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Kai Shelley

@transthem.bsky.social

A favorite short king of Minneapolis | they/them |Opinions only reflective of me

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Photo of a Minnesota Star Tribune article. The headline of the article reads “Minneapolis woman’s killing exposes gaps in how police investigate domestic violence”

Photo of a Minnesota Star Tribune article. The headline of the article reads “Minneapolis woman’s killing exposes gaps in how police investigate domestic violence”

Photo of a MPR News article by Melissa Olson. The headline of the article reads “Minneapolis orders audit of police response in death of Allison Lussier”

Photo of a MPR News article by Melissa Olson. The headline of the article reads “Minneapolis orders audit of police response in death of Allison Lussier”

Photo of a MPR News. The headline of the article reads “Calls for accountability in the murder of Mariah Samuels grow louder”

Photo of a MPR News. The headline of the article reads “Calls for accountability in the murder of Mariah Samuels grow louder”

Photo of a Minnesota Star Tribune. The headline of the article reads “Allison Lussier’s death was suspicious. Her family says Minneapolis police didn’t fully investigate ”

Photo of a Minnesota Star Tribune. The headline of the article reads “Allison Lussier’s death was suspicious. Her family says Minneapolis police didn’t fully investigate ”

Our systems are failing if they are not protecting and serving Women of Color. Over a year and a half ago, our public safety system failed Allison Lussier. This fall, it failed Mariah Samuels.

01.11.2025 22:32 — 👍 49    🔁 20    💬 1    📌 3
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I’m running for Mayor to help build the City my son will grow up in. A safe and affordable city for working families, that gives the next generation the tools they need to succeed. I’m running for my family and yours, because Minneapolis is worth fighting for.

29.10.2025 13:50 — 👍 51    🔁 16    💬 2    📌 0
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Minneapolis has become a tale of two cities. One for the wealthy and well connected, and one for all of us — the renters, transit riders, and working families who are left with vetoes and broken promises. We need a Mayor who stands with working people, and works as hard as we do.

27.10.2025 12:54 — 👍 109    🔁 30    💬 1    📌 0
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They don't wanna tell you that's Omar Fateh's Co-Campaign Manager. @grfmpls.bsky.social

24.10.2025 23:50 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Graphic that says "7 Hours and 13 Days until Election Day," referencing the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U.

Graphic that says "7 Hours and 13 Days until Election Day," referencing the Prince song Nothing Compares 2 U.

It's seven hours and 13 days…until Election Day. Nothing Compares 2 U — the voter. #Prince #Minneapolis

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpGA...

21.10.2025 22:00 — 👍 39    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 2
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On the left, a unity candidate with a clear vision that's ready to get things done.

On the right, a three term mayor who can only boast 8 endorsements, and only half of them live in the city he's running in.

14.10.2025 15:47 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Photo of Omar Fateh and all his endorsers.

Photo of Omar Fateh and all his endorsers.

I'm proud to have the broadest coalition of support from elected officials, community members, and organizations, of any candidate in this race. We deserve
a Mayor that's ready to collaborate, work across differences, and deliver for residents of Minneapolis.

14.10.2025 15:15 — 👍 61    🔁 21    💬 0    📌 1
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I’m so excited to have my Congresswoman and friend, @ilhanmn.bsky.social, on board with my candidacy for Mayor! She fights hard for the working people of Minneapolis. As Mayor, I’ll partner with leaders like her to build an affordable city that's accountable to us. secure.actblue.com/donate/fateh...

13.10.2025 14:04 — 👍 331    🔁 73    💬 4    📌 3
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Landlord John Wall Found in Violation of Voter Rights Law This morning, the Minnesota Court of Administrative Hearings found landlord John Wall of the Wall Companies in violation of Minnesota Stat. § 211B.20 on 3 occasions, assigning a penalty of $1,450, for...

landlord john wall, minnetonka resident who caucuses and votes in ward 2 minneapolis and held a role on credentials committee that ousted the 80+ robin wonsley supporting delegates at the convention, found in violation of renters' rights voting law and fined

taylordahlin.com/f/landlord-j...

09.10.2025 01:10 — 👍 136    🔁 38    💬 6    📌 1
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We won!

