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Barbara Ehrenreich
Community Sketchbook

What the author of ‘Nickel and Dimed’ thinks about Minnesota’s minimum wage

By Cynthia Boyd | 05/10/13

I sought Barbara Ehrenreich out to talk about poverty as Minnesota legislators voted to raise the state’s minimum wage.

$15 to park on street for Vikings game?
Politics & Policy

$15 to park on street for Vikings game? Minneapolis 'smart' meters raise rates for big events

By Pat Borzi | 05/10/13

All other Dome events are exempt. There is, though, variable Event Rate parking near Target Field and the U's TCF Bank stadium.

spco concert
Artscape

SPCO resumes concerts, brings back Coppock as president

By Pamela Espeland | 05/10/13

ALSO: 'Caesar Must Die' returns; Craftstravaganza at the Fairgrounds; 'Great Gatsby' to open; and more.

Community Voices

Protect insurance coverage for children with autism

By Lisa Barsness | 05/10/13

The three largest insurers in Minnesota will have phased out their coverage by the end of the year, each citing competitive pressures — unless the Legislature intervenes this session.

Two Cities

Dai Thao and Noel Nix to run for St. Paul's Ward 1 council seat

By Joe Kimball | 05/09/13

Thao, an activist and IT manager for the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, and Nix, the current council aide, say they'll run in November.

union depot passengers photo
Books

‘St. Paul Union Depot’ brings back a world of travel as relaxation

By Amy Goetzman | 05/09/13

John W. Diers' boyhood fixation on transportation never went away; he ultimately spent his career working in transit.

What makes people attached to a city?
Cityscape

What makes people attached to a city?

By Marlys Harris | 05/08/13

Katherine Loflin, a placemaking expert, explained the latest research at a gathering in Minneapolis.

dakota internment camp
MinnClips

Internment during the U.S.-Dakota War

By Tom Nehil | 05/08/13

1,700 Dakota were forced to camp at Fort Snelling during the winter of 1862–1863.

norquist photo
D.C. Dispatches

Norquist, Klobuchar find common ground on immigration reform

By Devin Henry | 05/07/13

WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar invited America’s most famous anti-tax crusader to testify before the Joint Economic Committee on immigration reform Tuesday.

The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Russell Senate Office Building
D.C. Dispatches

21 Senate Republicans vote for new taxes

By Devin Henry | 05/07/13

WASHINGTON — Traditional Republican anti-tax sentiments have diminished in the debate over expanded online sales tax.