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Vince Tuss @vtuss.bsky.social Star Tribune night audience editor. Night owl, reader, sports fan, father of three boys. Detroit born, now Minneapolis. “Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.”
Ashley Miller @amreports.bsky.social Professional Minneapolis enthusiast. Won a Pulitzer once. She/her.
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Matt DeLong @mattdelong.bsky.social Audience @startribune.com. Journalism utility player. I write Nuggets, our free weekly newsletter about legal cannabis in Minnesota. Sign up here >> startribune.com/nuggets
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Casey Common @caseycommon.bsky.social Minnesotan. St. Paulite. Native Apple Valleyan. Aspiring journalist.
Courtney (C.J.) Sinner @cjsinner.bsky.social director, grfx/dataviz @startribune.com • my team collaborates across our newsroom to craft distinctive visual journalism • hitched to @nickwoltman.bsky.social
Jon Marthaler @jonmarthaler.com Can't shut up about Minnesota sports, but still always Minnesota nice.
P.S. I am not a crackpot.
Nancy Yang @nyang.bsky.social Senior editor for audience engagement at @startribune.com. Nap advocate. Send me your k-drama recs. Always looking for spicy food. She/her.
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Prevs: WSJ Graphics, UW-Madison cartography, reporter in Arizona
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Kristen Leigh Painter @kristenpainter.bsky.social Business Editor, Minnesota Star Tribune
amanda anderson @itsamanada.bsky.social 📹 video journalist ➡️ @startribune.com | putting gopro's on people's heads since 2006.
Jennifer Brooks @stribrooks.bsky.social Minnesota Star Tribune. Your source for dumpster fires. I think you're pretty great.
Andrew Krammer @andrewkrammer.bsky.social Vikings + Gophers hoops for StarTribune.com out of Minneapolis ... also on the Access Vikings podcast and Star Tribune's YouTube channel
MaryJo Webster @maryjowebster.bsky.social Data journalist at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Mom to teenagers and two dogs. Passionate about investigative reporting & access to public data. #journalist #watchdog. www.maryjowebster.com
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Jenna Ross @byjenna.bsky.social Reporter at the Times-Picayune/ Advocate/ Nola.com. New Orleans-based, Duluth born. Saunas, books and baked goods. jenna.ross@theadvocate.com
@randball.bsky.social @randball.bsky.social Writer, editor, opinion-haver and podcaster at the Minnesota Star Tribune. Personal writing: thefriscalatingdusklight.substack.com
Ben Goessling @bengoessling.bsky.social Minnesota Vikings beat writer at Star Tribune; track/cross country ass't coach at Apple Valley and Augsburg. Husband, girl dad, sinner saved by grace.
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Josie Albertson-Grove @josieagrove.bsky.social Decorator of fish wrap and birdcage liner. Writing about St. Paul for the Star Tribune. Questions and complaints to josie.grove@startribune.com
Jenni Pinkley @jennipinkley.bsky.social Former Director of Video/Audio Initiatives for @startribune.bsky.social.
Casey Darnell @caseydarnell.bsky.social Thinking about capybaras • audience engagement @startribune.com
Christa Lawler @christalawler.bsky.social Duluth based reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune, writing about the Duluthiest place I've ever lived. I might write about the Blatnik Bridge; I might write about hockey. WHO KNOWS. 
Alex Chhith @alexchhith.bsky.social Outdoor recreation reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune who lives for winter.
I have lots of hobbies🏂🏔️🥾🚲🧘🏻♀️🎣🚣🏻♀️🧶
Emily Hood @emilyhood.bsky.social analytics, search and news product things for @startribune.com
Greta Kaul @gretakaul.bsky.social 📰Subscribe to your local newspaper.
🏙️Covering the Twin Cities built environment at the @StarTribune.bsky.social.
How's the way your city's built affecting your life?
