits and giggles, and this exact design in red and blue was one of the first results.

Oooh, I have two!

The Bachelor Farmer's sausage cart - They make their own sausages from hogs they butcher for the restaurant, make their own sauces and relishes that rotate all the time, and they are DAMN good.

The Skygarden - awesome place to eat lunch from the food trucks downtown

Yeah no kidding, it's fucking bonkers how much you can rent your stuff for

This ended up being tons of fun because of the awesome cosplay. I went to primarily test out my new mirrorless camera. Of course there was some personal interests I wanted to fulfill as well. Here's the collection for anyone interested: Minneapolis Comic Con 2014 on FlickR

Thanks for the info! River falls actually has some pretty good biking around the town this is one of the longer routes I take but its a really beautiful ride, its stereotypical Midwest in a good way.

https://www.strava.com/activities/175101967

https://maps.google.com/?ll=44.982811,-93.267338&spn=0.002208,0.002411&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=44.982809,-93.267338&cbp=12,0,,0,0&photoid=po-16835441

I guess it's actually a block past Washington, but it's a huge fountain and is really pretty, always lots of rainbows in the mist and plenty of benches to sit and admire from

From the article:

"Minneapolis residents, workers and visitors can offer their input at Mill City Museum Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. And for those who prefer a more private response, the Hargreaves team has set up an online survey to gather feedback."

That new bylaw language was added this January, so not yet, though ironically Whittier Alliace was forced to make those bylaw changes after Minneapolis received several complaints about the election process.

But the bylaw changes appear to be working, because there are exactly five candidates running for five board positions in the annual election, which is tonight (I believe about a dozen people ran last year). Democracy!

So I had to live in Bozeman MT for a minute, and one of the most popular hikes was (is) a place called Storm Castle. Apparently it used to be called Squaw Peak and the river that runs next to it titled similarly (since replaced with Storm Castle Creek). This was about 5~ years ago, and the reasoning behind the name change was obvious.

Almost no one there knew it by the old name except the relics. Everyone knows it by the new one without fail. Even finding historical info on it via interwebs is difficult.

So yeah, you're completely correct in your analogy. I don't like the Camp Snoopy comparison because its a licensing/marketing issue more so than an erasure of shitty history, but it demonstrates your point pitch perfect regardless.

? It's across the highway from the transit station.

There's a water fountain at the Nicollet Commons park near the dancing fountains.

Have you considered a bike? It's a little hairy around 42 but otherwise not so bad of a ride. The MUP on Nicollet isn't all that safe to bike on. I usually use Aldrich instead. Google won't send you down it, so I whipped up a route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28106312

Sweet! I'll follow that one. Thanks!

For anyone else trying to do this without an FB account, they are @theneighborhoodreporter and a non-FB, non-IG link is https://bibliogram.art/u/theneighborhoodreporter

Check for phone rootkits.

On Android, https://www.cerberusapp.com/ is an example of one that can be installed as a fake or invisible app, depending on the levels of access to the device.

As others are saying, may not be a bad idea to get a new phone and laptop, THEN change all your passwords and force log out any other devices, if the possibility that any of the devices are backdoored exist.

You can DIY it pretty easily. You need a VCR, converter cartridge if your tapes are the "Mini" type, and a USB capture device. With the capture device and video software set up, you can then play the tapes and record them in realtime.

https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Video-Capture-Adapter-Cable/dp/B089KQJV6S/

If you're willing to shop off Amazon, I've been using this pair for the past four winters (I should probably get more in my rotation tbh)

Amazon? Could get there in time if you have prime.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Sweden-Flag-Brand-Swedish-Banner/dp/B002PJDPRE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488979126&sr=8-2&keywords=swedish+flag

Same-day ~~shipping~~ delivery is $5.99.

I ride 35-38s now, and 23-25s in the past and have never bought a studded tire. That bike would be perfect in the winter. If you're apprehensive, go to a shop and get some marathon winters; they're like ~$50ea on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-Marathon-Winter-Studded-Allround/dp/B001K72VO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506697732&sr=8-1&keywords=marathon+winter

Imagine a delivery person wearing a hi-vis vest delivering you a hi-vis vest so you can delivery person.

