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,…
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…
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…
Dear Editor Donald Trump is offering a massive public lands giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. He’s ordered the U.S. to “drill baby drill” on public lands, and he’s fast-tracked new oil and gas projects, bypassing environmental and public review. His allies in Congress are even pushing to open Alaska’s…
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE More closings than openings I literally can’t find any newly opened restaurants or food businesses beyond those I’ve already covered, or ones that opened months ago but are not relevant to us. Closings on the other hand… Just before I sat down to write this in…
BY JOHN CHARLES WILSON President Trump plans to have a military parade in Washington, DC on his birthday, June 14, which also is Flag Day. While he is giving himself this grandiose present, Metro Transit is giving the Twin Cities, especially South Minneapolis, the present of better bus service starting…
BY ED FELIEN The race for DFL endorsement for Mayor of Minneapolis is tightening, but so far, the leading candidate among City Convention delegates is Uncommitted. The big news in the contest is that Council Member Emily Koski dropped out. We thought she could get as many delegates as Frey. It turned…
BY AHMED THARWAT “Don’t travel to Egypt now; always have your passport with you. We don’t know what Trump will do!” I hear this advice every day. The morning news is a constant stream of Trump’s latest missteps — his administration’s reckless policies, impulsive decisions, and juvenile political maneuvers. One day,…
BY CAM GORDON The role of special interest money in Minneapolis is growing. A new — mostly rental property owner-funded — independent expenditure political committee (IEPC) is here. They call themselves We Love Minneapolis (WLM) and, according to their first campaign finance report, they raised $132,890 and spent $115,833 in…
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Coffee Shops along East 38th Street — quality and quirk There are no bad coffee shops on East 38th Street! At 3745 Nicollet Ave. S. there is Five Watt Coffee, one location of a familiar local artisan roastery. Five Watt is known for its unique menu…
BY STEPHANIE FOX As spring has sprung, the focus about what’s needed to be done around the home and lawn change from shoveling snow to home and garden renovations. Expensive? Maybe. But there are ways to make improvements without breaking the bank. It’s not about being cheap, it’s about planning…
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Culture and art Culture abounds on Minnehaha Avenue South! The corner of Lake and Minnehaha is unofficially “Downtown Longfellow” and it’s one of the few places in the Twin Cities with not one but two bookstores! (Three, if you count the “Uncles” separately.) Moon Palace is…
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Retail shopping — groceries and more The hub of businesses at 34th Avenue, between 49th and 51st Streets, is the largest in the Nokomis neighborhood. It tends toward retail and services. Oxendale’s market is the largest physically. Oxendale’s has been on that corner for decades. In…
BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE Openings, closings, and changes The newest tenants at Eat Street Crossing are Hikari Hand Roll Bar (opened January) and El Sazon Tacos & More (opened March.) I have tried Hikari Hand Roll, and it’s good. I have not yet tried FRGMNT coffee and they are now…
By Ed Felien In an interview with ABC Trump, admitted he could free Abrego Garcia, “I could,” but, in defiance of a unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court and the rule of law, he said he wouldn’t. Habeas Corpus, the right to a hearing before a court of law, is…
