Happy National Minnesota Day

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If you’re planning a trip to Minnesota, Land of a Thousand Lakes, Trip Advisor says these places are among the MUST SEE places in Minnesota!

Mall of America

Don’t miss out on the Mall of America, which welcomes more than 40 million travelers annually from around the world. Shop at over 500 stores before refueling at any of the 50 restaurants. That’s not all; the kids will love the Nickelodeon Universe indoor theme park and SEA LIFE Aquarium. Wear good shoes as the mall is massive, with plenty of digital maps for ease of navigation.

North Shore Scenic Drive

Driving through Haleʻiwa, Waimea, and Sunset Beach on the North Shore is one of the most scenic and enjoyable experiences on Oʻahu. The contrast between the relaxed surf towns, massive winter waves, and stunning coastlines creates an unforgettable day. Perfect for photos, beach walks, and soaking in authentic island energy.

Minnehaha State Park

One of the city’s oldest and most popular parks.

Gooseberry Falls State Park

This North Shore park is home to a spectacular four-level waterfall, scenic overlooks and is ideal for trout fishing.

Minneapolis Sculpture Park

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is closed for renovation, and will reopen in June 2017. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden unites two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its greenspace and its cultural life. A partnership with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, the Garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry in an outdoor park setting.

Ariel Lift Bridge

Originally constructed in 1905 as an aerial lift, this unusual elevator bridge is 386 feet long and spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor.

SOURCE: TRIPADVISOR

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  1. Good Morning All!

    we had wonderful weather yesterday –sunny and near 50*–so of course, it snowed overnight…about 2 inches. At least I was able to clear all the ice off the deck from the LAST several storms before it snowed again…LOL…

    no early spring here.

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    1. Morning, Pat! I’m really glad you got a bit of a break! It’s flipped back to winter here – only 17 this morning and cloudy, w/possible snow showers. Thankfully, no accumulation here. Wheezer came and ate overnight – most of the food is gone. I refilled his dish with dry food and will add tuna if/when he shows up.

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  6. Overton

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    Rep. Tim Burchett torches Democrats for their pearl clutching over President Trump’s strikes on Iran. BURCHETT:

    “President Obama bombed 8 countries without Congressional approval.”

    “So I think it’s a little disingenuous for the Democrats start saying this is unprecedented and you’ve got the most stable regime, outside of probably the Chinese, in the whole right now.”

    “And they’ve killed Americans within recent memory.”

    “Is this the revenge tour? Maybe be a little bit. But you poke the bear you get it.”

    “Or you poke the bull, you get the horns and the horns.”

    “And the horns right now are Donald J. Trump.”

    “And he’s letting an enemy of this country know how we feel about them.”

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  9. Just The News: “President Donald Trump declared Saturday evening that a diplomatic solution in Iran may be “much easier” after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and others in Tehran’s theocratic leadership.

    Trump also told CBS News in a phone interview he has been surprised by Iran’s response to the attacks so far. “We thought it’d be double,” he said, though he added that the situation remains fluid. “Thus far, it’s been less than we thought.”

    The American president declared himself pleased with the results of the first day of military action, saying it was “a great day for this country, a great day for the world.” He expressed confidence that the heavy early toll that Iran suffered may open the door for a quicker diplomatic solution. “Much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously,” Trump answered when queried about the possibility of a diplomatic solution “Because they are getting beat up badly.”

    Trump announced that Khamenei, Iran’s ayatollah for nearly four decades, was killed in the strikes. Iran likewise announced the death.

    Trump told CBS News “there are some good candidates” to lead Iran if its people want regime change.”

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  10. Just The News: “President Trump reacted to the death of Iran’s longtime supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, on Saturday following U.S. and Israeli strikes in the country. Trump said Khamenei’s death marks the greatest chance for freedom in Iran.

    “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead. This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

    “He was unable to avoid our Intelligence and Highly Sophisticated Tracking Systems and, working closely with Israel, there was not a thing he, or the other leaders that have been killed along with him, could do. This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country,” he added.

    Trump said the targeted strikes will continue as long as necessary.

    “We are hearing that many of their IRGC, Military, and other Security and Police Forces, no longer want to fight, and are looking for Immunity from us. As I said last night, ‘Now they can have Immunity, later they only get Death!’ Hopefully, the IRGC and Police will peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness it deserves,” he wrote.

    “That process should soon be starting in that, not only the death of Khamenei but the Country has been, in only one day, very much destroyed and, even, obliterated. The heavy and pinpoint bombing, however, will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!” Trump also wrote.

    Iranians took to the streets to celebrate Khamenei’s death.”

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  11. “End of Euphoria”

    Michael T. Flynn LTG USA (RET), Feb 28, 2026

    IRAN SITREP: Today was an historic day in the region of the Middle East and around the world. That said, my training and education as well as a life’s worth of experience have taught me many things. When the euphoria of successful military operations end, what comes next? Below is an attempt to address this vital question.

    First, the euphoria from today’s strikes such as precision hits on IRGC command nodes, nuclear infrastructure remnants, missile arrays, and top leadership (including the reported death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei) will inevitably give way to harder questions of “what comes next?”

    Operations Epic Fury (U.S.), and Roaring Lion (Israel), launched February 28, 2026, after the Islamic regime rejected maximalist demands in Geneva talks. It’s not a one-off raid like this past June 2025; it’s a sustained campaign to degrade existential threats: nuclear breakout, ballistic missiles, Iran’s navy, and the regime’s ability to project terror via proxies.

    Initial high-fives in Jerusalem, Washington, and among Iranian diaspora communities (reports of street celebrations waving pre-1979 flags and Reza Pahlavi portraits) stem from real tactical wins: hundreds of targets damaged, air defenses suppressed, and a decapitation strike that severs the theocracy’s symbolic head. But euphoria fades fast when the bill arrives; financial, strategic, human, and when the fog of war clears on Iran’s response.

    Short-term realities (days/weeks): Iran has already retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones against Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE (and possibly others). Expect more: proxy activations (though Hezbollah is gutted, Houthis/Iraqi militias remain), attempts to harass Gulf shipping or mine the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oil), and asymmetric hits. U.S./Israeli air and naval superiority can blunt most of this, but casualties or oil spikes will test domestic support.

    No U.S. ground invasion is planned or feasible. Trump’s messaging emphasizes “Iranians seize your destiny,” with offers of immunity to defecting forces. Strikes will continue “as long as necessary” to “raze” the missile program and “annihilate” naval capabilities. The regime’s survival instinct historically favors calibrated restraint over all-out suicide to preserve power.

    When the initial rush ends: the branching paths U.S. intelligence reportedly modeled scenarios pre-strike, and experts (Gold Institute for International Strategy, Atlantic Council, CFR, Stimson, Foreign Affairs) converge on three broad futures. None are clean…..”

    https://genflynn.substack.com/p/end-of-euphoria

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  17. “This is the moment an Iranian anchor sobbed on state TV as he announced the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed yesterday. “God is great. God is great. With deep sorrow, it is announced to the nation of Iran that Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred today in a joint criminal attack by the United States and the Zionist regime,” the anchor says, before breaking down. Others can be heard crying off screen in the studio as the newsreader announces Khamenei’s death to the nation.”


    “It’s interesting. Fetterman is the only Democrat who actively came out in support of the military actions in Iran. I really don’t think he’s the one and only voice of reason in the Dimorat party. I think he’s really a Republican who hasn’t discovered that about himself yet.”

    “Ever feel a fake boob? It’s really friggin’ weird. Juss’ sayin’…”

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