T H E M I N N E A P O L I S O B S E R V E R A Weekly Digest of All Things Minneapolitan www.mplsobserver.com Vol. 4, No. 13 November 1, 2004
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THIS WEEK IN THE OBSERVER:
* City Considering New Fee for Stormwater Runoff
* Somali Vote Could Be Blunted by FBI Tactics
* Horst to Open New Organic Caf�, Bar, and Retail Store
* Eleven City Schools Recognized for Student Achievement
Plus: So long to Saks, Charles Stenvig's last campaign, and an 11th hour endorsement for good government
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CITY CONSIDERING NEW FEE FOR STORMWATER RUNOFF
City officials next year may begin charging city residents for the amount of storm water that runs off their property into the city's drainage system.
SOMALI VOTE COULD BE BLUNTED BY FBI TACTICS
Somali community leaders are concerned that stepped-up FBI scrutiny will keep local Somali voters away from the polls.
HORST TO OPEN NEW ORGANIC CAF�, BAR, AND RETAIL STORE
Eco-friendly entrepreneur Horst Rechelbacher plans to open a new bar, restaurant, and retail store featuring organic products designed to promote wellness.
ELEVEN CITY SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Academic achievement will be translated into real cash for 11 city schools, thanks to a collaboration between the Cargill Foundation and the University of Minnesota's Center for School Change.
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