This weekend appears to be a busy one for big
events and fund raisers. Saturday's Red Cross benefit and Stonewall
event were mentioned on this list. Here's one for Sunday:
Kierans's Irish Pub will have a fund raiser to
benefit the police and firemen involved in the 9/11 disasters on Sunday
Mind you, I'm counting these lines from the web version of the editorial and I'm only counting the lines in which the Strib discusses its endorsee:
John Casserly's endorsement: 6 lines
Sandy Colvin Roy's endorsement: 8 lines (and not many nice things to say about her in those eight lines)
Barret L
Strib enthusiastically cites Duckor, Mains; adds Hofstede, Krueger,
Hohmann, and Garnett to their slate.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/775846.html
David Brauer
List manager
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Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democrac
I posted a message a month ago suggesting that School Board candidates & subscribers put forward issues they thought were important in the election. There were no responses. Here's what I have to say--with more to follow:
Children are coming to our schools now with a vast array of needs which
What's the plan for redistricting of Mpls. wards? It should have been
done this year. The good news is that wards 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, and
13 are within range (+/- 5%) and can conceivably be left alone in
redistricting.
Wards 1, 11, and 12 need to gain population. Wards 2 and 6 need to shed
Wow, open dialogue about the future of a building, couldn't get that at
Minnehaha, oh yeah, I remember we were improving the park by taking out all
those trees and putting in a 35 mph (really 55 mph highway) parkway right
through it.
I should let you know that Minnehaha will make it into my posts
Text of a larger e-mail...
"The Minneapolis City Council will be voting on a demolition permit for the
Guthrie Theater on Monday, October 30. This may be a move to railroad its
destruction through before a new, more preservation-oriented Council is
elected."
What are other people's opinions? H
"L. Hogan" wrote:
> Sorry, but the fact that campaign reps are getting the info doesn't
> convince me that the VOTERS are. And I suppose that is all fine and good to
> Paul (we're on a first-name basis now, you see), who went on to trash-talk
> our very own Jordan Kushner for sharing that infor
Rod Krueger on the Library Board replies:
Here are my reactions to some of your statements.
1. Hopefully, if your elected and I'm re-elected, we will be able to work together to expand hours at Washburn on Sundays.
2. It is not my understanding that the Library Board or staff wanted to tear do
Keith Reitman/World headquarters Penn/Bro, October 26, 2000 12:53 am CST
"THIS JUST IN... COUNCIL MEMBERS FRITTER WHILE WEST BRO BURNS! Business and
property owners are dazed and confused by the lack of attention and neglect
shown to West Broadway by our three City Council Leaders. Many of us be
I was at a Ward 2 candidate forum last week at Van Cleve Park, where a
woman in the audience asked about what the candidates feel about making
City Councilpersons' voting records and such things more accessible to
voters. While Cam Gordon was clear that such information should be
available online,
Michael Atherton wrote:
>To answer your (rhetorical) questions: I am saying that in the past women
sometimes
>said "no" when they meant maybe. You may not realize and others may have
forgotten,
>but for many years it was not socially acceptable for women to say "yes"
explicitly.
I hope that M
Megan wrote:
> I would posit that the primary reason teens engage in sexual activity is the same
>reason adults do:
> it feels really good! Think about it folks, which would you rather have, an
>afternoon of board games
> or an orgasm?
Don't forget the joy of discovery, the air of mystery, soc
It was suggested to me by a friend who wrote to me
this past few days that he guessed I probably wished I
had used another word than one I used to denounce what
I thought was classist in another's post.
Though I am well known for shooting first and asking
questions later from time to time I gave
Hello Everybody,
Thank you for your interest and responses to the topic of sustainable
architecture at Pierre Bottineau Library. This is an extraordinary project
that truly started as a community initiative and has been strengthened by
the neighborhood's continued support and involvement. The pl
Wow, this is another day that I shouldn't have subscribed to the Digest
version of the list. I'm sorry if this post is exceedingly long, but I want
to respond to the comments in various posts. They're in no particular
order, just as I read them...
Eva Young wrote in e-mail #1:
This ofcours
Andy's absolutely right. The days when the politics of the day
could turn on the spilled ink of a William Randolph Hearst or a
Horace Greeley are long, long gone. It was a very interesting
lesson in humility for me when, as City Editor of the Fairmont Sentinel
some years back (1995, I think), a d
--- List Manager <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
While I'm sure the candidates the StarTribune DIDN'T endorse
won't want to hear this, Steve Brandt's story about the Issues
list this morning has has had a big impact on list membership...
more than 30 new memberships as of 2 p.m. We're up to 706
addre
Not to confuse editorial with opinion. When it's the only newspaper in town,
people consult it for news. When it's pumping out its corporate agenda
through endorsements on the editorial pages, people may read them, but they
carry nowhere near the impact they once did.
Big diff.
