E-NewsSeptember 2006 |
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directly to that story): Don Fraser at Leadership Breakfast on September 20 Public forum on "Citizens and the Future of News" Mpls Park and Recreation Board town meetings E-Democracy neighborhood forums discussion Should a stadium be built on Nicollet Island?
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Don Fraser at Leadership Breakfast on September 20
Don't miss Don Fraser, former Mayor of Minneapolis, who will speak on the connection between schools and community at the next Neighborhood Leadership Breakfast, 8:15 to 9:30 AM on September 20 at St. Martin's Table, 2001 Riverside Ave., Mpls. Follow this link to find out more about the breakfast series, or contact Becky at 612.339.3480 x182 or by email to reserve your spot today (remember, space is limited!) ***** |
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forum on "Citizens and the Future of News" On September 16, a free public forum, "Citizens and the Future of News", will be held at Hamline University. The event will feature a conversation between media critic and NYU professor Mark Crispin Miller and Lizz Winstead, co-creator of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," as well as panel discussions with representatives from the Pioneer Press, StarTribune, Minnesota Public Radio, and a variety of neighborhood, ethnic and community-based news outlets. The event is presented by the Twin Cities Media Alliance - for more info, visit their website. ***** |
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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Town Meetings The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is hosting a series of town meetings in September to learn what residents think about the recreation and park needs of their communities. For more information and a schedule of meetings times and locations, visit the Minneapolis Park and Rec website. ***** |
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E-Democracy online neighborhood forums discussion
E-Democracy is hosting a discussion meeting to gather input on future online neighborhood "life" forums. This special meeting is for those connected with immigrant communities, communities of color, low income internet access providers/trainers and neighborhood organizations. The meeting is set for September 7 at 5:30 PM at PPL Learning Center in Minneapolis. For more info and to RSVP, email E-Democracy.
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Should a stadium be built on Nicollet Island? Nicollet Island residents, historic preservation groups, and park and river advocates are calling for further negotiations with DeLaSalle High School to explore other options for a football / soccer stadium that better serves the interests of all parties. The current proposal under review seeks to authorize a stadium to be built adjacent to the private high school on Nicollet Island, a historic district and on public parkland. The DeLaSalle stadium proposal will come before the Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee for review on Thursday, September 14, 2006. Things you can do:
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