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A bit of reassurance

In general I tend to be ambivalent about art or social commentary that singles out people with disabilities or differences. It isn’t easy to create a statement that doesn’t feel like pointing and staring. So when I saw the news story about a fashion photographer “reframing beauty” by photographing people with genetic disorders, I steeled myself for mixed emotions.

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What has become of Vietnam-Hong Kong International, the most mysterious store in North Minneapolis?

Vietnam Hong Kong International of 404 West Broadway has been a mystery to many on the Northside. Even people who drive by the place twice daily seldom know what's within. A friend of mine once told me he thought it was a bar, "the scariest bar in the world, where they would kill you just for walking in the door."

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Notes on the Minneapolis DFL convention from a Cooper delegate

Well, all the city media seem to be presenting a view of the just-past DFL city convention. Some have pretty obvious axes to grind. Some are merely the viewpoint of one delegate. This, too, is the viewpoint of one delegate, but maybe it is a worthwhile added viewpoint.

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Another outside view of the Minneapolis DFL convention

I strongly suspect that Mark Andrew’s campaign will put blame elsewhere. Mark Andrew supporters have been already assigning blame in social media. The truth is that the convention delegates did not support a candidate by a super-majority. I think “No endorsement” is the legitimate result of the convention.

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A trip down memory lane at Lau's Czech Bakery in New Prague

Recently I was in New Prague around lunchtime, which turned out to be most fortunate for me.

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Don't treat symptoms, treat the whole person

Minnesota is a national leader in the burgeoning field of palliative care, a holistic approach to medicine, and should seize its current momentum to strive toward further improvements.

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Advice for the new musical artist

This blog is targeted towards the new artist, and also self-serving, because it’s dedicated to making my life easier as a music journalist.

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Shelter Report: Little kids and old men

The preschool had closed for the day and I was wrapping up my bike cable when Darius rolled over on a little scooter. He was on the sidewalk, peering through the tall iron fence that separates it from the parking lot.

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