Achievement gap or education debt? Minneapolis school board candidate face...
sarahlahm TC Daily Planet Is “education debt” a more accurate description than “achievement gap?”This was one of the early questions in the April 12 Minneapolis school board candidate forum put on by...
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In defense of the Dinkytown "riots"
Chris Iverson Unless you live under a rock, or are a rock, you’ve probably heard about the so-called “riots” that took place in Dinkytown this weekend. The riots on Thursday and Saturday were directly...
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Redlining is hurting the Twin Cities
Steve Fletcher When asked to explain structural racism, there are few historical examples that more effectively illustrate the concept than redlining.Redlining, for those unfamiliar, was a set of...
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Passover-friendly restaurants around the Twin Cities
Sarah Hanly Passover starts tonight, beginning a week of wondering if you’ll be able to find anything on any menu in town that’s kosher for the holiday. Well we’ve got you covered! Here are the places...
View ArticleHealth and Human Services supplemental budget bills increase funding for...
Caitlin BieglerThe Legislature made important progress in increasing access to health care for Minnesotans last session using limited resources, and the positive balance in the February Forecast has...
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CSAs, local food and co-ops oh my!
Amy DoeunWhat a great weekend. This weekend Proeun and I attended not one but 2 CSAs/Local Food Days at local co-ops. Proeun attended the Seward Co-op's CSA Fair while I (Amy) attended the City Center...
View ArticleUniversity of Minnesota, Teach for America seek partnership approval, plan...
ktigue The Minnesota Daily Minnesota’s first alternative teacher licensing program could begin as soon as June, pending Minnesota Board of Teaching approval of the University of Minnesota’s proposed...
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Writing the Breakdown Book Created and performed by Jon Spayde
writingthebreakdownbook.jpgFri, 05/02/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmFri, 05/09/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmFri, 05/16/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmFri, 05/23/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmJon’s alter egos, including the Polish...
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SUPER HAPPY FUNTIME BURLESQUE Presented by Super Funtime Burlesque
superhappyfunforweb.jpgSun, 05/04/2014 (All day)SHFB is a 14 member nationally touring live band and burlesque show that is designed to find your line and cross it. All original music, crack team of...
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SHFB is a 14 member nationally touring live band and burlesque show that is...
tatterhoodforweb.jpgFri, 05/30/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmFri, 06/06/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmDirected by Emilia AllenMusic Direction Joseph Yé Co-Creative Collaboration Parker Genné and Emilia AllenTatterhood...
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The Saved By The Bell Show! Presented by Dana's Boys
bell.jpgThu, 05/01/2014 - 10:00pm - 11:30pmFri, 05/02/2014 - 10:00pm - 11:30pmThu, 05/08/2014 - 10:00pm - 11:30pmFri, 05/09/2014 - 10:00pm - 11:30pmThu, 05/15/2014 - 10:00pm - 11:30pmFri, 05/16/2014 -...
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Francy and the bus shelter: One woman's crusade for 'decent' transit stops
Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association Back in February, the Star Tribune ran a story on the front page of the Metro section entitled “Mpls. Reclaims Bus Shelters.”1 The article described the...
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Advocating for good urbanism at City Hall: 2320 Colfax
Andrew Degerstrom I have been spending a lot of time recently thinking about how to advocate at City Hall for good urbanism. We spend a lot of time writing good posts on Streets.MN and debating in...
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Mistress Ginger Cookbook Release Party Presented by Junkyard Theater
mistressgingerforweb.jpgSun, 05/18/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmMistress Ginger is throwing a party, and you’re invited! The pink-haired showgirl is celebrating the launch of her new cookbook, Mistress Ginger...
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Tjärnblom CD Release Kevin Bowe opens
tjarnbloms.jpgSun, 05/25/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmTjärnblom is Cheryl Paschke, Val Eng , Mary Crimi and Joe Alfano—friends who get together to play Scandinavian music. Minneapolis residents, we travel...
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Dedric Clark and the Social Animals with opener Dane Aaron
social_animals_may_27.jpgTue, 05/27/2014 - 8:00pm - 9:30pmLike a mixed drink on a summer night, Dedric Clark and the Social Animals’ (formerly Diet Folk’s) music is a blend of intoxicating smooth...
View ArticleBrilliant debut from under-appreciated Minnesota chanteuse
Dwight Hobbes Sounding Off On Sounds It's amazing the quantity of quality talent that calls the Twin Cities home. How some of it still awaits national stardom is a good question. Take, for instance,...
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The Great Midwest Rib Fest
texasthunderbbq.jpgFri, 07/25/2014 - 4:00pm - Sun, 07/27/2014 - 5:00pmRib, Music and Art lovers rejoice! The Great Midwest Rib Fest debuts July 25-27, 2014 outdoors at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior...
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Midwest Art Fest
midwestartfest2014.jpgFri, 07/25/2014 - 4:00pm - Sun, 07/27/2014 - 5:00pmThe Midwest Art Fest, July 25-27, 2014 debuts outdoors at Mystic Lake Casino with the Great Midwest Rib Fest. Produced by Amdur...
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Story Club Minneapolis Hosted by Mimi Nguyen
story_club.jpgThu, 05/29/2014 - 7:00pm - 8:30pmBurning bright after a strong opening last summer and fall, Story Club Minneapolis – a storytelling show featuring both an open mic segment and a curated...
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