RE: [Mpls] Hooters to Block E?

I did enjoy CM Goodman's quote that Hooters is just so tacky. This is Block E we're talking about...right? Richard Carney St. Paul (still waiting for the ESPN Zone to open) REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

RE: [Mpls] Dirty Campaign Tactics

, there is one place where these sorts of sign shenanigans has always occurred... New Orleans! On hold with the FBI (or is it the FDA, or maybe it's the FDIC), Richard Carney Minneapolis boy living in St. Paul REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

RE: [Mpls] Rybak retort to Minneapolis Police Federation

Barbara Lickness wrote: I have talked to several people (none of which live in inner-city neighborhoods) this week who don't believe the lawlessness that is being committed by a small percentage of people in New Orleans could happen here. It could happen here. It does happen here. We have people

[Mpls] Rybak retort to Minneapolis Police Federation

. And, for what it's worth: http://www.bestplaces.net/stress/stress_study1.asp Richard Carney St. Paul (formerly of ECCO Linden Hills) Remember Murderapolis? 100 homicides in 1995 (the city's record). New Orleans set their record the year before with 421. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please

Re: [Mpls] City Communications

the proposal that the Mayor, Ms. Plewacki, the Chief, etc. will conduct all future news conferences while holding fuzzy little kittens and/or puppies. richard carney (with permission, of course) st. paul timothy connolly wrote: Talk about ham-handed. Could the Rybak administration make itself look

[Mpls] Combining Cities

to some corporation that would want to plunk down some serious $$$ to put its name on the state's new megalopolis. richard carney ClearChannel, MN (east side) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages

Re: [Mpls] Grocery store for Block E?

few years the number of tenants on board that have magically disappeared — Angelo's and Maxies, ESPN Zone, the Improv, and so on— have far exceeded those that are actually there). Two words come to mind City Center richard carney st. paul also making it up as I go along (but not yet city

Re: [Mpls] School board results?

105 of 130 counted thusfar http://www.startribune.com/news/metro/elections/returns/skumsm.html David Brauer wrote: Can anyone post the school board results? If they are out yet, of course... David Brauer List manager ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A

Re: [Mpls] New Central Library schematic design: web link

I still like the original: http://collections.mnhs.org/visualresources/image.cfm?imageid=85803RecCount=140 http://collections.mnhs.org/visualresources/image.cfm?imageid=85375RecCount=140 richard carney st. paul (fan of old buildings) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How disappointingly

Re: [Mpls] Sharon Sayles Belton: Time to rally behind Block E

corn). richard carney st. paul ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] Legislators say Mpls should get in the ballpark game

will begin eating Ethiopian food and ignoring their team? richard carney st. paul Waiting for the Block E Red Lobster to open (now THAT's a boon, you lucky folks west of the river get everything!) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn

Re: [Mpls] After the garage sale...

David- Simpson Housing Services at 28th 1st Ave. South (2740 1st Ave. S.) handles transitional housing and family placement and aid. Kitchen stuff and baby stuff would both be of use. Their number: 874-8683. richard carney st. paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So last week

[Mpls] Stadiums

A little stadium levity: http://www.theonion.com/onion3820/congress_threatens.html Perhaps there is a use for the garbage burner site after all. richard carney st. paul ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] ! Mpls. 3rd Ward CCM Biernat Indicted!

Online report: http://www.startribune.com/stories/1405/2241192.html richard carney st. paul Jenny Heiser wrote: Joe Biernat has been indicted by a Federal grand jury on charges of public corruption, WCCO-TV reported today. Biernat, who represents the 3rd Ward, covering parts of North

[Mpls] Glad to help out

streams, but the coin is ultimately supplied by the same group of people. Well, cest la vie. On an unrelated note: The graphic image of the new Walker is sharp! I especially like what they have done with the sky. richard carney st. paul (minneapolis resident when the Target store was okayed) former

Re: [Mpls] April is the cruelest month/Ice out/ Loring

when it will sink to the bottom. Sounds like fun. I vote for the Mary Tyler Moore statue richard carney st. paul after 13 years of living within 2 blocks of Lake Calhoun ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

Re: [Mpls] Strib: Is Mpls-Issues too powerful?

