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David Anger

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Edina, Minnesota
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Posted on 05/31/13 at 05:13 pm in response to Questions remain about fiscal performance of Minnesota Orchestra's board, management

Emily deserves a journalism award. She is the only writer keeping watch over our withering civic treasure: the Minnesota Orchestra. This latest installment is especially poignant, because the board and management have been able to remain silent and let the orchestra, as we have known it, slide into disrepair. What is clear to me is that musicians and arts-going patrons have a very different world view for the institution, which is all about creating a culture of excellence for Minneapolis...

Posted on 04/29/13 at 10:43 pm in response to The only path to settlement: Orchestra musicians, board members must negotiate

I am certain Mrs. Carpenter knows what it is like to receive top-notch musical training, on-going education and support a family for an average of $120,000 per year.

Posted on 04/04/13 at 10:07 pm in response to Chicago Symphony Orchestra president comments on MN orchestra lockouts

When the will the Mayor and Governor call on Michael Henson, the President & CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra, to resign? It is time. This strike is a national embarrassment. Each day the strike continues Minneapolis becomes Omaha. Pull up your socks Twin Cities and let the music resume.

Posted on 03/20/13 at 04:26 pm in response to For now, new Vikings stadium will be surrounded by ... parking lots

Thanks for the story Marlys Harris. Nothing ever good comes from surface parking lots. Downtown Minneapolis is a giant parking lot. The idea is that people will drive downtown and work, recreate and dine. The truth is that parking lots downtown only foster a drive thru culture, where people jam in for events and bolt. It's a shame that in this day and age a huge development is moving forward without understanding how the Dome will actually interface with its neighborhood. Scary and sad...

Posted on 01/29/13 at 03:16 pm in response to Walking Loring Greenway, a safe, attractive example of urban renewal

Thanks for the article. The Greenway is one of the best examples of Minneapolis' urbanism. It's so many things: attractive, accessible, and quiet. Amazing that it was built, but even more amazing that it survives. Worth mentioning are the 1970s design elements, including the playground area, fountains, street lamps, and fountains. It's strange that the writer deems some of the buildings ugly, particularly the Greenway town homes and apartments. The town homes are fine examples of post modern...

Posted on 04/28/12 at 05:26 pm in response to Recent legislative events prompt questions about who’s in charge of GOP senators

Style file: Serious issues deserve serious fashion. Turtlenecks are not serious, especially mock ones. Ryan O'Neal wore a chunky Harvard-looking one to great acclaim in Love Story. After graduating from law school and landing a Manhattan job, he upgraded to nice, trim suits. Minnesota legislators should follow his lead. Do fashionable policy makers matter? A lot. By chucking the ten-year-old mock turtleneck you can support local shops and create abundance. You also create an aura of...

Posted on 04/28/12 at 05:35 pm in response to Franken, other lawmakers scramble to keep post offices open

We need the post office, but we need a smart, forward-thinking one. Design is the answer. From postage stamps to uniforms to lobbies, the USPS needs a makeover. Create desire by issuing postage stamps that people want to buy. Then, ask Zac Posen to design new uniforms that are functional yet modern. Finally, give the lobbies the heave-ho. Have you ever wondered why many post offices smell funny? I have. Give them a good scrub, introduce good seating and signage. In other words, rebrand the...