David Brauer
Hi new followers … you’ve made it this far in the Mastodon spanking machine, congrats! If I’m not following you, would you mind introducing yourselves? I know some of you follow me on Twitter but I’m casting a wider net here so would like to make a personal connection, thanks!
Nov 4, 2022 at 3:18pmWeb
Show threadStephanie ZvanNov 4, 2022

@Dbrauer Hi! I'm a Minneapolitan in Ventura Village. Supporter of nonprofit and locally-owned journalism.

Advocate for secular governance, and current president of Minnesota Atheists. Did a bunch of work to clean up the secular movement a few years ago and somewhat less ongoing. Former clinic escort.

Friend of Naomi. I used to blog candidate recommendations until she started doing a much more thorough job than I was willing to do. Also part of the local geek scene.

Mouthy. Silly.

Show threadHillNov 4, 2022
@Dbrauer Welcome! I was various forms of Hill on Twitter but we didn't interact much. PS: MSPSocial is a great place to find lots of our local friends!
Show threadTanya 🧚👑Nov 4, 2022
@Dbrauer Hello! Fellow Twin Citian, I work in infection prevention at one of our health systems. I'm far too interested in politics and try to do what I can to help save democracy. :)
Show threadBlakeLarsonNov 5, 2022

@Dbrauer St Paulite, home dad, engineer/maker. Circus volunteer.

Hate that this sounds like a Twitter bio.

Show threadDavid MiklethunNov 6, 2022
@Dbrauer Hi David - I’m dipping my toes in the water here, hoping the best parts of Twitter can survive in a new form.
Show threadjakin38Nov 7, 2022
@Dbrauer JJ Akin, longtime follower of yours on Twitter for Twin Cities politics, media analysis and more. Formerly media relations/comms at Gustavus, now at Fast Horse in Minneapolis.
Show threadDavid BrauerNov 7, 2022
@jakin38 HI JJ!
Show threadDaveMickoNov 8, 2022
@Dbrauer Hio @dbrauer. Can we even reference stuff like @MinnesotaDaily here? Unsure. Anyway, library guy following...
Show threadRjohnwellsNov 11, 2022
@Dbrauer longtime lurker, first time commenter. Trying this out.
Show threadHeidieschNov 12, 2022
@Dbrauer hey, it is Heidi, your neighbor and Elaine's sister
Show threadPoodle WranglerNov 12, 2022
@Dbrauer
Mostly a lurker. Former Minnesotan now in the rainy PacNW. I teach Film History at a CC (+ horror film & women directors), swim a lot, have 2 doodles, managed to marry someone from WI.
Show threadj_moatNov 13, 2022
@Dbrauer Hey David, I’ve been following you on Twitter for years and am mostly a lurker there and probably here. You were my first “celebrity” email when you replied to an email I sent you when you were doing your KFAN show in the 90’s. I’m a husband, dad, human to a goldendoodle, and I work in medical device clinical research. My politics are progressive, and I like to take photos.
Show threadDavid BrauerNov 13, 2022
@j_moat I remember you of course! Glad we’re still connected.
Show threadAnnikaUpNorthNov 13, 2022
@Dbrauer I’m been following you for awhile on a couple of old bird accounts. I work in Medical Device, have relied on your Twitter downloads to help me with races on the ballot I run out of time to research, and love a laugh. I live in Ward 13 and am still occasionally stunned by our ridiculousness. I sometimes gently poke my “liberal” neighbors on NextDoor long enough that they take off their Scooby Doo mask and show the neighborhood who they really are.
Show threadDave BlomquistNov 18, 2022
@Dbrauer hey David - I live in Ward 3 and generally toot about living car free with a small child, city politics and country music even though I generally get zero engagement on that topic 🤠
Show threadDavid BrauerNov 19, 2022
@ddblomquist thanks for the info! Can’t help on country music lol.
Show threadcarlyrenaeNov 18, 2022
@Dbrauer I’m a bartender, union organizer, and collective care advocate based in Whittier. I follow you on Twitter and and am hoping to stay connected to other Minneapolis lefties and local news if the bird site goes down. 🥺
Show threadDavid BrauerNov 19, 2022
@carlyrenae thanks for reaching out! Good job(s) on the union stuff!
Show threadbpspauNov 21, 2022
@Dbrauer Thanks for leading the way. City worker. Mainly just lurk. Enjoy reading your thoughts.
Show threadDavid BrauerNov 21, 2022
@bpspau appreciate that very much. You’re kind.