Scanner app for ios

For android

either call minneapolis 311, or use the 311 app (I've used the "overflowing garbage container" subject for trashbags left on the street in the past). In my experience the turnaround for stuff like this is around 24 hours.

If you're serious about paying, you can always buy NHL League Pass, which is currently $130, then subscribe to a VPN (Private Internet Access is $40/year) and watch local games.

Then you can kick me the extra $30 that's left over! I'm sure the quality will be better than those dodgy streaming sites and you'll get less malware. Win-win-win.

For next time, something like this is a handy thing to own: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015TKPT1A?ref=emc_p_m_5_i

There are cheaper ones on Amazon - that was just the first one that popped up in a search.

Heat rises. Thermostats should be on the first floor, but I doubt your neighbor would agree to move it.

Insulate:

In the immediate future, you can insulate whatever you can. Feel for cold spots around windows to make sure air isn't leaking and fix any leaks. Then put plastic over the windows. Put in door insulation strips at the bottom of your exterior doors and consider door blankets. You can even get an infrared camera attachment for your phone and see where heat is leaking.

Heat:

Blead your radiators. Put fans blowing over your radiators to make them more effective. Get electric space heaters if that's still not enough.

Future:

Consult with some HVAC people and get your problems fixed. They might be able to split the existing system into two systems with their own thermostat. If it's possible and not against code, I'd consider insulating your ceilings so you're not giving your neighbors heat. People get mini-split systems as an alternative to central, but most don't realize they can also heat your place in the winter. Make sure to check the minimum heat that they work in though.

They have an upstairs unit, and I think the thermostat is just in a warmer area or wall. My place is just way colder than theirs and it's a constant struggle with them because they are old af and have a thing against turning the heat too high...this has been going on for 2 decades lol. I just bought this though, so should help. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09P8B4F38/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You could buy them booties for their paws but a lot of dogs won't walk for a while because it feels weird to them. I recommend mushrs secret to put on their paws before they go out. Also, like others said they will get their business done fast cause they'll want to go inside. I worked in the veterinary field for 10+ years.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002IJQDC/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=b0c74e0fc5dd1b945cf751060597a16f&hsa_cr_id=8319995020901&qid=1671521496&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_scm_as...

https://www.chewy.com/ethical-pet-fashion-lookin-good/dp/56348

Mine are up in a corner of my garage in one of these. They're out of the way, since I only need to access them twice per year. Worth the money to get them out of the way.

That may be up my alley. My Spigen one came with a guide, but the guide was basically a hardshell case to stick your iPad into with the screen facing up.

This is the one I got my 11” which caused me issues:

https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Tempered-Protector-Designed-Case-Friendly/dp/B08HV54BF5/ref=asc_df_B08HV54BF5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=475789631743&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3790059842001772515&hvpone=&hvptwo=&...

I've found the screen protectors that come with an alignment guide/frame are much easier to get on right than the ones that you just eyeball.

For example this:
https://www.amazon.com/ESR-Tempered-Protector-Stronger-Scratch-Resistant/dp/B07TMCXRFV

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Still have to contend with that one spec of dust you miss before applying it though.

https://www.amazon.com/Kryptonite-York-Fahgettaboudit-1415-Chain/dp/B001SMUB7G/ref=asc_df_B001SMUB7G/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198084925599&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7129731927521829749&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9052038&hvtargid=pla-381360330145&psc=1

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I bought this one in spite of not being able to afford it. It is now shorn in two, sitting on my desk.

Haven't bought a lock that nice since, further research concluded that it just wasn't worth it unless it was actually difficult to cut. From what I understand, the only difference the NYlocks make is that they take slightly longer to cut, which can matter in a few cases, but not enough. I stick to the 60-80 dollar tier of ulock these days.

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My property isn't the problem, the last few thefts happened during errands, not overnight from home. The last few also happened within 30 minutes of leaving the bike, in each case I was stopping to get to-go food or pick up a prescription.

A few general tips to bear in mind:

1- WIRED networking will always be faster and more reliable than wireless. It's rare to find a router that doesn't have Gigabit Ethernet ports, but make sure to check it has it. Plug your computers and any streaming devices (that have wired network ports) in with Cat5 or Cat6 Ethernet cables.

