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A dog making snow angels, tree climbing, white pine restoration, Red River clean up, native vegetation restoration along the Mississippi River, restoring of lake trout in Lake Superior, eagles, worms, barred owls, and birding along the Minnesota River Valley are among the Minnesota Minutes submitted to the Bell Museum’s video contest. The Minnesota Minute is sponsored by the Bell Museum to show ordinary citizens helping to improve Minnesota’s natural environment. MORE »

Franken visits Northside homeowners facing foreclosure

Veronica Ezeka has lived at her North Minneapolis home for almost 15 years. However, unless something changes, this week she and her family will become another casualty of the current housing crisis. MORE »

School funding crunch whacks athletics

The school finances chokehold that state policymakers have over Minnesota’s school districts has forced another school to choose between a rock and a hard place. MORE »

VOICES Spin cycle

‘Tis the season. Political candidates and parties are in full spin cycle, preparing for this fall’s election. It seems that the higher the office at stake, the more hype voters have to endure. MORE »

Weekend what's what 8/7-8/10: I want candy

by l’etoile magazine staff • August 7, 2008 •

Attention Twin Cities: We are issuing an official fashion challenge! Considering the vibrant, stunning, eye-poppin’ and brilliantly colored nature of this weekend’s lineup we formally request you dress the part!

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Things People Say

"We wanted lots of blood and guts and gore as much as you did ..."

Comments are running as high as August temperatures this week. Douglas McGill’s article on the Oromo people of Ethiopia and politicking in Minnesota triggered lots of comments, ranging from “Genuine integrity to the truth” to “rubbish eyegougeing lie.” MORE »

Videos

RNC Security Watch: The manholes of St. Paul

As St. Paul readies itself to host the Republican National Convention next month, security preparations are already under way. The precautionary measures taken by the Secret Service and local law enforcement agencies are vast and often occur right under our feet. Take for example the lowly manhole cover. MORE »

Slide Show

Canoeing the Mississippi-1

Canoers pause to let the lockmaster know they’re coming — by pulling a cord hanging alongside of the river. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-1

Canoers pause to let the lockmaster know they’re coming — by pulling a cord hanging alongside of the river. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-2

Yes, it’s that easy. Someone from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will give instructions over an intercom. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-3

The Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam displaces 9 million gallons of water in nine minutes, lowering the water level. Canoers were told to paddle as fast as they could to stay ahead of the Minneapolis Queen cruise boat. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-4

The colossal ‘miter’ gates opened to reveal onlookers above, on the beginning of the Stone Arch Bridge, and the river beyond. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-5

Ahead of the slower canoes, a lone kayaker prepares to paddle beneath the new I-35W bridge as workers were busy with its construction. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-6

High above the surface of the river, workers raised from below the forms to pour the last bit of concrete for the surface of the new I-35W bridge. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-7

Downstream from Bohemian Flats and the University of Minnesota, the urban and rocky riverbank gives way to a wild and verdant shores with plenty of sandy spots to stop and have a picnic or, if you dare, a swim. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-8

Just downriver past the Short Line railroad bridge, near the eastern bank, can be seen remnants of the Meeker Island Lock and Dam. Built in 1907 and demolished in 1912, it was the first lock and dam on the Mississippi. Related ruins — including the foundation of the lockmaster’s house — exist nearby along the shore and bluff. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-9

A fisherman finds another way to enjoy the river. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-10

The concrete columns and arches of the Ford Parkway bridge tower above the river near Lock and Dam #1. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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Canoeing the Mississippi-11

The colossal doors wait to open as the water level is lowered at Lock and Dam #1, just downriver from the Ford Parkway bridge. Above (but not pictured), a public walkway allows visitors to stand above the two side-by-side locks and close to the adjacent dam, which was dry on this particular July day. (Photo by Jeremy Stratton)

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  • 10.10.10: 10 Photographers, 10 Neighborhoods, 10 Perspectives
    Opening reception: July 24, 5-7 p.m. at the McKnight Foundation, Suite 400, 710 Second Street, Minneapolis. FFI 612-333-4220. Exhibit continues July 16, 2008 – January 16, 2009(Photo by Dusty Hoskovec)

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