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==Happy Birthday!==
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| text  = <big>'''Happy First Edit Day!'''</big><br />Hi Bobak! On behalf of the [[WP:Birthday Committee|Birthday Committee]], I'd like to wish you a very happy  anniversary of the day you made [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Contributions/Bobak&dir=prev&limit=1 your first edit] and became a Wikipedian!  [[User:The Herald|The Herald (Benison)]] ([[User talk:The Herald|talk]]) 09:25, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
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| text  = <big>'''Happy First Edit Day!'''</big><br />Hi Bobak! On behalf of the [[WP:Birthday Committee|Birthday Committee]], I'd like to wish you a very happy  anniversary of the day you made [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Contributions/Bobak&dir=prev&limit=1 your first edit] and became a Wikipedian!  [[User:The Herald|The Herald (Benison)]] ([[User talk:The Herald|talk]]) 09:26, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
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== an invitation to join a study ==

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== Replaceable non-free use File:Tenta-as-Sumotori.gif ==
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== Wiki Uff Da! Editing the Wikipedia for Absolute Beginners ==

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::''Oh, you know, if it isn't just the most basic workshop ever needed, "Wikipedia Editing for Absolute Beginners" for those who haven't had the pleasure of diving into that simple process quite yet. Bless their hearts, they're just starting out, so we thought, why not put something together? Because, you know, it's not like it's rocket science or anything, but hey, we're always happy to lend a hand where we can. And just a little bit of Minnesota Nice to help along the way. 'Uff da!' you say? Well editing the Wikipedia is not hard at all!''

Join us at one of our three FREE workshops in Minnesota, where you can learn how to edit Wikipedia and add Minnesota's local history in a relaxed and supportive setting. Work alongside others and discover how easy editing Wikipedia can be. The workshops aim to enhance the ability of communities in Greater and rural Minnesota to edit and comprehend Wikipedia, as well as to expand Wikipedia's coverage of Minnesota's history.

'''Already good at editing the Wikipedia? You're welcome to come and work on local history Minnesota Wikipedia articles alongside others.<br /> [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota/Wiki Uff da! - Editing Wikipedia for Absolute Beginners|Learn more »]]'''

'''[https://www3.mnhs.org/wiki-uff-da-registration Registration is required]''' to be included for lunch.

'''Event 1 @ Morris, MN''' 
* '''Date & time:''' Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm [[Central Daylight Time|CDT]]
* '''Location:''' West Central Minnesota Historical Center, McGinnis Room, Briggs Library, University of Minnesota-Morris, [[Morris, Minnesota]]

'''Event 2 @ Chisholm, MN'''

* '''Date & time:''' Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm [[Central Daylight Time|CDT]]
* '''Location:''' MN Discovery Center, 1005 Discovery Drive, [[Chisholm, Minnesota]]

'''Event 3 @ Mankato, MN'''

* '''Date & time:''' Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 11 am to 4 pm [[Central Daylight Time|CDT]]
* '''Location:''' Room 2057, 601 Maywood Ave, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, [[Mankato, Minnesota]]
Facilitator: [[User:Myotus|Myotus]] | Joe Hoover

These workshops are put on by the [[Minnesota Historical Society]] as part of their commitment to the Minnesota local history community and are led by [https://www.mnhs.org/preservation/localhistory Local History Services].
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::[[User:Myotus|Myotus]] ([[User talk:Myotus|talk]]) 20:30, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

== November 2024 Minnesota User Group Meeting  ==

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| <span style="font-size: 110%;">In the area? You're invited to the <big>'''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota/November 2024 Minnesota User Group Meeting|November 2024 Minnesota User Group Meeting]]'''</big></span>
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Okay its been a while since the Wikipedia Minnesota User Group has meet. Since the last time we meet there has been social upheaval, plague, etc... - no small thing to be sure. There has been some [[Wikipedia_talk:Meetup/Minnesota|sad lonely discussions on]] the Minnesota Meetup page on getting together but little action. So here it is. Come and be seen. Talk about the future of the Minnesota User Group and see what nefarious plans we can hatch. 
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'''Date''': {{{date|Sunday, '''November 3''', 2024}}}<br />
'''Time''': {{{time|1 to 3:30 pm}}} (reminder - Daylight Saving Time ends)<br />
'''Place''': {{{place|[https://www.wildmindales.com/ Wild Mind Ales]'}}}<br>6031 Pillsbury Ave, Minneapolis, MN<br>
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::[[User:Myotus|Myotus]] ([[User talk:Myotus|talk]]) 01:49, 22 October 2024 (UTC)

== Invitation to participate in a research ==

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The Wikimedia Foundation is conducting a survey of Wikipedians to better understand what draws administrators to contribute to Wikipedia, and what affects administrator retention. We will use this research to improve experiences for Wikipedians, and address common problems and needs. We have identified you as a good candidate for this research, and would greatly appreciate your participation in this '''[https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/294789?lang=en anonymous survey]'''.

