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Jun 19th
Why strong business leads to strong communities
Like fashion and design, education should be accessible to everyone, Target executive Laysha Ward said."Successful businesses and successful communities are inextricably linked," Ward said. "Target democratized design; now we're working to democratize education, because we know that our future success, and that of the global economy, depends on an educated workforce." Add a comment
Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton through the eyes of WE WIN students
Even though Sharon Sayles Belton has made tremendous contributions to the city of Minneapo...Minneapolis candidates for mayor gather to address issues of concern in minority communities
Candidates seeking to be Minneapolis' next mayor had to convince a packed auditorium insid...
Newly redesigned The Commons Hotel has grand opening
Following a $15 million yearlong renovation, The Commons Hotel celebrated its grand openin...
Nellie Stone Johnson: A force for civil rights
Nellie Stone Johnson was born December 17, 1905 to one of a few black families that settle...Minneapolis offers some of the best parks in the nation
Minneapolis was recently named the nation's best big city for public parks by the Trust of the Public Land. In the organizations 2013 ParkScore® Index, Rating Park Systems in the 50 Largest U.S. Citie...DENIAL
Denial, in ordinary English, is asserting that a statement or allegation is not true. It is a psychological defense mechanism seen when a person is faced with a fact that is too uncomfortable to accep...When is it time to replace that old energy-hog refrigerator?
Many refrigerators and freezers will continue to operate for 15-20 years or even longer. But whether or not these appliances are really working efficiently is another question. It is probably time to ...Another North Minneapolis school program kicked out of Cityview
For the third year running, children attending school in North Minneapolis's Cityview building are being uprooted. Minneapolis Public Schools plans to evict the two-year-old Minnesota School of Scienc...
SNAPSHOTS
Counterclockwise, Gina Robinson, J Eddie Bunette, Souna Davidson, owner of Earth's Beauty Supply and Sawie Nebo checking out jazz singer Nicole Henry at the Dakota Jazz Club.
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Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
Dear EarthTalk
: Why are wetlands so important to preserve?
-- Patricia Mancuso, Erie, PA
Wetlands include swamps, marshes, bogs, riverbanks, mangroves, floodplains, rice fields—and anywhere else, accord...
Five creative ways to use containers in your landscape
Container gardens have long been used to add a spot of color by a front entrance or expand planting space in city lots, balconies and decks. Don't let past experience and tradition limit your vision. ...
Summer Food Service Program
Pillsbury United Communities—Waite House is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and meet nutritional standards established by the U....Sundance Film Festival standout 'Middle of Nowhere' makes a one-day stop in Minneapolis
As the film credits rolled to a close at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, it was only a matter of seconds – the time it takes one to formulate a tweet or a Facebook post –before Ava Duvernay's feature film masterpiece "Middle of Nowhere" had catapulted this former media and marketing strategist into a household name. Why would you do that?
Mark is thinking about going into business. For himself. Again. He already has a success story or two behind him and a steady income. If he doesn't change anything but his socks, he can survive pretty well for the foreseeable future. But he got this phone call out of the blue, and now he is thinking about buying a franchise. His friends want to know, "Why would you do that?" His response is, "That's what I want to know." Add a comment"Race" and the persistence of health disparities: How far have we come?
This is an excerpt of a speech delivered at the first annual "Springing Towards Health Gala" of the Minnesota Black Nurses Association on March 9, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North, Brooklyn Center.Add a comment
Blended families 101
What is a blended family? In its most basic sense, a blended family is one where the parents have children from previous relationships but all the members come together as one unit. It is said that the blended family is now the predominant form of family and it is estimated that there are approximately 23 million blended families in the United States. However, as blended families become increasingly common, the definition of a blended family is changing. Understanding the basics of a blended family can be essential for ensuring that your family can embrace its strengths to work through its differences. Add a commentSpeaking fear invites it into your life
Greetings. I want to first say thank you to everyone who has been reading my column. I have received a number of calls, text messages, and emails from individuals. You inspire me to continue writing and I know that if I can just touch one person’s life (young or old,) my writing is not in vein.Twins a lot more fun to watch
Nobody asked me, but early returns of the Twins 2013 season suggest they’ll be a little better this year than they were in the past two.Add a comment
Man Up! Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence
"This is how I define 'man up': you are what you are and the sooneryou stop hating what makes you unique, and start celebrating it and
using it to make you stand out from the crowd, the better your life will
be. For some reason, I was lucky enough to figure that out at an early
age...
This book, like my life, will be a bit of a roller coaster—you'll
experience ups and downs, fits of laughter—and who knows, you
might even throw up! So keep your arms and legs inside the ride
at all times and, for goodness sake, stay seated until we come to
a complete stop."
-- Excerpted from Prologue and Epilogue (pages xvi and 204)
PALESTINE REFLECTION: Community, mystery, story – a delegate's perspective
It seems appropriate that the May 2013 CPT delegation to Palestine began in the days between Pentecost and Trinity Sunday. At Pentecost, God comes to unify, to build community among diverse nations. Trinity Sunday reminds us that God is, in essence, a community, and that we are invited to experience God as the mysterious dance of three-in-one. Our delegation of thirteen, from the U.S., Canada, Scotland and Romania, has dwelt in these mysteries, feeling God's uniting presence in the midst of our differences.Add a comment
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