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Ed Felien • Elaine Klaassen • Polly Mann • Tony Bouza • David Tilsen • Debra Keefer Ramage • Stephanie Fox • Johnny Hazard

You won’t believe what happened when we tried to investigate Chicago Avenue!

September 3, 2019 September 3, 2019

BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE (Yeah, we’re hoping to sell this piece to BuzzFeed later.) But seriously, this is no joke. We were calmly and methodically doing our research to spotlight two upmarket small businesses and three long-standing nonprofits on Chicago Avenue when—BOOM!—one of the nonprofits, a 17-year-old, high-visibility presence…

Since 1956, Everett’s Food and Meats prove trendy has its limits and excellence does not

September 3, 2019 September 3, 2019

BY STEPHANIE FOX Everett’s Food and Meats is a small neighborhood grocery store in the heart of South Minneapolis. It’s been there forever. As with many little grocery stores, you can get your standard items—chips and dips, beans, rice, frozen dinners and a small selection of fresh produce. You can…

Truth and Consequences

September 3, 2019 September 16, 2019

BY TONY BOUZA There is no doubt in my mind that the most vital institution in America is a free press. Period. And the responsibility of the Fourth Estate? Dig for and report the truth. I tried hard to lead my life as a public servant in service to that…

Notes from the desk of peace activist Polly Mann (b. Nov. 19, 1919)

September 3, 2019 September 3, 2019

Unfair Remuneration The Star Tribune recently ran an article entitled “Worker pay stagnates as it soars for CEOs.” It would be great if on its publication that situation could be rectified, but no way is that going to happen! The organization responsible for the report, the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute,…

Hope and futility neck and neck as first world (barely) takes on climate crisis

September 3, 2019 September 16, 2019

BY ELAINE KLAASSEN Along with most of my friends, I wish to reduce my carbon footprint. My environmentally-friendly friends and I think if we live sustainably we can somehow alleviate and mitigate the climate heat that is exponentially encompassing the entire planet. (You know, the hotter it gets, the hotter…

My day in court

August 19, 2019 September 9, 2019

BY ED FELIEN First, I want to thank the friends and supporters who came downtown to see me try to slay the dragon. The judge asked me why I was doing this. If you don’t like the decisions they make, then there are elections. I said, these elected officials took…

Changing Fortunes of Grand Avenue Saint Paul

August 19, 2019 August 19, 2019

BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Toward the end of 2018, a few high-profile business closings prompted concern in the media for the health of Grand Avenue’s business environment. In retrospect, this may have been unfounded. Although competing forces of gentrification and economic stagnation for all but the wealthiest consumers, as well…

Why?

August 12, 2019 September 3, 2019

BY ED FELIEN Why did Patrick Crusius kill 22 people in El Paso? Did he see himself as a hero trying to stop the Mexican invasion of Texas? There is conclusive evidence he was directly inspired by the racist rhetoric of President Trump. Did he believe he would be the…

Four entertaining Lyndale Avenue locations you might not know about — but should

August 12, 2019 August 12, 2019

BY STEPHANIE FOX For many, Lyndale Avenue is just a quick way to get from point A to point B in South Minneapolis. What a lot of people don’t know is that there are places along the way where you can find music, laughter and a chance to learn about…

NENA’s Kickball Tournament raises money for neighborhood causes

August 12, 2019 August 12, 2019

BY STEPHANIE FOX The last Saturday in July was sunny with temps in the lower 80s, a rare perfect summer day. In East Nokomis, it was also a perfect afternoon for a new event, a neighborhood kickball tournament. Six teams faced off at Keewaydin Park’s baseball fields, vying for a…

Crime and Safety Meeting spotlights property crimes in far South Minneapolis

August 12, 2019 August 12, 2019

BY STEPHANIE FOX NENA’s annual Crime and Safety Meeting on July 16 brought residents from beyond the boundaries of the East Nokomis Neighborhood. People came from all over the city’s largest police precinct–the 3rd–arriving at the NENA office on a warm summer evening to hear from officials, to find out…

Simplicity, Community, Justice, Peace

August 12, 2019 August 19, 2019

BY ELAINE KLAASSEN In “Mennonite values in a warming world,” David C. Garen articulates spiritual guidelines for living on the Earth. (The piece was printed as a “web-exclusive” for themennonite.org.) Garen is a retired hydrologist who spent most of his professional career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the…

Addendum

August 5, 2019 August 5, 2019

Edwin Felien v. Brad Bourn, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board A WRIT OF MANDAMUS TO COMPEL THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION BOARD TO PERFORM THEIR DUTY TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC WELFARE Court File Number: 27-CV-19-10595 To be heard before the Honorable Patrick D. Robben on Aug. 12, 2019, at 9:45…

Celebrate! Open Streets Franklin Avenue

August 5, 2019 August 19, 2019

DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Open Streets Franklin Avenue is on Sunday, Aug. 25, this year, as ever from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Just like last year, the route stretches from Portland Avenue to 27th Avenue in the east (a block shy of the Seward Co-op store). As each…

Bloat, and more bloat

August 5, 2019 August 19, 2019

BY TONY BOUZA [On Sunday, July 29, The StarTribune reported: “Arradondo told reporters after a meeting of the City Council’s public safety committee that he wanted to add 400 more street officers by 2025 in order to keep pace with attrition and population growth. “Last week, Arradondo shared a startling…

Columnists

Regular Columnists

Ed Felien • Elaine Klaassen • Polly Mann • Tony Bouza • David Tilsen • Debra Keefer Ramage • Stephanie Fox • Johnny Hazard

You won’t believe what happened when we tried to investigate Chicago Avenue!

Since 1956, Everett’s Food and Meats prove trendy has its limits and excellence does not

Truth and Consequences

Notes from the desk of peace activist Polly Mann (b. Nov. 19, 1919)

Hope and futility neck and neck as first world (barely) takes on climate crisis

My day in court

Changing Fortunes of Grand Avenue Saint Paul

Why?

Four entertaining Lyndale Avenue locations you might not know about — but should

NENA’s Kickball Tournament raises money for neighborhood causes

Crime and Safety Meeting spotlights property crimes in far South Minneapolis

Simplicity, Community, Justice, Peace

Addendum

Celebrate! Open Streets Franklin Avenue

Bloat, and more bloat

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