Peggy Flanagan, new head of Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota, knows...
Cynthia Boyd MinnPost Peggy Flanagan, the new executive director of Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota, can put a real face on childhood poverty: her own.“For a long time it was just my mom and I,’’...
View ArticleRenovating the refectory at Minnehaha Falls
Rebekah Peterson My Broadsheet The Minnehaha Falls Refectory (the building that houses Sea Salt) might be getting a facelift, and right now the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is asking for...
View ArticleSyrian war crimes trials or missiles
Eric FergusonI’m skeptical of suggestions of ad hoc war crimes trials as a way to respond the chemical weapons attacks in Syria, partly because they’re so far just congressmen tossing off suggestions...
View ArticleYet another federal probe into Michele Bachmann's presidential campaign
Eric PuseyRep. Michele Bachmann’s presidential bid ended long ago. She was the crazed right wing nut job of the moment in 2011. Her campaign peaked with her winning the Iowa Straw Poll in August 2011,...
View ArticlePoverty in the suburbs – Hunger is a painful symptom
Mary TreacyAmericans moved to the suburbs after World War II to escape the problem of poverty in cities. Running away is no longer an option – the cities ‘ traditional woes are now in the suburbs, too....
View ArticleFriday Night Dinner Cruise on the Minneapolis Queen
boat-051413.jpgp1 Climb aboard the Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler for an exciting dinner cruise on the majestic Mississippi River. You'll experience views of the St. Anthony Falls, take in the beauty...
View ArticleTag, you're (not) it: Basic etiquette often an afterthought when posting to...
ThreeSixty You wouldn’t display your best friend’s picture on a billboard if it were embarrassing, would you? Yet every day, social media users post photos on the Internet that are unflattering to...
View ArticleSomeone is always watching: Police use social media as a tool for investigations
ThreeSixty When T.J. Neely came home to Minneapolis from prison recently, he shut down his Facebook page. All of his friends and connections deactivated. To many, this may have seemed like social...
View ArticleTechnology 'time suck': Putting down devices is hard, but some are trying to...
ThreeSixty With a cell phone, you hold your life in your hand. Phone numbers, passwords, to-do lists and the picture from the time you posed with the cutest guy in school.But phones can also be a huge...
View ArticleSpoonriver
Committed to the advancement of organics, the support of local growers and serving the freshest, most delicious food possible.750 S. 2nd St.Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-436-2236...
View ArticleLife Café
2145 Ford Pkwy.Saint Paul, MN 55116 651-698-5000 https://www.lifetimefitness.com/en/programs-and-events/lifestyle/lifecafe/minnes... If it's here, it's healthy.
View ArticleThe Loop Bar
606 Washington Ave. N.Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-340-0010 http://www.theloopmpls.com/@loopmplsFacebook.com/pages/The-Loop-Bar/130855410272497 An awesome hangout.
View ArticleSmashburger
Smashed fresh. Served delicious.2138 Ford Pkwy.Saint Paul, MN 55116 651-315-7959 http://smashburger.com/Facebook.com/pages/Smashburger/119832644734417 Smashed fresh. Served delicious.
View ArticleZeke's Unchained Animal
Scratch-Made Food :: Local Craft Beer :: Live Music3508 E. Lake St.Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-259-8140 http://zekesunchainedanimal.com/@zekesunchainedZekesUnchainedAnimal Scratch-Made Food :: Local...
View ArticleThe Local
931 Nicollet MallMinneapolis, MN 55402 612-904-1000 http://www.the-local.com/@TheLocalMplsTheLocalMpls Beer and stuff.
View ArticleThe Happy Gnome
The Happy Gnome does two things really, really well: beer and food. With 70 taps and 300+ bottles of beer, along with seasonally-changing eclectic American cuisine by Chef Scott Brink, we have...
View ArticleMuffuletta
We cook in harmony with the seasons—and support local growers and organic farms.2260 Como Ave.Saint Paul, MN 55108 651-644-9116 http://www.muffuletta.com/@muffulettacafeMuffulettaInThePark We cook in...
View ArticleThe Bad Waitress
By working with local distributors, we are better able to ensure the freshness and high quality that we demand in our end-product. These relationships create a congruence of ideas and innovations on...
View ArticleWard 6
Now open—a new restaurant and bar on the East Side of St. Paul! We serve coffee, espresso, and homemade pastries weekdays from 7-8, hot breakfast weekdays from 8am-11am, brunch on the weekends (9-2),...
View ArticleStudents, City of North St. Paul partner for sustainability and development...
The Minnesota Daily University of Minnesota students and faculty members are partnering with North St. Paul for a variety of sustainability projects this year.Hundreds of graduate and professional...
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