. richard carney st. paul long time inhabitant of the Lakes area ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] And the boondoggle turns

could have debated which brand they preferred): http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/1911277.html richard carney st. paul now that I'm over 40, only an occassional downtown bar hopper ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy

[Mpls] Dairy Queen at the Lakes

large neon ice cream cones hanging off of the bandshell. I too would favor a local company, absolutely, if there is one with the wherewithal and ability to step in and take over. The question is, who wants to, and even more importantly, who can? richard carney st. paul after living within two

Re: [Mpls] Skyway to nowhere

sensibilities? (or is this just some hoity toity way of stating that if someone from around here does pooh-pooh a building's design it is because of their staiditity, and not that the design might be— for example, the Weisman— plain butt ugly?). Just curious. richard carney staid paul longtime resident

Re: [Mpls] dara and jucy lucys

I have a friend that will drive himself and willing co-workers to Matts from MacGroveland in St. Paul for the sole purpose of having a JL. I consider this a hearty endorsement since he is the only resident I know from that part of town who actually crosses the river willingly :-) richard carney

Re: [Mpls] Donald Watkins reply to Souhan's articles in Strib

that is already there (with an owner crying poverty) is just as contentious an issue as trying to get one built. I hope Mr. Watkins has the cash and wherewithal to do what he says, I really do. Still, I really don't see any problem with keeping all senses on alert. richard carney st. paul

[Mpls] Herron gets one year in Federal prison

a bit on that statement. I'm pretty sure that a large chunk of the public was skeptical about the integrity of public officials long before this scandal broke (fairly or unfairly), but I do agree that prison time was warranted because this was a clear and direct abuse of power. richard carney st

Re: [Mpls] Abstention fever

) reduce the Council terms from 4 years to 2 years and run the elections concurrent with congressional elections. Just a thought, richard carney st. paul ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Rainbow Chinese Restaurant in the Strib.

l Mariachi. bon apptit, richard carney st. paul (home of Chet's, also featured in the article today, and a fine restaurant as well— it isn't in Mpls., but it's so close that nearly all of the walking/biking/cab ride/car ride will take place in Minneapolis)

[Mpls] K-Mart Files

of K-Mart period, that [possibly very abruptly] removes a key retail option for at least 4 of the city's south side neighborhoods. Just curious if the Council is working on a plan of attack here. richard carney st. paul resident, minneapolis worker (a K-Martian— Store 3001/Clock #118— in the 70's

Re: [Mpls] Rybak returns campaign contribution from facilitator

Knowing that every dollar counts in such a high profile election, I hope this doesn't adversely affect his chances of winning. richard carney st. paul List Manager wrote: http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/1010656.html David Brauer List manager

Re: [Mpls] Inauguration thoughts

the four most important committees, Ways and Means, Health and Human Services, Community Development, and Transportation and Public Works are all chaired by women. richard carney st. paul ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy

[Mpls] Fun with lists

Happy holidays all- January fast approaches, and 2001 nears its end. So, as we reflect on the past year's highs and [incredible] lows, how about a thoroughly unscientific poll: What were the top 5 Minneapolis stories of 2001 [remember Minneapolis-centric only]? richard carney st. paul

[Mpls] Burnt Animals, the Monte, etc.

of smoke? No. richard carney st. paul (with a lovely view of d-town MPLS) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] List member get-together?

Craig Miller wrote: The back room at the Monti-Carlo. Craig A. Miller Camden Property Management 612-990-2167 I second this!! richard carney st. paul (with a view of the MPLS downtown skyline from my backyard) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil

Re: [Mpls] Two Faced Millionaires

is that the stakes are much smaller and no one knows the players' names. richard carney st. paul looking forward to the Loons Old Timers Day ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] city pages school story

? richard carney st. paul ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

Re: [Mpls] What is missing?

?) - Nankin - Sears on Lake Street - Berman Buckskin - Minneapolis Lakers - Halsey Hall - Streetcars richard carney st. paul I read the Strib everyday, but I can't seem to find any articles about the new downtown Target store (especially any telling how great it is). Well tomorrow is another day

Re: Minneapolis Issues (Was:[Mpls] Re:Strib poll)

Ditto richard carney st. paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends, I've been a list member almost from the beginning of this forum. I am disappointed to see it lately decline from a forum marked by thoughtful and substantive discussion into just another place for a few folks to rant and insult one