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Lakers, North Stars and…Vikings? Oh my!
08 February 2012 7:43 AM | 3 CommentsThe chatter is getting noisier. They are going to raise our taxes! That RICH guy is going to get richer! Our public schools don’t get any money – but that dumb team does! I don’t care – let the team leave! However, Minnesota history indicates...
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Your help is needed to close one hole in Minnesota safety net
06 February 2012 3:11 PM | No CommentsYou may have read about Charles Van Heuveln in Jon Tevlin’s Star Tribune column a few weeks ago. A good program that benefits people with disabilities — Medical Assistance for Employed People with Disabilities (MA-EPD) — has a loop hole in it. A hole that...
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Theater of Public Policy
02 February 2012 12:19 PM | No CommentsPolitical satire and improvisational theater have a long history in the Twin Cities thanks in part to Dudley Riggs. Huge Improv Theater on 30th and Lyndale in south Minneapolis is adding a new chapter to this legacy with the Theater of Public Policy. In partnership...
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Systems Thinking
Posted on March 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsI’ve found myself involved in recent conversations about transportation in the Twin Cities region and increasingly these are becoming more frustrating. No, I’m not talking about pothole season. And it’s not just the usual venting about growing congestion, lack of transit options (even with the... -
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Posted on March 8, 2010 | 5 CommentsBreaking up is always hard to do. Besides personal relationships, most people have a messy “break-up” with a personal trainer, hair stylist or Facebook friend. But what happens when a relationship with a nonprofit runs its course? Some organizations have very strict rules for your... -
Does the “Leadership” Section Stack up to Salinger or Zinn?
Posted on February 2, 2010 | 1 CommentWith the recent passings of J.D. Salinger and Howard Zinn, a recent table conversation among work colleagues turned to the impact of these two iconic authors’ works. We were not alone. In fact, MPR’s NewsQ question of the day asked listeners “What book changed your... -
Why sports matter to a community
Posted on January 25, 2010 | 7 CommentsIn a state that’s about equally divided between Republicans and Democrats, with a recent history of political gridlock, when was the last time 80 percent of our community did anything together? Last week, more than 80 percent of our television viewing market tuned in to... -
Co-Working – A Place for Entrepreneurs, Consultants & Freelancers to Find Community
Posted on January 20, 2010 | 3 Comments“I would do things differently if I ran this place.” “I’ve got a great idea. I wonder if it would fly in the marketplace?” “I really want to work on my own and avoid the office politics.” These are just a few of the reasons... -
Overnight Website Challenge — FREE WEBSITE, what’s the catch?
Posted on January 11, 2010 | No CommentsActually, there is no catch in this case! The Overnight Website Challenge brings together professional web developers with Minnesota non-profits to design and create a new website for the non-profit organization in 24 hours. This is an amazing opportunity for non-profits to get over 200 hours... -
Home is where the heart is
Posted on November 11, 2009 | 1 CommentHome is where the heart is: How a simple concept – visitability — can build a stronger community… My home is wheelchair accessible only because I use a wheelchair. When I visit my four siblings scattered throughout the Twin Cities, or their adult children, or... -
Making a Difference One Pint at a Time
Posted on October 26, 2009 | 7 CommentsEvery year as we head to the holiday season, well intentioned Minnesotans tell themselves this is going to be the year they slow down, try to remember the real meaning of the season, and give something back to the community. Then reality hits in the... -
Community – A Transplant’s Tale
Posted on October 20, 2009 | 4 Comments5-years and 3 states (Connecticut, North Carolina, Minnesota) later, where is my community and who is my community? As a transplant to Minnesota, I often ask myself these questions. Is my community a psychological construct of my internal making to create a sense of belonging... -
Dora Knows: Neighborhoods are the Lifeline for Community
Posted on September 23, 2009 | 5 CommentsCommunity is a word that is used regularly and has many contextual meanings and definitions—an online community, a professional organization, a place where people look out for one another. While I was in college, I experienced, for the first time, a true sense of community....
