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10/10: John McCain DEFENDS Obama

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:04:09 -0500

After coming under much criticism, even from republicans, John McCain is trying to stamp out the flames of hate at his rallies. McCain was booed by his own supporters Friday at Lakeville South High School in Minneapolis when, in an abrupt switch from

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Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:22:00 -0500

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Great Cats From Second Chance Animal Rescue, White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:01:00 -0500

I'm a foster mom for Second Chance Animal Rescue, based out of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, just outside the Twin Cities. My sweet foster kitty, Kirby, is currently available for adoption, as are some other wonderful cats.Lately, very few cats have be

Minneapolis Art Hunt Video

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:36:00 -0500

This video announces and explains the Minneapolis Art Hunt video, set to take place October 17th, 2008.If you are interested in this event please visit: http://www.williamhessian.com/minneapolishunt.html To see the actual artwork that will be hidden

Nearly 100 Real Estate Prorerties in Minneapolis Foreclosures Auction

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:52:24 -0500

In a chilled housing market, bursting over with excess inventory, more buyers are attending bank-owned foreclosure auctions to find deals. Eager to move these properties off their books, banks often sell these homes through auction at heavily discoun

Voter Purging in Minnesota?

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:44:00 -0500

Voter Purging or caging is not on the list in this article but it would be interesting to find out if this type of activity is occuring in poor neighborhoods like north minneapolis. The NPR Show Fresh Air did a segment last night about voter intimida

April Showers Bring Forth May Flowers - But Which Are Seasonal?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:44:27 -0500

Ask the Expert: Seasonal blooms in Minnesota I’m getting married May 2 in Minneapolis. What will be blooming at that time? I”m thinking of shopping at their fabulous farmers market for my flowers. Thanks! Mary

Green Eco Blogs- Minnesota

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:51:39 -0500

These are not all the Green, Eco, Sustainable and Environmental resources, blogs and websites in MN. If you have a green local, regional or state blog, website or resource, please let me know. Minnesota Black Bear Speaks

Video: Atmosphere “You”

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:47:55 -0500

Check out the official video for “You” from Minneapolis based Atmosphere. Don’t forget that RadioMilwaukee welcomes Atmosphere November 1st to the Riverside Theater.

Bring in the Horns!

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:12:40 -0500

I’m making a couple donations to the Guthrie’s “Cabaret” charity auction in December (photos of one of the events to be auctioned, and a canvas print of my shot of downtown Minneapolis). So I thought I’d head down to t

Rental Property Owners Workshop

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:33:22 -0500

Community Crime Prevention/SAFE of the Minneapolis Police Department and Minneapolis Housing Inspections are providing this workshop. Attending the workshop provides owners and managers with valuable information, resources and opportunities to networ

Minneapolis / St Paul Business Journal Keeps it National

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:24:56 -0500

The Minneapolis / St Paul Business Journal should consider writing stories with a Minneapolis / St Paul focus. For example: G&K Services cutting 200 jobs Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal - by Sam Black Staff Writer G&K Services Inc.

Excuse Me

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:17:08 -0500

I thought I was about to take a picture of just one bug until I looked through the viewfinder. Posted in Minneapolis, Nature Tagged: bug, flower, Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Sigh

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:08:36 -0500

Those of you that know me know that I yearn for life in a larger city. I pine for better public transportation and long for walkable spaces and the hustle bustle of city life. Yet I live in Minneapolis. Don’t get me wrong. I love it here. I lov

Video: Muja Messiah, “Get Fresh”

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:55:44 -0500

Minneapolis has become a serious player in the Hip Hop scene with the help of the Rhymesayers and Doomtree. Another player is helping put Minneapolis on the international hip hop stage. His name is Muja Messiah. Muja is set to release his first ful

Sun Country Declares Bankruptcy, Plans To Continue Flights

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:48:00 -0500

In a press release today, Sun Country airlines, facing a significant cash shortage, announced it has filed for bankruptcy. Petters Aviation, which owns all of Sun Country's voting shares, also filed."We were forced to take this action as a result of

Tower on the Bridge

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:55:29 -0500

Hennepin Ave Bridge across the Mississippi in Minneapolis. Posted in Minneapolis Tagged: architecture, bridge, Minneapolis

Social Media Breakfast – Twin Cities 8

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:30:41 -0500

It’s time to start talking about the next SMB in Minneapolis/St. Paul! We’re going to be meeting at the Deluxe corporate headquarters in Shoreview, MN on Oct. 31st. What better way to wrap up the month of October and start your Halloween weekend

Boston @ Minnesota

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:18:00 -0500

The 2008-09 hockey season is officially here and we start off this Saturday, Oct 11.Watch the game on FSN at 7:30pm

Minneapolis Foreclosures Slowing Down.

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:20:58 -0500

Housing authorities say foreclosures are slowing in Minneapolis, where more than 7,500 properties have been auctioned off during the last two years. New foreclosures in the city dropped 10 percent from a year ago during August — marking the sec