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As I start writing, it is as if my words are having to push through feelings of fear and a sense of something being lost. It feels like I am wanting to cry. I'm grieving as I write. It's Nov. 14. I'm …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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11/29/24
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This year, like most, the campaigning and voting in partisan offices like president, congress, and state legislature, was dominated by the two largest parties – the Democratic Farmer Labor and …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/20/24
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Photojournalist Linda Tirado, 42, is dying. When she arrived in Minneapolis to cover the civil conflict after the murder of George Floyd, she had impact-resistant goggles, a respirator, and a large …
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By Tesha M. Christensen, Owner & editor, tesha@longfellownokomismessenger.com
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10/30/24
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Since the age of 18, I have voted in every single general election. Since my mid-30s, I have voted in every single mid-term election. And once Minnesota switched from caucus to primary elections, I …
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By Cindy Hollister
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10/30/24
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There comes a time when I am writing Stories and Journeys that I start to sense that I am done writing the column. It's time to click send to the publisher. At that point, I cease to be a writer and …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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10/30/24
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The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) BioBlitz @ Minnehaha Park was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, and we partnered with the park board to help promote and lead the Citizen Science …
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By Susan Glenn, Volunteer
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10/30/24
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If you’ve been following this column the past few years, you will know that I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer through the University of Minnesota Extension. It’s a wonderful program …
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By Lauren Bethke, Master Gardener
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10/30/24
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We’re a newspaper, yes, but we know that we need to be more than just the printed paper that lands on your doorsteps each month. We’ve got a website where we put additional content and …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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10/16/24
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On Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 in front of the charred remains of the former 3rd Police Precinct, Minneapolis for Community Control of Police (M4CCP) and Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J) …
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9/25/24
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I'm experiencing anxiety. As I begin to write this Stories and Journeys column, I am aware that I am without Internet service. That has just been confirmed with the over the phone help from my senior …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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9/25/24
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WITHOUT IMMIGRANTS WE WOULDN'T HAVE A LOT OF THINGS I dearly wish someone in power would tell the truth about immigrants. Yes, we need border policy. I'm not advocating open borders. I am asking …
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9/25/24
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Trees are an important part of the landscape in South Minneapolis. They shade our streets and yards, provide habitat for wildlife, improve the air, and reduce the urban heat island effect. If …
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Some people spend the entire year looking forward to the State Fair. I prefer Nokomis Days. Our celebration falls on the first weekend of August, but the planning gets underway in the cold, dark days …
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By Heidi Van Heel, secretary, www.nokomiseastba.com
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8/28/24
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I recently attended my first Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging meeting. I am convinced that in the city of Minneapolis elders/seniors don't exist. There is such a thing as the "Minneapolis for …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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8/28/24
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I love finding the small town in a big city. When I moved down to Minneapolis after working for my hometown newspaper in Cambridge, Minn. for a decade, I was delighted to find that sense of community …
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By Tesha M. Christensen, Owner & editor, tesha@longfellownokomismessenger.com
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7/24/24
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UPDATE REGARDING DEWAYNE TOWNSEND AND MARCEA MARIANNI'S NEW REALITY Text message from Marcea July 3. DeWayne passed away around 10 p.m. July 2. An important voice and significant presence is no more …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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7/24/24
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Consistently rated in the top 3 park systems in the country, our beloved Minneapolis parks have a labor problem. The largest bargaining unit of unionized workers at Minneapolis Park and Recreation …
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by Michael Wilson
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7/8/24
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RECONNECTING WITH STORIES AND JOURNEYS
From time to time I need to remind myself what I am tasked to do when it comes to writing Stories and Journeys.I am tasked to write what I'm …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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6/26/24
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I am sharing exciting news about Karen Sieber, historian, educator, and leader in public humanities this month. She has discovered a missing chapter in Minnesota’s history about our …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/12/24
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In November 2023, Alpha News released a program by former local news anchor Liz Collin called “The Fall of Minneapolis.” In the hour and 42-minute documentary, interviews with (mostly) …
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