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Mar 15th
Macbeth at the Guthrie
In 1963 when The Guthrie Theater first opened its doors to the public under the direction of Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the first play to grace their stage was William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Now, more then 45 years later and nestled in a new location in the Mill City district, the Guthrie Theater is proud to introduce their 50th Shakespeare production by bringing to life Macbeth, a tale shadowing a nobleman's lust for power and greatness, and the treacherous road he takes to get there.
Ellis wins 65A DFL endorsement
On February 13, State Rep. Cy Thao (DFL-65A) of St. Paul announced that he is not seeking ...
Celebration of the Black press to feature Dr. Height; other civil rights heroes next week
WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Black Press Week, the annual celebration of the nearly two centuries-o...
Education Spotlight: Students win special recognition for creative writing
Andre Wilson, J’Siris Jones, and Bodi Paulson-Sutton, students in kindergarten, first and ...
Crossing the bridge in Selma: A walk with the courageous men and women who made history 45 years ago
Last weekend our family had the privilege of joining colleagues from both political partie...Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson to leave high court
Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric J. Magnuson announced that he will leave the state's highest court, effective June 30, 2010.“It has been my privilege to serve as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court for the past two years,” Magnuson said in a letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty. “I have found the position to be both challenging and rewarding. However, for reasons personal to me and my family, I have decided to step down and return to private practice.”
Twinkie Time! The fans are going to have to yell a little harder
Outdoor baseball! Ha-haaa, that’s what I’m talking about! Who wouldn’t like the smell of the air provided by an open-air stadium. Whether the air is industrial or fresh (in L.A. you either learn to appreciate smog and the Santa Ana winds that blow it away…or you move), it all smells good to me. Thus, I know one person who is going to be a little quicker picking up his press credentials for Twins baseball this year. Tough on teachers
The recent firing of all the teachers at Central Falls High School in Rhode Island by the district superintendent was applauded by both President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Both thought this was the right thing for the students being failed by the teachers and the school. But is it all the teacher’s fault? Should the principals also be held responsible? What about the parents? After all, it does take a village.Top five reasons to fill out the 2010 census form
Every ten years the US federal government is required to count every man woman and child in the country. Not surprisingly, the census is a massive undertaking requiring the work of more than a million people to accurately count the hundreds of millions of people living in the country. Contrary to the myths, participation in the census is extremely safe and easy, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Minnesota and North Dakota encourages everyone to take a few minutes to fill out their census form when it arrives in the mail in March.First Lady Michelle Obama promotes reading
First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan were special guests at the National Education Association’s 13th Annual “Read Across America” Day, held at the Library of Congress on March 2. The event celebrated Dr. Seuss’s 106th birthday and kicked off the NEA’s national reading-promotion campaign, in which an estimated 45 million educators, parents and students are expected to participate in literacy promotion events nationwide. Jazz saxophonist Donald Harrison blesses Berklee Africana Studies Center
Famed New Orleans jazz saxophonist and Berklee alum Donald Harrison (left), featured in When the Levees Broke, who has played with Miles Davis and mentored the Notorious B.I.G., among others, gave a special N'Olens style blessing to Berklee's new Africana Studies center. This room is a space on campus for students to be actively involved with the Africana Studies curriculum initiative. He was accompanied by percussionists Thimba Mkhatshwa and Berklee Presidential scholar from New Orleans Joseph C. Dyson (right). TOPS suggests spring activities for healthier living
It’s been a long and stormy winter and snow has found its way to almost all of the 50 states. But, finally, spring is on its way. Daylight lasts longer, temperatures are getting warmer, and there’s more energy in the air. The start of a new season is a great time to renew weight-loss and fitness resolutions. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, shares the following tips for springing into a healthier, active, better-for-you lifestyle.(Instant Inspiration) Putting people in their place
Are you good at putting people in their place? I’m not talking about cursing anyone out or telling them off, but literally prioritizing the people in your life. Most of us aren’t.Nothing’s fashionable about perpetual lateness
When my girlfriend, Janice and I took our daughters to the movie theater to see The Princess and the Frog, Disney’s first-ever film featuring an African American Princess, we were beyond excited. My girlfriend, super serious about securing the best seats in the house for this historic event, wanted to arrive forty minutes in advance of show time. I, on the other hand, thought that was a bit excessive. Our compromise was to drive separately (she took the girls with her), so she could have first pick of the seats and I could finish my to-do list at home. Winter parking restrictions end in Minneapolis: Drivers should continue to follow posted parking signs
Effective immediately, Minneapolis has lifted the Winter Parking Restrictions that were put in place last month. The restrictions went into effect on Feb. 11 after snow accumulations narrowed many streets, making it difficult for fire trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles to navigate in some neighborhoods. Limiting parking to one side of many city streets created more reliable access for emergency responses.
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