BY ED FELIEN The Minneapolis city attorney, Susan Segal, has decided to prosecute Jeffrey Rice for Careless Driving for deliberately driving his car into a crowd of demonstrators on Nov. 25. Careless Driving seems to suggest a driver was distracted by a cell phone or not paying attention. But Jeffrey…
BY ED FELIEN Rep. Jim Davnie just started his new job as executive director of SciMathMN, an advocacy organization that promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. According to its website: “SciMathMN is Minnesota’s statewide coalition for standards-based systemic improvements in K-12 science and mathematics education. The coalition came into…
FROM THE FIELD REGINA NORTHROP NEIGHBORHOOD GROUP NEWSLETTER The 2015 Field Regina Northrop annual meeting is set for Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at McRae Park. All residents are encouraged to attend for an opportunity to connect personally with our elected representatives, meet your current FRN board members, and…
“Go fly a kite!” with Women Against Military Madness Sunday, May 3, at Powderhorn Park following the May Day Parade. WAMM supporters oppose the U.S. military and CIA use of weaponized drones that kill civilians and assassinate targeted individuals. Children use markers and stickers to decorate kites provided by WAMM.…
CHEERLEADING BY ED FELIEN Normally, when the school board appoints an interim superintendent, that person lays low, doesn’t make waves, especially if they want to be appointed permanent superintendent. But Michael Goar has come roaring out of the gate. Determined to make his mark on the MPS, he immediately announced…
According to NENA’s website, its new interim executive director, Amy Arcand, “has 15 years of experience working with neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis and her consulting business, Willow Consulting, specializes in community engagement and coalition building, interim executive management, group facilitation, and organizational development. Amy is passionate about increasing citizen involvement…
BY ED FELIEN On Tuesday, March 24, the City Council License Committee unanimously recommended approval of a “C-2 On-Sale Wine with Strong Beer license [that] shall permit amplified or non-amplified music by three (3) or fewer musicians.” for La Ceiba Bistro at 3500 Bloomington. They satisfied the city requirement for…
