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It's all about the worms

Good food can be grown in pots, in backyards, or in community gardens, so long as the soil is good. That message was delivered enthusiastically on March 29 at the fourth annual GardenWorks fair at First Christian Church in Minneapolis. Will Allen, founder and director of Growing Power—a non-profit land trust in Milwaukee—spoke to a jam-packed fellowship hall. Many audience members were attending their first GardenWorks fair, and the energy was high. Gardeners and farmers of all ages, including a few children, had gathered to learn about urban agriculture. MORE »

From the Editor's Desk

Last week, we published a story in which Minneapolis city officials talked about how well the city finances stacked up during the current recession, because Minneapolis did not have major stock market holdings. This week, Mayor R.T. Rybak and City Council President Barbara Johnson proposed a hiring freeze because of — you guessed it — stock market losses. MORE »

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Todo sobre mi bicicleta

This summer, it seemed like everyone was riding a bike. Whether people were commuting, running errands, or just cruising on a sunny day, Minneapolitans and St Paulites were putting the fun between their legs and going for a ride. It felt like The Twin Cities, Land of the Bicycle, where Thor cruises on his Schwinn World Tour. MORE »

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Advise and Dissent: Luis Pacheco

What would you like to tell president-elect Barack Obama? Advise and Dissent features opinions on what the new president should be thinking and doing. This opinion came from Your Turn — Teens advise the next president on what youth need.

Immigration: I want Barack Obama to open the border for three reasons. First, most of the Latinos want jobs. Second they want a life that Mexico can’t give us. Third, Latinos are not criminals; we just want a better life for our kids such as education, jobs, and things like that. — Luis Pacheco, 14, Harding High School MORE »

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THEATER | Jacob Marley makes the play...on Astroturf

There are so many holiday shows and activities to choose from this time of year, it can be a challenge to decide where to spend your time. Even with the state of the economy and holiday gifts to buy, many people are still looking for the opportunity to spend of bit of money on a great holiday show that will offer a bit of the seasonal spirit. For those looking for something a little different, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul is worth consideration. MORE »