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The architectural legacy of Hennepin Avenue
Our Lady of Peace student advocates for kids with juvenile arthritis
BY ELAINE KLAASSEN Thirteen-year-old Emily McNaughton was diagnosed with the autoimmune disease juvenile arthritis (JA) when she was 18 months old. She also has iritis, an inflammation that affects the iris of the eye, which is a complication of JA. Almost from the very beginning of her life she’s had…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The Star Tribune has run several editorial columns and letters recently about the morass of gun-inflicted violence in which America is mired. Every suggestion, reasonable or not, for restricting sales or possession of guns instantly generates controversy and resistance. On the other hand, obviously there does exist a consensus in…
Subject: An invitation just sent to the U.S. government
Dear Mr. President, Forty-five years ago I was convicted of violating the Selective Service Act. Sometime later, after completing my parole and graduating from law school, I received a letter from President Carter inviting me to apply for a Presidential pardon. At the time, this opportunity was being afforded to…
Caucusing for Bernie
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Sort of like the protagonist in “Orange is the New Black,” when the day finally arrived, I wasn’t ready. I was prepared. But turnout—that was the great unknown. As a volunteer, variously called Precinct Captain, Caucus Captain, and finally, Campaign Rep, for the Bernie Sanders campaign,…
Powderhorn Birdwatch: Birds restore hope after winter lull
Houses of Worship Directory
Zen COMPASSION CHANTING FOR DIFFICULT TIMES 3212 18th Ave. S. 612-822-9520 [email protected] Baha’i BAHA’I CENTER OF MINNEAPOLIS 3644 Chicago Ave. S. 612-823-3494 [email protected] www.mplsbahai.org Baptist NEW CREATION BAPTIST CHURCH 1414 E. 48th St. 612-825-6933 UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH 1219 University Ave. S.E. 612-331-1768 www.ubcmn.org Catholic CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME 3637 …
Over 50 people attended the Seward Neighborhood Group Community Development Committee meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Matthews Park and voted overwhelmingly to close Minnehaha Avenue from Franklin to Cedar Avenue. Hennepin County will be repaving Franklin Avenue between 16th and 21st Avenues this summer, so this was the ideal time for the community to make that change. Sheldon Mains said, “The neighborhood has been trying to get this intersection improved to provide better safety for people in cars, people on bikes and people walking since at least 2000.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Star Tribune has run several editorial columns and letters recently about the morass of gun-inflicted violence in which America is mired. Every suggestion, reasonable or not, for restricting sales or possession of guns instantly generates controversy and resistance. On the other hand, obviously there does exist a consensus in…
Voter’s guide to the precinct caucuses
Changing Lake Hiawatha into Lake Swampy
Accessibility
Poverty pimps and the gentrification scam
Queen of Cuisine: How to be a hero on Valentine’s Day
BY CARLA WALDEMAR Milkjam Creamery 2743 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls. 55408 612-424-4668 milkjamcreamery.com Monello in Hotel Ivy 1115 2nd Ave. S., Mpls. 55403 612-353-6207 monellompls.com Complimentary Valet Parking Two new specialty spots offer treats for your sweetie on his/her special day. One is cheap and cheerful (not to mention, ultra-inventive);…
