Regina McCombs

This was an interesting article to write. I learned a lot.

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Both, 100%. And we know how those hedge fund sales have gone for media outlets.

At Least Now We Know the Truth It’s ugly, but necessary to face.

This. "What if a leader just plain blurted out on national television that he despises our allies, rejects treaties, and regards a foreign adversary as a personal friend? What if he did it again and again? Human beings get used to anything. But this?" www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Minneapolis League of Women Voters Dinner at the Minnesota Union (1938)
Source: Hennepin County Library

L to R: Cant is president of Women Voters league, Foster, Professor Short.

Every time I open my box of dongles, I think, “Wow, a bunch of these are obsolete,” then close the box and stuff it back in the closet.

Screen shot of the January MJC newsletter

We've launched a newsletter at the Minnesota Journalism Center designed for Minn. journalists: Events (ours and yours), interesting links, JOBS, updates on local folks, our students supporting news, and new research. Check it out and sign up! myemail.constantcontact.com/MJC-Newslett...

We're up and running for 2025, and thrilled to announce Minnesota native and National Geographic photographer Annie Griffiths as our first speaker. Registration opens next week at northernexposuremn.org.

The word “peace” on a fence in Christmas lights.

Happy New Year from the not-at-all snowy North. I wish you peace.

It’s just wrong.

No one is allowed in my house right now due to the state of my kitchen floor.

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Yep.

YouTube video by Peter Mayer - Topic The Longest Night

Here’s a song I love by Peter Mayer for those of us in the north this week, when days are short. youtu.be/MEvCrfZrufs?...

The hazards of focus groups of one.

With you on this. Tried on some the other day I could have used as a tent.

This is what I was going to post -- the original, of course!

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Al-Louh was killed in an Israeli strike, making him the third journalist killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours aje.io/a90xq1

And if anyone is interested in just the Duluth News Tribune folks, their starter pack is here: bsky.app/starter-pack...

You got it!

You got it!

Thanks! I have a bunch of those folks on the list, but will add more. I didn't add all the APM folks because they aren't necessarily reporting ON Minnesota, but willing to discuss...

Come on in, the water's fine.

So, I created a starter pack of Minnesota journalists. It's missing a lot of people, so let me know if I should add you! go.bsky.app/PPf9kfd

Been there.

I think because it’s on the east side of the Mississippi, that is correct. Although the address is SE Main St, but would seem weird to call it SE Mpls, wouldn’t it?

Awesome work, @seanrayford.bsky.social.

Do not blame boomers for Thomas Kincaid. Blame the greatest generation for that one.

I love that there is a “background and early life” section.

Your brain is truly terrifying. Although now I'm fascinated by the pigeon.