HEADLINES
“St. Paul faces difficult budget choices”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6185
By Michael Moore, Union Advocate editor
2008 budget will require either increased sate aid or significantly higher taxes–and service cuts.
“Immigrant activists threaten boycott of Western Union”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6161
by Dan Gordon, Special to the TC Daily Planet
Western union fees for money transfers to families abroad are at issue.
“Ellison stands firm on Iraq war opposition”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6170
by Matthew Little, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
He also indicated support for Bush’s impeachment during a recent dialogue with constituents
“Bridge collapse coverage”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/5936
Meeting on Lowry Avenue bridge replacement plus additional and earlier coverage of I-35W collapse.
INSIDE THE DAILY PLANET
VIEWS AND REVIEWS
“Fem Kuti”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6163
by Stephen Brunia-Brown, Minneapolis Worldbeat
Fem Kuti is part of a family that has gone from Lagos to the world stage.
“Superbad: Review”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6174
By Jim Brunzell III, Special to the TC Daily Planet
“Innocent Galinoma: A Journey in Reggae”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6130
by Helen, Mshale
Innocent Galinoma is a reggae artist based in Minnesota, but originally from Tanzania.
“A stage of their own”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6150
by Nancy Hedin and Michele St. Martin, Minnesota Women’s Press
Women comprise a majority of theater patrons – and a minority of those on the stage and behind the scenes. A glimpse at the local women who are trying to change that.
“West African Artists and Actor Shake the Twin Cities”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6131
by Nelima Kerre, Mshale
July 21 was a very busy night, as hundreds of fans flocked the auditorium at Armstrong High School for a night of action that included appearances by three prominent West African celebrities.
NEW IN VOICES
“What is Moderation? Ramstad Misses the Mark”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6179
by Joe Bodell, Minnesota Monitor
NEW IN BLOGS
“die Brücke”:https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/6183
By Rosemary Ruffenach
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