Downtown Journal : Forum

By Shawn Marie Christenson

August 31st, 2010

With the growing invasion of bed bugs in the United States - and the 15th most infested city being Minneapolis - I joked that we were just trendy after our own infestation hit. Suffice it to say I was not so flip when it all began...

Our downtown "luxury" apartment building was not immune to these ancient blood suckers. My daughter and I were getting covered in what looked like mosquito bites and itching like crazy for a month before we laid eyes on a suspect.

Having never had bugs before, my first reaction was to jump away from the reddish brown instinct crawling across my white couch. My second was to identify it. Within one minute of the call to the management office they knew exactly what they were. The exterminator arrived the next day.

Things to be aware of when dealing with bed bugs.....

They are clear (and, therefore, invisible) as babies. The eggs are black and tin

Proper Use of Social Media By Working Media

Stephen Litel

August 26th, 2010

2 Comments

The summer of 2010 has been one opportunity after another for me to develop as a writer and, more importantly, as a human being. There have been struggles that do not need discussion in this space, li...

Oak Park Center: An Opportunity to Give Back

Stephen Litel

August 26th, 2010

The Pillsbury United Communities Oak Park Center in the Near North neighborhood of North Minneapolis is looking for help. With the aid of the KaBoom Organization and United Health Group, a team of vol...

Lynx: The Final Push

Stephen Litel

August 6th, 2010

Follow me on Twitter / @stephenlitelThe Minnesota Lynx are now 25 games into their season. Amazingly, with a record of 9-16, they find themselves in ...

Lynx: Historic game. Painful loss.

Stephen Litel

July 24th, 2010

On Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, the Minnesota Lynx and Phoenix Mercury played an absolutely amazing basketball game. In a double-overtime thriller, the teams swapped the lead, h...

Historic moment at the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parde

Katherine Lymn

July 23rd, 2010

For the first time in 33 years, the Sabathanites drum corps marched at the annual Aquatennial parade July 21, accompanied by Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. ...

Lynx: Week Three

Stephen Litel

June 7th, 2010

Follow me on Twitter / @stephenlitelHome record: 1-4 Road record: 1-3/ Overall record: 2-7Last week, I discussed the idea that the third week of the 2010 WNBA se...

Lynx: Week Two

Stephen Litel

May 31st, 2010

Follow me on Twitter / @stephenlitelHome record: 0-3 / Road record: 1-2 / Overall record: 1-5The second week of the 2010 season for the Min...

Lynx: Week One

Stephen Litel

May 22nd, 2010

Follow me on Twitter! @stephenlitel Home record: 0-1 / Road record: 1-1 / Overall record: 1-2Let&...

A student review of 'Cats'

Sarah McKenzie

May 21st, 2010

The Hennepin Theatre Trust has a student reviewer program called the “Critical View.” Here’s a review by Darrion Scott, a sophomore at the FAIR School Downtown. He reviewed &ldquo...

Colle+McVoy scores a pair of Webbies with YearbookYourself.com

Gregory J. Scott

May 6th, 2010

A Ah, the Internet. It’s allowed us so many...

Opening day for Mill City Farmers Market

Sarah McKenzie

May 6th, 2010

It's opening day for the Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 8.Vendors will be selling tons of fresh produce and opening day is packed with activities. Highlights include a mini farm...

Looking for a CSA?

Sarah McKenzie

April 23rd, 2010

The Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli, 2823 E. Franklin Ave., is holsing its ninth annual CSA Fair tomorrow.It will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will have an overview of options for thos in...

Lynx: Almost ready for now

Stephen Litel

April 11th, 2010

Follow me on Twitter-@stephenlitelBy now, you probably know the results of the 2010 WNBA Draft, but for those who do not, the Minnesota Lynx held both the second and third picks. With the sec...

Share the bike, keep the poster

Dylan Thomas

April 8th, 2010

Head to the ARTCRANK poster party in Northeast this weekend and you could be among the first to purchase a subscription to...

Crispin Cider, U of M geneticists unveil new apple varietal: the Garrison Peeler

Gregory J. Scott

April 1st, 2010

Crispin Cider Company announced today a fruitful result of their collaboration with agricultural scientists at the University of Minnesota: the development of a new, more peel-able type of apple....

Art-o-Mat creator to host artists’ swap meet

Gregory J. Scott

April 1st, 2010

Did you know that the best-selling commercial gallery in Minneapolis is also the tiniest?Tucked away inside the Le Méridien Chambers, standing unassumingly in a corridor near the ho...

Wolves Unfiltered: David Kahn

Stephen Litel

March 25th, 2010

Next up is David Kahn, President of Basketball Operations. He is the man who will build this team into what he hopes will be a championship contender. Many are already criticizing him for the team&rsq...

Wolves Unfiltered: Chris Wright

Stephen Litel

March 25th, 2010

1 Comment

As you may have heard by now, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of an extensive ticket push in the month of March. They are trying to build a home court advantage for their team next year an...

Lynx: Still Seimone

Stephen Litel

March 20th, 2010

1 Comment

I had the opportunity to watch Seimone Augustus play in a recreational league basketball game last night as she continues her rehab and prepares to test her knee in the upcoming WNBA season. While the...

Performers needed for mystery event

Dylan Thomas

March 17th, 2010

Are you between the ages of 18 and 75? Are you “able to move well and pick up fun, energetic choreography to a favorite Minnesota theme song?”Most importantly: Can you keep a secret?...

Hobbies for Haiti: a new ARC program converts interests into relief efforts

Gregory J. Scott

March 10th, 2010

If you’ve got a restaurant, you do a fundraising dinner. If you’re in a band, you play a benefit show. If you’re David Blaine, you stage ...

Heads up to former band ner — cough — kids

Cristof Traudes

March 3rd, 2010

For you former concert band, wind ensemble and orchestra members who never quite made it to the tier of “professional musician,” next week offers an opportunity to honor your past and help...

Dome Dogs officially dead

Jake Weyer

February 24th, 2010

1 Comment

If there's one memory that stands out from years of Twins games attendance, aside from the baseball and the whoosh of the Metrodome's doors, it's the food. One item in particular: the Dome Dog....

Viva City brings students artists Downtown

Dylan Thomas

February 17th, 2010

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Colle+McVoy test drives Twitter tool during Super Bowl

Gregory J. Scott

February 10th, 2010

After a cacophony of Super Bowl tweets, Colle+McCoy this week unleashed one giant Squawq.The behemoth television event—which according to the Nielsen Co. was t...

