Laura G Mitchell
@lauragmitchell.com
Parent & safe streets advocate 🚲🚶🏻🚌
Founder of the @mcbl.bike
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
Founder of the @mcbl.bike
League Certified Cycling Instructor
Minneapolis, MN
lauragmitchell.com
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I’m a 44 year old midwestern cisgender white guy dad and business owner and supporting my trans friends, neighbors, and colleagues is not at all controversial. In any way. Period.
Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
Pick a motherfucking side @democrats.org
It ain’t that hard.
Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
Pick a motherfucking side @democrats.org
It ain’t that hard.
September 19, 2026 at 8:17 PM
I’m a 44 year old midwestern cisgender white guy dad and business owner and supporting my trans friends, neighbors, and colleagues is not at all controversial. In any way. Period.
Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
Pick a motherfucking side @democrats.org
It ain’t that hard.
Fuck anyone who says otherwise.
Pick a motherfucking side @democrats.org
It ain’t that hard.
Seriously, every day.
I don’t think it should take special training for a contractor to understand blocking pedestrian crosswalks is not legal or safe.
I don’t think it should take special training for a contractor to understand blocking pedestrian crosswalks is not legal or safe.
September 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Seriously, every day.
I don’t think it should take special training for a contractor to understand blocking pedestrian crosswalks is not legal or safe.
I don’t think it should take special training for a contractor to understand blocking pedestrian crosswalks is not legal or safe.
I had to go out to the garage to grab something I forgot in our car.
Took Thomas with me and he ran straight to the @bunchbike.com and sat next to it.
Don’t have time to take him for a ride now but clearly we need fit one in today!
🐶 ❤️ 🚲
Took Thomas with me and he ran straight to the @bunchbike.com and sat next to it.
Don’t have time to take him for a ride now but clearly we need fit one in today!
🐶 ❤️ 🚲
September 19, 2026 at 8:07 PM
I had to go out to the garage to grab something I forgot in our car.
Took Thomas with me and he ran straight to the @bunchbike.com and sat next to it.
Don’t have time to take him for a ride now but clearly we need fit one in today!
🐶 ❤️ 🚲
Took Thomas with me and he ran straight to the @bunchbike.com and sat next to it.
Don’t have time to take him for a ride now but clearly we need fit one in today!
🐶 ❤️ 🚲
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hail our urban turkey overlords
September 19, 2026 at 7:24 PM
hail our urban turkey overlords
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Reality: The average lock setup is not great. Cable locks, unsecured tires, locking around a short pole where the bike can be lifted over.
Most electric/cargo bikes do not use grinder resistant locks.
It’s not hard to beat that and have below average risk of theft. (Not impossible, less likely.)
Most electric/cargo bikes do not use grinder resistant locks.
It’s not hard to beat that and have below average risk of theft. (Not impossible, less likely.)
What’s really harmful to cycling for transportation is how many people tell you bike theft is inevitable, never ever leave your bike outside.
Turns out the right lock (for your level of bike) plus locking strategy can make theft not impossible but substantially less likely.
Turns out the right lock (for your level of bike) plus locking strategy can make theft not impossible but substantially less likely.
September 19, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Reality: The average lock setup is not great. Cable locks, unsecured tires, locking around a short pole where the bike can be lifted over.
Most electric/cargo bikes do not use grinder resistant locks.
It’s not hard to beat that and have below average risk of theft. (Not impossible, less likely.)
Most electric/cargo bikes do not use grinder resistant locks.
It’s not hard to beat that and have below average risk of theft. (Not impossible, less likely.)
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Walked 2 blocks to get milk, approx 7 min round trip. 2 Bunch Bikes, an Urban Arrow and at least 15 longtails streaming up the hill to soccer practice. This IS the Netherlands #bikedc
September 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Walked 2 blocks to get milk, approx 7 min round trip. 2 Bunch Bikes, an Urban Arrow and at least 15 longtails streaming up the hill to soccer practice. This IS the Netherlands #bikedc
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The Taco Tour on Lake Street has started!
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Español: ¡El Taco Tour en Lake Street ya comenzó!
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Español: ¡El Taco Tour en Lake Street ya comenzó!
