NEWS YOU CAN USE Flush of the Year—Your vote counts! by Mary Turck, TC Daily Planet
Want to make sure your vote counts? Get in on the MizPee “Flush of the Year” contest to locate the best toilet in Minneapolis! The contest runs through the end of August, and you are invited to rate the best and worst restrooms in Minneapolis.
Transit workers approve new two-year contract by Steve Share, Workday Minnesota
The members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005, who operate Twin Cities buses and light rail, voted Sunday and Monday to approve a new two-year contract with Metro Transit.
Kline paid consultant disrupts opponents’ campaigns by Mike McIntee, The Uptake
Kline’s new opponent, Democrat Steve Sarvi, holds a news conference about how high gas prices are forcing a local gravel pit operator to lay off people. Bratlie was there and didn’t reveal her history with the Kline campaign before she went in front of the TV cameras and started arguing with Sarvi about oil drilling in Alaska.
Local baristas join nationwide drive to organize Starbucks workers by Michael Moore, Union Advocate
As the world’s largest coffee company announced plans to close 27 stores statewide, several baristas in the Twin Cities announced plans of their own to fight back. Those plans begin with forming a union.
NEW IN BLOGS
BLOG Interviews with social movements and the Constitutional Assembly by Paul and Nicole, World Views
It’s hard to believe it’s already August and we only have one week of fieldwork left! In 10 days, we’ll be flying away from the Andes, getting ready for Fall semester at Macalester (and the Republican National Convention!) and squeezing the last drops out of summer. But before then–there’s still so much work left to be done!
BLOG Tommy’s Top Ten by Wendy Gennaula, Good to Momma
BLOG More Reviews for “The Bronze Bitch Flies At Noon” and “Dog Tag” by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
BLOG Fringe Day 5 – Down and Dirty by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
BLOG Fringe Day 6 – What’s Mom Seeing Tuesday Night? by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
BLOG Stupid Face by Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, Womb With a View
BLOG Beowulf or Gilgamesh ? You Decide! by Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, Womb With a View
BLOG Karaoke Knights by Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, Womb With a View
BLOG Secrets of the Little Yellow Diary by Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, Womb With a View
BLOG Paul Bunyan Runs for President by Phillip Andrew Bennett Low, Womb With a View
BLOG Review – Sun Tzu’s The Art of War – No Refunds Theater – 5 stars by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
BLOG Monday night Fringe! by Kate Hoff, Full Frontal Fringe
BLOG Review – Shift – Jonas Goslow – 5 stars by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
BLOG Review – Silent Poetry – Dean Hatton – 5 stars by Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
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