On Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at 06:12 AM, Victoria Heller wrote:
There are lots of these awful stories in Minneapolis - but the
citizens don't know about them. Utterly disgusting. Which is why I
am headed west to one of the free states. I'm sick of the smarty
pants college boys trying to
Mr. Nolley's post is grossly inaccurate. Fiction. Make believe.
Nonsense.
One may certainly dispute the new ward boundaries (some have, they filed
a lawsuit) but the redistricting commission no more set out to eliminate
Council Members Johnson-Lee and Zimmerman than they planned to get rid
of
Mr. Hodges:
What city ward is the location of this store?
Also, please report this situation to the appropriate
elected official. After reporting this situation to him
or her, please share with us his/her response. Thank you.
Shawn Lewis, Field Neighborhood
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[Dyna] Minnesota's largest private employer is no longer Northwest or
3M or Honeywell, it's WalMart.
[Vicky] Actually, the largest PRIVATE employer in Minnesota is Target.
Of course Minneapolis taxpayers are paying a hefty price for those low
wage jobs.
Over the past twenty years in Minnesota,
While Mr. Hodges may have been reporting about one
particular store in this story, I do not believe this
is not a situation that is unique to only this store.
I believe this goes on all over the city every day at
many so-called corner stores.
I spent a great deal of time on this issue about 10
The Star Tribune is becoming more irrelevant each passing day for this city dweller. I
use this list, neighborhood newspapers and the Skyway News to keep up with local
issues and various national newspaper websites to keep up with national and
international news. The Star Tribune mission is
In a message dated 11/12/2003 10:33:27 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Steve has been assigned to cover Minneapolis schools. I certainly
support adequate coverage of Minneapolis schools, but not at the expense
of Minneapolis neighborhoods.
Is Allie Shah being
Barbara Lickness writes:
I would be interested in an honest discussion about
the true vacancy rate, average rent prices, costs of
providing rental units etc. and the things
contributing to the problems of high vacancy rates and
rent prices.
I suspect that there are a number of factors that
by Michael Metzger, SW Journal, Date October 16, 2003
At Walker Methodist, immigrant workers seeking more respect battle management
who say the fight could cause a nationwide cost crisis.
One of Minnesota's biggest union struggles is taking place at the state's
second largest nursing home,
--- Jim Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mr. Nolley's post is grossly inaccurate. Fiction.
Make believe.
Nonsense.
Why this sure sets a polite discussion tone.
One may certainly dispute the new ward boundaries
(some have, they filed
a lawsuit) but the redistricting commission no more
Barb,
We have received assurances from both the City and County that their
investment in future projects with these non profits is done and over with.
Unfortunately they are still obligated to many projects that were already in
the pipeline, so the glut of affordable housing will be with us for
I find it interesting that Block-E Developer Don McCaffrey is hosting a meet-and-greet
for Deputy Chief Lucy Gerold http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4209576.html
during the same time downtown crime spree allegations are coming to light.
--- Tamir Nolley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
--- Jim Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mr. Nolley's post is grossly inaccurate. Fiction.
Make believe.
Nonsense.
Why this sure sets a polite discussion tone.
One may certainly dispute the new ward boundaries
(some have, they filed
I want to take a stab at Tamir's criticism of the new ward plan because I
agree with half of it.
Fundamentally, the Redistricting Commission could conspire against the
Greens if the DFL, Republicans and Independence party reps (two-thirds of
the commission, guaranteed by the city charter) decided
Burning Hazardous Chemical Wastes in the City:
Industrial Container Services in Northeast Minneapolis
While the Xcel Riverside Generating Plant continues to receive a great
deal of attention as a major pollution source, it is far from the only
one in northeast Minneapolis. I would like to
In a message dated 11/12/03 4:09:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Did we really build that many more units? Are rents so
unaffordable that people are doubling or tripling up?
Did a bunch of people move out of the city? Exactly
what happened?.
I can't precisely say
This is the first part of the Hood Stores story. I never posted this part
because I was duck hunting during the week it was published.
Investigative team sniffs out Hood Stores
By: Booker T Hodges
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Originally posted 10/17/2003
First of a two-part column
Have you
Did you ask patrons of the Hood Stores why they shop there? I'd be inclined to give
poor people
more credit than being prey for predatory corner grocers. Part II evoked a much more
sympathetic
response.
Regards,
Jason Stone | Hale
--- Booker Hodges [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is the
Normally on Sunday morning I get my humor from the comics section, it's pretty funny
(Except for the Family Circus. I know it's a classic but there's only so many times
you can see a Not Me bit before you start wondering if the publisher lost a bet).
Yet this past Sunday I was treated to the
Sabo Announces $20.1 Million for Minneapolis St.
Paul
Urban Security
***
Finally, a new pot of money for the non-profits to
fight over and pay themselves with to achieve their
non-measurable goals.
David Piehl
Central
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Do you Yahoo!?
