Those 33 terrorist groups in Ramsey County? It was "a very big lie"
by Karen Hollish, TC Daily Planet
Just weeks into the new Ramsey County Sheriff administration, we finally know why former sheriff Bob Fletcher ignored Minnesota Data Practices requests for the 78 Terrorism Information Briefs he boasted about preparing and disseminating since 2005.
MUSIC | Angélique Kidjo at the Ordway: Better than Springsteen
by Betsy Gabler, TC Daily Planet
When I walked out of the Ordway after seeing Angélique Kidjo on Friday, I was surprised to see snow. The concert was so full of warmth, I was sure the heat would radiate outward to the entire city and melt all of it away.
THEATER | A fast, funny, and profane Misanthrope at Illusion Theater
by Bev Wolfe, TC Daily Planet
Illusion Theater and the Lighthouse Group presented Molière's Misanthrope or the Impossible Lovers as this year's Lights Up production. Eric Powell Holm updated and directed this famous 17th century French comedy of manners about love, hypocrisy and self-indulgence. The production starts out sluggish but ultimately proves worthwhile.
MUSIC | "I want it to be relevant": MJ Kroll's music takes a turn
by Dwight Hobbes, TC Daily Planet
They don't make too many like singer-songwriter MJ Kroll. It's as much fun to hang out with her as it is to watch her perform or listen to one of her CDs. On-stage and off, she's an original.
Cutting into the thin margin of health: PCA changes in Minnesota
by Sharon Rolenc, TC Daily Planet
Betsy Davies is tired to the bone. The Richfield mom adopted four special needs children and is in the process of adopting two others. Now her two oldest sons' Personal Care Assistance hours have been cut in half. The Personal Care Assistance, or PCA, program provides in-home care so that people with disabilities can live independently. "During the adoption process, we were assured by the county and the state that we would have services to help us meet the individual needs of our children," she explained.
Looking for a road to affordable Central Corridor housing
by Sheila Regan, TC Daily Planet
As light rail's arrival in the Central Corridor nears, community organizations, individuals and stakeholders are brainstorming about how to preserve affordable housing along Washington and University Avenues. The Central Corridor LRT is the largest public works investment in the state's history. It will not only create a transportation connection but it is likely to spur development all along the line. Many fear the light rail will bring a rising demand to live in the community, which will mean increased rents, home prices and property taxes for neighbors.
MOVIES | No Strings Attached: Stereotypes in reverse are still stereotypes
by Sarah Heuer, TC Daily Planet
The closest Emma and Adam get to a genuine romantic moment occurs when she's subdued by her period (of course) at the same time as the rest of her medical resident roommates (including, offensively, a gay man) who, once stoic and capable, are now reduced to affected paralysis, whining for cupcakes.
MUSIC | Dessa plays to a packed house at the Cedar Cultural Center
by Jeff Rutherford, TC Daily Planet
Dessa, a member of the Minneapolis hip-hop supergroup Doomtree, performed to a packed house at the Cedar Cultural Center on Sunday night. From the moment she stepped on stage, Dessa had the crowd's undivided attention. She captivated the crowd with her great personality and appealing sense of humor. She flawlessly performed material new and old, with guests coming up on stage throughout the show.
THEATER | Park Square Theatre's Odyssey: One thing after another
by Matthew A. Everett, TC Daily Planet
The good news is that a lot of great actors (20 in all) are getting a steady paycheck for a few weeks.
What's local food and where is it?
by Sara Radjenovic, TC Daily Planet
Before you reach for that next carrot stick, think about how far it traveled. If you bought it at a conventional grocery store, it likely traveled over 1,800 miles to reach your lips, according to a study by Iowa State University. Think an apple is a better choice? Most apples travel just over 1,700 miles. Though Minnesota produces more than 600,000 bushels annually, for that distance you could just drive to Washington State and pick one for yourself.
THEATER | Brouhaha Comedy Festival at the Southern Theater: Warm whimsy in the middle of winter
by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet
On Sunday, I caught the three last shows in the Brouhaha Comedy Festival, a new weeklong event featuring six short comedic theater pieces at the Southern Theater. Whimsy was the dominant tone among the three pieces I saw, all of which were polished and enjoyable excursions into the lighter side of physical theater.
MOVIES | Community comes together to celebrate Oscar nominations
by Barb Teed, TC Daily Planet
Hollywood glam met Asian cuisine as movie fans gathered at Thom Pham's Wonderous Azian Kitchen in Minneapolis on Tuesday morning to watch the live 83rd Academy Awards nominations announcement.
MUSIC | Ben Folds at First Avenue: Seen, heard, felt
by Katie Sisneros, TC Daily Planet
Ben Folds gets to do things with his piano that my mom used to yell at me for. "Stop banging so hard on that piano!" She'd yell at me, or "Get your foot off there!" It's a good thing Ben is more violent with his pianos than I was ever allowed to be, or his shows would be exponentially less awesome.
