The card is full for the Minneapolis mayoral race
Dan BurnsIndeed it is. See for yourself. There are a lot of what are often termed “non-serious” candidacies, whether by those that know that it’s not entirely unheard of for the longest of long shots...
View ArticleCabinet government: What democratic model best suits Egypt?
Erik HareThere are basically two types of Democratic-Republics in the world – Parliamentary, or a Prime Minister led government, and a strong President based system. Hybrids of various kinds involving...
View ArticleNo Farm Bill, sequestration hit rural Minnesota housing
Lee Egerstrom Minnesota 2020 The Uptown Apartments in Silver Lake are among 35 multifamily housing entities in rural Minnesota that have learned they are a month away from losing rental assistance...
View Article2013 Pick of the Market Dinner
Sun, 09/15/2013 - 6:30pm - 9:30pmThe Twin Cities Daily Planet invites you to the second annual "Pick of the Market" dinner on Sunday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m., at Blackbird, 3800 Nicollet Ave. S.,...
View ArticleEgyptian Americans worry and hope for the best
KFAI Radio Fighting continues in Egypt. On August 18th, the Egyptian government admitted that its security forces killed 36 Islamists who were in its custody.On August 19th, militants ambushed a...
View ArticleMinneapolis city council candidate Alondra Cano on education disparities, the...
Janis Lane-Ewart KFAI Radio The Minneapolis City Council may see some significant changes in the coming election, as incumbents have been challenged strongly by newcomers. In the city’s 9th ward,...
View ArticleTrying to make sense of the Minnesota Orchestra situation
Eleanor ArnasonI have been trying to figure out what the administration and board of the Minnesota Orchestra think they are are doing. The lockout of orchestra musicians has been going on for the...
View ArticleHow To Swear Like A Minnesotan
howtoswearlikeaminnesotanone.jpgFri, 09/06/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmSun, 09/08/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmFri, 09/13/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmSun, 09/15/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Comedian...
View ArticleGetting to the 2013 Minnesota State Fair: new Fridley Express route,...
Barb Teed TC Daily Planet Whatever way you are getting to the Minnesota State Fair — Park & Ride; Park Free, Ride Free; bikes; motorcycles,; wheelchairs — here's what you need to know!The City of...
View ArticlePro tips on how to conduct an interview
aminaharper The Art House I’ve interviewed a lot of people over the course of a year. Back when I was writing for TheBrownGirlFiles blog I conducted an interview once every week with a different...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY VOICES | Japanese Lantern Lighting at Marjorie McNeely, St Paul, MN...
saibalghosh Community Voices The Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival encompasses Japanese tradition through music, dance, crafts, martial arts and the lantern lighting. (All photos by Saibal Ghosh)The...
View ArticleThree things the Daily Planet does — and three things we don't do
Mary Turck News Day From "Please publish this information about my organization's fundraiser" to "I want that story taken down!" to "You spelled my name wrong," we hear from lots of people who want us...
View ArticleInteresting times for passenger rail
Conrad deFiebrePartly in the sense of the familiar Chinese curse, these are interesting times for America's passenger railroad, Amtrak.Just as congressional conservatives proposed to slash Amtrak's...
View ArticleFun community Facebook idea: Free Art Fridays
Ann TreacyYesterday my daughter and I found a free art treasure. It’s a lovely drawing of a unicorn – my daughter is a huge unicorn fan. We found out about the opportunity through the Free Art Friday...
View Article10 childhood snacks Lao Americans loved munching on
Staff You know you still have dreams about it. The crispy. The sweet. The tangy. The taste that makes your tongue jump and salivate. I’m talking about the snacks that defined what made us Lao and...
View ArticleKeeping green streets alive
Samuel Geer Rain gardens and other streetside stormwater retention systems are designed to infiltrate street runoff, retain pollutants, and incorporate attractive plantings. That is the vision, but...
View ArticleSummit Avenue Walking Tours
james-hill-house-new.jpgp1 The Minnesota Historical Society offers a 90-minute walking tour of St. Paul's famed Summit Avenue, named one of America's "Great Streets" in 2008. This excursion highlights...
View ArticleGates General Contractors
POINT(-93.480015 45.020532) Since 1984, Gates Roofing has been one of the top service providers in roofing Minneapolis has to offer. specializing in servicing a wide array of residential and...
View ArticleCafe Lurcat
POINT(-93.2860915 44.9713071) 1624 Harmon Place Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
View ArticleNotre Dame Chicago Executive MBA Program Reception
nd_monogram_blue.jpgWed, 09/04/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pmThis reception details the unique benefits of the Notre Dame Chicago Executive MBA Program, recently ranked 15th among the top EMBA programs in the...
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