Minnesota Legislators comment on global warming and the two proposed constitutional amendments, Continue Reading →
MN Lawmakers On Climate Change, Proposed Constitutional Amendments
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Climate Change Makes Extreme Weather Like Duluth Flooding More Likely
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DFL lawmakers agreed that Climate Change will cause more extreme weather events such as the Duluth floods, and lawmakers have to be prepared. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Minnesota, climate change, Dave Senjem, Don Ness, Duluth, duluth floods, global warming
Nolan Sees Government Role in Helping Iron Range Mining
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Rick Nolan, the DFL-endorsed candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District, favors a federally-funded Technical Institute for Mining and the Environment (TIME). Continue Reading →
Filed under: CD8, Economy/Jobs, Environment, Minnesota, Chip Cravaack, Duluth, Iron Range, Jeff Anderson
NCRT Didn’t “Wander in Circles” Following North Minneapolis Tornado, Says Louis King
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Following last year’s May 22 tornado that devastated North Minneapolis, a coalition of nearly 60 local organizations came together to form the Northside Community Response Team (NCRT) to confront both the short-term and long-term needs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, Minnesota, Northside Project, louis king, Minneapolis tornado, NCRT, North Minneapolis
Compiling Personal Stories Of The Minneapolis Tornado
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The Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater company has undertaken a community connections program called “Temporary Shelters: Tales from the Minneapolis Tornado” — to tell the stories of people who survived the North Minneapolis tornado. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Minnesota, Northside Project, Kathleen Mukwashi, Minneapolis tornado, North Minneapolis, stuart pimsler dance theater
Releasing North Minneapolis Tornado Anxiety and Pain Through Balloons
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Students at Lucy Laney School in North Minneapolis released 200 blue balloons into the air, thereby freeing themselves of the anxiety and pain that the community has carried since the May 22 tornado. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education, Environment, Minnesota, Northside Project, Sustaining Solutions, lucy laney school, Minneapolis tornado, North Minneapolis
Rebuilding Right on the Northside: One Year Later
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More than 80 architects and designers came together to help those whose homes were damaged by the tornado. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Issues, Minnesota, Northside Project, Sustaining Solutions, Alyssa Lipke-Pier, North Minneapolis, Rebuild It Right
Northside Tornado “Treecovery”
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The Minneapolis Park Board and its corporate partners are planting 3,100 trees on the Northside to replace the the 2,600 that were destroyed in a tornado a year ago. Homeowners such as Laura Kidd on Plymouth Avenue North are very excited. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Minnesota, Northside Project, Sustaining Solutions, best buy, Minenapolis Park Board, NoMi, Tornado
Minneapolis May Day March Energized And Disciplined
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Several thousand Minneapolitans joined the hundreds of thousands around the world celebrating May Day, International Workers’ Day, on May 1, 2012 with a march down Lake Street to Powderhorn Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, FBI Actions, Immigration, Indian Affairs, Labor/Unions, Minnesota, War/Peace
Does North Minneapolis Need Pie in the Sky Ideas or Roofs Overhead?