Andy Driscoll
Sai
From: "Robert Schmid" responding to questions on the racial makeup of
the Mpls Police Department compared to the city:
According to Minneapolis census data published on its own site;
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/planning/Census2000/2000-Race-and-Ethnicity-by-Neighborhood.asp
Minnea
I'm not sure how anybody can make an arguement based on Broken Window
Theory, as it has been shown (in practiucal terms) to be unrealistic. We
have seen a drop in crime all over the country, something all Mayors,
Governors, etc. would like to take credit for (including SSB and Norm), but
the drop
Get your "freak on" early this Halloween season at
Stonewall DFL's annual Halloween fundraiser, Saturday,
October 27 from 7 p.m - midnight at the Theodore Wirth
Golf Course Chalet in Golden Valley (just north of
Hwy. 55 on Theo Wirth Pkwy). Costume contest, free
drink and food, live entertainment
> I find this suggestion that after school programs will prevent teen
> pregnancies interesting.
> Basically the argument is that teens will prefer playing basketball or some
> other activity more than
> having sex.
> Megan Thomas
> West Seventh
There was an interesting press release about a y
While I'm sure the candidates the StarTribune DIDN'T endorse won't want to
hear this, Steve Brandt's story about the Issues list this morning has has
had a big impact on list membership... more than 30 new memberships as of 2
p.m. We're up to 706 addresses, our highest total ever!
I want to provi
Jordan S. Kushner wrote:
>
> Wizard Marks states:
> > >Cherryhomes did not sponsor her, Cherryhomes has not been
> > >seen at any fundraisers, any doorknocks, lit drops, planning
> > >meetings, get togethers, coffees, etc.
>
> I hate to repeat the obvious - everyone knows that Cherryhomes announ
I find this suggestion that after school programs will prevent teen pregnancies
interesting.
Basically the argument is that teens will prefer playing basketball or some other
activity more than
having sex.
I would posit that the primary reason teens engage in sexual activity is the same
reason
Several businesses on "Eat Street" (Nicollet Avenue)
are hosting a fundraiser for the American Red Cross;
When: Saturday November 27th, 2001
Where: 2650 Nicollet Avenue South (in the Touches of
the Orient Building)
What Time: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
There will be free food sampling from many o
As someone mentioned over the weekend, the Strib Council endorsements have
to be one of the lamest collection of political endorsements ever assembled,
with the 11th Ward endorsement the most egregious. Even Wards where I
agreed with their selection (Wards 1, 5, 7, 13 among others) I found mys
Eva-
Teen pregnancy occurs most often between the hours of
2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. That is one of the reasons
the state appropriated funding to communities to offer
after school and summer break programming.
The answers to this are not hard or so it should seem.
Keeping children engaged in pos
David asked that this thread get back to being Minneapolis specific. I
guess I would like to hear what the school board candidates to talk about
how the Minneapolis Public Schools should address these issues. Teen
pregnancy prevention is certainly an issue in the Minneapolis Public
Schools. So
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> IYou can't be serious. That's the misconception that men have. In my world,
>straight and female, "no" has always meant no and nothing else.
Wow, Minneapolis the place where feminist dreams come true. So
it wasn't Margaret Mitchell it must have been Michael Mitchel
Upon perusing the city's website, I spotted an opening for a Park Patrol
Agent. It states that applicants must possess the following abilities:
- Run and chase suspects or other vehicle
- Wrestle and subdue suspects
- Jump and crawl over and under objects
- Lift or drag heavy objects
- Work in u
This is not aimed at Robert specifically, but this thread has transcended
Minneapolis issues. Back to city-specific issues, please!
David Brauer
List manager
on 10/22/01 12:49 PM, Robert Schmid at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>
>> No means no. Period.
>>
>
> So, if I extrapolate from this;
>
>
> No means no. Period.
>
So, if I extrapolate from this;
If a young woman, sporting bruises, came into my office asking me to help
her with a divorce and later started to back down saying, "But he says he
loves me", "But I love him", "well, it's my fault really." I should just
ignore the ex
>>Anybody know offhand what the minority population of *Minneapolis* is?
A quick check of the US Census 2000 Fact Finder (http://factfinder.census.gov) turned
up:
MINNEAPOLIS
65.1% - White
18.0% - Black, African-American
6.1% - Asian
4.1% - Some other race
2.2% - Native American
0.1% - Ha
According to Minneapolis census data published on its own site;
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/planning/Census2000/2000-Race-and-Ethnicity-by-Neighborhood.asp
Minneapolis is 35% minority population:
18% Black/African-American
7.6% Hispanic/latino
6.2% Asian
2
Posts like the one below concern me, especially coming from a woman. All
young women and all young men should be taught that no means no. NO never
means maybe, kinda, sorta, uh-huh. If a person things he or she are
receiving mixed messages, then the person needs to explain, in detail, why
he or sh
On opening my morning newspaper, I was disappointed but hardly surprised
to learn that our local kingmakers at the Star Tribune have failed to
endorse Scott Benson for City Council in Ward 11. While I bear no ill
will toward Mr. Benson's worthy opponent, I cannot help but be amused by
the newspape
I will vote for you if you can apply the "no means no" policy to
salespeople, telemarketers, and so on.