Wolves: Winning?

Stephen Litel

February 8th, 2010

The past week or so, I have found myself to be confused. You get used to certain things in your life, a unique cadence that gets you through your day. Even the smallest thing can upset the balance in ...

Run and get lucky. Or just have a pint.

Cristof Traudes

February 4th, 2010

Looks like Team Ortho has added another event to its ever-growing ...

It's Feb. 2. Do you know where to caucus?

Cristof Traudes

February 2nd, 2010

Happy precinct caucus day, Downtown. Tonight is when parties begin their selection of candidates and issues to focus on this election season. It’s unlikely this year’s meeting...

Wolves Q&A with FSN's Mike McCollow

Stephen Litel

January 31st, 2010

Stephen Litel: First one for you...where have the Timberwolves made the biggest progress as a team this season and, of cours...

Wolves: Really? This is it?

Stephen Litel

January 26th, 2010

Yet again, we all knew that the 2009-10 season would be a long, tedious one. The Timberwolves bought themselves a tiny window of time as they played their young players, truly evaluating what it is th...

Lynx Unfiltered: Nicky Anosike

Stephen Litel

January 17th, 2010

On Monday, January 11, I had the opportunity to catch up with Lynx forward/center Nicky Anosike. As someone who is used to winning, Anosike is expecting great things for the Minnesota Lynx in the s...

Lynx: Whalen is Home. Now is the time.

Stephen Litel

January 14th, 2010

Lindsay Whalen is coming back home. By now, Lynx, WNBA fans and those who do not follow the league have engaged in countless conversations regarding ...

Wolves: Trade Rubio?

Stephen Litel

January 3rd, 2010

It is difficult to write about the Minnesota Timberwolves this season. A good majority of the time, we know the outcome of a game before it begins and the only question will be how the team will lose....

Lynx Unfiltered: Glen Taylor

Stephen Litel

December 17th, 2009

SL: What are your thoughts on the Lynx new coach Cheryl Reeve?GT: Well, I had not known Cheryl until we were talking to her. I liked her as a person, I liked ...

Wolves Unfiltered: Jonny Flynn

Stephen Litel

December 6th, 2009

Timberwolves rookie Jonny Flynn has already had a crazy ride in the NBA. Although his early stats show he will have a fine career as a professional basketball player, he has received a decent amount o...

Twice the Gift event tomorrow

Sarah McKenzie

November 19th, 2009

The University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing is teaming up with more than 60 Twin Cities organizations for Twice the Gift — a program that allows nonprofits to raise mone...

Hubert White collecting clothes for Arc

Sarah McKenzie

November 18th, 2009

Hubert White is collecting used clothes for Clothing for a Cause, a fundraiser for Arc Greater Twin Cities new Value Village store in St. Paul.The store is attempting to collect $1 million w...

Wolves: As Expected

Stephen Litel

November 16th, 2009

One of the benefits of the writing life that I lead is I don’t have to follow the day-to-day struggles of the Minnesota Timberwolves like a bea...

Market announces best soup contest winner

Amanda Kushner

November 5th, 2009

The results are in for Minneapolis Farmers Market’s first Best Soup contest. Facebook fans chose Shannon Meyer’s butternut squash, chicken and black bean soup as the contest winner. ...

Market announces best soup contest winner

Amanda Kushner

November 5th, 2009

The results are in for Minneapolis Farmers Market’s first Best Soup contest. Facebook fans chose Shannon Meyer’s butternut squash, chicken and black bean soup as the contest winner. ...

Art sale to fight homelessness

Sarah McKenzie

October 26th, 2009

If you're one of those super organized types and already starting your holiday shopping, you might want to head over to the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art this weekend. The Plymouth Chur...

A few more weeks for Downtown farmers markets

Amanda Kushner

October 23rd, 2009

The last Nicollet Mall Market is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 5, but if the weather cooperates there is a possibility the market will be extended until Nov. 12, said Sandra Hill, Central...

Final weekend for Mill City Farmers Market

Sarah McKenzie

October 13th, 2009

I hate to say it, but this Saturday, Oct. 17 is the final Saturday of the season for the Mill City Farmers Market.The market will be having a special Fall Harvest Celebration to mark the end...

Calling all Twins fanatics

Sarah McKenzie

October 7th, 2009

Greetings Twins fans!We want to hear from the lucky folks who got to witness what so many people are calling one of the best Twins games ever. Please share your stories with us. Either call ...

Chimney sweep sprinkles a little luck in Mary Poppins

Amanda Kushner

September 11th, 2009

Jane and Michael Banks sing that Mary Poppins is “practically perfect in every way,” a description that captures the attitude Ashley Brown as Mary Poppins brings to the stage at the Orpheu...

Lynx Unfiltered: Quanitra Hollingsworth

Stephen Litel

August 23rd, 2009

When the Minnesota Lynx selected Quanitra Hollingsworth in the most recent WNBA Draft, not many people knew he she was. In fact, her current teammate, Nicky Anosike, had a hard time placing her at fir...

Did you see the tornado?

Sarah McKenzie

August 19th, 2009

If you saw the tornado that touched down near Downtown, we want to hear from you. Call Sarah McKenzie at 436-4371 or e-mail her at smckenzie@mnpubs.com....

Lynx Unfiltered: Nicky Anosike

Stephen Litel

August 12th, 2009

Lynx center Nicky Anosike is a winner. After a stellar collegiate career, she joined Minnesota’s team last summer and had a great rookie year. This year, in the absence of Seimone Augustus, Anos...

Lynx Unfiltered: Renee Montgomery

Stephen Litel

August 11th, 2009

During the Timberwolves season, I post piece that I entitle “Wolves: Unfiltered.” After an incredibly busy season between Downtown Journal and SLAM, I thought I should do the same for the ...

Lynx: Fans Interview Ana Montanana

Stephen Litel

August 8th, 2009

I thought I’d try something new when covering the Lynx recently. In this forum, I have the wonderful opportunity to state my opinions and ask players the questions I believe to be important. Yet...

Lynx: The Second Half of the Season

Stephen Litel

July 26th, 2009

From the beginning of the season, the Lynx drew a staircase on the board inside the locker room. A little player climbs the steps as the team achieves each win. The steps, meant to be a symbol of thei...

Lynx: The First Rant of the Season

Stephen Litel

July 11th, 2009

1 Comment

Jen Gillom took a long time to arrive to the media room for her post-game press conference last night. When she did finally walk in and step up to the podium, she apologized for her tardiness and said...

