Drew Leonard

I love coffee, books, public radio, pop culture, and cocktails

[Larry Wilmore @larrywilmore]

My takeaway: Tim Walz is terrible at lying. JD Vance is excellent at it. #Debate2024

[The Olympic Games™ @Olympics]

The interpretation of the Greek God Dionysus makes us aware of the absurdity of violence between human beings.

#Paris2024 #OpeningCeremony

[Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran]

There are more workers than ever with a disability due to Long COVID (and increasing remote work).

Economists estimate Long COVID has kept 4 million+ out of work in the US, and costs the economy at least $3.7 trillion.

You can't fight for worker justice if you ignore COVID.

[Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran]

According to the latest CDC COVID-19 wastewater data, we are currently in the second-biggest surge of the pandemic.

It will peak in the next week, with ~2 million infections per day. During this surge, ~100 million people total (~1 in 3 people in the US) will likely get COVID.

[Drew Leonard @drewleonard]

From a history professor at Yale:

[Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder]

That Trump will be tried for his coup attempt is not a violation of his rights. It is a fulfillment of his rights. It is the grace of the American republic. In other systems, when your coup attempt fails, what follows is not a trial.

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

I can’t get over these images from the James Webb Space Telescope! They’re igniting curiosity and wonder in a whole new generation.

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

First lady Jill Biden made an appearance at Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis.

[Governor Tim Walz @GovTimWalz]

Proud to light the Governor’s Residence for Pride this month. 🏳️‍🌈

As we celebrate Pride, our message is clear: Minnesota will continue to protect your rights – not take them away.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Happy Pride, America.

This month, in the face of cruel attacks on LGBTQI+ rights across the country, we celebrate the LGBTQI+ Americans who are fiercely and unapologetically fighting for freedom and equality – and reaffirm that their rights are human rights.

[David Gura @davidgura]

Remember that story we brought you? It was made-up.

[Drew Leonard @drewleonard]

@DavesBurner69 @AdamDuxter You can fish for rough fish and pan fish year-round in Minnesota, the fishing season for walleye, pike, bass, and trout opened 5/13.

[Cathy Wurzer @CathyWurzer]

I suppose after a really long, cold and snowy winter in Duluth, 65 degrees would be considered "hot". This @NWSduluth forecast for next week made me smile.

[NWS Twin Cities @NWSTwinCities]

Hey winter, don't let the door hit you on the way out! #mnwx #wiwx

[NWS Twin Cities @NWSTwinCities]

Once the snow moves out, today will actually be a pleasant day! 🌞The question will then become to plow or to not plow and wait for warmer temps to do their thing on Sunday.

Enjoy this while it lasts, another strong system is on it's way next week...

#MNwx #WIwx

[Sven Sundgaard @svensundgaard]

After last night’s snow we’re #3 for seasonal snow at 89.7”!

[Drew Leonard @drewleonard]

Good snowy morning from Minnesota. We got 11” of snow last night at our house. Can you believe it’s April?
#mnwx #mnweather

[Drew Leonard @drewleonard]

We got 11” of snow last night in Maple Grove, Minn.
#mnwx #mnweather #AprilFoolsBlizzard @NWSTwinCities @MPRweather @MPRnews @CathyWurzer

[NWS Twin Cities @NWSTwinCities]

Snow has begun for many of you. This image courtesy of @MnDOT is in between Alexandria and Glenwood MN. Meanwhile a trained spotter reported snow beginning in northern Hennepin County #mnwx #wiwx

[Drew Leonard @drewleonard]

I agree. Sunk-cost fallacy.

[Jason DeRusha @DeRushaJ]

I'm slowly talking myself into the idea that we need to stop throwing good money after bad, and shut down construction on the Southwest LRT line,

I explained and took calls on Drivetime this afternoon.

https://t.co/sqU1zINZfr

[Sven Sundgaard @svensundgaard]

Thunder snow ⚡️ ❄️ coming in hot! Some pretty quick/intense evening snow showers :