Yes, "no" is a fungible term like thousands of other terms in our
language. It often means "make me a better offer" in both sales and
mating rituals. It may not be right, but it is.
Likewise "
Patrick Peterson:
Most of all, I'm not
>seeking the endorsment of those who think that no EVER means maybe.
>Honestly, I would rather lose the election if winning meant that I would
>have to seek the support of that ideology. So yeah, don't vote for me.
>Perhaps you could write in Renee LaVoi.
On the Sharon Sayles Belton website, there is a link to a page called,
"Separating facts from fodder."
It says (emphasis added):
The Mayor's opponent likes to complain about minority percentages on
city
police force.R.T.--you say you were once a reporter. Can you spell
the facts?
Th
I will vote for you if you can apply the "no means no" policy to
salespeople, telemarketers, and so on.
Yes, "no" is a fungible term like thousands of other terms in our
language. It often means "make me a better offer" in both sales and
mating rituals. It may not be right, but it is reality.
Dear list members:
Please accept my apologies for messing up the story about recent Republican
endorsements for mayor. Those endorsements, of course, were given to the
mayor, not R.T. No excuse for such a gaffe. My deepest apologies to R.T.
supporters and to R.T. himself.
Craig Cox
Editor
The Min
Of course, I'm biased because I'm a co-chair of Scott
Benson's campaign.
But the Strib's endorsement of John Casserly in the
11th ward strikes me as yet another instance of the
Star Tribune editorial board applying their main
criterion for Minneapolis candidates to the exclusion
of all other co
Hello All--We wanted to correct the assertion that the Republic Endorsement
was for R.T. It was for not for R.T., but for Sharon. The list, as
previously stated includes:
Carolyn Anderson, former Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commissioner
Ben Bowman, ran against Phyllis Kahn in 2000
Polly Jo
Greg Luce:
"One idea (and it is a very early germinating idea and
probably not very well thought out)is possibly to
allow neighborhoods to trade supportive housing
credits, financed by NRP or MCDA or some other
financing mechanism. That is, Whittier, Stevens
Square, and Phillips would be given s
Congradulations to Dan Niziolek!
Dan is against public funding of the stadium, huge
coorporate welfare subsidies and a development agenda dominiated by big-box
downtown retail. Despite the obvious policy differences with the Star
Tribune, Dan received their endorsement for
his City Counc
Good Morning
YOUR ATTENDANCE IS REQUESTED
Tuesday, October 23rd the Minneapolis Board of Education has scheduled
their board meeting in the Longfellow Neighborhood at Cooper Community School,
location, 3239 44th Avenue South.
Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is discussion concerning viab
I agree with Greg that market forces could be used to
steer projects like Lydia House to neighborhoods where
supportive housing is not extremely concentrated.
However, the credit idea seems complicated. How about
simply inticing developers to new neighborhoods with
grants and loans? The funds c
I agree with David that these tensions are present
and likely fuel the finger-pointing or name calling, though I think his analysis
doesn't reframe the discussion, it just adds needed context. I also hope
my questions about Lydia House are not interpreted as hostile or -- they
are genuine question
I thought this was about individuals being high-risk
due to chemical dependence, criminal record, or
something like that - not about their race or economic
status. When did the subject change?
Connie Nompelis
Ward 6 - Ventura Village
> Gregory Luce wrote:
> >
> > I understand the argument of
This is the same list that David Brauer received in a fundraising mailing
for Sharon.
Andy Driscoll
Saint Paul
--
"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who, in times of
moral crisis, remain neutral" --Dante
> From: "Rosalind Nelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 07:
Carol Becker said, in part, regarding state funding of the planetarium:
snip
>
> The issue in my mind is state significance. This is something that kids
> from all over the state will come to to learn. A project that
> benefits the
> whole state is appropriate for state money. The planetarium,
>UNCORROBORATED GOSSIP OF THE WEEK
>City Council President Jackie Cherryhomes has abandoned plans to run for
>mayor in 2005 and will be exploring a run for governor.
>
>THE BIG TENT
>Republicans endorsing R.T. Rybak for mayor, according to a piece of
>literature recently making the rounds:
>Caroly
Dennis asks, re Mark Stenglein's gay "agenda" comment:
> Where are all the journalist/first amendment/civility types?
I think in playing brave contrarian, Dennis is whacking straw men.
No one who has criticized Stenglein's comments has suggested that he be
prevented from making them. Critics ha
Karen Collier wrote:
> I don't object to asking the legislature for money, but to say that
because
> St. Paul is asking we should too is not a good argument. I am dumbfounded
as
> to why St. Paul continues to get money for projects, except it would
appear
> their legislators must have a better r
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
Vol. 1, No. 10
October 22, 2001
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THIS WEEK IN THE OBSERVER:
* Local Dentist at Ground Zero
* Housing Opera Stars
* Getting Out the Vote
* Republicans
Margaret - thanks for the clarification. It is very helpful. I did not realize that the levy that passed last November counts toward local participation. That's good information to know. I also didn't realize that the Planetarium would have a Minnesota identification. Thank you for your thorou
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