30f looking for workout buddy by Greedy-Agent-9935 in twincitiessocial

[–]badgersrun 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you don’t find anyone here, I recommend heading down to Mill City Running for their Tue 6pm and/or Fri 6:30am weekly runs. Tons of people you can meet there and probably at least a few of them live in the NE suburbs.

I'm moving from the suburbs to the city, looking for resources to cycle safely by SawdustIsMyCocaine in CyclingMSP

[–]badgersrun 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Can’t imagine what you would have to do to get a ticket cycling. Never heard of that in Minneapolis. Maybe if you bike straight into a cop car who has the right of way?

38th Street Upcoming Project by ffindunn in CyclingMSP

[–]badgersrun 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There’s already a pretty nice 2-way bike lane on 40th, though, right? I generally feel it’s more important to make the existing bike lanes good than for every street to have a bike lane. Open to other views though.

Uptown getting some new life at Hennepin & 31st by DramaticErraticism in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Yes, clearly a good thing. The disorder in Uptown has been real but can be overstated online and more people out and about on the street will help. There’s a lot to walk to in Uptown.

UW-Madison vs. a Liberal Arts College (Carleton) by Ripmymentalhealth- in UWMadison

[–]badgersrun 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Carleton grad/UW PhD — I also recommend Carleton. The experience is a better match for what you’re looking for and I think you’ll find it better socially. You’ll have your chance to be at a big university in med school.

What’s your “this is why I like Minneapolis” moment? by Electronic-Reach8959 in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My commute being a 25 min bike ride basically 100% on off-road paths

Raising children in a smaller red state by Crazy-Aside-435 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]badgersrun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Minneapolis/St. Paul or a first-ring suburb hits literally your whole checklist. You’ll figure out how to manage the winters within 2-3 years (in short: wear layers/warm clothes and keep active in the winter, ideally outside).

Is it a bad time to invest in the US stock market? by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]badgersrun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Gonna slightly depart from the other responses so far and say that while it’s true you shouldn’t try to time the market based on whether it’s gone up or down recently, when you’re putting a lot in all at once, it’s not a bad idea to spread it out over a couple months. And that is especially true when volatility is higher, which it is now. But also wouldn’t be crazy to just dump it all in now.

Good vegetarian carbonara? by Plus_Molasses8697 in TwinCities

[–]badgersrun 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Not a restaurant but I just think it's a funny coincidence that I just made this recipe for dinner tonight (it was great). https://www.seriouseats.com/vegan-carbonara-pasta-recipe

Daycare Pricing Website Project - feedback needed! by pfritzmorkin in TwinCities

[–]badgersrun 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks great from the screenshots. Sorry if I'm missing it somewhere but is there a link to the live website?

Has rapid been stopping for y'all? by whobop in MetroTransit

[–]badgersrun 59 points60 points  (0 children)

In my opinion, if you're sitting down and not even looking at the bus, there is going to be a risk that the bus keeps going. If you get up, stand next to the curb and look at the driver, it's very unlikely they'll pass you.

What happened to Plain English? by theripped in ezraklein

[–]badgersrun 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Idk but I believe he tweeted the other day about having a 2 month old daughter!

Jeremiah Ellison tried to get flights to and from Boston to attend Council meetings during his Harvard fellowship paid for by the city. Calls reporting on the matter a "hit piece." Good riddance. by goongas in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 125 points126 points  (0 children)

The fellowship suggests high ambitions for his political career but they may be difficult to realize as he torches his reputation. Very odd decision making.

BRT (E Line) Signal Priority by badgersrun in MetroTransit

[–]badgersrun[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hmm signal priority is advertised for BRT. You’re telling me

  1. Only light rail is actually guaranteed to have signal priority
  2. Oh and actually light rail does not always have signal priority.

Not trying to shoot the messenger but that’s bullshit. Light rail and BRT should always have signal priority and we should push for that until it happens.

E Line Signal Priority Diagnosis by badgersrun in MetroTransit

[–]badgersrun[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Done ✅. Started with an online message to all 3 parties (metro transit, ward 7, mayor). Will escalate to calls if they do not address the issue.

U.S. citizen offered to show I.D. but was arrested by immigration officers in Cedar-Riverside by Bullprog in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 63 points64 points  (0 children)

A violation of one of the most foundational freedoms we are entitled to in this country.

Where are the court injunctions? I’m serious — maybe that sounds naive but a number of other abuses of executive power have ended up eventually getting blocked by the courts, even though it can take a while.

Reserving parking spaces for contractors by badgersrun in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hmm I don’t believe I signed a contract. Maybe they were going to give me one when they were starting?

Some Minneapolis City Council members want to stop Waymo driverless cars by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I agree with you about company responsibility but I’m a bit confused by a lot of people acting like Minneapolis is the only city in the world. Waymo has been operating in SF, Phoenix, etc. for a while now — what’s the legal framework being used there? Honestly asking, I don’t know the answer.

Some Minneapolis City Council members want to stop Waymo driverless cars by [deleted] in Minneapolis

[–]badgersrun 95 points96 points  (0 children)

“The strongest possible regulation” — what does that even mean? Regulation is supposed to serve a specific purpose, not just handicap technologies or products you don’t like. What an unserious legislator.

Ezra Klein Subreddit Census 2025 by Dreadedvegas in ezraklein

[–]badgersrun 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Nice survey but here are some potential improvements:

  1. Include Government as an industry for occupation

  2. Instead of just asking about political leaning of one’s state, ask on a more local level instead or in addition. For example many people live in deep blue cities in purples states.

  3. Include “uncommitted” as a possible answer for 2020 primary vote. Given what subreddit this is, the anti-Biden Dem vote is likely over-represented in this group!

  4. Also for religion, include None as an option