NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES: Speed Limit change on Jefferson Avenue
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Jefferson Avenue is sporting a new bike lane (although who can see it with all this snow!?) and along with it come lower speed limits.
Teen moms breaking stereotypes at Broadway High School in Minneapolis
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Deneazra Burns wants to “break stereotypes” about teen moms: teen moms are not all high school dropouts and don’t become pregnant to get attention. They’re just trying to finish school and do well for themselves and their child.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Be Dazzled Before You’re Spooked on Halloween
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Nine-year-old William Yang will be a Chopin-playing spectacular musician this Halloween, but it won’t be a costume.
Minneapolis Center for Victims of Torture marks 25 years
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“The first client I met was a religious leader from Africa,” said Douglas A. Johnson, the Executive Director of the Center for Victims of Torture (CVT). “When he was tortured, the torturers told him, ‘You’ll be alone with this for the rest of your life.’ When he arrived at the CVT, he said that just knowing such a place existed made him feel better. He realized people did care about victims of torture. The Center stands as a statement, telling victims that they’ve been lied to by their torturers – people really do care.”
St. Paul has “the Craic” at Irish Fest
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“Where’s the craic?” is a common Irish phrase, roughly translated as “Where’s the fun and good conversation?” Minnesotans found it this weekend at the 32nd Annual Irish Fair of Minnesota. Located on Harriet Island, the fair overflowed with entertainment and good times.
Large crowds flocked to watch Irish dancers such as the Saint Paul-based Rince na Chroi (Rink-a na Cree) dancers (equipped with the massive curly wigs), accompanied by the Two Tap Trio. Eager to dance themselves, some fairgoers tried their feet at set dancing and ceili (kay-lee) dancing. An Irish festival would be incomplete without traditional Irish music, or “trad.” Continue Reading