September 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The Taco Tour on Lake Street has started!
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Español: ¡El Taco Tour en Lake Street ya comenzó!
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Español: ¡El Taco Tour en Lake Street ya comenzó!
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Preview of some new limited-edition merch. (Don't worry, it's just a sample for sizing and testing the embroidery; the real thing won't be red.)
Patreon subscribers will get first dibs when this drops. We expect it to go quickly!
Patreon subscribers will get first dibs when this drops. We expect it to go quickly!
September 19, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Preview of some new limited-edition merch. (Don't worry, it's just a sample for sizing and testing the embroidery; the real thing won't be red.)
Patreon subscribers will get first dibs when this drops. We expect it to go quickly!
Patreon subscribers will get first dibs when this drops. We expect it to go quickly!
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What is your favorite local mural?
Minneapolis graffiti from 2017 🌲
September 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM
What is your favorite local mural?
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Got a new phone today with a better camera so my puppy photos will be much improved.
Please enjoy sleepy Thomas Potato.
Please enjoy sleepy Thomas Potato.
September 19, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Got a new phone today with a better camera so my puppy photos will be much improved.
Please enjoy sleepy Thomas Potato.
Please enjoy sleepy Thomas Potato.
When I first started using a bike for transportation I avoided all inclement weather.
But over time, I started venturing into riding in the rain (& eventually snow/ice).
I slowly figured out what gear keeps me warm & dry (as dry as possible) in what type of rain.
But over time, I started venturing into riding in the rain (& eventually snow/ice).
I slowly figured out what gear keeps me warm & dry (as dry as possible) in what type of rain.
September 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
When I first started using a bike for transportation I avoided all inclement weather.
But over time, I started venturing into riding in the rain (& eventually snow/ice).
I slowly figured out what gear keeps me warm & dry (as dry as possible) in what type of rain.
But over time, I started venturing into riding in the rain (& eventually snow/ice).
I slowly figured out what gear keeps me warm & dry (as dry as possible) in what type of rain.
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if you’re the white woman who was picking up a bat in downtown minneapolis on hennepin ave between washington & 3rd on 9/15 at noon, the minnesota department of health would like to talk to you because that shit was RABID!
i would also like to talk to you because girl, wtf
i would also like to talk to you because girl, wtf
September 19, 2026 at 12:54 AM
if you’re the white woman who was picking up a bat in downtown minneapolis on hennepin ave between washington & 3rd on 9/15 at noon, the minnesota department of health would like to talk to you because that shit was RABID!
i would also like to talk to you because girl, wtf
i would also like to talk to you because girl, wtf
Anyone missing an Urban Arrow?
Hey twin cities cargo bike people, if you know anyone who had their urban arrow stolen, a suspicious looking one got on the blue line at MOA. (No battery or screen, wheel lock looks cut, person who brought it on didn't seem comfortable handling it and sat far away.)
September 18, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Anyone missing an Urban Arrow?
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Just a minute ago, veggie burgers were too woke because REAL AMERICANS EAT MEAT. Now all of a sudden veggie burgers are ok and good even?!
September 18, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Just a minute ago, veggie burgers were too woke because REAL AMERICANS EAT MEAT. Now all of a sudden veggie burgers are ok and good even?!
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Just celebrated our anniversary with a cargo bike (day) date on the 606!
September 18, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Just celebrated our anniversary with a cargo bike (day) date on the 606!
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Closure of neighborhood public schools is a transportation equity decision.
September 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Closure of neighborhood public schools is a transportation equity decision.
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The @bikemn.bsky.social Loons Loop is a free family event for folks with younger kiddos.
It's pretty much the cutest gosh darn thing you'll ever see.
Registration is here: www.bikemn.org/all-events/l...
If you wanna volunteer to help make it happen, head here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAE...
It's pretty much the cutest gosh darn thing you'll ever see.
Registration is here: www.bikemn.org/all-events/l...
If you wanna volunteer to help make it happen, head here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAE...
September 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
The @bikemn.bsky.social Loons Loop is a free family event for folks with younger kiddos.
It's pretty much the cutest gosh darn thing you'll ever see.