THAT said, Dean Z.'s settlement map showed you could protect all three
despite the shifts.
. . .
David Brauer
Yes, but 'protecting the incumbent office holders' is NOT one of the goals
given to the redistricting commission!
Tim Bonham, Ward 12, Standish-Ericsson
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I think it's shockingly undemocratic
(with a small d) that some folks
think it's just fine to use the 1990
census ward lines until January, 2006.
Therefore, I agree with Phyllis Kahn in
her efforts to get new elections held.
However, I also respect the opinions of
folks who happen to
Thank you Bruce for bringing this issue back into the light. ICS and other
such companies shouldn't be operating next to a residential neighborhood, no
matter what class, race or creed those neighbors may be. Isn't this why
zoning laws were created?
-Sean Ryan
Audubon
Jason asked:
Did you ask patrons of the Hood Stores why they shop
there? I'd be inclined to give poor people more
credit than being prey for predatory corner grocers.
I say:
WIC coupons present a major business for these hood
stores. In fact I drove by several stores tonight and
noticed that
Booker T Hodges writes about a very serious problem in impacted
communities. Throughout history there has been stories of merchants who
operate in low income areas of cities, sell rotten produce, overpriced
goods, etc. I recently read the "Condition of
the Working Class in England", by
According to the StarTribune the block E Developer, McCaffery Interests,
appear to be supporting and lobbying for their own candidate for Police
Chief. Given the fiasco of the Block E development and the political
cronyism surrounding that development, it would seem to indicate that
someone might
Ann Berget wrote:
In a message dated 11/11/2003 6:24:33 AM Eastern Standard
Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I would like the new supperintendent to have a track record
of past proven success in improving student achievement.
AB: A word of caution is in order here. Even if a
Don Jorovsky wrote:
I may have said this before here, perhaps
six months ago or more, but lately I've
read this again and again, so it bears
repeating -- why can't we stick to the
pros and cons of the policy? Why do we
have to attack Phyllis Kahn's motives,
or really anyone's for that matter?
Well, I appreciate Don's point of view, but have to respectively disagree. I don't
think that anyone is just fine with census ward lines, and to state so is a bit
misleading. There are two general objections that those opposed to the redrawn maps
have: 1. That the lines were unfairly drawn
Jonathan writes:
But
what would have happened if we hadn't questioned Hitler's motives, he said
he was doing
things just for the good of the Aryan race;
A quick digression here:
I think Jonathan unintentionally proves Don's point. Having just finished
Vol. 1 of Winston Churchill's (gulp!)
This is an invitation, for anyone who may be interested, to join some
members of the Friends of Bassett Creek on a casual walking and talking tour
along Bassett's Creek in Minneapolis.
What: Bassett Creek Walking Tour.
Where: Cedar Lk Rd Chestnut Av, Minneapolis.
When:2:00 pm, Nov. 16,
Many of us remember how badly the Star Tribune covered Mpls. neighborhood issues 15 years ago. I remember a forum back then with Tim McQuire, the editor of the Strib, and neighborhood representatives. The conclusion of that forum, at least from the neighborhood perspective was that considering how
Jim makes some good points about qualifications for police chief. It's kind
of the same as the arguments against David Jennings for School
Superintendent. Even though Lucy has a POST license which says she is a
police officer, she has no real experience as such. She went thru the Mpls
Cadet
Congressman Sabo tries to show he is working for us by
this announcement and it will not go to nonprofits any
more than the housing Sayles-Belton built went to low
income folks. The monies will go to the very people
that many feel are terrorizing our communities
already. Did Sabo try to stop the
In a message dated 11/13/03 5:42:41 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The selection of Lucy Gerold makes the Jennings credentials look spectacular
in comparison. Will people actually list Gerold's background and
credentials for this position?
Education?
Years as a
Well, I appreciate Don's point of view, but have to respectively disagree. I don't
think that anyone is just fine with census ward lines, and to state so is a bit
misleading. There are two general objections that those opposed to the redrawn maps
have: 1. That the lines were unfairly drawn
I would have to say that if the dollars are going towards law enforcement
dealing with the drug dealers on the streets and gang shootings that we keep
experiencing, I'd be all for it. Just to give us a pot of money to place on
the board in the name of homeland defense I ask if we have that big of
On Thursday, November 13, 2003, at 07:59 AM, Victoria Heller wrote:
[Vicky] Actually, the largest PRIVATE employer in Minnesota is Target.
Of course Minneapolis taxpayers are paying a hefty price for those low
wage jobs.
Hard to say who's leading- these two low wage retailers are
generally at
Instead of responding to the inaccurate innuendos I will post some of the facts
relating to this case.
FACT SHEET
· Factual Background
Plaintiffs served and filed a complaint against the City of Minneapolis, the
City Council members, and the city elections clerk on July 25, 2003.
Actually, the Breeders have been one of my favorite bands for almost a
decade.
Mike Nelson
Diggin' It in Central
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