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Saturday is the day—join us at the Sixth Annual Citizen Media Forum! While the forum is free, we need your help in our annual fund drive. To keep the Daily Planet in orbit, please make a tax deductible contribution to the Twin Cities Media Alliance. All first-time and increased donations help us earn a $75,000 match from the Challenge Fund for Journalism. Bob Hale, citizen journalist, says: "I love reading the TC Daily Planet because I found out about events I would never otherwise be aware of—those obscure, but interesting community happenings, often ignored by other news outlets." If you love reading the Daily Planet, lend us a hand. MIGIZI youth project premieres videos By Eliana Gramer and Larissa Peifer, TC Daily Planet An excited group of young Native Americans presented their own documentaries on October 15 at South High School. Working together with MIGIZI Communications the pupils produced short films focused on topics concerning the local American Indian community-issues that are barely covered by the mainstream media. As stated on their homepage, all projects managed by MIGIZI Communications pursued the goal "of countering the misrepresentations, inaccuracies, and falsehoods promulgated about Native Peoples in the major media."  MORE » Businesses along University Avenue organize to prepare for Central Corridor By Yeoryia Christoforides, TC Daily Planet "Build right, not on the backs of small businesses," is a motto of the University Avenue Business Association (UABA), according to director Linda Winsor. On October 28, UABA and the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) brought small businesses together for a resource workshop offering free services such as business consulting, legal services, marketing assistance.  MORE » Charter Commission will redraw Mpls political boundaries By Charles Hallman, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Every 10 years, Minneapolis redraws its political boundaries based on the census count. When the next redistricting, as it is called, takes place in 2012, the task will for the first time fall to the Minneapolis Charter Commission courtesy of an amendment that voters passed November 2.  MORE » Minnesota taxes remain "just about average" By Jeff Van Wychen, Minnesota 2020 With all the talk from Minnesota's far right about "government spending run amok" and "out of control taxes," one might think that taxes in the Gopher State were sky high compared to the rest of the nation. In fact, state and local taxes in Minnesota remain average after taking into account the state's relatively high per capita personal income.  MORE » Workers blast bonuses for MNSCU administrators By Staff, Workday Minnesota Workers who face layoffs and wage freezes at Minnesota state colleges and universities are blasting the MnSCU system for paying more than $400,000 in bonuses to administrators. On Friday, MnSCU trustees issued $415,875 in bonuses to college and university presidents and three vice chancellors. Earlier in the year, Chancellor James McCormick also received a $40,000 bonus, bringing his annual compensation to $400,000.  MORE » Inside the Daily Planet, 11/12/10 BOOKS | Stylish new photography books from Julian Schnabel, Horst A. Friedrichs, and style bloggers around the world by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet • With holiday shopping season approaching, I took a look at three new photography books from international publisher Prestel. You might consider putting any of the three under someone's tree—perhaps your own. 40 years ago urban renewal threatened South St. Anthony Park by Roger Bergerson, Park Bugle • Today it's light rail construction, but 40 years ago the residents of South St. Anthony Park faced disruptions associated with urban renewal. A major difference: back then, the very future of the neighborhood seemed in doubt. OPINION | Rural disparities by Sarah Stoesz, Minnesota Women's Press • Every summer I head to the Boundary Waters to recharge my batteries and refresh my soul. This is a sacred time and space for me, with the natural beauties of Minnesota, integral to what I call home. They are as integral to my health as are the world-renowned, cutting edge medical services available here. NEW IN BLOGS FLYOVER LAND | "Minnesota's Hidden Alphabet" by Amy Rea • When I first opened up this book, kindly sent to me by the fine folks at the Minnesota Historical Society Press, I thought, oh, this is cute. Who do I know with young kids that I could give it to when I'm done? Sad news for people with young kids--I'm keepin' it. OUTSIDE THE WALLS | War, and peace by Dick Bernard • A few days ago we finished the biennial reenactment of the Civil War - the 2010 elections. While this is a supposedly bloodless sport, the biennial result is "a house divided" where one side "wins" and the other "loses." The aim, especially strong today, is to kill the opposing point of view, relevant though it may be. HINDSIGHT 2020 | Do-it-yourself public transit by Natalie Camplair • Blame it on the weather or on the large number of commuters between the suburbs and the Twin Cities: The average Minnesotan drives almost 2,000 more miles per year more than the average American. THINK FORWARD | Fast food advertising to children is relentless by Jennifer Billig • On Monday at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual meeting in Denver, researchers from Yale's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity released Fast Food FACTS (Food Advertising to Children and Teens Score). They found that children as young as two are seeing more fast food advertising than ever before and that children are targeted through various media and in the restaurants themselves. SIDEWALK DOG | Max It Out: Local animal charities participate in Give to the Max Day by Meredeth Barzen • Based on the snowflake ornaments hanging in shop windows, we think it's safe to say that the holiday season is officially nigh. (Seems like it's getting earlier and earlier each year, doesn't it?) But one element of the holidays that we don't mind seeing arrive before the Thanksgiving turkeys hit the tables is the spirit of generosity that the season imparts. Let's kick it off next Tuesday, November 16, on GiveMN's "Give to the Max Day," shall we?
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