"We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can't believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much. "We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family's privacy as we grieve. "Our family would like to thank law enforcement for their swift action that saved others and for the coordination across communities that led to the arrest of the man who murdered our parents. We especially would like to thank the officers who were first on the scene to our parents' home and their heroic attempts to rescue our mom and dad. "Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them. "If you would like to honor the memory of Mark and Melissa, please consider the following: • Plant a tree. • Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail. • Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do. • Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it. • Bake something — bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone. • Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something. • Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace. "Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect. The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else."

Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)

I (a) will defend Ivies, and also (b) VERY MUCH call bullshit on this.

Among other things, the Ivies have very generous financial aid, which means that while, yes, there are a lot of rich students, there are also plenty who can't afford to vacation internationally or buy fancy cars.

Oh, I’m so very sorry. 🧡

Also mentally and emotionally, tbh.

Same.

Great game, Coach. Congratulations!

Same here. This system is really broken.

I didn’t know @lsepper.bsky.social was moonlighting as the Columbia WBB coach.

But Conclave is so good.

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Yup. I’m done.

I have been paying into social security my whole life and GOP wants to steal that money.

I want my tax dollars to go to Elmo not Elon, created by Doodle by Meg Featuring Elmo and Oscar the Grouch

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Bok choy grit

Just because so many men are creepy weirdos does not mean people should be transphobic.

Sister is a doer.

As a child of the cold war it utterly astonishes me that the US is siding with Russia against Ukraine in the U.N.

My teen is so much fun.

I would take a WNBA team that doesn’t wear burnt orange.

Oh, they do.

I am so lonely without our girls this week.

Site’s still up (for now). Was able to order tests without a problem.

Flew today and held my breath the whole time.

I’m still flabbergasted anyone thought they could produce a new bar exam this fast. They are playing games with people’s futures.

I am on a plane right now.

Kendrick Lamar sings Not Like Us at the Super Bowl.

If a tiny man in flared jeans can deliver the most diabolical diss track with a grin and direct eye contact on live TV, what can you do today?

Yesterday was incredible! Best game we’ve been to. 🧡🤘

I actually have a student who is working for the player’s association right now. Go for it!