Lynx: The New Team Emerges

Stephen Litel

June 28th, 2009

When Seimone Augustus went down for the season with injury, many people immediately wrote off the Lynx 2009 season. Although there are many talented players who make up the Lynx roster, it’s nea...

Pride ride at Pedal

Sarah McKenzie

June 22nd, 2009

Pedal Studios NE (Pedal) is hosting a special ride for PFLAG this Sunday — 9–10 a.m.PFLAG champions the health and well-being of the GLBT community.The instructor for the course ...

Lynx: Still Believe

Stephen Litel

June 19th, 2009

With today’s news of Seimone Augustus injury keeping her out for the remainder of this young season, Lynx fans and players may find themselves down. After all, it’s difficult to lose your ...

Lynx: What We Know

Stephen Litel

June 14th, 2009

I haven’t chimed in on the Minnesota Lynx to this point, as I wanted to sit back for a bit and wait to analyze. After all, it’s difficult to see patterns of ability or inability in only a ...

Donate items for Mill City Farmers Market Re-sale

Sarah McKenzie

June 8th, 2009

The Mill City Farmers Market is taking donations for its Re-Sale on June 20.Organizers are looking for still-useful tools, bikes, household goods, garden supplies, jewelry, art and books. Br...

Lynx: Validating Expectations?

Stephen Litel

May 17th, 2009

Since Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon, I’ve had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time around the Minnesota Lynx, as the players return to town for training camp. There’s a ...

Dining Out for Life

Sarah McKenzie

April 30th, 2009

Today is Dining out for Life day.I'm sporting the "I Ate" sticker participating restaurants are giving diners. I had breakfast at FireLake this morning. More than 120 restau...

Gomez the turkey vulture

Sarah McKenzie

April 17th, 2009

I just got this e-mail from Greg Moltumyr, a vice president at NAI Welsh ......

Northeast Icebreaker Fashion Crawl

Sarah McKenzie

April 14th, 2009

The Northeast fashion boutiques are offering a 20 percent discount on items this Saturday, April 18 for the Icebreaker Boutique Fashion Crawl — an I Love N.E. event. The fashion boutiq...

Lynx: Looking Ahead

Stephen Litel

April 12th, 2009

2 Comments

By the time I post this, those who follow the Minnesota Lynx will know whom the team selected in Thursday’s WNBA Draft. They will have discussed each selection, weighed the pros and cons of each...

Raw mayoral emotions, courtesy of the Twins

Cristof

April 8th, 2009

Most Minnesota Twins supporters watching last night’s game probably had the urge to jump out of thei...

Are you Man enough? Me, not so much.

Cristof

April 7th, 2009

Downtown-based Scott Mayer is always trying to find ways to best represent the Cities. Last year, when the RNC was coming to town, he organized spark24, the 24...

Dan Buettner on Oprah

Sarah McKenzie

April 7th, 2009

Explorer and award-winning author Dan Buettner — featured in the latest issue of the DTJ — will appear on "Oprah" today, "Good Morning America" on Friday and "A...

One Man Minneapolis

Sarah McKenzie

April 2nd, 2009

A good man is hard to find. That’s the message promoting One Man Minneapolis — a new campaign to find one man representing the best of the Twin Cities.The winner of this contest,...

Apple orchards headed Downtown

Sarah McKenzie

April 1st, 2009

Here's some delicious news I just received ... ...

Wolves: Glen Taylor Could Provide More Family Fun

Stephen Litel

March 29th, 2009

For the first time, I took two of my three children to the Target Center for a Wolves game together. Certainly, little Isabelle--who is two months old--would not enjoy the loud atmosphere, although in...

Wolves: Am I Speechless?

Stephen Litel

March 26th, 2009

Lately, I haven’t written much about the Minnesota Timberwolves. A combination of a busy personal schedule and starting my preparation for the upcoming WNBA season, I find it more than difficult...

Now hiring!

MIchelle Bruch

March 26th, 2009

At least one Downtown employer is accepting job applications:The Segway tour based on the East Bank is seeing a 40 percent increase in reservations for the coming season, and Mobile Entertai...

OLSON Brickman riding a Segway today

Sarah McKenzie

March 16th, 2009

This will be something to check out today over your lunch hour ...(Here's a new release I just got) ...MINNEAPOLIS ICON "BRICKMAN" TO ROLL DOWN NICOLLET MALL MONDAY VIA SEGW...

Downtown landowner and electric ab belt entrepreneur

Michelle Bruch

March 12th, 2009

I was fascinated to learn about a lucrative side business for Ken Sherman, the head of a firm that leases Warehouse District properties including the Wyman and Lumber Exchange buildings.The ...

Warehouse District landowner wants to sell you an electric ab belt

Michelle Bruch

March 12th, 2009

I was fascinated to learn about a lucrative side business for Ken Sherman, the head of a firm that leases Warehouse District properties including the Wyman and Lumber Exchange buildings.The ...

Wolves Unfiltered: Kevin Love

Stephen Litel

March 4th, 2009

For the most part, I’ve made a conscious effort to leave Kevin Love alone throughout his rookie year. Although we’ve exchanged pleasantries and I’ve asked a question or two of him fo...

Wolves Unfiltered: Kevin McHale and Jim Stack

Stephen Litel

March 1st, 2009

Again, the interviews with Wolves brass were conducted prior to the team’s first game after Al Jefferson’s injury. As these interviews were to be used in another capacity, I thought that p...

Wolves Unfiltered: Fred Hoiberg

Stephen Litel

February 24th, 2009

After Al Jefferson’s injury, I was fortunate enough to speak with Fred Hoiberg, Jim Stack and Kevin McHale all in one day. Gathering information on Jefferson for another venture, presenting the ...

Closing sale at The Basilica store

Sarah McKenzie

February 24th, 2009

Just got this release from the Basilica ... LUX Eterna: The Basilica StoreClose-Out Sale 50-90% Off Everything! February 24, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS)—The...

Voices on the city

Susan Lasoff

February 24th, 2009

Here's a note from a reader ... One thing that makes a city, downtown or public area is nature, especially trees. Los Angeles has palm trees along downtown streets and Pasadena, CA ha...

Could Facebook save the Park Board?

Cristof

February 13th, 2009

In a turn of events only possible since social networking websites began gobbling up everybody's precious time, a City Cou...

