Dan Ness

Screenshot of a Wikipedia article about the Quebec experimental music duo Angine de Poitrine.

A band popular enough for a Wikipedia entry but new enough that it is an "orphan article." #anginedepoitrine

And I believe Lets Active performed at a festival concert at Navy Island in St. Paul along with the Replacements, the Suburbs, REM, and others around Memorial Day in 1983?

Well, I guess I am a Bad Bunny fan, then!

Yuen: He was a father figure to countless Hmong American kids The life story of Dave Moore, who founded the state’s first Hmong Scout troop, offers a timely lesson on acceptance and belonging.

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A streetlight and the moon illuminate a city block at night in wintertime Minneapolis.

Night walk home after precinct caucuses in Minneapolis.

Photo of a memorial service handout that includes a photo of Dave Moore and verses from Emma Lazarus and William Butler Yeats.

Beautiful choice of beautiful words that Dave Moore chose to be read at his own memorial service, which took place today at Westminster Presbyterian in Mpls. The man was a combo Mr. Rogers/Yoda. #RIPDave #kindness

“Look out, ‘cuz here comes some free advice!”

Sunset over downtown Minneapolis.

Summer day in Minneapolis’ North Loop.

Crowd at Minnesota United MLS soccer match.

Crowd at Pride event in Minneapolis’ Loring Park.

Some good places and good people in Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Minneapolis jam band the Kung Fu Hippies performing last night at the Parkway Theater.

Minneapolis jam band the Kung Fu Hippies performing last night at the Parkway Theater.

Fare thee well, Bobby. You damn near played all your life ‘til you dropped. Last night’s all-Dead covers Kung Fu Hippies show at the Parkway in #Minneapolis was a fitting premonition. #bobweir

A tree’s shadow on snow in Minneapolis.

New fallen snow making a clean palette for the tree’s silhouette in our neighborhood. Here’s to more light and fewer shadows in 2026. #minneapolis #happynewyear

Notes of memories and gratitude stuck on a window at Butter Bakery Cafe in South Minneapolis on its last day in business.

A customer getting coffee at Butter Bakery Cafe in South Minneapolis on its last day in business.

You had a good run, Butter Bakery Cafe! Thanks for bringing more light into our city and world. #minneapolis

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Drew Pearson scoring after his pass interference was not called in a 1975 NFL playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

It’s been exactly 50 years since Drew Pearson pushed off Nate Wright and I’m *almost* ready to forgive the Dallas Cowboys. #Vikings #offensivepassinterference

May I submit “headwinds?”

Baseball teams are even formed to stave off the loneliness.

My fundamental dan-ness is baked into my birth name, thanks to my forward thinking ancestors and parents.

A wall mural with the name “Abi’s” and a food truck with a mural depicting Frida Kahlo near Abi’s Restaurant at 29th and Lyndale Ave. S. in Minneapolis.

Abi and Frida near 29th and Lyndale Ave. S. #minneapolis

Sun shining brightly on a cold December day in downtown Minneapolis.

Sun so bright this afternoon it hurt to look down Hennepin Ave. #minneapolis

Wow, I didn’t know this news. A buddy and I meet there 2x/month for breakfast, so we’ll get one more in and a chance to thank Dan. He’s a gem.

A bulletin board busy with community notices at Butter Bakery Cafe in Minneapolis.

I like breakfast joints with good food, strong coffee, and a bulletin board overflowing with community resources and happenings. Butter Bakery Cafe at 37th and Nicollet Ave. S. in Minneapolis has the best vibe!

View from the inside of a rapid transit bus in Minneapolis.

From the Metro Transit E Line tonight in Uptown Minneapolis after the Timberwolves game.

Light, fluffy snow sits without fear of removal atop a snowblower that will not start.

“Still Life with Non-Functioning Snowblower,” Minneapolis, 12/11/25. #winterfail

And today Raul Malo is added to my list of musicians I had hoped to see perform but now will not (Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Todd Snider, etc.). Sigh….

Saw the pre-Broadway musical “Purple Rain” last night in #Minneapolis, and the fresh interpretations of those amazing songs crowded out the nostalgic versions in my memory. #emptyroom #thebeautifulones

Loons conceding two goals early and then coming back to win to compel Seattle to feel what we felt in the 2020 Western Conference Finals. Brilliant, but risky, move! 😛

My new favorite sports call for a Minnesota team dramatic win - Callum Williams on Apple TV as the Loons defeat Seattle after 10 kicks from the mark: “IT’S THE WOODWORK! IT’S OVER! IT’S OVER!” #MNUFC #COYL

#Minneapolis lake walk yesterday as the sun went down and the very full moon rose. #autumn

The musical universe has been kind to me recently: #MURF at Mortimer’s, #Dessa at the Loons’ game, and David Byrne at the Orpheum. #livemusic

#MURF goes out on a high note at Mortimer’s tonight! #minneapolis #music

The Old Farmer’s Almanac advises that frost on the soccer ball in late October means that … it’s time to put the soccer ball away for the season. #andputawaytheyardtools

Cool temps and foggy Cedar Lake this morning makes it feel like autumn is really happening in #Minneapolis.