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Jason Yang's death, a tragedy for his family, has become a public controversy and an example of the continuing conflict and mistrust between the Minneapolis police and the Hmong community. The article by Wameng Moua describes the family and community questions, and the sidebar and PDFs summarize the Medical Examiner's findings. Mysteries remain in Jason Yang's death Standing atop the I-394 bridge which leads to Ramp C in downtown Minneapolis, one thing is chillingly obvious about this 70-foot drop: If you jump over the concrete barrier, you will die. MORE » Teen moms breaking stereotypes at Broadway High School in Minneapolis By Zoe Ryan Deneazra Burns wants to "break stereotypes" about teen moms: teen moms are not all high school dropouts and don't become pregnant to get attention. They're just trying to finish school and do well for themselves and their child. MORE » THEATER | Reversing the gaze: Heid Erdrich's "Curiosities" Intermedia Arts concluded its remarkable Catalyst Series this weekend with a performance of Curiosities, a play written by Heid Erdrich and co-presented by Pangea World Theater. Like the other programs presented in this year's Catalyst Series—such as Legacies of War, Words to Dead Lips, and Symptom, Curiosities was engaging and provocative.MORE » Supreme Court denies Emmer, GOP petitionNinety minutes after hearing oral arguments, the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected a petition by the Republican Party of Minnesota and Tom Emmer's gubernatorial campaign to force counties to undergo a reconciliation in search of "phantom votes." The Emmer team argued that election officials improperly counted votes on election night, but the opposition argued that they have followed the letter of the law. MORE » OPINION | Compromising faith for classIn Saudi Arabia, my birthplace, it's normal for everyone to take up to a week off from school and work to hear the exchange of the words "Eid Mubarak" - a celebratory greeting meaning "Blessed Eid" - to celebrate Eid. MORE » Inside the Daily Planet, 11/24/10THEATER | Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular II: The Second Coming at the Brave New Workshop: Face-hurts-you're-laughing-so-hard funny by Kate Gallagher, TC Daily Planet • If you're an easily offended Catholic who lives in Coon Rapids, loves the Galleria, still worships Brett Favre even after all the crap he's pulled, and truly love every minute you get with your relatives, avoid the Brave New Workshop's current show at all costs. If not, buy tickets to Brett Favre's Christmas Spectacular II: The Second Coming quickly, before they sell out. Amy Kochendorfer "Smokta Hontis" represents with the MN Roller Girls by Swan Sherwood, The Circle • Competing for the title of Queen of the Rink she tore up the track during this season's Minnesota Roller Girls (MNRG) tryouts. Trailblazing her way into the sport of roller derby, on August 19th, Amy Kochendorfer "Smokta Hontis" was drafted to the Atomic Bombshells, one of five teams in the MN Roller Girls league based in the Twin Cities. "I'm not from China! I'm from Pakistan!" by Iman Jafri of Saint Paul Academy, Three Sixty • I walked onto the school bus, a little first grader with two thick braids, and went to go sit with my new friend. She was introducing me to her other friend, and I can still hear her kindergartener voice saying brightly "Meet my Chinese friend!" Windom Park's ancestor, William Windom by Mary Treacy, The Northeaster • Windom Park is just the right name for the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood that reflects the life of its namesake, William Windom, Minnesota Member of Congress and Senator and U.S Secretary of the Treasury. The neighborhood encompasses Windom's life - from the administration of Franklin Pierce through the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, Windom Park residents might reflect on the life of William Windom as they walk Windom Park down Pierce, Buchanan, Lincoln, Johnson, Ulysses, Hayes, Garfield, Cleveland, Benjamin and Harrison Streets. Windom's life, impact, struggles -and parallels with politics today -- come readily to mind with each block and each administrative era in which Windom was a powerful player. NEW IN BLOGS OPEN ARMS MINNESOTA | Kevin: SNAP Challenge, day 2 by Kevin Winge • There is a reason for the adage -- a picture is worth a thousand words. My lunch on Thursday, pictured here, consisted of a peanut butter sandwich (7 cents), a banana (16 cents) and a carrot (7 cents). For 30 cents, it was a pretty nutritious meal. HINDSIGHT 2020 | GAMC future still in question by Ben Hanson • Facing a $7 billion budget deficit, it's unclear what the future holds for about 13,000 Minnesotans relying on General Assistance Medical Care's (GAMC) Coordinated Care Delivery System (CCD). The program covers hospitalization and other services for the state's poorest adults who don't qualify for federal aid. TERESA ON TCDP | Help wanted? by Jack Boardman • No sense beating around the bush this morning -- I'm unemployed for the first time in over 25 years; involuntarilly separated from my employer after over eleven years of very-enjoyable service. BARATARIA | What is community? by Erik Hare • Nearly all social media activists agree that success in their field requires a sense of community. It's the "social," after all, that distinguishes this kind of media from older media. Yet that means different things to different people, colored by their different experiences in life. What does "community" mean to you? SAINT PAUL ALMANAC | Lady Elegant's Tea Room by Amanda Baden • My favorite place in Saint Paul is Lady Elegant's Tea Room. Lady Elegant's Tea Room is special to me because that's where I had my first cup of tea. |   |
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