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Har Mar Superstar performs in The Current studios | The Current...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:11:48 -0600

Har Mar Superstar performs in The Current studios | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio

A Schell’s beer mobile in the making. 1948 highway coach will be...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:47:09 -0600

A Schell’s beer mobile in the making. 1948 highway coach will be converted to Schell’s promotional vehicle. A 1948 Flxible Clipper highway coach arrives Thursday at August Schell Brewery. The bus, which has been converted to a recreational vehicle, will be redone by Schell’s to be used in parades and promotions — especially in the coming year when the brewery celebrates its 150th anniversary. The Journal, New Ulm, MN

Green Routes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:49 -0600

Green Routes:

Welcome to Greenroutes.org! The Green Routes website is an easy-to-use tool to help you find one-of-a-kind places to eat, play, shop, sleep, and learn. Use the map to find a destination, or add filters by clicking the categories above. You can also search or highlight selected routes for traveling. Enjoy!

Twin Cities Transit Mobile

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:50 -0600

Twin Cities Transit Mobile:

freshmn:

Per Justin, “a waaay more mobile friendly version of metrotransit’s schedule site.”

This is really nice looking. Can’t wait to use it more.

Google.co.uk celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Wallace and...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:54:38 -0600

Google.co.uk celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Wallace and Gromit

Close calls in dark corners: Questions about Minneapolis bike trail's safety | Twin Cities Daily Planet

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:21:40 -0600

Close calls in dark corners: Questions about Minneapolis bike trail's safety | Twin Cities Daily Planet:

Excellent article in the TC Daily Planet about security concerns along the LRT bike path, connecting downtown to the Greenway. Better lighting on the trails seems to be the only answer, but that funding won’t be available for a few years.

Cell Size: Awesome Zooming Fun

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:09:00 -0600

Cell Size: Awesome Zooming Fun

Thriller at the Gopher Halloween Game Halftime (via...

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:46:46 -0600

Thriller at the Gopher Halloween Game Halftime (via UniversityofMinn)

This was great to see live. They did an amazing job. Go Gophers.

Why I voted "No" on Minneapolis Charter Amendment #168

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:15 -0600

pfhyper:

Here’s what the amendment reads:
Should the City of Minneapolis adopt a change in its charter to the composition of the Board of Estimate and Taxation so that the Board’s membership consists of the members of the City Council, with the actions of the Board subject to the powers and duties of the Mayor?
Here’s what Green Council Member Cam Gordon says:
As we begin the constructive discussion next year about how to improve the ways that the City Council works with the Park Board, we should do so with the BET in place and ready to be reformed and more fully utilized to help make our City government more responsive, accountable, transparent and fiscally prudent.
That pretty much sums up my own take on the amendment and BET. I certainly agree with much of what Aaron Landry says about the BET including:
I strongly favor having our elected City Council be held responsible and accountable for these things, like almost every other major city in the country.
But I think we need to have more discussion on how to reform the process and not just jump off the current horse. While I don’t think voting “yes” will spell the end of the independent Park Board, I do think BET is one of the very few places (maybe the only place) that the Park Board and City Council sit down together and talk.
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Who in your state raises grass-fed meat? Where can you get it?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:11 -0600

Who in your state raises grass-fed meat? Where can you get it?:

urbanfoodie:

via @leezukor, @MplsFarmMarket

FollowThePuck.com: Minnesotans in the 2009-2010 National Hockey League (NHL)

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:34:53 -0600

FollowThePuck.com: Minnesotans in the 2009-2010 National Hockey League (NHL):

threeseven: chuckolsen: Obama weather Lemme know when the...

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:12:32 -0600

threeseven:

chuckolsen:

Obama weather

Lemme know when the widget’s out!

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-1)

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:29:42 -0600

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-11-1):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Aaron Landry - Minneapolis Election 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:39:37 -0600

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.

"Believing that domestic violence will end only when it is no longer acceptable, Casa de Esperanza, a..."

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:04:00 -0500

“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.”

- Casa de Esperanza Launches Hope Campaign to Challenge Communities Across the Country to Take Action Against Domestic Violence - WSJ.com

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)

wintwins: mediation: s4xton: Dave Loomer takes one frame a day...

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:27:42 -0500

wintwins:

mediation:

s4xton: Dave Loomer takes one frame a day from a Target Field webcam.

This is why Dave is my favorite Loomer.

New French Bakery plans 56,000 sf plant

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:53:34 -0500

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.

Minneapolis Election 2009

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:00 -0500

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.

What’s on the Ballot?

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
-YES

Wilco's Loft in Chicago Loft Life

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:06:34 -0500

Wilco's Loft in Chicago Loft Life:

Wilco is closely linked with Chicago in many peoples minds - in addition to being famous long time residents, they featured the iconic Bertrand Goldberg towers on the…

"He looked deeply into her eyes and said, “Volvo, Ikea, Saab, Stockholm.” She gazed..."

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:46:21 -0500

“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.