2- When connecting wirelessly, the further away from the router you go, the slower it will be. 2.4Ghz networks reach further but are slower. 5Ghz networks are MUCH faster, but penetrate walls poorly compared to 2.4. Wireless signals propagate like an upside down umbrella. Never place a router on the top floor of a house. If you have a basement, main level, and upstairs and devices on all three floors, your best bet is to put the router near the ceiling in the basement OR close to the floor on the main level.

3- If this is a big house you may have no choice but to get repeaters / boosters /mesh-wifi to get signal everywhere. Ubiquiti is a great brand that does mesh better and easier than most, but can get quite pricey.

4- NEVER buy refurbished routers. The minor cost savings aren't worth the risk.

Personal preference-wise I'm an Asus man and I'd avoid Linksys, Netgear, and TP-Link. Asus supports their products with firmware updates a lot longer than most manufacturers IMHO.

For me, if you're moving into an apartment or smaller house I'd get this. Tons of features, pretty future proof, and not absurdly expensive.

I just replaced my Asus router which always had issues with a TP-Link router: Amazon Link

my wifi speeds tripled. I think I had a setting off or my Asus router was just a lemon. but very happy with the new router.

The Les Kouba Halloween hangs in my parent's house. It has the snowfall amounts listed on the bottom, as well as some kind of "memorabilia" coin as well.

Buy one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QR4Q42L?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k3_1_9&amp=&crid=1N1IP2GFH7KC1&amp=&sprefix=air+pump+

$34 and you never have to go through one of these searches or kneel down on some nasty-ass gas station pavement again.

It's a bit bulky, but I got an older model of this one so that I could have a battery jump starter too. This uses the on board battery for your inflation too.

https://www.amazon.com/VIAIR-85P-Portable-Air-Compressor/dp/B0036E9VB6/ref=sr_1_6?crid=376Y9PMI4UKJ6&keywords=viair&qid=1666631018&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjIxIiwicXNhIjoiNC41NyIsInFzcCI6IjMuNTkifQ%3D%3D&s=automotive&sprefix=viair%2Cautomotive%2C224&sr=1-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc&th=1

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you can get the cheap ones but they are exceptionally loud and very slow, and the internals rust so it won't work when you need it to.

For anyone like me who doesn't have a garage. I got one of these and it has been amazing. You can plug it into your vehicles 12V/Cigarette power and inflate all of your tires to exactly the correct pressure. Only $35.

https://www.amazon.com/AstroAI-Portable-Compressor-Inflator-Motorcycle/dp/B07QR4Q42L/

FAKE NEWS... wtf is this bs?

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10/12 44 and rainy in minneapolis

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https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/527b606af0ab2677c2651322f17cea15320100bea849d3ae569d07f8a84d091b

Always great to support local businesses, but also keep in mind the quality of gas. Most smaller places use lower quality fuel even though "Top-Tier" gasoline isn't necessarily that much more expensive. Consumer Reports did a study here.

It’s a collapsible titanium twig stove for backpacking. I’ve had it for years. I love it. It’s kinda kinda fun!!

https://www.amazon.com/ATiAP-Titanium-Ultralight-Backpacking-Traveling/dp/B07QF6MJPL/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=ZZ4GPTD98UAN&keywords=titanium+twig+stove&qid=1661306065&sprefix=titanium+twig+%2Caps%2C129&sr=8-5

This is a decent router

If you're fermenting, you really just need is salt without iodine. If you're only pickling, adding alum will do and can probably be found at any grocery store and/or CVS-like store.

On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

>Or that those messages couldn’t possibly have been made by people who had other motivations?

LMAO, are you suggesting that the MAGA crowd spray painted those messages after the fact to make BLM/ANTIFA look bad?

AHAHAHAHA

Come the fuck on, the far left even praised the looting/rioting. I was referred to this book on more than one occasion later that year when it happened justifying these cities being burned down:

https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Looting-Riotous-History-Uncivil/dp/1645036693

At least fucking own it like the progressives who cheer it on and stop hiding from it. I actually have more respect for progressives who try to justify this shit on 'intellectual' grounds rather than people like you who pretend it didn't happen or blame someone else for it. OWN IT.

I was told on more than one occassion that the rioting and looting was a good thing, based on this book

https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Looting-Riotous-History-Uncivil/dp/1645036693

Do you agree or disagree?

