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Sweet St. Paul

If you want to surprise your mom with a very sweet gift on her day, St. Paul offers locally-made chocolate and candies. Here are three shops that I explored this week, each of them delightful in their own way. MORE »

Media mum as McCain 'spiritual guide' calls for the destruction of Islam

Islam “intends, through violence, to conquer the world,” and “America was founded in part with the intention of seeing this false religion destroyed.” So says pastor Rod Parsley, who on February 26 endorsed John McCain for president. McCain has praised Parsley up and down, for his “leadership” and “guidance” and as a “moral compass” and a “spiritual guide.” MORE »

All signs point in the wrong direction

U.S. economic growth estimates released for the first quarter of 2008 show that all parts of our economy experienced slower growth compared to the previous quarter, even exports, which is especially troubling given the overall weak performance of all other sectors. MORE »

City website offers tips for green remodeling

The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE), through the Minnesota Energy Challenge, is giving away 10 free home energy audits and, for one lucky winner, an energy “makeover” worth up to $15,000. The deadline to enter is May 15. Register online, or a paper application is available by calling 612-335-5852. MORE »

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Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 1

Traditional dancers in the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 1

Traditional dancers in the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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cincodemayo08-Julia.gif
Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 2

Mariposa on parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 3

Representative Betty McCollum joined in the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 4

Traditional Aztec dancers in the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 5

Pride in service in the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 6

Images from the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Photographer / Artist: 
Julia Opoti

Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 7

Images from the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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Cinco de Mayo 2008 - 8

Images from the parade at the May 3 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul’s West Side.

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  • Waiting for the sun
    May Day 2008 celebrated spring’s renewal of life.Waiting for the sunMelissa Slachetka

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