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| Amid accusations of partisan politics, the Minnesota legislature approved four new regents - and eliminated the last labor representative on the board. Join us at First Cup Thursday afternoon for a how-to-use-the-Daily-Planet workshop, followed by an open news desk editorial meeting. Above the Falls: from troubling history to beautiful vision The Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition announced its winner on February 10—a compelling vision for a clean, efficient, culturally diverse future for North Minneapolis. Where today there are smokestacks and polluted land, the plan foresees that North Side residents will one day enjoy river walkways, environmentally responsible housing, and good jobs in a high-tech green economy.MORE » THEATER | Iranian playwright premieres innovative take on ancient text Iranian playwright/director Mohammad B. Ghaffari is trying to bring magic back to theater. "Theater has lost its meaning nowadays," he said. "I see a few plays—they are more like movies." With his work, he intends to make the audience not passive, but in active communication with what is happening on stage.MORE » Four U of M regents approved by LegislatureAmid accusations of partisan politics for one seat, four people received legislative approval to sit on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents.MORE » Minnesotans react to Wisconsin labor protestsSorry, you need to install flash to see this content. As protests in Wisconsin continue over a proposed scaling back of collective bargaining for the state's public employees, Minnesota's elected leaders are weighing in on both sides. Reps. Keith Ellison and Tim Walz have sent their support, while Gov. Mark Dayton said that curtailing workers rights would not happen in Minnesota. Potential presidential contenders Tim Pawlenty and Rep.MORE » Want input on the new North High School?Want input on the "new North High School?" A first step is to help hire the consultant that will lead the efforts.MORE » THEATER | Sandbox Theatre revisits the Coens' "Fargo" What to do when your city is dumped with five feet of snow for the 83rd time this winter? Maybe the only printable suggestion one might make would be to hole up at the world's coziest bowling alley with Sandbox Theatre's riff on Fargo, the 15-year-old film that's become pop culture's most iconic depiction of Minnesota winter. (I reviewed Fargo in the Daily Planet when it screened at the Walker Art Center in 2009.)MORE » Wisconsin Governor Walker threatens layoffs if anti-union bill not passedSorry, you need to install flash to see this content. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker said today if his proposal to eliminate collective bargaining on all issues but pay does not become law, Wisconsin will need to layoff 1,500 state employees. As Walker spoke to the media, thousands of protesters converged on the Capitol, eventually becoming so loud that they could be heard where the Governor was.MORE » Inside the Daily Planet, 02/23/11MUSIC | Old 97's and Those Darlins storm First Avenue by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet • I was introduced to the Old 97's by a woman named Lydia Bean, a singing sociologist from Texas. BOOKS | An evening in celebration of John Berryman, a great poet and a great friend by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet • On Thursday evening, a group of fellow poets, former students and admirers gathered at the Loring Pasta Bar's red room in Dinkytown to remember John Berryman. Berryman had been a professor at the U of M from 1955 until his death in 1972. Among his students were Garrison Keillor and memoirist Patricia Hampl. His poems were well-received in their time: his collection 77 Dream Songs won the Pulitzer Prize in 1964. STYLE | University of Minnesota fashion design senior spotlight: Elise Diebel by Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet • If these clothes were in a movie, what would the movie be named? Five O'Clock Heartbreaker (1986). Mentoring builds friendships and stronger communities/node/43941 by Phyllis Stenerson, Uptown Neighborhood News • Friends are a basic need for everyone but sometimes for that special connection to be made, a little help is needed. Sometimes, especially when it's young people and adults who need each other, a matchmaker is needed. That's the role played by Kinship of Greater Minneapolis with living examples being played out in the Uptown area every day. "America's Great Outdoors" brings benefits to Minnesota's river systems by Sharon Rolenc, Minnesota News Connection • Some of Minnesota's treasured natural resources could benefit from President Obama's just-released final version of the America's Great Outdoors initiative. MOVIES | "And the Oscar goes to..." New glam announcement envelopes and cards designed by Barb Teed, TC Daily Planet • For 70 years, the use of sealed envelopes has been a part of the Academy Awards. Viewers and nominees watch in suspense as envelopes are opened with the words: "And the Oscar goes to..." NEW IN BLOGS GROUND ZERO | The Death of Capitalism: Is Scott Walker helping build a "better world?" by Rich Broderick • After the Great Crash of 1929, Andrew Mellon, one of the wealthiest men in America as well as Secretary of the Treasury, gave President Hoover a bit of advice right out of the playbook of laissez-faire capitalism. HINDSIGHT | There's a reason Mississippi ranks dead last by John Van Hecke • In the middle of Minnesota's affordable healthcare debate, it's important to remember what we have: a pretty good deal. Minnesota is a high healthcare cost, high healthcare service, and high healthcare outcomes state. That means that we experience the national affordable healthcare reform debate differently than most states. What works in Minnesota doesn't exist in most states. TC JEWFOLK | L'Dor V'Dor - don't lose the memories by Max Orenstein • L'Dor V'Dor, or "from generation to generation," is a Jewish saying that's used in times of prayer or friendly conversation. Last spring in a conversation with my 88-year-old Auntie Bette (who, by the way, acts, about 30 years her junior) I realized that L'Dor V'dor isn't inevitable. A family member must be willing to take on the responsibility of carrying on tradition. MN PROGRESSIVE PROJECT | Land-grant institution must have labor representation on Board of Regents by Shelly Mategko • For the first time since 1934 it appears there will be no representative of organized labor on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. MINNESOTA BUDGET BITES | Governor's proposal impacts economic development, affordable housing and cultural programs by Scott Russell • Minnesota's recovery from the recession and our future economic success depends upon many factors, including our ability to train a quality workforce and maintain a solid public infrastructure. But the state also faces the challenges of replacing an aging workforce and retraining our workers to respond to changes in the economy. Governor Dayton's budget proposal would have a mixed impact on many investments that have made Minnesota a good place to live and work, including funding for job training, affordable housing and cultural opportunities. ARTS ORBIT | Are you sure this is how Richie Havens got famous? Part XI: To stone or not to stone? by Dwight Hobbes • Must be old age. Just don't trust myself not to be flying so high I play the chorus while singing the verse.
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