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DFL Progressive Caucus Debate: Nelson-Pallmeyer wins over progressives; Ciresi attacks Franken
Filed Under (*Top Stories, Minnesota, MN Senate Race, Debates, Video) by Noah S Kunin on September-30-2007

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The proverbial gloves came off during a debate by the candidates running for the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate. Each candidate used different styles to argue that his positions and experience were distinct from his peers. On no issue was this more contentious than the Iraq War. Read the rest of this entry »

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Riding With Critical Mass
Filed Under (*Top Stories, Minnesota, Video, protest, Free speech) by mmcintee on September-29-2007

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It’s amazing what a little communication can do. Last month Minneapolis police dragged cyclists to the ground, used pepper spray and arrested 19 people during the monthly Critical Mass bike ride. This month police participated in the ride, which was peaceful. The UpTake’s Chuck Olsen, Noah Kunin, Jason Barnett and Lori Erickson documented the ride on camera and on their bikes.

Photos courtesy of Kedster

Additional coverage: Star Tribune , Cycle 7 blog and see The UpTake’s Chuck Olsen on KSTP TV

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Transportation Forum - Apple Valley
Filed Under (Events and Stories) by mmcintee on September-27-2007

Transportation Forum in Apple Valley

Apple Valley: Wednesday, October 4, 7 – 9 PM

Dakota County Western Service Center

(14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley)

Open to the public at no cost.

Hosted by: Minnesota Transportation Alliance and Transit Partners

Too often, legislators say they don’t hear from community members when it comes to public transit needs. That’s where you can make a difference! If you have any questions, contact Transit for Livable Communities at 651-767-0298 or KatieE@tlcminnesota.org.

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Wellstone Crash 5th Anniversary Gathering of Remembrance
Filed Under (Events and Stories) by mmcintee on September-27-2007

October 25 marks the five-year anniversary of the plane crash that took the lives of Paul and Sheila Wellstone, their daughter Marcia Markuson Wellstone, and other dear friends - Tom Lapic, Mary McEvoy, and Will McLaughlin.

There will be a Gathering of Remembrance on Thursday, October 25.  The brief program will celebrate and honor the legacy of those that were lost.  Featuring remarks by Mark Ritchie and Connie Lewis, as well as the music of Ann Reed.

More details will follow, but please mark your calendars and save the date.

October 25, 2007
7:30 pm
College of St. Catherine in St. Paul

Please feel free to visit the Paul & Sheila Wellstone Online Archive by clicking here.

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