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OutFront Minnesota tells cinna.mn what it IS doing

by Erica Mauter • I asked if OutFront Minnesota is doing its job, as it’s a common complaint I hear from people who disagree with their strategy. OutFront Communications Director Jo Marsicano replied in the comments.

OutFront Minnesota would like to respond to the question, “Is OutFront Minnesota doing its job?”

OutFront Minnesota works year round advocating for our community and working closely with our allies.
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Because gays can’t get family fishing licenses

by Erica Mauter • Doug Grow has a great article at MinnPost today about the marriage equality fight in Minnesota, highlighting the step-by-step legislative approach recommended by our state’s big LGBT advocacy organizations.

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Black vs White saving habits

by Erica Mauter • US News & World Report published an item on its Planning to Retire blog about the different saving habits of white Americans vs African-Americans.
African-Americans and whites who make at least $50,000 annually are equally likely to have access to 401(k)’s and contribute regularly. But blacks save less each month and have smaller nest eggs, according to a new survey [conducted by Charles Schwab Corp. and Ariel Investments].
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VISUAL ARTS | The letters and labors of Chank Diesel, font guru

You could be forgiven for thinking fonts aren’t fun. An ancient and esoteric craft, typography exemplifies the hard ideals of clarity and consistency, imbuing the printed word with authority and stripping it of the messy irregularity of handwriting. MORE »

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New Seward Co-op opens Thursday!

The new Seward Co-op, in its bright, green building at 2823 East Franklin, will open for business on Thursday, January 8 at 10 a.m., with a ribbon-cutting, give-aways and general celebration. The $10.5 million store doubles the retail space of the old store, with 13,000 square feet, and also has a community classroom on the second floor. The building includes Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles and the Co-op is hoping to earn a LEED gold rating. MORE »