Fighting City Hall - Neighborhood Revitalization Program versus City of Minneapolis
by Cynthia Frost, TC Daily Planet
What happens after the December 14 city government decision to freeze Neighborhood Revitalization Program Phase II funding? That question is at the center of NRP protests, and a city decision to form a new Neighborhood Funding Work Group. At stake: millions of dollars for neighborhood organizations and programs ranging from home improvement loans and commercial corridor development to graffiti removal and recycling programs.
Arts Orbit Radar 1/27/11
by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet
Vulcans, ogres, Yellow Power, and a bookstore called Mars.
MUSIC | Miranda Cosgrove at the State Theatre: Super duper cheesy, but at least she can sing
by Stacy Schwartz, TC Daily Planet
Unfortunately, I forgot my phone when I attended the Greyson Chance/Miranda Cosgrove show at the State Theatre Tuesday night. This is mostly unfortunate because I was unable to tweet my distresses, observations and cringes to my followers. So here I'll attempt to recap what would probably have been tweeted out, would I have had my phone.
FROM THE EDITORS' DESK | Remembering Jaclyn Evert
by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet
We were saddened to hear that on January 20, Jaclyn Evert died at the age of 22. Jaclyn was a contributor to the Daily Planet from 2009 to 2010, writing several articles on subjects ranging from immigrant workers to extreme couponing.
NEWS DAY | Sara's story, and Minnesota's future
by Mary Turck • "After only a couple of months of living with her foster family, who took the time to teach her, Sara learned her alphabet and could count to 100. When I was sitting with Sara at a wedding reception, she was so proud of her newly acquired skill that she asked if she could count to a hundred for me. Her eyes were bright and alive ... without a doubt, her spirit was alive."
Skaters enjoy the ice, as St. Paul Winter Carnival begins
by Erik Hare, TC Daily Planet
The day was gray and dim, but Rice Park clattered with the whir of preparing for the Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture Contest. As workers tramped the snow and hauled the heavy blocks into place, a few steps away a bright and sparkling quiet called in the softer voice of Minnesota tradition: the Wells Fargo Washington Street Ice Rink, snug up against Landmark Center.
MUSIC | Best New Bands at First Avenue: A bumper crop
by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet
The Best New Bands showcase presented every winter by First Avenue and Radio K is a must-see for many local music fans: a one-stop shop for the latest and greatest in Twin Cities music, with seven bands for seven dollars. This year's lineup was typically strong, and diverse enough that just about everyone in attendance loved some acts and hated others.
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SAINT PAUL ALMANAC | Winter wonderland and the hunt for treasure
by Brie Goellner • The scramble begins. The quickest gets the matching gloves. Snowsuit on . . . wool socks on . . . boots on . . . I just need a hat and gloves. A lone glove lies on the wood floor in the entryway. Where's its mate? Hats, scarves, and mismatched gloves fly out of the wicker basket.
NORTH BY NORTHSIDE | Fremont gas station (hopefully) to get an upgrade
by Jeff Skrenes • When I heard that the gas station with no name had a new proposal for its redesign, I admit to being skeptical. After all, the previous design change converted the unused car wash into a fast food joint with a drive-through that would use a public alley as an exit point along a one-way street with limited visibility. On top of not needing more fast food along Broadway, the drive-through proposal was both dangerous and out of line with city planning on multiple levels.
OUTSIDE THE WALLS | Las Madres: photo exhibit on Mothers of the Disappeared
by Dick Bernard • Sunday we were privileged to attend a photo exhibition and talks telling the story of the Las Madres, Argentine Mothers who lost children during Argentina's "dirty war" 1976-83.
MINNEAFRICA | North Africans turn the tables on authoritarian regimes in Tunisia and Egypt, could this phenomenon trickle down?
by Kawuma Daniel Busuulwa • "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." Martin Luther King, Jr. These words sum up the events that have sent shock waves across North Africa first in Tunisia and currently Egypt. There is growing discontent and tension among the masses about the authoritarian regimes that have become a staple to this region. People are risking their lives to make their voices heard and demonstrating to the leadership hierarchy that it is high-time they remembered that these are nations of the people for the people by the people.
BARATARIA | The Pop Bowl
by Erik Hare • Y'ins gon' rut fer Stillers? I ask the room for its opinion in my best Pittsburghese, a language I'm woefully out of practice with. Nevermind. Out here in Saint Paul no one can tell if I'm getting it right or not. The language, with deep Polish and Appalachian roots never made it outside of the hills of Western Pennsylvania a land with its own rugged rhythm tempered by a gentle decency. It's an easy culture to define by language but a hard one to get to know.
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