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@AaronGleeman My mom was in a tough round of Chemo during the ‘91 post-season, but I remember that nearly every time he came to the plate, she’d smile and say, “Shane Mack! He hits like a truck!”

The most underrated Minnesota Twins of all time: Shane Mack, the Rule 5 pick who became a star theathletic.com/2976261/2022/0…

@McClainHealth @DanRather Where did you grow up in rural Iowa? I grew up in Rock Rapids, far NW corner. Every night, my dad, a public school teacher, shut off the TV after the news with @DanRather and said “Good Night, Dan. You’re a good man. And a good man is hard to find!”

@BrauBeer Just spotted this handsome growler at Castle Danger during our North Shore vacation!😊

@coachmathmartin Do it, Chris! It’s so beautiful! Any time spent with Steinbeck is worth it! And this is, IMO, Steinbeck at his best, although it’s hard to argue against “Grapes of Wrath,” “Cannery Row,” “Tortilla Flat,” “Travels With Charley,” etc…😉👊

Summer reading. My third attempt. I’d start it in the past and then something would interrupt me. I’ve always enjoyed what I read. This time I reach the end.

@WildIdeaBuffalo This is beautifully written, Dan. Thank You. May God Bless your memories of such an awesome friend who did so much good.

@GuthrieTheater Our favorite part was every moment between the beginning and the end! 😂. It was FANTASTIC! Bravo! 🙏.

Our hearts are full this morning.🧡Thank you to the generous community, artists, partners and staff who made last night’s virtual benefit a success. What was your favorite moment of the evening?

@johngorka Beautiful. Thank You! I remember taking an extra drive around town in my old car to listen to this track again before coming home for the night.😊

@jburcum @CaroRCummings One last submission. I took this pic on RAGBRAI 2019 when we rode through town. They were selling T-shirts, necklaces, tattoos, etc, emblazoned with the logo. The line for photos with the big sign was SUPER long.

guys what is the best Iowa town name - let’s settle the debate

@jburcum @CaroRCummings Another consideration in that category is Peru, which is pronounced “PEE-roo” in the area. 😂

@jburcum @CaroRCummings Nevada. Not because of the name itself, but because locals pronounce it with a long A, as in “Nev-A-duh.” It drove me bonkers when I lived in central Iowa. 😂

As a high school teacher in the arts, I want to sincerely thank @GuthrieTheater for Dickens’ Holiday Classic. It’s wonderful! A brilliant reimagining of a long-standing tradition. BRAVO! 🙏

@Celtic_Asynja @johngorka I wonder if someone could write a song that captures this image? 😊

@johngorka Yes! I’ve often said that asking me to pick the best Beatles song, or best John Gorka song, or best U2 song, or best Nick Cave song, or best Greg Brown song, etc... is like asking me to pick my best child.

@iandoescher I’ve taught this in my high school classroom in rural Minnesota for 15-17 years. Teenagers DIG it. They feel compassion for the creature. They root for him! But they also have to deal with his acts of evil. LOTS of great conversations with kids over the years!

Several times a week @MyLittLeBLOGgie tweets a great article and after I read it, I think about how much I miss Newscut.

@jmeacham @howardfineman I grew up and went to college in extremely conservative Dutch NW Iowa. I’m thinking about HUNDREDS of friends and family still living there who I want to read this outstanding piece.

@RealtorRoyD @amod_damle I will always respect and appreciate the work you did to stand up for the faculty in Lynd, Amod. Thank You for being an advocate for quality public education in rural MN.

Marshall is losing one of its best, @amod_damle . Lucky to have you as a friend! #SKOL

I'm hearing from many parents of young children of the heroic work teachers and administrators are doing to make the start of this surreal school year feel special. I'm not surprised. Educators are heroes. And are often left to fix the messes of the rest of society.

@bencrystal We got to see it! We had tickets to the 4:00 and that link worked for the 7:00 show. Our experience was enhanced by a thunderstorm blowing across the Minnesota prairie, which seemed totally appropriate! VERY innovative performance! We were happy to support the effort!

@Uphamiii ah so sorry to have missed this - website version goes live on the 15th August!

Honoured to curate this exploration of theatre & #Shakespeare & collaboration at distance youtube.com/watch?v=XSPCNp… What You Will 2020.08.08 theShakespeareEnsemble.com #WhatYouWill #devised #TwelfthNight #lockdowncreations #interactivetheatre #internationaltheatre #allaroundtheworld

@bencrystal Is there any way to get in at the last minute? Web-site says ticket sales have ended!

One more show... #WhatYouWIll goes live for the final time at 7pm BST. eventbrite.com/e/what-you-wil… Tickets are Free For All - pop along for 45minutes & experience our swing into the digital arts with #Shakespeare theShakespeareEnsemble.com