Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing to meet in Minneapolis
Mary TreacyDuring the coming weeks Minnesotans will be hearing the name “Grace Hopper” with unaccustomed frequency. The reason – The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing is meeting at the...
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Lost bees more than just lost honey
Lee EgerstromOregon state agriculture officials are doing toxicology studies on dead bees found in a parking lot near Portland to learn what is killing bees by the thousands.Officials pretty well know....
View ArticleRestore the 4th Amendment (in Minnesota)
Rich Neumeister It was great to see thousands, if not tens of thousands of Americans rally across the USA in support of the 4th Amendment which many Americans consider a most precious of the Bill of...
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Code compliance shortcomings contribute to demolitions
Jeff SkrenesNot too long ago, the city looked into acquisition of a property in the Jordan neighborhood. The likely intent would be for demolition, so I went over to take a look. The house was listed...
View ArticleIndependence or interdependence?
Paul MattessichThe day after the Fourth of July, I encountered a man wearing a shirt which proclaimed: “I built my business. The government didn't build my business.” His declaration of independence...
View ArticleDental work and retirement
Eleanor ArnasonI had a busy -- for me -- day yesterday: an exercise class in the morning, then a visit to the dentist in the afternoon and finally a meeting of the Wyrdsmiths writing group in the...
View ArticleOPINION | Sidestepping race in Zimmerman’s trial only puts a bandaid on...
Lolla Mohammed Nur At the Intersection Over the past several days, I have been watching the trial of George Zimmerman in horror, anger, and disgust. My heart has been heavy.I watched at the attempts to...
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OPINION | Sidestepping race in Zimmerman’s trial only puts a bandaid on America’s racial woundBy Lolla Mohammed Nur, At the IntersectionOver the past several days, I have been watching the trial of...
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Shelter report: Menu of the day
Charlie QuimbySince I was last at the shelter, a small art exhibit has appeared on the classroom storage cabinet doors. Ten children have colored in Gingerbread Man shapes and labeled the picture by...
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Teach For America criticism is not union alarmism
Michael Peterson In the last couple of weeks, a story has surfaced about the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development discussing the possibility of taking on a Teach for...
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Closing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal Pryor
my_sexy_baby.jpgSat, 07/20/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pmClosing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal Pryor Saturday, July 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.COME to see the paintings (moving...
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Closing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal Pryor
my_sexy_baby.jpgSat, 07/20/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pmClosing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal Pryor Saturday, July 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.COME to see the paintings (moving...
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Closing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal Pryor
my_sexy_baby.jpgSat, 07/20/2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00pmClosing Reception: Moving Pictures: New Work by Patrick Kemal PryorSaturday, July 20, 2013 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.COME to see the paintings (moving...
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Coming pawtractions: The long-awaited Lyndale Farmstead Off-Leash Recreation...
Blair Shackle Begging for more off-leash love in the Twin Cities? After years of eager anticipation, the Lyndale Farmstead Off-Leash Recreation Area (formerly known as the Sixth District Dog Park) is...
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The Geriatrical Theatrical
geriatric-070113-temp.jpgp1 From the artists who gave us Church Basement Ladies and How to Talk Minnesotan comes The Geriatrical Theatrical, a new musical comedy that celebrates aging seniors (or, as...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY VOICES | I am not Terrance Franklin
William Czech Community Voices Terrance Franklin is dead and the officer who killed him is unlikely to even face discipline. These are the profound realities that carry different, often divergent,...
View ArticlePromote Your Business with Facebook at Hardwood Creek Library
Wed, 07/24/2013 - 6:00pm - 8:00pmYou know that social media is a great way to market your business and share information about your brand, but where do you start? How do you find time to fit it all in?...
View ArticleCreate a Website for Your Business at Oakdale Library
Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:30am - 12:30pmLearn how to develop a free or inexpensive website for your small business, community organization or blog using WordPress or another user-friendly platform. This...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY VOICES | Ryan Williams-Virden - A Salute to the Community
Ryan Williams-Virden Community Voices There were so many beautiful people at the Hoodies Up MN march, so much beautiful energy, and it was truly inspiring. I am honored to have been present.To be...
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