Jamie Thingelstad

Writer of the Weekly Thing. Blogger. Explorer of tech, the open web, AI, and a good escape room. Maybe a podcast? CTO of SPS Commerce, Board Member of MnTech, Former Board Member Minnestar. Minneapolis is home.

Sports

I’m a Minnesota sports fan and it shows: match‑day diaries from Allianz Field and Target Center, trips to see Messi play, and reflections on hockey, football and more. Photos, weather notes and final scores capture each outing.

Jul 12, 2018 ∞

Minnesota United FC v Costa Rica’s Deportivo Saprissa! ⚽️ Light crowd tonight.

Jul 10, 2018 ∞

Good night for a Twins game! ⚾️ Twins v KC Royals!

Jun 29, 2018 ∞

Minnesota United FC v FC Dallas

Time for some Minnesota United FC v FC Dallas soccer! ⚽️

Fans wave Minnesota United FC flags and banners in a packed stadium while players compete on the pitch below.

Family selfie at Minnesota United FC soccer game! ⚽️ Too hot for scarves tonight! 94 °F 🔥

Family of four taking a selfie in the stands at a Minnesota United FC soccer stadium on a sunny day

Minnesota United can’t find the back, front, side or any other part of the net tonight. ⚽️😭

Soccer players in dark and red kits on the field at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis with a large crowd filling the stands.

It’s totally cheating but I listened to Wonderwall on the way home and I felt better. ⚽️ Next time Minnesota United! 🙌🏻

Jun 24, 2018 ∞

Tyler scoring a run this weekend. ⚾️

Young boy in gray Lynnhurst Baseball uniform sprinting toward home plate as child catcher in blue number 7 jersey reaches for the ball, with spectators watching from bleachers behind.

May 22, 2018 ∞

Minnesota Twins v Detroit Tigers! ⚾️

Target Field stadium filled with fans watching a Minnesota Twins baseball game in progress under evening light, viewed from the upper third base side.

Enjoying a perfect night for baseball!

Family of four posing at Target Field during a Minnesota Twins baseball game, field and packed stadium visible behind them

Panorama of Target Field.

Panoramic view of Target Field during a Minnesota Twins baseball game with a packed crowd and the Minneapolis skyline beyond the outfield.

Kramarczuk’s Polish sausage with sauerkraut! Delicious – must have at Target Field.

Kramarczuk's Polish sausage with sauerkraut in a bun held up against a packed Target Field during a baseball game

May 20, 2018 ∞

White Sox v Texas Rangers

White Sox v Texas Rangers! ⚾️

Time for lunch. Sox leading 3-0! 👍🏻⚾️

White Sox beat Texas Rangers 3-0! ⚾️🙌 Nice game!

May 12, 2018 ∞

MN United v SJ Quakes

Ready for MN United game! ⚽️👏🏻

MN United game time! ⚽️

Goal for the Yellow Team to give San Jose early lead! 😡⚽️

Gorgeous goal from Ramirez to bring Minnesota United to 1-1 with SJ. ⚽️ Yellow team is horrible.

SJ Quakes - remember to send a nice Thank You to the Yellow Team for the win. Next time United! ⚽️😡

May 12, 2018 ∞

Saturday morning 8 and under baseball! ⚾️

Apr 29, 2018 ∞

Minnesota United v. Houston Dynamo

Ready for tonight’s Minnesota United game! ⚽️👏⚽️👏⚽️

Time for soccer! ⚽️ Go United! 👏👏👏

MN United! ⚽️🤦🏼‍♂️👎🏻 Completely outplayed on that drive. Down a goal.

Halftime family selfie at Minnesota United v Houston Dynamo. ⚽️ 1-1

B🚫OBBY!!! B🚫OBBY!!! B🚫OBBY!!! ⚽️ Nice save!

GOAL!!!!!!!! ⚽️ 2-1

This review could have gotten really ugly. Luckily went the right way.

Cue Wonderwall! 🎼 Nice win Minnesota United! 2-1

Mar 17, 2018 ∞

GOAL!!! Yeah Minnesota United! United 1-0!
Wow — 3 rapid goals leave MNUFC leading 2-1!
Nice home opener win Minnesota United!

👏⚽️👏⚽️👏⚽️

Cue Wonderwall! 👍