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Feb 09th
A Valentine for music lovers from the renovated Capri Theater
The Capri Theater’s “Legends” series has a special treat for lovers and music lovers at 7 pm, Saturday, February 13 with “They’ll Say We’re in Love.” The concert stars T. Mychael Rambo, Regina Williams, and Thomasina Petrus. Tickets are $25 and can be ordered online at thecapritheater.org, or by calling OvationTix at 866-811-4111.
Transit options energize Northside civic engagement
Metric Giles, the St. Paul-based environmentalist and community organizer, beamed with pri...
Changing the image
Youth are impressionable. Images can influence their behavior, and often serve as a mirror...
Soledad’s eyewitness report on the Haitian relief effort
In the wake of the Haitian earthquake, CNN’s Soledad O’Brien rushed to the region to deliv...
Admission Possible coaches: Mentoring for a brighter future
The ninth annual Mentoring Month came to a close last week across the nation, but the spir...Mayor Rybak nominates City Department Heads
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak Tuesday nominated eight current City of Minneapolis department heads to new terms in their jobs, including Police Chief Tim Dolan. Other department directors nominated to new terms include: Patrick Todd (Assessor); Susan Segal (Attorney); Steven Bosacker (City Coordinator) Mike Christenson (CPED); Alex Jackson (Fire); Gretchen Musicant (Health); Steve Kotke (Public Works).Henderson's big moment is an inspiration
Being a University of Southern California football fan, I naturally thrust my victorious fist in the air, while lying in bed early in the morning and hearing Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) report that Seantrel Henderson signed with my favorite college football team. Henderson said of the decision: “I’m finally at peace.” Coincidentally, the hand symbol for Trojan Football fans is the “Victory Sign”, otherwise known as the “Peace Sign.” To quote an Ice Cube song, “It was a good day.”Help Haitian immigration
Just a few days after an earthquake rocked the impoverished nation of Haiti, the Obama administration, moved to provide a new status for Haitian immigrants currently living illegally in U.S. Known as temporary protected status, this designation will protect illegal Haitian immigrants from deportation for at least a year and a half. Under this new status, individuals who once had to work under the table and hide from the government will be allowed to apply for jobs, receive government funds to finance their education and more. In short, they can lead the types of lives they came to the U.S. looking for.A Good (God) Thing: Is there a place for spirituality at work?
Congratulations goes out to my friend Tryg, who was just hired after several months looking for work. He writes, “The house is done, I'm starting a new job, and the taxes are in the mail. The job gives me a boost of confidence and energy after five months on the sidelines. It turned out to be a good (God?) thing as I look back…”Poetry of success at City, Inc. High
The City Inc High Schools has offered its students an after school performance arts program for the past two years. This opportunity as been made available through the generosity of the Minneapolis Public Schools Contact Alternative Office. Phyllis Productions provides performance arts training to the students. PBS documentary revisits rise of Jazz Age in Paris
The period between World War I and World War II was marked by a cultural renaissance in Paris when a vibrant community of African-American musicians thrived in a section of the city called Montmartre. Many of the initial expatriates to settle there were black U.S. Army veterans who preferred to remain in France rather than return to the repressive system of segregation which awaited them back home in America. Another plus was the French’s rabid enthusiasm for jazz and their appreciation of it as a very sophisticated and innovative art form.Blood sugar lowering foods
(NNPA) - If you are looking for ways to lower your blood sugar, incorporating certain foods into your diet is a way to do it, according to Livestrong.com.(Instant Inspiration) Putting people in their place
Are you good at putting people in their place? I’m not talking about cursing anyone out or telling them off, but literally prioritizing the people in your life. Most of us aren’t.Macy's "Celebrates You" this Black History Month
In celebration of the remarkable contributions made by African Americans, Macy’s commemorates Black History Month with special events that celebrate you. In honor of African Americans past and present who have made an impact in their communities and have inspired others to be their best selves, Macy’s “Celebrates You” events will help individuals to discover their own “brand” - their unique voice, style and personality that will empower them to advance and achieve success, like the trailblazers before them.KFAI Public Radio's Gubernatorial Forum Series
Join KFAI for a series of live, on-air gubernatorial forums beginning February 8 from 6-7 PM on the KFAI Evening News. Co-hosts Bob Hines and Marty Owings will moderate the first forum featuring DFLers Margaret Anderson Kelliher, John Marty and Tom Rukavina; Independents Rob Hahn and Tom Horner; and Republicans Tom Emmer, Bill Haas, and Marty Seifert.
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