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Thank you to Leah Robshaw Robinson for spotlighting climate justice resources (“How we win: Organizing for environmental and climate justice” in the Sept. 21 edition of the Connector). I …
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10/5/23
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Do you care deeply about issues of environmental justice and want to get connected to local organizing efforts? Do you feel panicked, paralyzed or numbed by the enormity of the climate crisis and …
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By Leah Robshaw Robinson
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9/21/23
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Read any good books lately? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is no. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans are reading fewer books than in the past. The average number of books …
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By Eric Ortiz
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9/21/23
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If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to …
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By James C. Pittman
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9/9/23
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Learn something new every day. This isn't a new concept. Many smart people have espoused the virtues of learning.
"Education begins at the level of the learner," said Aristotle, who believed …
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By Eric Ortiz
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9/9/23
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If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to …
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By James C. Pittman
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8/30/23
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It's August 2023. A theme is emerging out of my life experiences to date. The theme can be captured in two words: self care. My life as it is unfolding in 2023 is revolving around self care. I …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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8/30/23
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Everything begins with a story. Joseph Campbell believed this, and he knew a few things about stories. Campbell lived from 1904 to 1987 and was considered one of the world’s experts on …
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By Eric Ortiz
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8/1/23
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Woe in the wedge
Residing in the same block as 2312 South Lyndale building burned last Dec. 3, I’m growing increasingly appalled at repeated mishandling of incident. Taking out …
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8/1/23
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Metro Transit just announced its bus service improvements going into effect Saturday, Aug. 19 2023. (Service changes always start on a Saturday to get the kinks out before Monday.) Thanks to success …
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By John Wilson
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8/1/23
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Youth need more positive opportunities than ever. The opportunity gap is increasing, especially in public schools and marginalized communities across the United States. While some youth are thriving, …
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By Eric Ortiz
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7/21/23
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The following letter was sent to Mayor Frey and city council members:
In November 2021, by a majority vote, the people of Minneapolis authorized the City Council to enact a rent …
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7/21/23
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Every community in the United States needs local news. But today, over 70 million Americans live in a county with no newspapers or only one, according to a report by the Medill Local News Initiative. …
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By Eric Ortiz
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7/6/23
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TRUST
This column revolves around three kinds of trust. There is the Donald L. Hammen Trust. There is what I call the Stories and Journeys Readership Trust, as well as the Elder Voices …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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7/6/23
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Across many cultures and generations, storytelling has played an immense role in our understanding of the world. It is the tradition of storytelling in all its unique forms that connect us all. …
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By Talia McWright
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6/21/23
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Everyone loves a redemption story. After a few rough years, Minneapolis has a chance to write one. The city is in recovery mode and charting a new path forward, but not everyone is convinced we are …
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By Eric Ortiz
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6/14/23
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Dear Reader: This column is about signs of spring showing up in my life experiences and awareness. So, buckle up! If you have read this far you have taken the plunge into the river (flow) of life …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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6/14/23
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Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. This momentous occasion is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow, while renewing our commitment to the pursuit of liberty and justice for all.
Fact …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/14/23
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The Cannabis Legalization Bill, HF100/SF73, was passed in the Minnesota legislature and was signed into law by Governor Walz. This bill, a result of months of hard work, provides a boost to many …
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By Bob Galligan
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6/14/23
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The Bells are not your average social media influencers. They are a family of 10 with seven adopted children. Heather Bell is the matriarch and keeps everything running with her husband, Luke, in the …
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By Eric Ortiz
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6/2/23
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