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Don Effenberger

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Don Effenberger

MinnPost News Editor Don Effenberger coordinates coverage of Minnesota politics, business and sports news. An inveterate list-maker, he also regularly writes Listing Slightly, a quirky, quick-read list on pop culture, movies and music.

Don is a St. Paul native who worked at the Pioneer Press for 28 years, handling a wide range of editing assignments, including supervising coverage of religion, education, health, St. Paul and Ramsey County news and a wide array of special projects.

Between longevity and attrition, he became one of the newsroom’s de facto "historians," in part because of several favorite career projects. He edited and designed the company history book and oversaw yearlong coverage of the paper's 150th anniversary (the Pioneer Press' forerunner, the Minnesota Pioneer, is the state's oldest paper!).

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Commenters, MinnPost wants your views — respectfully
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Commenters, MinnPost wants your views -- respectfully

By Don Effenberger | 09/19/12

In response to repeated requests from folks upset with the disruptive effect of inflammatory comments, we are tightening our standards.

Too many hammers - photo by Flickr user Velo Steve
Listing Slightly

How about a ‘musical’ home-remodeling project?

By Don Effenberger | 06/08/12

Our construction work will need some “wall” songs, as well as tunes about floors, windows and doors.

Walking Season. Photo: CC/Flickr/Marcus Metropolis
Listing Slightly

Some great 'Walking' songs for prime walking season

By Don Effenberger | 04/27/12

I’ve got the soundtrack to accompany your charity fund-raising trek or simple exercise outing.

Sinatra Stamps
Listing Slightly

‘Super Bowl Sinatra’ still a winner 20 years later

By Don Effenberger | 04/06/12

It’s been 20 years since his Met Center concert, but what an unforgettable — and swinging — evening.

Alexander Graham Bell
Listing Slightly

‘Birthday boy’ Bell would be amazed at phone’s impact on pop culture

By Don Effenberger | 03/30/12

Check out some of Alexander Graham Bell’s device’s high-profile appearances in movie plots, skits and pop songs.

The Oscars
Listing Slightly

Oscar time (beyond the movies)

By Don Effenberger | 02/24/12

That 13.5-inch golden statuette isn’t the only famous Oscar. Before Sunday night’s extravaganza, check out these guys.

You Gotta Have Heart
Listing Slightly

What's Valentine's Day without some schmaltz, some hearts and some flowers?

By Don Effenberger | 02/10/12

We’ll musically pursue all three, and we’ll start with one of the most saccharine melodies of all time.

Don Effenberger
Listing Slightly

A (foot)step-by-step approach to great film dance scenes

By Don Effenberger | 02/03/12

I thought I’d share some of my favorite memorable dance sequences from the movies.

Listing Slightly

Some songs where words aren't instrumental

By Don Effenberger | 01/27/12

I’m going to take Eliza Doolittle’s advice this week and skip all those words. We’ll concentrate on melodies.

Listing Slightly

One blast of winter's enough; bring on the tropics

By Don Effenberger | 01/20/12
Just one taste of traditional Minnesota winter weather and I’m ready for a trip to the tropics — at least a musical mind excursion.