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Kathy Lilly

St. Paul, MN
Commenter for
5 years 24 weeks

Recent Comments

Posted on 04/20/12 at 05:48 pm in response to NFL delivers a 'reality check' to state leaders

The Vikings would NOT be the PRIMARY tenant of a new stadium. They would play 8 games plus (maybe) 2 exhibition games. They'd use the facility, at most, 10 days/year. Out of 365. TEN DAYS/YEAR IS NOT A PRIMARY TENANT!

The current facility is most suited to all of the other users. The Vikings should ante up very much more money if they want a new facility built, as it would be only to their advantage.

Posted on 04/19/12 at 08:55 pm in response to Pro football's honchos to talk about 'franchise viability'

Please note: The Vikings have just 8 home games/ year, plus, perhaps, 2 preseason games. Equals just TEN days/year. Out of 365.The Vikings would not be a PRIMARY TENNANT. They would use thew facility 10 days/year, max. The Dome is a most excellent facility for the many other users, more regular users. What do they have to say? What would they say about very increased costs?.

REMEMBER: THE VIKINGS WOULD NOT BE THE PRIMARY TENNANT! JUST 10 DAYS/YEAR. MAKE THEM PAYH!!!

Posted on 04/03/12 at 04:14 pm in response to Grand Rapids high-schoolers roll to national win with energy-efficient car

A Minnesota household has X amount of money, of which Y is maybe available for discretionary spending. If all these gaming/gambling options are approved for funding a new Vikings stadium, and are as actively embraced as supporters anticipate, how much of that limited discretionay money will remain available for other recreation/arts/culture activities?

If the Vikings get all the money they expect from the gambling bills the rest of our infrastructure will suffer. The pot just doesn't...

Posted on 01/24/12 at 12:49 pm in response to Will MPR's 'Daily' show make news more interesting and fun?

I, too, really miss Catherine Lampher. Loved her curiosity, her occasional irreverence, and her giggle. Kerri exhausts me with her intensity and speech pattern. Nevertheless will listen to the new show because MPR is significant enough to attract good guests, and listeners are engaged enough to ask good questions. But gosh, it would be fun if Catherine showed yo as a guest host once in a while. I'd love to hear more about her NY experience!

Posted on 01/20/12 at 05:51 pm in response to Star Tribune accepts ad from convicted sex-assaulter's Mormon sect

I saw the same ad in this morning's (home delivered)NY Time, and couldn't figure out what it was about, just found it very creepy. So if you don't get an answer from the Strib, perhaps you can get one from the Times.

Posted on 07/01/09 at 03:34 pm in response to Why Franken won and the lessons we all learned

I believe two television ads significantly affected Franken's subsequent success and Coleman's failure despite the advantage of incumbency. The Franken ad with his former school teacher humanized him and verified his local roots. VERY effective. The Coleman ad (taking out the garbage) appeared staged and awkward. Almost spooky.

Posted on 02/23/09 at 02:14 pm in response to Tuesday: Crime author from Brazil braves winter for rare appearance at Once Upon a Crime

Both of Gage's books are quite excellent. They, as is the case with almost all of SOHO's books, are especially good for "armchair travelers". They provide a great sense of time and place without actual physical danger (or airfare expense or lost luggage).

Once Upon A Crime is a genuinely wonderful resource. Not only do Pat and Gary carry current mysteries not available at the chain stores (all hardcovers at 15% off), but ask, and you can be admitted to the "back store" down the hall...

Posted on 02/23/09 at 02:27 pm in response to Tuesday: Crime author from Brazil braves winter for rare appearance at Once Upon a Crime

Oh, and I should have added, I really, really miss your St. Paul column in the Strib.

Posted on 11/05/08 at 07:12 pm in response to Cash and personality help Tim Walz to a second term

I don't think Tim Walz's success is based on money or politics. Tim is just special. Anyone who doubts this should check out an article that appeared in the NYTimes last April (which, as far as I can tell, wasn't reprinted in any of our local papers). Go to the NYTimes webside (www.nytimes.com) and enter Tim Walz's name. Go to the article titled "High School Project". If this doesn't bring tears to your eyes you may need to check...