Nov 03 2009
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Nov 02 2009
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-1)
Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
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Aaron Landry - Minneapolis Election 2009
If you live in Minneapolis, make sure you read Aaron’s thoughts on the election before you go to the polls tomorrow.
Oct 30 2009
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“ Believing that domestic violence will end only when it is no longer acceptable, Casa de Esperanza, a national Latina domestic violence organization, today launched its Hope Campaign to challenge people across the country to take action in their daily lives to create a world free from domestic violence.
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Please sign the Hope Campaign pledge. They are trying to get 10,000 signatures, but need your help :)(my wife works for Casa de Esperanza)
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s4xton: Dave Loomer takes one frame a day from a Target Field webcam.
This is why Dave is my favorite Loomer.
Oct 29 2009
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New French Bakery plans 56,000 sf plant
New French Bakery is planning to build a new 56,000 square-foot bakery at 2600 Minnehaha Ave. S. in Minneapolis. New French, which already operates two commercial bakeries in Minneapolis, received preliminary approval this week from the city’s Planning Commission to build the new facility. New French still must work out an agreement to acquire the industrial site from the city.
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Minneapolis Election 2009
Hey, did you know there is an election next week? And there is actually some importance here in the great city of Minneapolis.
First, it’s the opening day of Ranked Choice Voting 2009, so be prepared for a lot of confused voters.
Second, Minneapolis is voting on whether or not to get rid of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, while also electing two new members. Obviously, most of the candidates are pressuring voters to keep the board of which they are running for. Shocking. Even the president of the Board is pushing to end it in her excellent opinion piece to the Star and Tribune. Well worth a read. There is a feeling that by eliminating this Board will lead to the elimination of the independent Minneapolis Park Board, but there is no evidence of this at all.
Third, a major US city is electing a new mayor, but you’d never know by the lack of quality candidates (no offense) or media attention. Not that I’m complaining. I’m a huge RT Rybak supporter and thrilled to have him in Minneapolis. RT could run for Governor next year, but I really hope he stays in the city.
Below you will find what is on my ballot in my neighborhood of Minneapolis, a few important links, and who I am voting for. Special thanks to Aaron who explained a lot of the races to me over a chat session this morning. Hopefully he will do a blog post this weekend with more info on the races. Please add information of any race going on in your neighborhood and thoughts on the election.
Mayor
-R.T. Rybak (web)
Minneapolis City Council Ward 12
Star Tribune Questionnaire
-Sandy Colvin Roy (web)
Board of Estimate and Taxation (2 at large members)
Star Tribune Questionnaire
Editorial: If board stays: Wheeler, Martens
-David Wheeler (web)
-R. Michael Martens (Independent/Republican, but better than Becker or Townsend)
Park and Recreation Board (3 At-Large and 6 District Commissioners)
Star Tribune Questionnaire
Star Tribune Endorsements
John Erwin
Annie Young (fantastic activist)
Tom Nordyke
District 5
Jason Stone (web) – (super nice guy, very genuine)
Change the Composition of the Board of Estimate and Taxation
BET President urges voters to vote YES
Vote YES for Mpls
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Wilco's Loft in Chicago Loft Life
Oct 28 2009
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“ He looked deeply into her eyes and said, “Volvo, Ikea, Saab, Stockholm.” She gazed fondly back at him and said, “Oh darling, you say the Swedish things.
— Via email from my Dad.