You do not have to be an Administrator to participate.

The survey should take around 10-15 minutes to complete. You may read more about the study on its [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Research:Wikipedia Administrator Recruitment, Retention, and Attrition|Meta page]] and view its [[wmf:Special:MyLanguage/Legal:Administrator Experiences 2024 Survey Privacy Statement|privacy statement]] .

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== Pictures of Ben Herbstreit? ==

Hi Bobak, any chance you'd have a better photo that we can use on [[Ben Herbstreit]]? [[User:Legoktm|Legoktm]] ([[User talk:Legoktm|talk]]) 05:49, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

:Alas I don't, I regret not getting a close photo of him after seeing him from across the field pregame. --[[User:Bobak|Bobak]] ([[User talk:Bobak#top|talk]]) 08:08, 10 November 2024 (UTC)

:Ended up getting a decent photo of Kirk & Peter though: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2025-0118_Kirk_and_Peter_Herbstreit.jpg --[[User:Bobak|Bobak]] ([[User talk:Bobak#top|talk]]) 01:16, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

== Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting and 2025 Wikipedia Day Celebration ==



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Wednesday, '''January 15''', 2025 is Wikipedia Day and the Minnesota User Group is meeting to celebrate the day with a Tater Tot Hotdish Dinner!
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*'''When:''' Wednesday, '''January 15, 2025''', from 6 to 7:30 pm CDT 
*'''Where:''' Rondo Community Library, Meeting Room B <br />461 Dale Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 

''To ensure that a helping of Tater Tot Hotdish is waiting for you at the meeting please RVSP on the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Minnesota/2025 Wikipedia Day Celebration|event page]].''
 
'''Transit'''
* Metro Green Line | Dale St Station
* Bus 65

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::[[User:Myotus|Myotus]] ([[User talk:Myotus|talk]]) 22:36, 13 December 2024 (UTC)
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:The last time this came up someone apparently got permission?  I wasn't involved. See: "The permission for use of this work has been archived in the Wikimedia VRTS system; it is available as ticket 2008051110026446 for users with a VRTS account. To confirm the permission, please contact VRTS volunteers at their noticeboard." -- [[User:Bobak|Bobak]] ([[User talk:Bobak#top|talk]]) 17:12, 2 January 2025 (UTC)

== Thank you! ==

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|style="vertical-align: middle; border-top: 1px solid gray;" | I don't ever give out barnstars, but I wanted to make sure you got some recognition for yet another year of wonderful photos improving the quality of our college football articles. The pictures at [[2025 College Football Playoff National Championship]] are awesome. Thank you, as always - your work is very much appreciated! [[User:PCN02WPS|<span style="color:grey;">'''PCN02WPS'''</span>]] <small>([[User talk:PCN02WPS|<span style="color:grey;">talk</span>]] &#124; [[Special:Contributions/PCN02WPS|<span style="color:grey;">contribs</span>]])</small> 00:41, 27 January 2025 (UTC)
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:Oh man, thank you so much! ❤️ I'm just glad I've been able to use my access to add to the public good. I only regret I don't take even more. --[[User:Bobak|Bobak]] ([[User talk:Bobak#top|talk]]) 01:47, 27 January 2025 (UTC)

== Sunday, April 6, 2025 Minnesota User Group Meeting ==

{{Minnesota meetup/2025-04-06}}
::[[User:Myotus|Myotus]] ([[User talk:Myotus|talk]]) 23:25, 14 March 2025 (UTC)
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== Saturday, July 19, 2025 Minnesota User Group Wiknic! ==
{{Minnesota meetup/2025-07-19}}
::[[User:Myotus|Myotus]] ([[User talk:Myotus|talk]]) 21:05, 9 May 2025 (UTC)
==Happy Adminship Anniversary!==
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Wow, a 2fer, thank you! ❤️ --[[User:Bobak|Bobak]] ([[User talk:Bobak#top|talk]]) 04:14, 23 May 2025 (UTC)