Re: [Mpls] Is the Star Tribune inept at local coverage?

[Jenny Heiser]

Denny Hill wrote: I agree that the Newspaper of the Twin Cities dropped tha ball when they failed to report  on the Green Party endorsements for  Park Board races.         An interesting sidebar to this "dropping the ball" theme: On Saturday, April 7th, immediately following the Mpls.-5th District Green Party's endorsing meeting, Holle Brian, Chair, sent out a press release on the meeting's results. Which, by the way, included endorsement of Mark Knapp for City Council-Ward 10, not just Park Board races in Districts 3 and 6. In addition, an e-mail message which included phone numbers and e-addresses was sent within 48 hours to Rochelle Olson, 'Strib city hall beat reporter. While a reply e-mail message was received from Rochelle asking for clarification. For the second time she was referred to the Mpls.-5th District GP Chair, Holle Brian, FFI. My understanding after talking with Holle is that she was never contacted by Rochelle. Again, in addition, the contents of the 4/7 GP press release were also posted on this listserv, Minneapolis Issues.         How many times and in how many ways can you lead a horse to water... well, you know how the rest goes. Jenny Heiser East Phillips Ward 6 "An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics."  --Plutarch