Following three weeks of legal proceedings and over five hours in court, the judge found Wayzata-based Minneapolis landlord John Wall in violation of the law on three counts, resulting in a $1,450 fine.

09.10.2025 00:09 — 👍 262    🔁 47    💬 5    📌 7
MUTUAL AID REQUEST
A single mother is navigating some difficult times and is in need of financial support for housing, bills, and basic needs.
Goal: $2000
Cash app: $ChristinCrabtree
Venmo: @christin-crabtree
PayPal: @christincrabtree
screenshots of funds raised & transferred to the mother will be provided for transparency

MUTUAL AID REQUEST A single mother is navigating some difficult times and is in need of financial support for housing, bills, and basic needs. Goal: $2000 Cash app: $ChristinCrabtree Venmo: @christin-crabtree PayPal: @christincrabtree screenshots of funds raised & transferred to the mother will be provided for transparency

A single mom in the Duluth area is in need of community care. She is navigating challenging times & was laid off from her job. She needs funds to maintain her housing & to cover basic needs. Please consider contributing or reposting. I will update progress and share screenshots for accountability.🌻

08.10.2025 15:17 — 👍 11    🔁 12    💬 1    📌 1
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Polls are in. We’re close to the top. Up 8 points last month with the highest favorability at +27. Every first rank vote matters. Share, tell a friend, and help us close the gap.

06.10.2025 23:16 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0

Saying you "value feedback" while fining people who give it, saying she values Napheesa and players while saying there have been "inaccuracies" about what she's said in the past. No substantive comments on the CBA, about the Sun sale, or on increased injuries.

They'll study and have committees 🙄

03.10.2025 23:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Watching this press conference where Cathy just spent minutes, whole minutes, delivering one big PR word salad. All this is conversation, not about the finals, to give people NOTHING of substance is just a massive disappointment.

03.10.2025 23:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Election 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 10 Aisha Chughtai, the incumbent, was elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2023. On the ballot: Aisha ChughtaiLydia MillardDeShanneon Grimes As I did in my Ward 2 post, before I talk about the candidates…

Elections 2025: Minneapolis City Council, Ward 10.

naomikritzer.com/2025/09/29/e...

29.09.2025 01:34 — 👍 29    🔁 8    💬 1    📌 1

Also, if the Aces don't beat the Fever on Tuesday, I'm going to crash out. I can't see our season end like this and see Indiana in the final, I just can't.

29.09.2025 03:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

A devastating end to a beautiful season 😭

29.09.2025 03:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Suspension was warranted, and I love Cheryl for that crash out.

27.09.2025 23:11 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Man oh man, I love Cheryl Reeve.

27.09.2025 22:40 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Getting ready to mandate a picnic because it's clear a lot of people desperately need to touch grass.

11.09.2025 17:26 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Stancil is proof that local democracy thrives with participants, not commentators.

23.07.2025 17:37 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Frey spin room is going all out to try to-
1) dog whistle their way out of a loss
2) cover for the fact that they didn't count delegates before leading a walkout
3) obscure the reality that delegates were willing to stick around for over 12 hours in a plea for better leadership

20.07.2025 04:35 — 👍 43    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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Omar Fateh is the consensus candidate we need to ensure we leave convention with an endorsement, support him on your second ballot!

20.07.2025 00:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

If I miss the entirety of the WNBA All Star game tomorrow because of convention... Y'all studbudz have made this the gayest sports weekend we've ever had access to.

If you don't have one yet, make this your reason to oppose delay tactics. I'll personally really appreciate it.

19.07.2025 05:06 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

The fact that there are young trans people now who know it's there and are being banned from accessing it... And now have to live with the additional weight of knowing someone has deemed they shouldn't have it... It's just fucking devastating

19.06.2025 03:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I can't begin to express what a difference access to gender affirming care would have made to me when I was young - and how that would have continued to benefit me as an adult. I didn't even know it existed.

19.06.2025 03:02 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

I love Blackheart because tonight alone, I've met three Asters, two Kais, and four Ems. I've discussed the Lynx record too many times to count, and chanted "trans masc" just for fun a couple of times. I love Minneapolis, but we don't have a queer bar that comes anywhere near this.

14.06.2025 04:24 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Minneapolis

03.06.2025 22:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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