Good Things Friday (360) and Link Love
January 23, 2026

1. We found a place that baked excellent turnovers and strudels and I’m in pastry heaven. Unfortunately they are far far away but I accidentally bought enough to freeze for later so we’ll be good for a little while.
Helping folks: Aji shared some critical needs fundraisers here.

This headline implies that it’s only happening here but it’s everywhere. ICE is violating the constitutional rights of everyone everywhere: Lawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Activism: How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota. There are a lot, don’t let that put you in decision paralysis, grab one and go with it! It almost got me. I started with the Indigenous Protector Movement and North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center. I need to pick a rent relief one and food support one next.
I’m mildly fascinated by coyotes: San Francisco coyote swims to Alcatraz for first time ever
What happens if fewer children get vaccinated? Japan holds lessons for US