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North Side murals brighten Minneapolis neighborhood

My name is Tammy Ward and I live in North Minneapolis, in the Harrison Neighborhood.

I have lived here almost four years and have seen many changes. Harrison is truly a vibrant...

Cathy Heying creates affordable auto repair opportunity for low-income Minnesotans

When Cathy Heying served on the pastoral staff at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church several years ago, she took note of the common issue facing those who came to the church for assistance: they needed...

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North Side murals brighten Minneapolis neighborhood
Cathy Heying creates affordable auto repair opportunity for low-income Minnesotans
Powderhorn Park 'Community Sing' lifts spirits
MN VIDEOS \| Art-a-Whirl 1996: What the first year looked like
Art-A-Whirl profile: Houseboat turning Art Ark
Art-A-Whirl profile: Open to earning a living making jewelry
Art-A-Whirl profile: Central Avenue inspired 'lonely in crowd' street scene work

Columns

Mary Turck

What to do about moldy strawberries and slimy lettuce

Jeremy Iggers

The Pig Ate My Pizza—and I ate the pig

Amina Harper

"Sex and Sugar"...and art, and writing

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COMMUNITY VOICES \| Brave young woman fights for cure	Take Steps Twin Cities
COMMUNITY VOICES \| Safe, Decent and Sanitary Housing in Minneapolis? Where?	Natalie Jones
COMMUNITY VOICES \| Financial literacy: A matter of equity	Andriana Abariotes
COMMUNITY VOICES \| Popular culture's appropriation of the Harlem Shake	Tanur Badgley
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES \| Doodle Bird Design + Gifts opens in Ericsson neighborhood	Tesha

Blogs


	North by Northside Jeff Skrenes	How does the local DFL select committees?
	Bluestem Prairie Sally Jo Sorensen	Minnesota legislature to trout and citizens: Drop dead; New report challenges WI happy mining job numbers
	Streets.MN David Levinson	Minneapolis Downtown East development: The Yard, and the Vikings stadium
	Bryan Thao Worra on TCDP Bryan Thao Worra	Screaming On. Reflections on Lao American Horror Poetry
	Schultz's Take David Schultz	The end of ethics reform in Minnesota

ARTS


MUSIC PHOTOS \| Marijuana Deathsquads at Icehouse
THEATER REVIEW \| "Rock of Ages" is so 80s at the Orpheum Theatre
Screaming On. Reflections on Lao American Horror Poetry
MN VIDEOS \| Art-a-Whirl 1996: What the first year looked like
Question Bridge at Juxtaposition Arts: Creating more complex and whole narratives of Black men
"Sex and Sugar"...and art, and writing

FOOD


Peppermint Twist Drive-In: A Delano institution for good reason
What to do about moldy strawberries and slimy lettuce
Fun food stuff to do this weekend: Fiesta Fantastica, farmers' markets, and more
Dog-friendly review: Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
Big Marina Grill & Deli in Columbia Heights: Middle Eastern and more
United Noodles: Ramen for lunch, ramen ingredients for later
The Pig Ate My Pizza—and I ate the pig
COMMUNITY VOICES \| 2013 Minneapolis Urban Farmers Collaborative candidate questionnaire: Kendal Killian, Ward 10

EDUCATION


House, Senate cut deal on higher education budget
Suburban Black student suspensions show little improvement in 2010-12
Prepare and Participate: Lao American Parenting to Pursue Knowledge
Letting down our students, our teachers
House and Senate begin talks on higher education spending
Starting Line: Establishing a Student Religious Liberties Act
Minneapolis school superintendent Bernadeia Johnson plans to implement autonomous zones, modeled after charters, at 20-30 percent of schools
COMMUNITY VOICES \| 2013 Minneapolis Urban Farmers Collaborative candidate questionnaire: Lisa Bender, Ward 10

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MUSIC PHOTOS \| Marijuana Deathsquads at Icehouse
THEATER REVIEW \| "Rock of Ages" is so 80s at the Orpheum Theatre
How does the local DFL select committees?
Minnesota legislature to trout and citizens: Drop dead; New report challenges WI happy mining job numbers
Minneapolis Downtown East development: The Yard, and the Vikings stadium
Screaming On. Reflections on Lao American Horror Poetry
The end of ethics reform in Minnesota
MN VIDEOS \| Art-a-Whirl 1996: What the first year looked like
Agreement reached on rate for top-tier earners
Helping intoxicated underage drinkers do the right thing
House approves limits on access to electronic juvenile court records
House, Senate cut deal on higher education budget