One more thing... i remember after the riots happened, this book came out and progressives were actually trying to justify the destruction of these cities on social justice grounds:

https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Looting-Riotous-History-Uncivil/dp/1645036693

I used this router and it performed flawlessly for years. Good strength, fast, stable (never crashed on me). You can usually find them on sale for $50-75.

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-WiFi-Router-RT-AC1900P-Compatible/dp/B01K8TTH4W/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?crid=R9EUR0D35ZU4&keywords=asus+gigabit+router&qid=1655948860&sprefix=asus+giga%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-11&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d...

Upgraded to a fancy TP link 2 years ago and am happy with that too

My family uses these J-style roof racks. It will hold up to 4 kayaks if you decide to expand your collection later. We have them on both our cars so we can do river trips and have a vehicle waiting for us when we are done.

To get started before you spend big money, they have these wide pillow things on Amazon that straps to your minivan and straps to the kayak. Probably the worst solution in my experience, but could be a stop gap before you end up getting a big Thule rack or something.

HandiRack Universal Inflatable Soft Roof Rack Bars (Pair); Tie-Downs and Bow and Stern Lines Included; Carries Kayaks, Canoes, Surfboards and SUPs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F5AHKC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ESBF8E8ASH8C1G9NH8MP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Make sure to put half turns in all your straps so they don’t vibrate going down the road at high speed

I killed 10 mice this winter in a span of about a week that took care of our problem (albeit, probably temporarily). I caught them all using the D-Con Ultra covered snap trap, I put it on a path I knew they were running (back of my kitchen counters!) and hearing those things snap was a dream. I used peanut butter bait.

I also highly recommend a blue light ("happy light").

This is the one I have, but it's out of stock (I bought it in 2015).

Seems there are plenty of options out there, and it really does help.

I have one just like this, and it works well for me.

for everyone concerned about me not wearing the life jacket, I have an inflatable one. the one on the front is just in case it fails.

Committed? Those two, for sure--though I'd disagree that the US condemns the Native American genocide, otherwise the country flat out wouldn't exist

Backed and supported, via funding and/or military means? Indonesia in the '60s, Guatemala in the '80s. Good books on the subjects linked.

Not to mention the countless civilian massacres from needless decades of war in the Middle East and Asia, supporting Israel as an apartheid state, and the all-time classic, funding the Taliban. We're still a blood-soaked country, we just got a lot more coy about it in the 20th century.

I purchased this grabber from Amazon to pickup trash while my Wife and I take our dog for walks. It works really well for even small items like cigarette butts or bottle caps:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G5WNO2M?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_T2_7JDD8R8KCBA6X2XMWPJP

Agreed.

The idea that communities should get to decide what's built in their community sounds so reasonable, but the actual implementation of that idea meant it literally takes ~5 people out of 2k to oppose a new apartment (or affordable housing) building to stop it from being built (or delay or greatly increase the cost, think required traffic studies).

This shouldn't be surprising, but research from Boston U suggests that participation in these 'community forums' on building is disproportionately rich, old, white people.

Housing should be thought of as a utility.

Best budget Chef's knife out there is the Victorinox Fibrox.

Have you done anything to report parking violators? The 311 app is amazing.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seeclickfix.minneapolis311.app

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minneapolis-311/id542375735

Well, at least buy a door jammer to impede them. It won't keep them out, but it will make sure they have to make a lot of noise to get in. It should be at least long enough to figure out it's the police and try to look harmless or whatever.

So what are the better alternatives then?

Preferably not GrubHub since they had a breach and leaked your information recently.

Are there any others recommended on here?

I stumbled upon this while doing some research of my own... so I know this is old... but try going to https://www.speedtest.net/ and checking the speed from one of your laptops.

You should be seeing 200+ mbps over wireless if you're somewhat close to the wireless router and using USI fiber.

https://www.chewy.com/beyondgreen-compostable-cat-litter/dp/199272

And if you really need to use paper grocery bags to change over your liter it's only a nickle a bag. I'm sure there are cheaper options but this is biodegradable.

Hey op, I got this for my back door

It works really well (but I’d be shocked if it lasts through spring as the adhesive gets old…. But for 10 bucks it covers the draft at the bottom

As long as we're recommending books, "When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault" is good overview of scientific research on the subject.

