Inside the Daily Planet, 9/14/07

Smith Foundry Casts Many into a Second Chance in Life By Joyce Wisdom, The Lake Line Everyone talks about recidivism within our penal system, but some businesses are doing something about it. African immigrants honored for entrepreneurial achievements, community service by Julia N. Opoti, Mshale A non-profit organization started in Minnesota three years ago to help African immigrants entrepreneurs navigate a complicated U.S. financial system, honored some of them Saturday for their success in business. HAVA mandate for townships by Leeann Schutz, Session Weekly A new law delays an election mandate for townships by two years. NEW IN VOICES Urban residents pay the price for ‘traffic flow’ by Linda Lincoln, The Bridge ‘Adaptable’ commuting may keep traffic flowing, but neighborhoods pay the price. NEW IN BLOGS Somali Culture by Ali Egal, New Minnesotans Speak