[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Farheen vs. Peter redux?

In Ballot Box: Farheen vs. Peter redux? The Green Party mayoral candidate mulls several possible races. Also: the City Council leadership takes shape Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/72

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Martin Sabo, Peter Hutchinson, and Rich Stanek

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Pam Costain's School Board run

In Ballot Box: Pam Costain's School Board run, plus Linda Higgins and Mark Ritchie Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhoo

[Mpls] Today in The Observer: Downtown Lunds clears another hurdle

Today in The Observer: Downtown Lunds clears another hurdle, plus Paul Metsa: musician on a mission Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood new

[Mpls] Today in The Observer: Microwavable roads?

Today in The Observer: A Roseville engineer dreams of deicing our roads with taconite tailings and microwaves. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Ritchie on the offensive in Secretary of State race

In Ballot Box: Ritchie on the offensive in Secretary of State race Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be

[Mpls] Ten things to be thankful for this holiday season

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Barret Lane steps down, Benson will not seek council presidency

In Ballot Box: Barret Lane steps down, Benson will not seek council presidency Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMIND

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Two newcomers challenge veteran state senators

In Ballot Box: Two newcomers challenge veteran state senators Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil!

[Mpls] Rybak to have knee surgery

Mayor R.T. Rybak will undergo knee surgery on Thursday. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read t

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: No recount in Ward 6 race

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Random Notes on Tuesday's Election

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[Mpls] Rybak Coasts to Second Term

Four years after his shocking victory over two-term incumbent mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, R.T. Rybak won re-election Tuesday night with a convincing 25-point victory over Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Edit

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Hauser fights back in Ward 8

In Ballot Box: Hauser fights back in Ward 8 After a panel clears her of campaign violations, Marie Hauser files a complaint against opponent Elizabeth Glidden Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/72

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Catching Up

In Ballot Box: Random notes as election day approaches. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Pleas

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes on Thursday's Ward 13 debate

In Ballot Box: Notes on Thursday's Ward 13 debate Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Plea

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: A Lively Debate in Ward 10

In Ballot Box: A Lively Debate in Ward 10 Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW

[Mpls] City Liquor Stores Get Expanded Hours

City Liquor Stores Get Expanded Hours The City Council on Friday approved a measure that would allow city liquor stores to remain open until 10 p.m. six days a week-but only until June 1. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Ob

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: The race for McLaughlin's seat

In Ballot Box: The race for McLaughlin's seat Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please r

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Random notes on last night's mayoral debate

In Ballot Box: Random notes on last night's mayoral debate Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be ci

[Mpls] Mayoral Hopefuls Stick to Issues in First Post-Primary Debate

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Airport labor issues in Ward 12

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Fifth Ward fireworks

In Ballot Box: Fifth Ward fireworks Council Member Natalie Johnson Lee responds to the coverage of yesterday's Fifth Ward debate. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Group challenges Park Board reformers

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Hakeem, Neumann, and Moore

In Ballot Box: Farheen Hakeem stays true, Aaron Neumann goes for the family vote, and Tom Moore plans his next campaign. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media

[Mpls] No Endorsement from Hakeem

Green Party mayoral candidate blasts DFLers R.T. Rybak and Peter McLaughlin, vowing to lend her support to neither candidate in November. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Random Notes on Tuesday's Election

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[Mpls] City Falls Short on Emergency Readiness

ch an event. Go to : <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rul

[Mpls] Rybak Coasts to Easy Win in Mayoral Primary

Rybak Coasts to Easy Win in Mayoral Primary Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES a

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: More on Zimmermann, plus an 8th Ward dust-up

In Ballot Box: More on Zimmermann, plus an 8th Ward dust-up Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read t

[Mpls] Green Party Challenges FBI Motives in Zimmermann Probe

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Zimmermann Accused of Taking Bribes

In Ballot Box: Zimmermann Accused of Taking Bribes; also notes on tonight's mayoral forum Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhoo

[Mpls] More on the Zimmermann Probe, plus Ballot Box News

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes from Wednesday's Candidates' Fair

In Ballot Box: Notes from Wednesday's Candidates' Fair Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be ci

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes from 8th Ward Forum, etc.