Registration is here: www.bikemn.org/all-events/l...
If you wanna volunteer to help make it happen, head here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAE...
It's pretty much the cutest gosh darn thing you'll ever see.
Registration is here: www.bikemn.org/all-events/l...
If you wanna volunteer to help make it happen, head here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAE...
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Biking in the Twin Cities Bike Tour on Oct 10th is the best thing to be doing in the best place to be doing it.
Think: Fall Colors in Surround-Sound + The Best Urban Trail Network in America.
Register today at bikemn.org/tcbt
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ma...
Think: Fall Colors in Surround-Sound + The Best Urban Trail Network in America.
Register today at bikemn.org/tcbt
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ma...
Minnesota may be the best place in the country for fall colors this year
The DNR has a Fall Color Finder to help leaf peepers plan their outings.
www.startribune.com
September 18, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Biking in the Twin Cities Bike Tour on Oct 10th is the best thing to be doing in the best place to be doing it.
Think: Fall Colors in Surround-Sound + The Best Urban Trail Network in America.
Register today at bikemn.org/tcbt
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ma...
Think: Fall Colors in Surround-Sound + The Best Urban Trail Network in America.
Register today at bikemn.org/tcbt
www.startribune.com/minnesota-ma...
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NEW!
How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community
MPD dedicated 101 personnel to a memorial deployment where just seven people were holding vigil. It was part of a four-day MPD operation that generated $1.92 million in overtime.
How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community
MPD dedicated 101 personnel to a memorial deployment where just seven people were holding vigil. It was part of a four-day MPD operation that generated $1.92 million in overtime.
How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community
Records reveal a coordinated system of drones, city cameras, command-post intelligence, body-worn and helmet cameras, person and vehicle checks, and evidence preservation around the memorial site as p...
www.thisisbydesign.com
September 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM
NEW!
How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community
MPD dedicated 101 personnel to a memorial deployment where just seven people were holding vigil. It was part of a four-day MPD operation that generated $1.92 million in overtime.
How MPD Built a Police Surveillance Operation Around Renee Good’s Memorial — and What It Cost the Community
MPD dedicated 101 personnel to a memorial deployment where just seven people were holding vigil. It was part of a four-day MPD operation that generated $1.92 million in overtime.
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I am raising funds for a South Minneapolis family in need. They owe $1800 in back rent, and every bit helps!
Can we make this happen for them today? We keep us safe. I believe in us!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please share and help if you can! Thank you 💛
Can we make this happen for them today? We keep us safe. I believe in us!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please share and help if you can! Thank you 💛
September 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I am raising funds for a South Minneapolis family in need. They owe $1800 in back rent, and every bit helps!
Can we make this happen for them today? We keep us safe. I believe in us!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please share and help if you can! Thank you 💛
Can we make this happen for them today? We keep us safe. I believe in us!
V: @Ian-Coldwater
CA: $iancoldwater
PP: @coldwater
Please share and help if you can! Thank you 💛
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Driver was cited for “failing to yield”
In less than 24 hours we have learned of 3 crashes involving bicyclists/scooter riders.
2 of the crashes were fatal and the 3rd crash victim is currently believed to be in critical condition.
In less than 24 hours we have learned of 3 crashes involving bicyclists/scooter riders.
2 of the crashes were fatal and the 3rd crash victim is currently believed to be in critical condition.
September 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Driver was cited for “failing to yield”
In less than 24 hours we have learned of 3 crashes involving bicyclists/scooter riders.
2 of the crashes were fatal and the 3rd crash victim is currently believed to be in critical condition.
In less than 24 hours we have learned of 3 crashes involving bicyclists/scooter riders.
2 of the crashes were fatal and the 3rd crash victim is currently believed to be in critical condition.
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Did someone said cargo bike dates?
September 18, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Did someone said cargo bike dates?
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Today was just an errand day, but on the bike, running errands is a lovely chance to enjoy the outdoors together.
September 18, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Today was just an errand day, but on the bike, running errands is a lovely chance to enjoy the outdoors together.
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Forgot how enjoyable riding in the rain can be. 🌧️
September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Forgot how enjoyable riding in the rain can be. 🌧️