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Chris Riemenschneider @chrisrstrib.bsky.social Minnesota Star Tribune music scribe
Chloe Johnson @chloeajohnson.bsky.social I write about health and the environment at the Minnesota Star Tribune. DM for signal or tell me your story at: chloe.johnson@startribune.com
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Tony Kennedy @stribtk.bsky.social Outdoors Scribe. Mudder. Easy laugh.
Pat Condon @patcondon.bsky.social Breaking news editor, Minnesota Star Tribune. Minneapolis resident. Let's do the story. 
Jenny Berg @bergjenny.bsky.social St. Cloud reporter for the Star Tribune.
Katy Read @katyread.bsky.social journalist of some kind @startribune.com, also essayist @salon.com, @riverteeth.bsky.social, @dintywmoore.bsky.social etc.
Walker Orenstein @walkerorenstein.bsky.social Reporter for the Star Tribune covering energy. From St. Paul, but a Washington Husky. Email: walker.orenstein@startribune.com
Paul Walsh @pwalshstrib.bsky.social Minnesota Star Tribune reporter. Not retiring until 11/23/2037. You figure it out.
Leila Navidi @leilanavidi.bsky.social Minnesota Star Tribune
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Naila-Jean Meyers @nailajeanmeyers.bsky.social Deputy Sports Editor/Vikings Team Leader, The Minnesota Star Tribune. Past president of AP Sports Editors. 
Brian Stensaas @stensation.bsky.social Multiplatform Editing Team Leader, Minnesota Star Tribune.
Husband. Father. Golfer.
Calmer than you are. DMB. Stoughton proud. 🇧🇻
Abby Simons @abbysimons.bsky.social Public Safety Editor, Minnesota Star Tribune
Star Tribune Going Out @stribgoingout.startribune.com We are Going Out, the Minnesota Star Tribune's guide to the best food, drink, concerts, theater and culture 🕺 we have fun here
Behind the Star Tribune @btstartribune.startribune.com A look behind the stories and journalists of @startribune.com, plus news and announcements.
Star Tribune Sports @stribsports.startribune.com Sports coverage from the Minnesota Star Tribune. 
Sara Porter @sarasporter.bsky.social Audience editor at the Minnesota Star Tribune.
elliot hughes @elliotshughes.bsky.social General assignment reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune ✊🏼📰
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Paul Klauda @pklauda.bsky.social Longtime journo, first in news, then sports, then back to news. All in Minneapolis. University of St. Thomas adjunct in St. Paul. Co-author of a book about a big labor battle at Hormel n the 1980s.
Jake Lovett @jllovett.bsky.social Currently: Kentuckian; designer, The Minnesota Star Tribune. Formerly: 206th Editor, Iowa State Daily; Iowan. Briefly: Texan, Washingtonian. Probably: Watching soccer or the nearest birds. Allons-y.
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Greg Stanley @gregstrib.bsky.social I report about the outdoors and environment for the Minnesota Star Tribune. So come here for some outside stories. Send me tips via Signal @GregStanley.21
Ryan Kostecka @ryan-kostecka.bsky.social Kia Kaha | Sports Editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune | ryan.kostecka@startribune.com | 🇬🇺
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Phil Pina @philpina.bsky.social Deputy editor of News & Politics at the Minnesota Star Tribune in Minneapolis. Ohio State alum and cat tamer.
Christopher Vondracek @cvondracek.bsky.social D.C. Correspondent for The Minnesota Star Tribune. Moonlights on piano. Book from U of Nebraska Press this fall - Redlin or Rodin: Essays on Midwestern Scenery.