In Ballot Box: Notes from 8th Ward Forum, etc. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read t

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Lawn sign wars and mayoral remarks

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[Mpls] Mayoral Debate Features a Lesson in Free Speech

Mayoral Debate Features a Lesson in Free Speech The packed house attending Wednesday night's mayoral debate got more than a lesson in current city issues. They got a lesson in free speech. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapol

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: A weekend's worth of political chatter

In Ballot Box: A weekend's worth of political chatter Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! R

[Mpls] Candidates Clash--Quietly--at Library Board Forum

Candidates Clash--Quietly--at Library Board Forum Fifteen Library Board candidates appeared at Hosmer Library this evening in what appears to be an increasingly vituperative contest. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserv

[Mpls] Council Committee Votes to End Three-Year Hiring/Promotion Freeze

Council Committee Votes to End Three-Year Hiring/Promotion Freeze Without comment or discussion, the City Council's Ways and Means Committee on Monday voted unanimously to lift the city's three-year hiring and promotion freeze. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- C

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: 12th Ward Challenger Sounds Off

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Hodges Confident in Race Against Park Board Prez

In Ballot Box: Hodges Confident in Race Against Park Board Prez; also Colvin Roy and the stormwater controversy Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the i

[Mpls] Council to Consider Protecting Neighborhood Funds

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[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

Hubs Plus: North Side voyeurs, a passionate Snapshot, the law against loud dogs, recalling 'Murderapolis,' and the real value of 'fringe' candidates Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/72

[Mpls] In Ballot Box:Jason Stone, Ron Lischeid, Don Johnson and more

In Ballot Box:Jason Stone, Ron Lischeid, Don Johnson and more Go to <http://www.mplsobserver.com/> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please re

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: A week's worth of election notes

In Ballot Box: A week's worth of election notes Go to: and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NE

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Rybak campaign fires back

In Ballot Box: Rybak campaign fires back Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES a

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: McLaughlin criticizes Rybak budget message

In Ballot Box: McLaughlin criticizes Rybak budget message Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read t

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Koscielski Rallies the "New City Council"

In Ballot Box: Koscielski Rallies the "New City Council" plus Jeff Hayden gains former mayor Don Fraser's endorsement in the 8th Ward council race. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Why Booker T is running for Park Board

In Ballot Box: Why Booker T is running for Park Board, plus more endorsements for Lisa McDonald in the 13th. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Darren Bouton's story

In Ballot Box: Darren Bouton's story. The only candidate to be disqualified by city election officials, airs his complaint. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! P

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes on last night's Library Board candidates' forum

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Delaney and Pond withdraw from 9th, 10th Ward races

In Ballot Box: Delaney and Pond withdraw from 9th, 10th Ward races Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood news

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Three surprises in final candidate filings

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[Mpls] In Ballot: Lisa McDonald back in the running

In Ballot: Lisa McDonald back in the running, plus another opponent for Ostrow and more 11th-hour filings Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independen

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Oberstar endorses McLaughlin for mayor

In Ballot Box: Oberstar endorses McLaughlin for mayor, plus more endorsements and last-minute candidate filings. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the i

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: City Elections Office Rejects McDonald Candidate Filing

In Ballot Box: City Elections Office Rejects McDonald Candidate Filing, plus Ostrow gets another opponent in the First Ward Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

rver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, conta

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Terrill Brown drops out of 7th Ward council race

In Ballot Box: Terrill Brown drops out of 7th Ward council race, plus more candidate filings. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent med

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Park Board reformers find opponent for Dziedzic

In Ballot Box: Park Board reformers find opponent for Dziedzic Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspap

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Shake-up in the Rybak campaign

In Ballot Box: Shake-up in the Rybak campaign, plus more candidate filings. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Sayle Belton Endorses Hayden in 8th Ward Council Race

In Ballot Box: Sayle Belton Endorses Hayden in 8th Ward Council Race Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

THIS WEEK IN THE OBSERVER: * Heller to Sell Last of West Bank Holdings * Park Board Will Trim Lake Calhoun Sailing Village Proposal * North High Offering Summer Construction Trades Program * Edison Arena, Hockey Program in Financial Trouble Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Cra

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: New Candidates Emerge in First Week of Filing

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: More on the Remington-Persons fracas

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: "Vile and petty misrepresentations"

In Ballot Box: "Vile and petty misrepresentations" 10th Ward council candidate Ralph Remington on opponent Scott Persons' campaign strategies Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer ww

[Mpls] A Day in the Life: Mayor Marries Midtown Market Couple

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[Mpls] Compromise Revives Lagoon High-Rise Project

, but did little to appease either the developer or neighborhood activists who had sought to stop the development. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your n

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Gordon, Remington, McDonald, and Bernstein gain Sierra Club endorsement

In Ballot Box: Gordon, Remington, McDonald, and Bernstein gain Sierra Club endorsement Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up y

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes from the 2nd, 12th, and 10th Ward Council races

In Ballot Box: Notes from the 2nd, 12th, and 10th Ward Council races Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

: Working out a compromise on Lagoon Go to <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http:/

[Mpls] Samuels Steps Down as President of PEACE Foundation

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: News from the 3rd, 5th, and 10th Ward Races

In Ballot Box: News from the 3rd, 5th, and 10th Ward Races Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper!

