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Lowertown Reading Jam: An evening of poetry and activism by award-winning artists and poets

Thursday, 18 March 2010 15:09

The Saint Paul Almanac continues its year-round literary celebration of the capital city with inspiring spoken word performances, followed by a thought-provoking discussion about “Poetry and Activism.” The April Lowertown Reading Jam, April 5, 2010, curated by internationally acclaimed artist, Desdamona, will also feature performances by Reggie Harris, Tish Jones and Ibé. The poets will perform their poetry and talk about the work they do in schools, prisons and other communities, and invite the audience to share a dialog with them on their work. The Reading Jam runs from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Black Dog Café, 308 Prince Street in Saint Paul.

Minneapolis approves $15.4-Million Foreclosure Plan with Economic-Recovery Funds Funding will continue housing-recovery efforts

Monday, 15 March 2010 13:19

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak today approved a spending plan passed by the City Council last Friday to use $15,424,156 in federal Neighborhood Stabilization funds to continue work underway to stabilize...

Winter parking restrictions end in Minneapolis: Drivers should continue to follow posted parking signs

Friday, 05 March 2010 15:34

Effective immediately, Minneapolis has lifted the Winter Parking Restrictions that were put in place last month. The restrictions went into effect on Feb. 11 after snow accumulations narrowed many str...

Free tax preparation at Sabathani Community Center

Thursday, 04 March 2010 14:38

Sabathani Community Center will be preparing free tax returns every Saturday through the end of the tax season for people with low to moderate incomes. Generally, service is available to families wit...

Noted basketball coach Ken Carter to speak at St. Thomas Feb. 23

Tuesday, 16 February 2010 16:39

St. Paul, Minn. -- A coach who became famous for locking his undefeated high school basketball team out of the gym because of poor grades will speak later this month at the University of St. Thomas....

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