Harris committed the Humphrey error

BY ED FELIEN In 1968 Hubert Humphrey thought he had it in the bag. LBJ had signed the Civil Rights Bill, started the Great Society and began a War on Poverty. It looked like Happy Days were going to be here all over again. LBJ decided to not run for…

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What the Mayor Didn’t Say

BY CAM GORDON On May 6, Mayor Jacob Frey delivered the annual state of the city speech. During an election year, like this one, when a mayor is running for reelection, like Frey is, the speech is often used not only as a time to reflect and set the stage…

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Welcome, Welcome Emigrantes!

BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE A perilous time for immigrants I am proud, I am proud I am proud of my forefathers and I say They built this country They came from far away To a land they didn’t know The same way you did, my friend – from “Welcome Welcome…

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Business thrives on Franklin Avenue

BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE The Avenue is great for coffee or breakfast If you want to go out for breakfast or a coffee and snacks, Franklin Avenue will spoil you with choices. Norway House, 913 E. Franklin Ave., now has a full-service cafe with Scandinavian type coffee drinks, bakery items,…

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Equity struggles not new at MPS

BY CLINT COMBS Years before Donald Trump returned to the White House and began dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Minneapolis Public Schools was already chipping away at its own racial equity work. One flashpoint came during a storm of unrest at Anderson United Middle School, where efforts…

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Saint Joan Of Arc Catholic Church

BY KAY SCHROVEN St. Joan of Arc is one of the largest congregations in Minneapolis with over 3,000 household members representing more than 200 zip codes. Some drive long distances every Sunday to experience the uplifting, joyful celebration that takes place there. In addition to masses, St. Joan’s offers a…

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Lakewood-not just a cemetery

BY KAY SCHROVEN A haven in the heart of the city You’ve probably noticed it- that expansive 250 acres of green behind the large iron gates along 36th St. near Hennepin Ave. (Uptown.) But have you explored it? There is much to explore, including events and programs beyond the traditional…

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An attack on the offices of the Anti-War Committee

BY ED FELIEN Early Saturday morning, May 24, someone smashed the front plate glass windows of the Minnesota Anti-War Committee at 4200 Cedar. The AWC believes this to be a targeted, politically motivated attack. At a press conference at the damaged office Monday, Meredith Aby said, “Our spirit can’t be…

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Israel/Palestine: what has been done?

BY ED FELIEN Shir Tikvah, one of the more progressive synagogues in the Twin Cities, says, “We represent a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences regarding Israel/Palestine. We are dedicated to the value of B’tzelem Elohim (the sacredness of all human life). We lift our collective voice to support, advocate,…

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Trump of Arabia in a theater near you!

BY AHMED THARWAT We all watched it in the movie theater as we consumed our popcorn and drank our favorite soft drinks and lost ourselves in the myth of the charismatic British Army officer T. E Lawrence (played by Peter O’Toole). Lawrence spoke fluent Arabic, having worked as an archaeologist…

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Election spending in Minneapolis – Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, Cam Gordon’s piece, “Follow the money: Landlords spend big in city election” misses important points. Gordon talks about the role of special interest money in Minneapolis but skips Minneapolis for the Many, the group supporting far-left and socialist candidates. In its 2024 Campaign Finance Board Report, Minneapolis for…

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