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Nearly a year after the tornado that ripped through North Minneapolis, opinions vary greatly on what the poverty-stricken community needs most from local and state government. Should the City introduce “pie in the sky” ideas or focus on more immediate problems? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Education, Environment, Minnesota, Northside Project, Sustaining Solutions, chad schwitters, Don Samuels
Earth Day Prayer “Offensive” Tweets Rep. Franson
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A prayer that mentioned earth day and the second anniversary of the BP oil explosion in the Gulf of Mexico was deemed “offensive” by Representative Mary Franson (R- Alexandria). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, MN House, Earth Day, Mary Franson, Minnesota, mnleg, prayer
Rebuild It Right in North Minneapolis: Quality Design Isn’t Just For Rich People
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Rebuild It Right, an organization made up of architects and designers from Minneapolis, is helping homeowners advocate for quality design in the wake of the May 22nd Tornado. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Energy, Environment, Issues, Minnesota, Northside Project, Sustaining Solutions, Raymond Dehn, Rebuild It Right
A Modern Day John Beargrease To Save MN Environment
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Former Minnesota State Representative Frank Moe delivered thousands of signatures to Governor Mark Dayton to raise awareness about the effects of sulfide mining in Northern Minnesota. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Energy, Environment, Indian Affairs, Issues, Minnesota, MN House, MN Senate
Prison Gardens Get Bipartisan Support
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Tomatoes, carrots and green beans could be finding their way from behind bars to Minnesota food shelves next year. An amendment added to the state corrections policy bill calls for prisons to establish gardening programs. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, MN House, glenn gruenhagen, Minnesota House, prison garden
Winona LaDuke Speaks on Biocultural Diversity, Language and Environmental Endangerment
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Native American activist, environmentalist and writer Winona LaDuke speaks today at the University of Minnesota’s Institute for Advanced Study about biocultural diversity, language, and environmental endangerment. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Indian Affairs, biocultural diversity, David Harrison, environmental endangerment, Luisa Maffi, University of Minnesota Institute for Advanced Study, Winona LaDuke
Structures for Inclusion Conference 2012 in Austin Texas: Design is Relational
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STRUCTURES FOR INCLUSION is an annual conference focused on design for social good. Structures for Inclusion 2012 brings together activists, designers, funders and policy makers who are at the forefront of designing in the public’s interest. Dynamic innovators and experienced professionals from around the world are providing honest, inspiring conversations and participatory workshops to help designers do more and do it better. This year’s theme: Design is Relational
It is not just about objects. It’s also about being a catalyst to change human relationships and activities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Education, Environment, Issues, Architecture, art and design, Design Corps, SEED Documentary, Structures for Inclusion
Obama:”Americans Aren’t Stupid” On Gas Prices
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President Obama responds to Republicans who see rising gas prices as a political opportunity. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Energy, Environment
Ron Paul’s MN Support Crosses Political Boundaries
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Hundreds of enthusiastic Minnesota Ron Paul supporters show their support for his Presidential bid and explain why he’s their pick for President. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, Labor/Unions, Media, Minnesota, Ron Paul, War/Peace, Federal Reserve GOP Presidential Candidates
Palestinian Farmers Struggle to Continue Harvesting Olives
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Farmers in the Palestinian West Bank have harvested olives for generations. But that livelihood is in danger, as the Israeli military uproots olive trees and settlers seize their water supply. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Israel, Palestine, War/Peace, Canaan, fair trade, Israel, Israeli occupation
Not “Yes HE Can”, But “Yes WE Can” Says Rep. Ellison
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Despite Republican congressional resistance that’s made it difficult to make headway on progressive issues, Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison is optimistic about 2012. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Environment, Health Care, Immigration, Labor/Unions, Minnesota, War/Peace, Afghanistan, Barack Obama
Obama NDAA OK Draws OccupyMN Protest At Reelection HQ
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Think bad thoughts about the government and you could go to jail…forever. That may sound like a Soviet-era law, but civil libertarians say it’s possible under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, FBI Actions, Minnesota, Occupy Movement, War/Peace, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Court OK’s Occupy MN To “Re-sign” Plaza
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The signs calling for income equality are back up again at The People’s Plaza (also known as Hennepin County Government Center) in Minneapolis. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Campaign Finance, Economy/Jobs, Environment, FBI Actions, Minnesota, Occupy Movement, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Oakland Dampens Occupy With Mud, New Port Blockade Planned
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Sprinklers are the latest weapon Oakland is using to fight the Occupy forces. It hasn’t dampened spirits as more actions are planned. Continue Reading →
Filed under: California, Economy/Jobs, Environment, Health Care, Labor/Unions, Occupy Movement, California, Oakland
OccupyMN Can Stay on Plaza, Just Can’t Sleep
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A solidarity rally convened on the People’s Plaza (Hennepin County Government Center) on the day the county issued new roles for the occupation. New rules prohibit sleeping. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Economy/Jobs, Environment, FBI Actions, Health Care, Labor/Unions, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis
Arctic Explorer Bancroft Helps OccupyMN Winterize
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“People are just ticked off. So isn’t that a good enough message? — Arctic explorer Ann Bancroft on OccupyMN Continue Reading →