Joe Duffy on the Voice America Business Network

Sarah McKenzie

February 12th, 2009

Hey all,I just got a note from folks at Downtown-based Duffy & Partners: Tomorrow, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. CDT, listen live as Joe Duffy, chairman of Duffy & Partners, chats about h...

Got parking?

Michelle Bruch

February 12th, 2009

Think we’re ever going to run short on parking spaces Downtown?A consultant that studied the issue does. Albersman & Armstrong, Ltd. presented a pile of traffic stats last month to...

Reader Raves deadline approaching

Sarah McKenzie

February 10th, 2009

Hey folks!You only have a couple more days to vote for our annual Reader Raves contest. The deadline is this Friday, Feb. 13. So please take a minute, and visit our online survey. We want to...

Wolves and Lynx: Playing Catch-Up

Stephen Litel

February 8th, 2009

As seems to be the case about once a season, “real life” comes first over the writing life. That was the case to begin 2009 for me, but I’m back and ready to continue to discuss t...

Downtown ice sculptures

Michelle Bruch

February 5th, 2009

The Chambers Hotel at 901 Hennepin Ave. is ushering ice carvers and spectators into its outdoor courtyard this weekend.Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, students from the St. Paul T...

Pushing for a probation officer

Michelle Bruch

January 22nd, 2009

Downtown doesn’t have a probation officer assigned to the area, and some Downtowners want to change that. ...

King Day of Service

Sarah McKenzie

January 19th, 2009

Millions across the the country are taking part in community service projects today as part of a national day of service honoring the late Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. If you are looking for ...

Wolves Unfiltered: Mark Madsen

Stephen Litel

January 13th, 2009

Before the Minnesota Timberwolves five-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Miami Heat Tuesday night, I sat down with Mark Madsen for a chat in the locker room. In the latest Unfiltered ...

Wolves: Five in a Row, But Not Quite There

Stephen Litel

January 10th, 2009

There were so many oddities inside the Target Center Saturday night, giving an atmosphere of an NBA game. That, in itself, is an oddity, but something enjoyed by many. Hopefully, the team’s play...

Deer spotting

Sarah McKenzie

January 7th, 2009

Any of you curious about the fate of the deer that hangs out by the Stone Arch bridge?According to our intrepid East Bank correspondent Ben Hey, the deer is alive and well. He spotted the de...

Wolves: A Shift In Attitude Equals A Few Wins

Stephen Litel

January 3rd, 2009

1 Comment

If I truly wanted to be bold in my prediction, I would have made this post prior to the Timberwolves game in Chicago Saturday night. However, I didn’t and the reason why is simple…making ...

"Grease" a reliably stellar crowd pleaser

Cristof Traudes

December 31st, 2008

I’m not usually one to review musicals. If a show incorporates heart-stirring chords, I usually give it a thumbs up. And since most do that during some tune, I rarely bash a musical.I have...

Wolves: A More Acceptable Loss

Stephen Litel

December 20th, 2008

The outcome of the Timberwolves game against the Houston Rockets Saturday night was the same as we are used to seeing. In the end, Houston left the Target Center the victors, dropping Minnesota to 2-1...

Look out for larceny

Michelle Bruch

December 18th, 2008

Downtown crime is up slightly, and police say the uptick is driven by a spike in larceny. Police are seeing lots of car break-ins and thefts in bars and restaurants.To deal with the is...

New tax on deck for Downtown

Michelle Bruch

December 11th, 2008

More than 25 percent of Downtown’s property owners have agreed to pay mor...

Wolves: A Good First Step, But...

Stephen Litel

December 9th, 2008

Certainly, there can be a wide array of headlines after Kevin McHale’s first game back as the Head Coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. I can just see them now…“New c...

Holiday for homeless youth

Sarah McKenzie

December 9th, 2008

Just got this release from YouthLink ... here are the details on their holiday party next week ...Holiday for Homeless Youth Our annual holiday evening of caring and ...

Wolves: Wittman Must Go...Yet, Again

Stephen Litel

December 7th, 2008

As everyone with a pulse knows, the vibe surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves is nothing short of depressing. Although expectations coming into the season were greater than last year, this team seem...

Acoustic music nights at Bootlegger's

Sarah McKenzie

December 5th, 2008

Just got this news release from Journal columnist Jim Walsh .... Bootlegger’s323 1st Avenue NorthMinneapolis, MN 55401 Beginning on December 7 2008 at 7:00...

Wolves: A Trade In the Works?

Stephen Litel

December 1st, 2008

1 Comment

Recent rumors have mentioned trade talks between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Bobcats. From the Wolves side, the prominent name in the talk is that of Rashad McCants. Different versions of...

Where have all the pilgrims gone?

Cristof

November 27th, 2008

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LIVE BLOG: Kevin Garnett's Return

Stephen Litel

November 21st, 2008

3 Comments

4:10 PMHi everyone, Walking through the skyway to the Target Center is a walk down memory lane, as photos of faces past line the walkway. The faces of Pooh Richa...

Free turkey at First Avenue

Sarah McKenzie

November 20th, 2008

Check out this great Thanksgiving deal at First Avenue. I just got this Facebook update from the music venue ... Free Turkey and Tunes Next Thursd...

'Chinese Democracy' at the Fine Line

Cristof

November 18th, 2008

1 Comment

I wanted to blog about this weeks ago but couldn’t find a local hook. Thanks, Best Buy, for getting me one. (Scroll down if you’re a huge Guns...

Community Earth Councils Symposium

Sarah McKenzie

November 12th, 2008

Eric Utne, the founding publisher of Utne Reader magazine, is officially launching his Community Earth Council movement tonight at the University of Minnesota....

Wolves Unfiltered: Ryan Gomes

Stephen Litel

November 9th, 2008

For those still unfamiliar with my coverage of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, I will, at times, present features such as this. As a situation presents itself, I’ll interview a player, c...

Boarded building could reopen, thanks to RNC facelift

Michelle Bruch

November 6th, 2008

Believe it or not, the Republican National Convention might have indirectly saved an innocuous building at 1016 Marquette from the wrecking ball. Deve...

Put the load right on me

SP.

November 4th, 2008

At 8:24 a.m. Nov. 4 I was the 127th person to cast a ballot at my precinct in the Capitol Heights neighborhood of St. Paul. ...

The lines! Oh, the lines!

Cristof

November 4th, 2008

1 Comment

Well, that's the longest I've ever had to wait to vote.Honestly, it wasn't horrible — just a little under an hour. But considering I'm used to walking in and out, it was a bit differen...