Is this your video? I would recommend getting a NOCO Boost and putting 1 in each car. It's saved me multiple times in very cold weather. So easy to use and mistake-proof too, especially for people like me who always forget how to jump a car with another car. https://www.amazon.com/NOCO-GB40-UltraSafe-Lithium-Starter/dp/B015TKUPIC

When a car sits in sub-zero, any battery (new or old) can zap out pretty quick. One of my best purchases in the last couple years was a portable jumper like this -- it works like a champ every time and is wayyyy easier than getting a car-to-car jump

Definitely AirBNB. I was there for 1.5 months for work last year and I lived with this dude off of airbnb. Ill link his profile after, but he is super cool! Im actually going back in a few weeks and staying with him again. He has a niceride key and the best dog ever. https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/11248111

I think you might like Merlins Rest They have a large whiskey selection served in a classic pub. No pool though.

Personally I would encourage you to avoid both the Herkimer and Motoi. The Herk serves poor beer and Motoi has shitty service and bland food. Definitely check out Muddy Waters if you make it to the Lyn-Lake area. They have great food and a very large selection of MN craft beers. You should have a Surly Furious why you are there or my new favorite, Steel Toe Size 7. None of these places have pool tables.

The recommendation to check out the city pages is gold. You might want to check out the 7 Corners area. There are quite a lot of bars with live music. Maybe not always the best, you can review who is playing in the city pages, but this may give you a lot of options, at cheap prices, all with in walking distance. All pretty much dive bars. MAP EDIT: The route I suggested in the map has many bars all along Cedar. Forgot to mention that specifically. Have fun and welcome!

I heard some interesting commentary on KMOJ about the way crime hurts communities by driving out commerce and services in a song called "Deliver" by Lupe Fiasco.

Funny, though, the ~~song~~ [e] way the song was cut into the mix by the DJ omitted the more reflective lines and seemed to be celebrating and taking pride in the fact that "the pizza man don't come here no more."

http://genius.com/Lupe-fiasco-deliver-lyrics

If you are interested in the subject and being a part of the solution, this is an exceptional read: San Fransicko: Why Progressives Ruin Cities https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063093626/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_58GWHMX9YR27QYKSV475

There's an app that will tell you when a snow emergency is declared. You can also sign up for text alerts.

Between these two links, you could get 24 kids hatted and gloved for about $75.

https://www.menards.com/main/grocery-home/clothing-accessories/headwear/rw-rugged-wear-reg-adult-knit-hat-assorted-colors/2039m24/p-1444442543812-c-7087.htm

https://www.amazon.com/Cooraby-Gloves-Knitted-Stretchy-Fingers/dp/B08137H9TJ/ref=cs_sr_dp_2

Coats, boots, and snow pants are harder since you'd need to get multiple sizes.

Unless you filled out the requisition months ago, you're too late in the season to get a nut bin, so you'll have to wait until next year. The city usually doesn't run out until early November, but I'd recommend getting the paperwork done as early as late September, especially if you're a nut-heavy family.

In the meantime, make sure you're collecting shells/husks in some non-reactive container with a lid and some form of dust collection. Peanut shells are fine to go in the normal garbage if you put them through a mill, but DO NOT try to sneak anything else in there. We've already had several trucks wrecked by WHOLE pecan and almond husks that some fool tossed away. If your family is big into walnuts or other low-pH nuts, you can get titration solution from most local hardware stores, or just make your own with a base from Amazon.

As far as roasting goes, buy pre-roasted, or don't buy at all. It goes without saying that our air quality has been terrible this year due to the wildfires, and there's no sense in giving your neighbors COPD because you like your chestnuts just a certain way.

They are also running some sort of Groupon deal:

https://www.groupon.com/biz/minneapolis/wasabi-fusion-restaurant

Like /u/jasonbio said, reserve in advance. Last time we were there without a reaservation, we ended up waiting over an hour for the table.

The better way was integrated neighborhoods, but redlining prevented that from happening.

Busing was an effective solution as far as making kids more tolerant and improving resources and test scores for all children. Just one problem, affluent white parents didn't like it. So the politics and media narratives started driving anti busing policies and we're back here.

Here's a good read on it:

Why Busing Failed

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You could go to Title Boxing Club in Edina and learn some techniques how to throw few punches. They got groupons if you are looking for deals.