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NEWS YOU CAN USE | Click for food shelves!
My friend Ken writes "I know that food shelves are really hurting this year," and then passes along a painless way to send donations:MORE »
KARE 11 & Land O'Lakes are donating $1 for every person who clicks on their web site. Go to the website listed below and on the right side of the screen (at the top) there is the green area where it says: You Click, We Donate. It's that easy. Please pass to all of your friends.
Thanks, Ken!
Condoleezza Rice: Meet the F.B.I.
The following letter was submitted to the F.B.I. this morning. It describes some of the evidence for a conspiracy to commit torture charge against Condoleezza Rice. The evidence includes a video in which Ms. Rice comes oh-so-close to making a complete confession. Any prosecutor would relish going into court with the evidence provided in the document below.MORE »
Leaf alert - here's what to do
When the leaves fall from your trees each year, consider them a resource --they contain nutrients that your lawn or garden needs!MORE »
Getting your Halloween fright on in the Twin Cities
If you want a good scare this Halloween, you have lots of choices: movies, haunted houses, costume parties and contests and a bed and breakfast that will give you nightmares.MORE »
They're going to the Extreme on the West Side of St. Paul
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It's the talk of the town - Ty Pennington has brought his Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's design team to the West Side of St. Paul, and YOU can get in the act! Neighborhood House and the St. Paul Chapter of the American Red Cross, both located on the West Side are sponsoring an "Extreme Food Drive" and an "Extreme Blood Drive" to accompany the build.MORE »
Five Jr. Frostys for a dollar
I stopped by the Wendy's at Dale and University tonight to pick up some fries, and as my server set them on my tray, she produced an orange book of coupons. "We're selling these," she said flatly. "Five Jr. Frostys for a dollar. Do you want one?" Seeing my blank look, she repeated slowly: "Five Jr. Frostys for a dollar."MORE »
Monthly sale at United Labor Centre offers discounted groceries, produce, meats
Stretch your grocery dollar by purchasing a discounted grocery package from Fare for All Express, Friday, October 9 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the United Labor Centre, 312 Central Ave., Minneapolis.
For $17, you can purchase a grocery package containing fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, and frozen meats.MORE »
NEWS YOU CAN USE | Minneapolis absentee voting begins
Absentee voting in the 2009 Minneapolis municipal elections begins on Friday, October 2. This election will determine the Mayor, City Council, Board of Estimate and Taxation, and Park and Recreation Board. The general election will be November 3. MORE »
NEWS YOU CAN USE | Free car lights on Saturday
On Saturday, October 3, you can get free lights for your car and contribute to feeding hungry families in the Twin Cities, all in one stop. From 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN), in cooperation with the Minnesota State Patrol, will hold the 15th annual Lights On For Safety event.MORE »
Flu is here: Where to get flu shots
The federal Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that flu is “widespread” in Minnesota, its highest category. That would be the flu variously known as H1N1 novel influenza, swine flu, or pandemic flu.
Students at the U of M lined up for flu shots for the “regular” flu, available to students who are 18 or over. Lots of places, including my doctor’s office, haven’t received the “regular flu” vaccine yet, due in part to delays from one of the manufacturers. And the swine flu vaccine won’t arrive until mid-October.
Getting “regular flu” shots The Minnesota Department of Health has a flu shot listing that sort of works — mdhflu.com. But the MDH listing is woefully incomplete. The only place it lists within ten miles of St. Paul for the next week is the Health Partners clinic in Bloomington on September 21, with flu shots costing $50. A series of phone calls turned up additional places at lower costs and more accessible locations.MORE »