Free stuff we can believe in

Cristof

November 3rd, 2008

If you watched this weekend's John McCain SNL skit, chances are you've seen the ad for free Starbucks tomorrow if you vote. It's doubtful that that's the only free stuff voters can pick up tomorrow...

Wolves: Foye Not Performing

Stephen Litel

November 2nd, 2008

Last season many fans emailed me or commented on my posts both here or elsewhere, stating I was a Randy Foye “lover.” Downtown Journal even featured Foye on the cover at the start of the s...

Project Mayhem hits Minneapolis

SP.

October 31st, 2008

The news that vandals (artists?) have been removing the large aluminum letters from the Gold Medal Park sign has got my evil mind reeling: what else could you spell out if you removed letters from ...

Wolves: Season Opening Win

Stephen Litel

October 29th, 2008

3 Comments

The Minnesota Timberwolves began their 20th season with a bang Wednesday night. New uniforms, new and updated logos, a new floor inside the Target Center and a 98-96 win over the Sacramento Kings star...

We have a curse

Sarah McKenzie

October 29th, 2008

We've been teasing our photographer Robb Long — the mastermind behind our sports photo illustrations — that he has a curse. On a number of occassions, when we have featured star athlete...

Timberwolves: New Seasons and Old Opinions

Stephen Litel

October 23rd, 2008

1 Comment

After some time off following the conclusion of the Minnesota Lynx season, I’m back in action as the Timberwolves conclude their preseason. Attending both Wednesday’s contest against the B...

Welcome to the "Obama-Biden" presidential suite

October 21st, 2008

1 Comment

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama reportedly slipped one under our noses, Aug. 6, and smuggled Delaware Sen. Joe Biden into the Graves 601 Hotel to discuss his potential role in a future...

Art vs. Graffiti

Michelle Bruch

October 16th, 2008

1 Comment

This sight made my jaw drop in a walk down Hennepin the other day: just two mo...

Too much Seekins

Sarah McKenzie

October 14th, 2008

2 Comments

Here's a note I just got from a reader ...Dear editors,Your constant coverage of local artist Scott Seekins is out of control. There is mention of him (and usually a photo) in almost...

The traffic hippie

Pease

October 9th, 2008

Jams, lack of scratch, inspire new school of thought Guaranteed traffic jams, the skyrocketing cost of commodities and John Lennon will all play a role in my decision to stay at home th...

The traffic hippie

Pease

October 9th, 2008

1 Comment

Jams, lack of scratch, inspire new school of thought Guaranteed traffic jams, the skyrocketing cost of commodities and John Lennon will all play a role in my decision to stay at home th...

A cold case

Michelle Bruch

October 9th, 2008

Investigators said they might never determine how a man from Aberdeen, South Dakota died in the North Loop last month.The man’s body was recovered at about 10 a.m. on Sept. 24 near rai...

Art for the River

Sarah McKenzie

October 8th, 2008

Downtown-based Duffy & Partners' Art for the River event on Sept. 17 raised more than $15,000 for The Mississippi River Fund and our National Park.More than 200 attended the event at the...

Pushing football stadium plans forward

Michelle Bruch

October 2nd, 2008

2 Comments

The commission that owns the Metrodome is plowing ahead with plans to build a new V...

A cup of community

Dolores Karan

September 24th, 2008

On the Downtown end of the 3rd Avenue Bridge there is a two-story, free standing brick building which houses a Dunn Brothers coffee shop. The age darkened yellow bricks tells one — were the s...

Welcome to Target Town

Michelle Bruch

September 18th, 2008

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First one on the bridge? Not me

Cristof Traudes

September 16th, 2008

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that as of 5 a.m. Thursday, a lot of us will have back our simple route into work, our quick trips to the grocery store or our easy — or ea...

Confessions of an RNC security guard

Michelle Bruch

September 11th, 2008

For an entertaining inside look at Republican National Convention security, check out this story written by a ...

Lynx: Injuries, Pride and Hope

Stephen Litel

September 9th, 2008

Of course, the story tonight was the injuries to both Seimone Augustus and Candice Wiggins. Simply, this is the last thing on a long list anyone would want to happen. The play where August...

Is that who I think it is???

Cristof Traudes

September 2nd, 2008

There are 45,000 out-of-towners here this week, which means there are bound to be a few quasi-famous people among them. Pr...

Minneapolis: Big-timin' in a small town

August 29th, 2008

Next week will be like no other in the history of our fair city. Sure, there have been major events that recently drew the eyes and camera lenses of the world to Minneapolis (see 35W). But we've be...

Are you ready to party, Downtown folk?

Sarah McKenzie

August 29th, 2008

My head is spinning thinking of all the parties planned for the next few days. I'm trying to figure out which festivities/concerts to attend. I'm definitely going to check out spark24. For a rundow...

Lynx: Checking In With Kathrin Ress

Stephen Litel

August 28th, 2008

As the Lynx rested during the Olympic break, I took the opportunity to check in with Kathrin Ress. Ress played her rookie season in the WNBA last season for the Lynx, but not much was said as to why s...

My boxing dilemma

Cristof Traudes

August 26th, 2008

I'm moving soon, and I've thus been on the hunt recently for empty boxes. I've moved a lot over the past five years, and this has been by far the hardest time I've ever had trying to locate cardboa...

Lynx: Preparing for the Final Run

Stephen Litel

August 22nd, 2008

As Seimone Augustus prepares for the gold medal game with the United States basketball team, her Lynx teammates prepare for the final portion of the WNBA season. Although the team is proud of Augustus...

Rallying around cigars

Michelle Bruch

August 21st, 2008

Several hundred cigar enthusiasts were expected to descend on r. Norman’s yesterday to attend a Cigar Rights of America Freedom T...

Bathing on Nicollet Mall

Cristof Traudes

August 19th, 2008

I saw a pack of people in bathrobes outside today.I was waiting at the intersection of ...

RNC protest plans?

August 15th, 2008

With the announcement that a number of Minneapolis City Council members are planning to excerise their First Amendment rights and speak out against the Republican Party, I'm wondering what your pla...

Today is anvil drop day

Michelle Bruch

August 14th, 2008

1 Comment

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Wolves: Give Foye A Proper Chance

Stephen Litel

August 13th, 2008

1 Comment

Sparked by a recent article by a friend over at Hoopsworld, I did a bit of research on Wolves guard Randy Foye. At times throughout the past season, I felt as if Foye was the brunt of too much critici...