Cassidy Hettesheimer @cassidyhett.bsky.social reporting on the Lynx, Frost and more women's sports for @startribune.com 📰 | @cassidyhsports on Instagram | Georgia grad, bundled up in Minnesota | she/her
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Victor Stefanescu @vstef.bsky.social Covering the business of food at the Minnesota Star Tribune
Deena Winter @deenawinter.bsky.social City hall reporter for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. Formerly Lincoln Journal Star, Bismarck Tribune, Minnesota Reformer, etc
Jazzmine @jazzmineabriana.bsky.social sports things @startribune | huge fan of the midwest 🤠
Emily Leiker @emleiker.bsky.social vikings beat for star-tribune • mizzou made • washington-born • lover of all pop culture
📸 (IG) eleiker.writes
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Bobby Nightengale @nightengalejr.bsky.social Minnesota Twins beat writer for @StarTribune.com
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Alicia Kismet Eler @aliciakismeteler.bsky.social Culture Reporter @ Minnesota Star Tribune
Author, THE SELFIE GENERATION
Standup comedian, Laugh & Draw host
Joy Summers @joysummers.bsky.social Food reporter for the Star Tribune. Sporter of mondo sassy pants.
Tina Brown @tinabrownlm.bsky.social Author. Journalist. Editor.
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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social Proudly Representing New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District
Lauren Holly @laurenholly.bsky.social Dog mom. Boy mom. Sports fanatic. A news junkie constantly trying to rehab. Writer. Actor. Laugh lover.
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social Econ professor at Michigan ● Senior fellow, Brookings ● Intro econ textbook author ● Chief economist & Deputy platypus https://newsletter.platypuseconomics.com ● Find me: https://linktr.ee/justinwolfers
Lin Makron @linmakron.bsky.social Danish woman, mom, and wife with opinions about the world. Zero tolerance for MAGA. I say “FUCK TRUMP” a lot. Emotional support Dane (ESD) to sane Americans.
Jim Alwine @jimalwine.bsky.social Virologist, Retired UPenn Professor, avid defender of facts, scientific research, vaccines and public health. Bicyclist, hiker, grandfather, writer, owned by two dachshunds and bass player for the Herpetic Legion.
Peter Marteka @petermarteka.bsky.social Writer, photographer, editor. Lover of all things Cape Cod because: “A man may stand there and put all America behind him.”
Greg MacKellan @porterkrodgers.bsky.social Very left. No, further left than that. Started a theatre co. in SF; ran it for years and years. And years. Directed, wrote, produced (shows & CDs),& performed occasionally. Charlie’s dog dad. She’s a girl (think Hitchcock).🏳️🌈🐶
Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social We are amplifying voices of the brave Americans speaking out against the Trump administration.
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Hellebore @helleborezine.bsky.social Small press devoted to #FolkHorror, #folklore, #magic and the #occult in Britain. World Fantasy Awards and British Fantasy Awards finalist. Founder/editor: @mjpcuervo.com
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Simon's Cat @simonscatofficial.bsky.social Official Bluesky channel. Welcome! 👋
A hangry, but lovable cat. 🐱
Animation-illustrations by Simon Tofield.
FILMS & SHOP👇
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Molly Roberts @mollyroberts.bsky.social senior editor at @lawfaremedia.org | ex-washington post opinions 🤐
Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social Former Navy helicopter pilot & federal prosecutor. U.S. Rep. Mom of 4. Governor of the great state of New Jersey
Eman Abdelhadi @emanabdelhadi.bsky.social Assistant Prof at UChicago | Sociologist | Columnist @Inthesetimesmag.bsky.social | Co-author of revolutionary sci-fi novel: Everything for Everyone | Subject of documentary film "Coming Around"
Paula Chertok @paulachertok.bsky.social Linguist, lawyer, writer, refugee, immigrant • Analyzing propaganda, disinformation, media, Russia, Ukraine • @Euromaidanpress @StopFakingNews • Unapologetically Pro Democracy, Inclusion, Justice, Innovation 
Greeneville Zoo @greenevillezoo.bsky.social Not affiliated with the Greeneville Pet Cemetery
Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov Congresista proudly serving the diverse IL-03. 🦋
I will not concede the power of the people.
Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Editor in Chief, MeidasNews. Former Fed & State Prosecutor, Marine, Attorney. Switched parties from R to D in 2020. MeidasPlus.com/subscribe
The Bohemian Star @thebohemianstar.com No DMs, No MAGA. No Porn. Sights, sounds, stories & cosmic curiosities. Based in Birmingham, Al. Follow the signal: https://thebohemianstar.com #IDWP
FUCK MAGA @jlentini0965.bsky.social STARTING OVER..GEE, THANKS BLUESKY ADMINISTRATION.....LIFE LONG DEM, BLUE DOT IN TEXAS, SARCASTIC S.O.B, MEME COLLECTOR, VERY OPINIONATED...NO MAGA, NO O.F.'s, NO SALES, NO BITCOIN, LIKE MINDED PEOPLE ONLY. FUCK TRUMP.
James Hollomon 💙💙💙 @etpro.bsky.social I majored in Chemistry and designed electronic automation systems until they offshored it. Then, I switched to writing and web development. I am currently writing Flawed Reasons to Believe in God.
https://tinyurl.com/4r6e2fdp
Cramps @kevinkirking.bsky.social True blue living in a blood red state (Idaho), retired serial entrepreneur, involved community supporter, bronze sculptor, avid reader, proud parent & grandparent.
“Extraordinary claims require
extraordinary evidence.”
Martin D-E 🔶️FBPE @martinpde.bsky.social Liberal Democrat in Henley & Thame, Classical Violinist, Still intrigued Chemist, Geeky Gardener & Cook, #Atheist, #ProEU 🏴 #FBPE & #FBPR. I used to live in a welcoming country!
Not an American but definitely a #Resister ... F*ck Trump! 💙💙🌊
Mike Ozbun @miketheknife007.bsky.social Blue dot in a red state. Here we go again.
We can do so much better than this. This
world we live in is counting on us.
Susan @slous.bsky.social RESIST. 💪🏼
All Politics is Local
Look for the helpers
🇺🇸 🇺🇦
Monica Maalouf, MD @maaloufmd.bsky.social Internist, Writer, Mother | Associate Prof of Medicine | Advocate for patients and health equity #MedicareForAll is the way
doctoredtales.com
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social Catholic Priest
Passionate about Tech and Science
Jesuit in Rome
Bots, edgelords & those who can't have a civil conversation are blocked.
All opinions are my own
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Steve Held @peoplesfabric.bsky.social Chicago journalist. Formerly The People’s Fabric.
Co-founder @UnraveledPress.com.
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GaryThoren @garythoren.bsky.social Happily married #Queer Man. 🎙️Podcast #ForgottenQueers #GVerse Family #GoldenGirls, #TheNanny & #DS9 are my comfort shows. #Democrat 💙always and forever. #Atheist 🚫No DMs https://open.spreaker.com/A4NZ/ud2qqxx4
Johnny Mains @johnnymains.co.uk Horror anthologist.
"This generation's Hugh Lamb" - Mike Mignola
"A valuable man" - Stewart Lee
AuDHD.
Got the morbs.
Andi Zeisler @andizeisler.bsky.social Former culture writer, Salon.com. Before that: cofounder, Bitch Media. Forever fan of print magazines. Single mom, dog mom, your mom
Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social Father, friend, believe love conquers hate, and truth wins over prevarication. 
Laura K Field @lkatfield.bsky.social Scholar in Residence at the Niskanen Center in DC. Author of Furious Minds, about the MAGA New Right. Bylines at The Bulwark, The New Republic, Politico, NYT, The Atlantic.
www.lkfield.com
Also with American University, Illiberalism Studies at GW.
Katie Cooper @thekatiecoop.bsky.social Producer at The Bulwark. Priors: the late, great "To the Point" & "Which Way, L.A.?" on KCRW, plus http://apple.co/3rkXZ5d, LA Times, lawyer, Cal, ‘70s Malibu.
Still Dogtown and still הנני
Lauren Egan @lauren-egan.bsky.social writing things at The Bulwark
say hi: egan@thebulwark.com
Matthew Sheffield @matthew.flux.community 🟦 Analyst and writer focusing on cognition, politics, religion, technology, and media
🟦 Host, Theory of Change
🟦 Writing @flux.community, and frequently quoted or published in NYT, WaPo, NBC, Variety…
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