Friday, Jul 3, 2009

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2008-12-14 Skandia

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Skandia, a Scandinavian holiday celebration, came to the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul for its eighth year on December 15. More than a thousand people came to the eighth annual Skandia celebration. Dina Vaynerman, the Landmark Center’s marketing director, said that more people came this year than in years past, despite bad weather. Vaynerman said that most of the performing groups are local, and about half the vendors come from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Skandia shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Food choices included pastries such as Krumkakes, Frystekake, Sandbakkels, and Knipe. Swedish meatballs were served but, unfortunately, there was no Lutefisk in sight. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Presentations on the second floor galleria included storytelling, historical presentations, and a woodcarving demonstration. In the Hamm Foyer, hands-on activities were available to children at the Viking Age Encampment. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Performing groups included the Fjell og Fjord Norwegian Dancers, the International Fiddle Conspiracy and Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orchestra. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Performing groups included the Fjell og Fjord Norwegian Dancers, the International Fiddle Conspiracy and Ole Olsson’s Oldtime Orchestra. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Shoppers found Scandinavian woodworking, dolls, and sweaters. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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Skandia, a Scandinavian holiday celebration, came to the Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul for its eighth year on December 15. More than a thousand people came to the eighth annual Skandia celebration. Dina Vaynerman, the Landmark Center’s marketing director, said that more people came this year than in years past, despite bad weather. Vaynerman said that most of the performing groups are local, and about half the vendors come from the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. To view entire slide show with larger images, click here.

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News Day

Unemployment up / Latest student test scores / General Mills: How do they do it? / Excel Dairy still making people sick / more

Happy Fourth of July! I will be publishing some other articles on my blog, but no News Day over the holiday weekend. Keep reading the Daily Planet, come visit the blog, and News Day will return on Monday.

Unemployment up – slightly June unemployment (seasonally adjusted) rose to 9.5 percent, up from 9.4 percent in May in the official figure. The U-6 figure, which includes discouraged workers and those who are working part-time because they cannot find full-time jobs, rose from 16.4 percent to 16.5 percent. MORE

And the tests show – not much Newest round of MCA test results for MN students
General Mills puzzle How can profits almost double, when sales go up only five percent?
Excel Dairy – still making people sick Despite lawsuits and MPCA orders, more hydrogen sulfide in the air
War Reports | July 2, 2009 | Afghanistan Biggest ground offensive since Vietnam MORE »

Weekend What's What: 7/2-7/5: Red, white, and bodacious

Happy B-Day America! As a bazillion of our fellow countrymen prepare to grill hot dogs, drink beer and watch fireworks, you’ll be taking it up a notch thanks to all the hip events this weekend. Shuck the traditional and toss on that Darth Vader suit you’ve been saving for a rainy day and hit up the ConVergence Sci-Fi Convention, or head to the Soap Factory Saturday night for the annual Ten Second Film Festival. There are plenty of rock shows, dance parties and art exhibits to be had as well, so slither into your patriotic party pants and enjoy! MORE »

Daily Planet Forum

FORUM | Cut the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department's Complaint Investigation Unit?

Should Minneapolis abolish the Complaint Investigation Unit of the city’s civil rights department? Read both sides of the argument. Then add your opinion.

“By almost any indicator, in terms of income, education, healthcare, and home ownership,” said Councilmember Robert Lilligren, “in Minneapolis, the gap between communities of color and white communities is greater than almost every city in the country. After such a robust civil rights movement in this city, that gap is still persistent, and it grows. I can only imagine that this gap exists because of discrimination.” MORE »

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REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK | Hmong Freedom Celebration and Sports Tournament Coming up this weekend! We’re looking for community input about the sports tournament, your experiences at the tournament, how it has changed over the years, what the gathering of Hmong from around the country and around the world means, and any other thoughts you might have about the weekend.

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK | Background checks bar park volunteers
Minneapolis parks have recently tightened enforcement of rules about background checks for volunteers. But does the “systemic bias of the criminal justice system” mean that many African American males will be barred from serving as volunteers? We want to hear your ideas.

REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK | Fabulous Fourth What Fourth of July events do you recommend? What are your family traditions and recipes? Tell us at editor@tcdailyplanet.net MORE »

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