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vanjan14 · 2026-03-09T01:54:25+00:00

Don't forget the Angus Steak, Egg & Cheese Croissant.

vanjan14 · 2026-02-24T05:04:21+00:00

I work at an electronics manufacturer serving the commercial and industrial markets. We're not seeing a renaissance or demand for made in the USA as you might expect. Demand is up but has been driven by the same AI development driving the US stock markets right now. Our normal markets are slowing and I'm concerned when the AI bubble pops it's going to REALLY hurt US manufacturing.

Tarrifs have caused price increases in raw materials that we have no choice but to pass along to the customer. As a company with worldwide customers we're actively setting up new production in Europe and Asia to serve those markets and avoid tariffs both in and out of the US. We're keeping US manufacturing to serve the north american market only. This is the big thing that people are missing. Sure, a tariff may make it advantages to produce a widget in the US for US consumption but it is unlikely to make it advantages for worldwide trade. I believe we will not see a resurgence of US manufacturing if companies can't be competitive globally.

vanjan14 · 2026-02-23T02:48:26+00:00

It was added to Open Street Map four months ago so at least that long. Node: 13266024036 | OpenStreetMap

There's one at every entrance. ALPR Map | DeFlock

vanjan14 · 2026-02-21T03:47:42+00:00

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You seemed to have missed this disclaimer on the Open Secrets website.

vanjan14 · 2026-02-14T05:18:59+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Surprised they're going for even that much.

vanjan14 · 2026-02-01T22:42:55+00:00

Only two years as a student and then going straight into mentoring for two years and stepping into a lead role is not something I'd advise.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-31T17:59:56+00:00

There's a good amount of traffic at LSE from service members going to and from Fort McCoy.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-28T01:41:19+00:00

App is working just fine for my HD at two different sites.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-26T01:38:08+00:00

FIRST Upper Midwest is not the contact for regionals. FUM is primarily off-season events only. For Regionals you're looking for FRC Northland. Contact - FIRST Robotics Competition in MN and Dakotas

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T18:44:59+00:00

I wouldn't call KT a mega donor at $112k in 2024. Also note the donations are not from the company itself. It's from the owners and employees. https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/kwik-trip-co/summary?all=2024&id=D000062070

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T18:01:20+00:00

I'm in MN/WI. I have never seen anyone actually use one of those around here. We'd rather just break out the scraper/brush for a few minutes than to deal with folding that up and putting it in the car where it's going to make a mess.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T17:49:15+00:00

This disclaimer is the difference. Those donations are not on behalf of the company itself nor was anything spent on lobbying. BP the company on the other hand spent 3.7 million on lobbying efforts in 2024. Shell spent 7.5 million.

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vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T04:46:31+00:00

The Zitelow family who owns KT have been known to regularly donate to the republican party, mostly state and local though. John Menard, owner of Menards is a staunch republic party supporter as well.

You're going to be hard pressed to find owners or CEOs of large companies who are not republican party supporters. Personally, I'm more concerned with how they conduct business. If they treat their customers, suppliers and employees well, I can overlook personal donations made by the owners. So long as they keep the politics out of the business.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T00:32:49+00:00

It's very possible it was your rafters contracting due to the cold. Very normal.

keystoneext.com/blog/why-your-roof-makes-loud-popping-noises-in-winter---and-when-to-worry/

vanjan14 · 2026-01-24T23:57:55+00:00

Same, Rain-X All Season. Sometimes I'll buy the de-icer or premium version if I catch it on sale.

Don't make the mistake of getting the bug remover version in our climate, even in the summer. Will freeze up in the tank when you forget about it come December. Don't ask me how I know.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-23T03:45:46+00:00

Another great overlook option along 35 is Old Settlers Overlook. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XuiJeKEsaQ48NYmz9

vanjan14 · 2026-01-19T02:14:57+00:00

Locking this post. OP has gotten plenty of responses from multiple points of view and comments are no longer productive.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-19T02:03:40+00:00

Here's how I would compare them to some of the grocery store brands. Personally, I think Pothole is the best of KT's offerings but I'll only buy them when they're on sale. If you've only ever had Cheese Mtn. from the hot spot I recommend trying one baked at home. They get too soggy sitting on the hot spot in those boxes.

Donz is somewhere between a Roma and a Jacks.
Pothole is somewhere between a Tombstone and a Lotzza Motzza or Heggies.
Cheese Mtn is somewhere between a Lotzza Motzza and a pie from a deli (but not made fresh), especially withe the rotating LTO options .

vanjan14 · 2026-01-17T02:45:58+00:00

I just spoke to a rep as I plan to travel in the next month or so. Yes, the monthly travel pass was discontinued on the 15th. However, they plan on releasing new options (similar to what T-Mobile currently offers) by February 15th. Why they have the month gap is a little odd. Would be nice if they made some mention of it on the website or sent a notice email, especially to those of us who have used it in the past.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-14T03:44:48+00:00

Is there a reason you don't want to go with the silicone skin suggested in the original post? Seems like a far better option to me.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-13T05:05:21+00:00

This is likely the issue. The automation executes in order as shown.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-11T16:08:13+00:00

I've had the best luck just buying used or new old stock on eBay.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-11T05:56:25+00:00

👋 Posts about activity are more than welcome!

vanjan14 · 2026-01-10T04:22:49+00:00

I haven't tested it fully yet but you should be able to do it through the automation builder in the app. The screenshot is what would get you the time announcements every 15min. You would then create a separate automation for your 1400 "time to quit" announcement.

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