Take the plunge (and cast your vote)

August 8th, 2008

2 Comments

There's nothing quite like writing a blog referring bloggers to another blog. And there's nothing quite like stumbling upon an immaculate and accomodating public restroom. This modern and pr...

Overheard Downtown

Michelle Bruch

August 7th, 2008

The website Overheard in Minneapolis celebrated its two-year anniversary last month. If your afternoon is getting a little slow,...

Rage on day three of the RNC

Cristof Traudes

August 5th, 2008

1 Comment

Think the Republican National Convention will be a bit too, um, conventional? Leave it to one of the most outspoken bands in recent history to break the monotony....

A moment of clarity

August 1st, 2008

The most obvious thing I can write about today is the one-year anniversary of a major Minneapolis bridge collapsing into the Mississippi and changing all our lives forever. Everyone has a sto...

Spark24: Well on its way

Cristof Traudes

July 29th, 2008

Had a brief chat this morning with Scott Mayer, the organizer of Minneapolis' pre-convention bash, the 24-hour-long ...

Lynx: Fine, I'll Say It

Stephen Litel

July 27th, 2008

Prior to the send-off of the four Olympians in the building tonight, the Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Lynx in overtime. In front of a great crowd, the Lynx showed again how they can compete with an...

Lynx: Day Game Disappointment

Stephen Litel

July 22nd, 2008

Believe it or not, but the day games for the Lynx are always fun for me. Although I forgot earplugs and my ears have yet to stop bleeding from the high-pitched screaming of the large crowd of children...

Razing the Ramada

Michelle Bruch

July 17th, 2008

The Ramada Inn has nearly disappeared at North 10th Stree...

Lynx: Under 0.500

Stephen Litel

July 12th, 2008

In what has turned out to be a simply amazing turn of events, the Minnesota Lynx—who started the season with five wins right off the bat—now find themselves under the 0.500 mark. To mak...

Alien invasion of Stone Arch?

Cristof Traudes

July 8th, 2008

Here's something new: The Stone Arch Bridge, one of the more historical sites in our Downtown, looks like it's been taken over by giant alien pods — 25 eight-foot by eight-foot by eight-foot ...

The list of legal fireworks

Michelle Bruch

July 3rd, 2008

Police are canvassing the state with warnings and safety advice this weekend. Here are a few of the highlights:— Minnesota law forbids the use of fireworks that explode or leav...

Lynx: Escaping the Norm

Stephen Litel

July 1st, 2008

Those who read my work regularly will testify I’m not one to complain about officials in NBA or WNBA games. I’m somewhat old school, especially for the age bracket I find myself in, and...

Literally, figuratively, a landmark

SP.

June 27th, 2008

2 Comments

Anyone who has lined up outside Uptown Theatre probably understands what a true movie-going experience is supposed to be like – or at least what it was once like.A 50-foot tall “...

Wolves Draft/Lynx Game: Split Allegiance and A Long Night

Stephen Litel

June 26th, 2008

Tonight is one of those crazy nights for me, as I cover both the Timberwolves and Lynx. Therefore, I am in the midst of covering what may be the most important draft in Timberwolves history, as wel...

Who Needs A Garage ... Sale

Michelle Bruch

June 26th, 2008

Corner Coffee at 514 N. 3rd St. is becoming quite the community hot spot: the shop is hosting a block cleanup on Saturday, a free lunc...

Celebrity sighting in the North Loop

Sarah McKenzie

June 25th, 2008

1 Comment

I've been obsessed with watching the HBO "Six Feet Under" series the past few weeks. I get the show shipped to me by Netflix and can hardly stand it if I have to wait a few days to catch ...

Lynx: Finally Win Again

Stephen Litel

June 25th, 2008

I’ll admit I was somewhat distracted for Tuesday night’s Lynx game. As I made my way to the Target Center for the matchup against the New York Liberty, I was also excited to see my Lynx co...

Spoofing Nate

Cristof Traudes

June 24th, 2008

Last month, we reported on Nate Maydole, an Uptown resident and Downtown worker who videotapes himself on a daily basis and rece...

Meet the Journal Day

Sarah McKenzie

June 23rd, 2008

Attention my Downtown friends,I'll be hanging out at Java J's, 700 Washingtion Ave. N., this Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. I'd love to meet with readers and entertain story ideas and gather feedba...

Outside insight

SP.

June 20th, 2008

Minneapolis best in the Midwest, but Bay City takes outside prideIn a recent Forbes M...

The line around the block

Michelle Bruch

June 19th, 2008

People were lined up on Hennepin Avenue and around the corner of 9th Street th...

Kevin Garnett: My Own Small Tribute

Stephen Litel

June 18th, 2008

The Boston Celtics won their 17th Championship Tuesday night in spectacular fashion, led by Kevin Garnett. Congratulations to Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and the rest of the Celtics, but, of...

And our Walk Score is...

Cristof Traudes

June 17th, 2008

1 Comment

For those of you who live here, none of what I'm about to tell you is a big surprise. I'm simply confirming what we already know: If we wanted to, we could walk to all of life's necessities within ...

Great. It's Friday the 13th.

SP.

June 13th, 2008

3 Comments

One of the worst morning's I've had in a while got me wondering why I rolled out of the wrong side of the bed. Then I turned my calendar to Friday the 13th. Nawww, can't be. It's just a superstitio...

How We Rank

Michelle Bruch

June 12th, 2008

I’m currently pulling together a Downtown Life story that compiles some of the rankings Minneapolis h...

Lynx: It's Getting Real

Stephen Litel

June 10th, 2008

1 Comment

As stated in my last post, I left Sunday’s Lynx win less than impressed. Although it’s hard to complain when a team finds a way, it was concerning the level of execution was sub-par. Comin...

Lynx: Random Thoughts On 6-1

Stephen Litel

June 8th, 2008

At halftime of tonight’s game against the San Antonio Silver Stars, I was less than impressed. Although the Lynx held the lead of 41-35, they weren’t as sharp as they’ve been thro...

Skyway Security

Michelle Bruch

June 5th, 2008

City staff are reviewing the security policy for skyways that the city of Minneapolis owns and manages. Parking and Skyway Systems Engineer Mike Sachi said photography and video taken in sky...

Living, painting in the Skyway

Cristof Traudes

June 3rd, 2008

Ever wanted to know what it's like living in the Skyway? How about living in front of a wall of glass, kind of like a zoo animal, where all actions are totally on display for all who pass by?...

