Michael Olson
Teller of stories, engagement, product and journalism @mprnews. Making music and playing outside. Go Loons!
- Reposted by Michael OlsonAs absenteeism rises in Minnesota with the surge of ICE agents, some parents are helping patrol neighborhoods and get kids safely to school. And for those who are too afraid to leave, they deliver groceries, help with laundry and check in on their well-being.
- Reposted by Michael Olson“We are living in James Madison’s nightmare,” he said. “All of the founders would have been horrified to see the national government resorting to this level of force — not as a last resort, but as basically a first resort.” www.startribune.com/we-are-livin...
- Reposted by Michael OlsonSeveral of the 13 “worst of the worst” criminals that the Department of Homeland Security said were arrested in Minnesota through its immigration enforcement operation were actually handed over to ICE by state prisons before Operation Metro Surge began.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonPhoto by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonI'm working on a new show for Call to Mind and I want to know what stresses you out? What keeps you up at night? How does stress affect your mental health? Comment below or email with your stories about STRESS calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org TY to anyone who can lend a 🔄 to help spread the word.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonNEW investigation by @egawthrop.bsky.social 1 in 5 nursing home residents is diagnosed with a serious mental illness, which few facilities are equipped to handle. Analysis shows this can lead to higher levels of abuse, putting both residents & staff at risk www.apmresearchlab.org/abuse-rates-...
- Even the cybertruck parking lot looked nice with last night’s sunset.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonHeartbreaking: The king of Spain is stripping Real Salt Lake of their "Royal" title for that performance.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonBock convicted on all charges
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- Reposted by Michael OlsonSelf-taught inventor Frederick McKinley Jones invented refrigerated shipping, allowing trucks and trains to move fresh and frozen food worldwide. Jones lived in Hallock and held dozens of patents that transformed America, but it’s likely many Minnesotans don’t know him.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonIn celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state.
- Who needs a Superb Owl when there are Loons on the field?
- Reposted by Michael OlsonMeta said on Wednesday that it had agreed to pay President Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit he filed over the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonThe posters, designed by staff with input from students in 2021, have slogans like “everyone is welcome,” “we are stronger together,” and “Black lives matter.” Critics said they’re too political.
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- Reposted by Michael OlsonMinnesota chefs are at it again! 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists named with plenty of Minnesota's own making the cut.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonThe arctic cold snap that remains entrenched across the Upper Midwest has prompted some school districts in Minnesota and neighboring states to cancel classes on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Anoka-Hennepin, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester are among the districts that have canceled classes for Tuesday.
- Reposted by Michael OlsonPresident Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a move that public health experts say will undermine the nation’s standing as a global health leader and make it harder to fight the next pandemic. nyti.ms/4hilymo
- Bird of the year. Every year. www.aba.org/2025-aba-bir...
- Reposted by Michael Olson💡🧑💻We are pleased to introduce the 23 media executives, strategists, and managers from across the globe who have been selected for the AI Journalism Lab: Leadership cohort with support from @Microsoft! Let's get to know them ↓ www.journalism.cuny.edu/2025/01/23-n...
- Reposted by Michael OlsonWhether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, improving the welfare of others can also improve our own physical and mental health, a sizable body of research shows.
- Chicago Mix is the people’s popcorn.
- I grew up near Chicago, so I was confused when I got to Minnesota and learned that the state lays claim to Chicago Mix popcorn. So I tried to find out why: www.mprnews.org/episode/2024...
- Reposted by Michael OlsonIn three days Minnesota United is playing LA in the Major League Soccer conference semifinals. New fan? No problem. Former player Zarek Valentin is helping the team get ready & he joined @mprnews.bsky.social with a rundown of the season: www.mprnews.org/episode/2024...
- “He’s a turkey whisperer. He knows what they need.” www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
- Reposted by Michael OlsonWell, that escalated quickly. ❄️ It looks like instant winter is here to stay into Thanksgiving week, Minnesota. It was a long, lovely fall season! 🍁 #mnwx www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