Earlier This Week


"Sex and Sugar"...and art, and writing
THEATER REVIEW \| "An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater: Homer, up close and personal
COMMUNITY VOICES \| Brave young woman fights for cure
Cathy Heying creates affordable auto repair opportunity for low-income Minnesotans
What to do about moldy strawberries and slimy lettuce
Fun food stuff to do this weekend: Fiesta Fantastica, farmers' markets, and more
Love in retrospect
OUR STORIES \| Sheeko: Documenting Somali youth diaspora stories
University of Minnesota gets funds to further its fight against Aquatic Invasive Species
House passes first omnibus budget bill

GO. SEE. DO.


	TCDP TOP PICK \| Annual Labor History Tour: Steel Rails, Strong Hearts 05/19/2013 - 2:00pm

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5/18


TCDP TOP PICK \| Art Flare Northeast: An Event at the Edge of the Whirl
Minneapolis Be The Match Walk+Run
Hastings SNA Woodland Wildflower Rescue
WBLA Historical Society Scrapbooking Crop
Beth Dooley at the Minneapolis Farmers Market
“Spirit of the Mississippi River,” EcoArts Fest At Harriet Island
Art-A-Whirl Presented by NEMAA
Sing-a-Long Sound of Music
Hands Across the Sand 2013: Action for Earth at Lake Calhoun
"An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater
The Princess and the Pea
Gayla Marty at Barnes & Noble Har Mar

5/19


Rebuild the Dream: Urban Job Development, featuring Van Jones
Art-A-Whirl Presented by NEMAA
"An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater
TCDP TOP PICK \| Annual Labor History Tour: Steel Rails, Strong Hearts
MINNESOTA'S BOUNTY book signing at Cooks of Crocus Hill St. Paul
Caritas Vocal Ensemble Concerts: Give Good Gifts
TCDP TOP PICK \| "Treasure Island" at Theatre in the Round
Timely Topics: Health Care Planning for the Final Season of Life
TCDP TOP PICK \| The Moving Company presents "Out of the Pan Into the Fire" at the Southern Theater
Become a LinkedIn Power User at Burnhaven Library
1st TC Social Enterprise Marketplace Networking Event
Bald Eagle: On Record!

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5/20


Become a LinkedIn Power User at Burnhaven Library
1st TC Social Enterprise Marketplace Networking Event
Bald Eagle: On Record!
TCDP TOP PICK \| Goth Prom X: eXorcism
Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom
Benefitfocus City Tour
Beer for a Better World II
All Labor Has Dignity
Café Scientifique Presented by The Bell Museum of Natural History
"An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater
TCDP TOP PICK \| A Celebration Honoring John Munger

5/21


Dred Scott's Fight for Freedom
Benefitfocus City Tour
Beer for a Better World II
Café Scientifique Presented by The Bell Museum of Natural History
All Labor Has Dignity
"An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater
TCDP TOP PICK \| A Celebration Honoring John Munger
TCDP TOP PICK \| Minnesota Literacy Council Journeys Reading and Awards Ceremony
9x22 Dance/Lab Produced and hosted by Laurie Van Wieren

5/22


TCDP TOP PICK \| Minnesota Literacy Council Journeys Reading and Awards Ceremony
"An Illiad" at the Guthrie Theater
9x22 Dance/Lab Produced and hosted by Laurie Van Wieren
Newsroom Cafe with Jay Gabler
May Social Media Clinic
Marxism and the State: Lessons of the French Revolution of May 1968
TCDP TOP PICK \| The Moving Company presents "Out of the Pan Into the Fire" at the Southern Theater
TCDP TOP PICK \| Theatre Terra Firma Presents "Out of the Frying Pan" at Gremlin Theatre

Hamline-Midway Picks


	Dreamland Arts 677 Hamline Ave. N. Saint Paul, MN 55104
	Mosaic on a Stick 1564 Lafond Ave St. Paul, MN 55104
	Iver H. Carlson & Son, Inc. Exterior Home Renovations 749 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 High quality home repair from long-time business
	Ginkgo Coffeehouse 721 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104

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Minneapolis Downtown East development: The Yard, and the Vikings stadium
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NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES \| Clean up Lake Hiawatha tonight, attend Mosaic Fest tomorrow
Let's stop calling people "NIMBYs"
North Side murals brighten Minneapolis neighborhood
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Powderhorn Park 'Community Sing' lifts spirits

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