Lynx: Team is Everything

Stephen Litel

June 1st, 2008

After Saturday night’s win against the Phoenix Mercury, bringing the Lynx record to 4-0, I asked Coach Zierden a question in his postgame press conference. The question’s answer seems o...

Guns, Squads and Taxes - Oh, my!

SP.

May 23rd, 2008

Deadline for Citizens Academy is July 31 Have you ever had the opportunity to fire a department-issue handgun? Ever drive a Crown Vic at 80 mph with an officer riding shotgun? Ever scou...

The law against lurking

Michelle Bruch

May 22nd, 2008

A law criticized for criminalizing thoughts could be struck from the rulebooks this summer.A public hearing on the “lurking” law is scheduled for June 11. The law states that no ...

NBA Conference Finals Predictions

Stephen Litel

May 20th, 2008

Right before the 2007-08 NBA season began, Hoopsworld asked their writers to make their selections for the teams making it to the NBA Finals, as well as all the individual awards. These sort of fortun...

Lynx: Only One Game, But A Nice One

Stephen Litel

May 18th, 2008

After tonight’s season opening win for the Lynx, Head Coach Don Zierden made a point in stating the Shock were playing the second half of a back-to-back. He mentioned how difficult it is to win ...

Fire alarms ringing at City Hall

SP.

May 16th, 2008

It's 10:15 a.m. Friday. I'm sitting in Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Member Paul Ostrow (1st Ward) is in the middle of explaining why he doesn't support an amedment to a statement supporti...

See you at the Senior Center

Michelle Bruch

May 15th, 2008

One of my regular routes through the skyway takes me past the Medica Skyway Senior Center at 950 Nicollet Mall, and I always become a little envious of the occupants. It would be nice to take a cof...

Who do you want to party with?

Cristof Traudes

May 13th, 2008

2 Comments

Minneapolis, are you ready to party? Like, seriously party? Scott Mayer hopes so.The brains behind the Ivey Awards, which celebrate the best in Minneapolis theater, vigorously has bee...

Lynx Look To Take Next Step

Stephen Litel

May 12th, 2008

For those who attended the Minnesota Lynx media day Monday, one thing was clear: this is not the same team that stepped foot on the court inside the Target Center last season. At every turn, a new fac...

The Art of Adam Turman

Sarah McKenzie

May 12th, 2008

Artistic Indulgence, 302 E. Hennepin Ave., is hosting a show featuring prints by Adam Turman on Friday.The opening reception for the show will run fro...

What do you think about Mayor Rybak driving illegally?

SP.

May 9th, 2008

1 Comment

So, Mayor R.T. Rybak has been driving his electric car around without a license. Rybak maintains it was an honest mistake. He paid 2/3 of the two-year-old speeding ticket. However, because t...

Downtown Tots

Michelle Bruch

May 8th, 2008

The kids that call Downtown home will soon find more urban playmates at the first meeting of “North Loop Kids.”The meeting will take place at Heritage Landing, 415 N. 1st St., fr...

NBA Playoffs: Second Round Predictions

Stephen Litel

May 3rd, 2008

Well, the second round of the NBA Playoffs will kick off soon and my first round predictions weren’t all that bad. Certainly, the first round of the playoffs would be the easiest to choose th...

Get ready to bike!

Sarah McKenzie

May 2nd, 2008

Attention Downtown folk:Bike Walk Week is around the corner. Here's an e-mail I just got from the city:Bicycling Update Subscribers, Spring has sprung, and the countd...

Lynx: Reinforcing Dreams

Stephen Litel

May 1st, 2008

During the NCAA tournament in March, I paid close attention to many players I thought may help the Minnesota Lynx in the summer of 2008. Of course, like many, my focus was on Candice Wiggins, who now ...

They call this the South?

Cristof Traudes

April 29th, 2008

Hi – my name is Cristof Traudes, and I’m the newest reporter here at the Journals. You’ll see my name attached to any future environmental and Park Board stories, along with coverage...

Busting shoplifters for a cause

Michelle Bruch

April 25th, 2008

A Loring Park charity received $185,000 worth in women’s clothing this week. After a shoplifting bust, the Hennepin County Sheriff’s office donated clothing to Ready for Success,...

Get Fit challenge wraps up

Sarah McKenzie

April 24th, 2008

The 100-day Get Fit Twin Cities challenge wraps up today. I have been logging my hours along with my co-workers here at Minnesota Premi...

Nicollet Mall Farmers Market opens

Sarah McKenzie

April 23rd, 2008

Another sign of spring: The Nicollet Mall Farmers Market opens April 24. Vendors are on the mall from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. ev...

Happy Earth Day

Sarah McKenzie

April 22nd, 2008

Happy Earth Day my Downtown friends,One of my goals this week is to get a bike and start biking to work. No more excuses! My commute from Tower Lofts in the North Loop to our MPP offices on ...

Dining on Nicollet

Sarah McKenzie

April 21st, 2008

1 Comment

I just enjoyed my first outdoor lunch of the season on Nicollet Mall with my best friend Amy, who works at Target. We shared a salad and veggie burger at the Local, 9th & Nicollet Mall.L...

Minnesota rude

Jake Weyer

April 17th, 2008

I was walking along Nicollet Mall this afternoon - along with many other people, keep in mind - when a man strolling in the opposite direction passed me and asked to my back "are you from Minn...

My NBA Playoff predictions-Round One

Stephen Litel

April 17th, 2008

Now that we know the first round playoff matchups, everyone with any knowledge of the NBA makes their picks, believing they know better than everyone else does. Well, I’m no different. Here a...

Film festival gala at Bellanotte

Sarah McKenzie

April 17th, 2008

The 26th annual Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Fest...

List mania: The Big 1-5-O.

Steve Pease

April 11th, 2008

1 Comment

As Minneapolis' 150th birthday approaches, various civic groups seem to be getting creative. Aside from plans for Downtown skyscrapers to turn on their lights to form "150," the city will...

Spring cleaning

Sarah McKenzie

April 11th, 2008

I've been doing some spring cleaning at work and at home even though it STILL doesn't feel like spring. I just got tipped off to a good place to donate extra stuff. The Mill City Farmers Market is ...

Deciding whether to demo

Michelle Bruch

April 10th, 2008

Nearly everything of value has been stolen from a boarded house on East 17th Street near Chicago Avenue, including a fireplace mantle and stained glass, but a city committee is pushing to save what...

