K Dona

Attorney; writer; former newspaper reporter, jaded MN sports fan

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

Break free from the mob 🐧

[Professor Doctor Theory, PhD @TheoryPhd]

This lone penguin in Antarctica breaks away from its flock, which is heading toward the ocean for food and survival. Instead, it marches determinedly toward distant, barren mountains—kilometers away, with no clear benefit or safety. Scientists intervene, catching it and redirecting it back to the group, thinking it’s lost or confused. But the penguin immediately turns around and resumes its path, undeterred by the harsh environment or the setback.

This behavior mirrors the American spirit of determination and a “never quit” attitude in a few key ways. First, it’s about perseverance against the odds: just as pioneers crossed vast frontiers or soldiers pushed through impossible battles like Valley Forge, the penguin keeps going despite the risks, embodying that grit that’s woven into stories of American innovation and resilience—from inventors like Edison failing thousands of times to athletes like those in the Miracle on Ice hockey team refusing to back down.

Second, there’s an element of individualism, echoing Thoreau’s choice to live deliberately in the woods, seeking personal purpose over conformity. The penguin isn’t following the crowd; it’s driven by an inner resolve, much like how Americans have historically valued self-reliance and the pursuit of one’s own path, whether in entrepreneurship, civil rights struggles, or defending freedoms.

This penguin reminds us that true determination isn’t about easy wins—it’s about that quiet, unyielding commitment to keep moving forward, even when the world tries to pull you back.

[Weather Loon @WeatherLoon]

Heating Up!! Temperatures feeling hot as we finish the weekend and head into the new week. Heat peaks for the day Monday. #mnwx

[Super 70s Sports @Super70sSports]

Tell me this wasn’t a better world back when you could drive to the record store and meet Prince. You can’t do it.

[Rhett Carlson @rhett_carlson]

Minnesota Flag Wars 🗡️🏴‍☠️

Gull Lake chain division clocking in with a decisive 9:1 ratio victory for team trad

[Rahul @sairahul1]

Sam Altman:

"We're going to see 10-person billion-dollar companies pretty soon."

"If I were 22 right now, I'd feel like the luckiest kid in history."

Most people will read this, feel inspired for 3 minutes, and go back to what they were doing.

The ones who act will build a one-person company this weekend.

One tool. Claude Cowork. Full operation.

This is the exact playbook ↓

[Mambo Italiano @mamboitaliano__]

“Thank you.

I’ve always believed in numbers and the equations and logics that lead to reason.

But after a lifetime of such pursuits, I ask, “What truly is logic?” “Who decides reason?”

My quest has taken me through the physical, the metaphysical, the delusional — and back.

And I have made the most important discovery of my career, the most important discovery of my life: It is only in the mysterious equations of love that any logic or reasons can be found.

I’m only here tonight because of you.

You are the reason I am. You are all my reasons.

Thank you”.

- A Beautiful Mind (2001)

Happy Birthday Elon Musk! 🎂🎉

[Monica Crowley @MonicaCrowley]

The President of the United States defending Christianity and attacking godless Communism.

I VOTED FOR THIS 🔥🇺🇸

[Justine Bateman @JustineBateman]

I'd like to see the same people who organized marches and railed against politicians in defense of their reproductive rights to organize marches and rail against socialist politicians who want to take far more rights than that away.

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@MayorFrey Quit pandering Frey!

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Yes

[DogeDesigner @cb_doge]

NEWS: SpaceX just trademarked “SpaceXAI”

Elon Musk says xAI will be dissolved as a separate company, so it will just be SpaceXAI, the AI products from SpaceX.

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@KSTP We always fast forward through your “news” propaganda straight to weather & sports.

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@GaryDaw41889013 @KSTP @thauserkstp is also obsessed w/ J6 & anti/Trump. @kstp has no credibility in political reporting.

[Chris Reece @ChrisReeceWX]

Weather Alert‼️

An Extreme Heat Watch has been issued for much of the area, including the Twin Cities Metro, for early next week. Heat index values could push 105° or higher. #mnwx

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@Lady_FanAccount The tambourine - iconic ‘85

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@cb_doge @Starlink Get w/ it @Delta

[K Dona @kdonatelle]

@Just1nMKE @ercastella @cb_doge Competitor.

[Anp🅰️nman @spacanpanman]

$ASTS $SPCX: Starlink declaring that it is going to compete directly with MNOs just exponentially INCREASED AST SpaceMobile's strategic value to AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, NTT Docomo, Softbank, Vodafone, Orange, Telefonica, Saudi Telecom, Telus, Bell, AND MORE

Also tech cos competing with SpaceX/Tesla will increasingly look to partner w/ AST, just like Google and Meta already have

[Weather Loon @WeatherLoon]

Statewide dangerous heat arrives Monday. Sunday brings a sharp jump in heat and humidity with some storm potential, followed by a prolonged heat dome that could stretch through the holiday weekend #WeatherLoon #mnwx

[NWS Twin Cities @NWSTwinCities]

Hot & very humid weather develops next week with heat index values of 100-110 expected Monday.
Scattered showers & storms are likely Sunday morning.
Daily chances for thunderstorms are possible every day next week. If storms develop, they could be severe.
#mnwx #wiwx

[Sawyer Merritt @SawyerMerritt]

Nasdaq has officially announced that @SpaceX will join the Nasdaq 100 early next week.

Index-tracking funds and other product sponsors will begin purchasing shares after the market closes on July 6, with SpaceX officially joining the Nasdaq-100 before trading begins on July 7.