[Mpls] Atomic City/MCDA/Arts and Culture

2001-07-14 Thread timothy connolly
There is an article in today's Strib metro section regarding outdoor movies put on by Atomic Shock Theatre at the Grain Belt Brewery and the MCDA shutting them down. I loved this quote from the MCDA's Carter Johnson:It sounds like a very interesting activity but its very problematic to have

[Mpls] Historic Minneapolis Trees

2001-07-14 Thread kurt waltenbaugh
The Historic Tree Nursery is looking for community nominations for the National Register of Historic Trees. By definition, a Historic Tree is: A tree that stands at a place where an event of historic significance occurred that had local, regional, or national importance; or at the home of a

[Mpls] Curious!

2001-07-14 Thread Annie Young
As I have watched the filings occur I am very curious as to why more people are not filing for positions on the school, library or park board rather than everyone wanting to be Mayor. In the past folks have started in the independent board positions and then jump to Couuncil or Mayor races after

Re: [Mpls] Lavender Magazine Blasts Stenglein/ Insight has Puff Piece on Brian Herron

2001-07-14 Thread Eva Young
At 02:25 PM 07/14/2001 -0700, loki anderson wrote: Oh, please enlighten us, how exactly was Sandra Hillary corrupt? And do be aware what the penalty for slander is if she wants to take legal action against you. Hillary was voted out in disgrace -- as I recall

Re: [Mpls] your mother is a gansta

2001-07-14 Thread nikki . carlson
Mark am I the only responder to your posting? I am just reading it now on my return from a vacation. I didn't see the article, but I will tell you this. My son, NOT a gang member, was suspended from Southwest for wearing a wave cap which is a stretchy nylon cap designed to keep braids neat.

[Mpls] Bucks for Brains Celebration a Hit

2001-07-14 Thread wizardmarks
On Thursday, July 12, Hosmer Library's Bucks for Brains Program (sponsored by Green Central Weed Seed Initiative) awarded kids for improving their grades over the last quarter of the school year. At a pizza party sponsored by area businesses and Council Member Herron, kids ate pizza, juice,

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2001-07-14 Thread Linda Higgins
JHarmon stated: start It has pained me for some 8 years now listening to the mayor stumble andmumble through various "sorry I was late" public speaking engagements. Herconstant "and um..." ramblings leave much to be desired. I've always feltthat part of the draw of any politician is the

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2001-07-14 Thread Annie Young
And if you think the Mayor has problems scheduling you should try Jesse Jackson or Paul Wellstone. I have had the honor to work with both these men on their campaign's with scheduling... now their problem is compounded by the fact that they both love to talk and their speeches go on and on...in