Understanding what the legislative session will mean
With Gov. Mark Dayton heading the executive branch and Republican majorities steering the Minnesota Legislature, the 2011 session began Jan. […]
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Monthly Archives: January 2011
Sidewalk cafe regulations continue to cause debate
St. Paul’s proposed changes to sidewalk café and store display regulations will not take effect until late February or March […]
Editor’s Column – January 2011
Our 40th Governor, Mark Brandt Dayton, has taken the oath as Chief Executive Officer of Minnesota. His inaugural speech was […]
Sharing her scuba story
A few months ago, I was on the verge of taking my first underwater adventure in the Caribbean. My name […]
Kitchen table coalition brought mental health changes
In 1975, not a nickel of state money was spent on mental health services in the community. In 1976, the […]
New options could benefit community support services
pearly papule removal p>There are several new opportunities for Minnesota to obtain both a federal demonstration grant and increased federal […]
People and Places – January 2011
Grants benefit several groups The Digital Inclusion Fund has awarded 11 grants totaling $100,000 to Minneapolis organizations for programs to […]
Concerns raised reflect harsh realities for nonprofits
Thank goodness for the Billy Golfuses of the world. They serve as our canaries in the mine shaft, taking great […]
Costs are a barrier to Courage Center program
Courage Center is forcing me out of the sailing program by their insistence on charging a man who has already […]
Camera obscura part IV: As they say, you can’t get there from here
There is a famous New York saying, “You can’t get there from here.” This is exactly what many of our […]
Regional news in review – January 2011
Dog guide found after night away A blind St. Paul man whose dog guide ran away during the December […]
Radio Talking Book – January 2011
Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) BARD, the National Library Service (NLS) book download site, now has more than 20,000 […]
Liebl named to board
College of St. Benedict freshman and Special Olympics Minnesota athlete, Danielle Liebl, has been named Special Olympics Minnesota’s newest member […]
January 2011 issue
Here’s the January 2011 issue, all-in-one file! (.pdf file)
