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9 worst urban planning moves in Twin Cities history
Cityscape

9 worst urban planning moves in Twin Cities history

By Marlys Harris | 12/18/12

Over the last year, I've been asking practically every person I interview for his or her suggestions.

Map of walking routes in Minneapolis
Minnesota Blog Cabin

In praise of contiguity

streets.mn
By David Levinson | 12/18/12

The problem with making Minneapolis a first rate pedestrian city is the lack of contiguity. There are some really good walkable sections, but they are not connected well (or at all).

orchestra players
Artscape

Orchestra updates; Guthrie signs Goetz, Carey for 'Long Day's Journey'

By Pamela Espeland | 12/18/12

ALSO: Jeanne Arland Peterson to retire; 'La Natividad' at Heart of the Beast; 'Family Dinner' improv at HUGE; and more.

John Larsen
The Line

Architect/philanthropist John Larsen talks about going beyond grantmaking

By Jon Spayde | 12/14/12

For Larsen, philanthropy needs to explore options beyond writing checks — like new partnerships with government.

Don fraser, R.T. Rybak, Al Hofstede
Two Cities

Will Rybak run again? Minneapolis ex-mayors weigh in

By Karen Boros | 12/14/12

The political veterans have plenty of advice and insight into the challenges mayors face.

Silent march remembers the homeless who died in Minnesota
Community Sketchbook

Silent march remembers the homeless who died in Minnesota

By Cynthia Boyd | 12/14/12

More than 100 Minnesotans who lives were marked by homelessness will be remembered at a Dec. 20 service.

Madame Bonbonnier
Artscape

'Nutcracker' sans orchestra; get ready for 'Downton' No. 3

By Pamela Espeland | 12/14/12

ALSO: See MN Opera's "Silent Night" on TPT; watch Christmas movies at the Riverview; and more.

Star Tribune building
Braublog

If Ryan strikes a Star Tribune land deal for Wells Fargo, keep your eye on the subsidy

By David Brauer | 12/14/12

Ryan’s dreamscape described as office buildings, a parking ramp, two full blocks of public parkland — and potentially more public subsidy.

Rybak on Jansing and Co.
MinnClips

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks 'fiscal cliff' on MSNBC's Jansing & Co.

By Tom Nehil | 12/13/12

The mayor spoke about what his constituents want lawmakers and the president to do in the ongoing fiscal dispute.

John Waters
Weekend Best Bets

'A John Waters Christmas' monologue; 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Orpheum

By Tim Gihring | 12/13/12

ALSO: The Chastity Brown Band and Sophia Shorai at the Dakota; 'Eat: An Exhibition by Wing Young Huie' at Third Place Gallery; and more.