[Mpls] Gurban Talks About Permit Reversal

Two weeks after an altercation with a Park Board candidate sparked a maelstrom of criticism by free speech advocates, Parks Superintendent Jon Gurban today reversed Park Board policy on distributing literature in the city's parks. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Steelworkers endorse Mark Ritchie for Secretary of State

; and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a m

[Mpls] Council Committee Deals Blow to Lagoon Project

Council Committee Deals Blow to Lagoon Project A City Council committee this morning dealt what could be a mortal blow to the controversial high-rise development proposed for Lagoon and Hennepin in Uptown. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minne

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

THIS WEEK IN THE OBSERVER: * Cameras Ready to Catch City Drivers Running Red Lights * Downtown Walgreens to Close * Security Guards Get Union Contract * Somali TV Network Launched Plus: Downsizing our school district Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Edit

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Tony Scallon steps down as McLaughlin campaign manager

In Ballot Box: Tony Scallon, who has turned the Peter McLaughlin campaign since he became campaign manager, has stepped down. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on Ballot Box -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Suppo

[Mpls] No Charter Changes Likely This Year

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[Mpls] In Ballot Box: More on the Gurban-Stone fracas

In Ballot Box: More on the Gurban-Stone fracas. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1.

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Gurban responds to Stone accusations

In Ballot Box: Gurban responds to Stone accusations Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMIND

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

0-ton cure in the garden Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democrac

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Stone-Gurban dust-up at Pearl Park, and more

In Ballot Box: Stone-Gurban dust-up at Pearl Park brings out the ACLU Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighb

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: A new challenger in the 10th Ward, labor endorses McLaughlin, and more

In Ballot Box: A new challenger in the 10th Ward, labor endorses McLaughlin, and more . . . Go to and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! RE

[Mpls] Flowers Threatens Legal Action Against City in Samuels Dust-up

Hodges controversy. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rul

[Mpls] New Ordinance Will Fine Stores That Let Their Carts Wander

New Ordinance Will Fine Stores That Let Their Carts Wander The City Council today passed an ordinance that will penalize retail stores that refuse to keep track of their shopping carts. Also, in Ballot Box: Remington receives SEIU endorsement. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Cra

[Mpls] Hakeem Announces Her Candidacy for Mayor

in Ballot Box: Booker Hodges says the "name calling is over." Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Ple

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes from 5th Ward candidate forum

Notes from 5th Ward Candidate Forum The three mayoral candidates joined 5th Ward council candidates Natalie Johnson Lee and Don Samuels at a candidate forum at the Harrison Neighborhood annual meeting Go to <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on "Ballot Box" -- Craig Co

[Mpls] Council Panel Postpones Ballpark Vote

Council Panel Postpones Ballpark Vote A City Council committee this morning voted to postpone a vote on a resolution opposing the Minnesota Twins stadium bill. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 S

[Mpls] City Will Draft Newsletter Guidelines

ttp://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in vio

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Natalie Johnson Lee on the Booker Hodges incident

In Ballot Box: Natalie Johnson Lee on the Booker Hodges incident Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on Ballot Box -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMIND

[Mpls] This Week in the Minneapolis Observer

civil dialogue in the 5th Ward Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-de

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Samuels declines to appear at 5th Ward candidate's forum

Samuels declines to appear at 5th Ward candidate's forum Citing scheduling conflicts and other concerns, Council Member Don Samuels declined to appear at 5th Ward candidates' forum tonight. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballotbox/php> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minn

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: More on Saturday's Rybak walk-out

In Ballot Box: More on Saturday's Rybak walk-out McLaughlin field director Andy Pomroy, Tim Bonham, and new DFL city chair David Weinlick weigh in on the controversy surround the Rybak walk-out at Saturday's city convention. Go to <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on Bal

[Mpls] MnDOT Planning Expansion of I-94 Commons

MnDOT Planning Expansion of I-94 Commons The Minnesota Department of Transportation has begun planning for an expansion of lanes-with a small nod to mass transit-on the state's most dangerous freeway bottleneck. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The

[Mpls] Controversial Stormwater Utility Billing System Will Get Further Study

Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a m

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Michael Cavlan running for Senate

In Ballot Box: Michael Cavlan running for Senate Longtime media activist Michael Cavlan announced today that he will seek the Green Party endorsement for the U.S. Senate in 2006. Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> and click on Ballot Box -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Ob

[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

in Loring Park, rules against rats, LGA circa 1975, and conservatives against gambling Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS:

[Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes on Saturday's DFL City Convention

In Ballot Box: Notes on Saturday's DFL City Convention Go to: <http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballotbox.php> -- Craig Cox Founder/Editor The Minneapolis Observer www.mplsobserver.com 612/721-0285 Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil!

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