Upping the Expectations on the Lynx

Stephen Litel

April 9th, 2008

1 Comment

The 2008 WNBA draft is over and it’s difficult to imagine the Minnesota Lynx faring any better then they did. Although some were disappointed the hometown squad was unable to walk away with eith...

Fishy water

Sarah McKenzie

April 9th, 2008

1 Comment

I'm trying to do my part for the environment these days, so along with a lot other city folk, I'm drinking tap water instead of bottled water. (OK, that and tons of Diet Coke, as usual — prob...

55 degrees

Sarah McKenzie

April 3rd, 2008

1 Comment

Finally! Spring has arrived. It's 55 degrees. I've been joking with my friends that we must all stop whatever we are doing when it hits 60 degrees and immediately report to Psycho Suzi's in Northea...

Woody from Big Stone

Steve Pease

March 28th, 2008

I've received a lot of phone calls from interesting callers in my short journalism career. However, few have given me the satisfaction of the one I received this morning. (Picking up after first...

Wolves making mistake with rotation

Stephen Litel

March 27th, 2008

As the 2007-08 season winds down for the Minnesota Timberwolves without a playoff berth, the team is putting together a fine end stretch of the year. Although they will still finish with one of the wo...

Cue's Wine Cellar Celebration

Sarah McKenzie

March 27th, 2008

The Cue is holding a 10-day wine cellar cel...

What's in a name?

Michelle Bruch

March 20th, 2008

1 Comment

Downtown’s tallest tower, 225 South Sixth, will be renamed Capella Tower. Capella Educati...

Glen Taylor: Move On

Stephen Litel

March 18th, 2008

Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor chatted with media members after the team’s annual photo. He stated then-Timberwolf, now-Celtic Kevin Garnett took it upon himself to not play the final games o...

Street Snapshots

Michelle Bruch

March 13th, 2008

Any addresses you’d recommend checking out on Google’s Street View feature? Downtown looks pretty quiet, but the farmers’ market on Lyndale is packed. One ...

Prepare for fashion

Mary O'Regan

March 11th, 2008

This may be a shamless plug since I'm participating in the event, but it's time to buy your tickets for Voltage: Fashion Amplified,...

Wolves Finishing Season Honorably

Stephen Litel

March 10th, 2008

The Timberwolves won two road games in Sacramento and Los Angeles against the Clippers this weekend, doubling their total road wins for the season in the process. Certainly, as fans of this squad, ...

Jogging in shorts

Sarah McKenzie

March 5th, 2008

I just spotted a runner on the Hennepin Avenue bridge jogging in shorts with a couple of pals. I was on my way to Lunds to pickup some lunch. What an inspirational sight as winter continues to challen...

When you just gotta go

Mary O'Regan

March 4th, 2008

Yesterday, a post on MnSpeak.com about the sale of the Gay 90s to an unnamed buyer turned into a discussion of which d...

Shubert's new team member

Dylan Thomas

March 3rd, 2008

Colin Hamilton joined the Minnesota Shubert Performing Arts & Education Center staff a few months back, and a new video blog posted ...

Putting in the skyways

Sarah McKenzie

February 29th, 2008

I just wrapped up my round for the second annual U.S. Bank Skyway Open — the mini-golf tournament. What a blast!My teammates were BJ LaVelle and Joe Grunnet of the Downtown Resource Gr...

Last Meal In Town

Michelle Bruch

February 28th, 2008

Tomorrow is the last official day of work for Macy’s North Chairman Frank Guzzetta, who is packing up and moving to Washington, D.C. this spring. Guzzetta is a self-proclaimed foodie, and whe...

Be Proud, Wolves Fans

Stephen Litel

February 27th, 2008

We all knew coming into the 2007-08 season it was going to be a long year. Trading away a player of the caliber of Kevin Garnett can make it easy to turn the television to another channel and to fo...

A peek inside the Walker's wallet

Mary O'Regan

February 26th, 2008

Last week, I received a copy of the Walker Art Center’s Annual Report for 2007 (and some of 2006), which includ...

Gas tax got you fuming?

Steve Pease

February 22nd, 2008

1 Comment

Gov. Tim Pawlenty, as promised, vetoed the state Legislature's $6.6 billion omnibus transportation bill Friday afternoon, which included an 8.5 cent-per-gallon gas tax increase over the n...

Attention Shoppers

Michelle Bruch

February 21st, 2008

1 Comment

At a Downtown Network event this morning, the business association’s new director of retail recruitment cha...

Lynx Mean Business This Offseason

Stephen Litel

February 19th, 2008

1 Comment

The Minnesota Lynx have been busy so far this offseason. After a rebuilding season in 2007, which included five rookies and limited playoff experience, the Lynx have begun to bring experience and l...

DeLaSalle's home turf

Mary O'Regan

February 19th, 2008

Last week, I wrote a web update about the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board's final approval of a playing ...

A Chat with WNBA President Donna Orender

Stephen Litel

February 17th, 2008

In Downtown Journal’s continuing series of interviews from last week’s Slam Bash event held by the Minnesota Lynx, Stephen Litel had the opportunity to speak with the WNBA President Donna ...

CondoMondo

Sarah McKenzie

February 14th, 2008

It seems everyone and their grandma has a blog these days. Scott Parkin, a Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association member and a principal/broker at Hoffman Parkin Urban Realty, has a new blog ca...

Sidewalks

Sarah McKenzie

February 13th, 2008

2 Comments

This post at Twin Cities Sidewalks offers a very interesting look at the streetscape in the North Loop. ...

A Chat with Katie Smith

Stephen Litel

February 12th, 2008

Photo courtesy of Sophia Hantzes. Ka...

Debating the skyways

Mary O'Regan

February 12th, 2008

As readers continue to debate the merits of the downtown skyway system, I find mys...

Designing Whole Foods

Michelle Bruch

February 8th, 2008

2 Comments

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A Chat with Cheryl Miller.

Stephen Litel

February 7th, 2008

Simply put, Cheryl Miller is the greatest female basketball player of all time. As a broadcaster now for TNT’s coverage, Miller interviews NBA stars on a regular basis, accepted by the giant men...

Shubert update

Sarah McKenzie

February 7th, 2008

Here's the latest on the Minnesota Shubert Center with a video blog update from the center's executive director, Kim Motes. Checkout the video ...

Mann Down For Lynx

Stephen Litel

February 6th, 2008

The Minnesota Lynx lost a fine player Wednesday when the expansion Atlanta Dream selected Kristen Mann in the expansion draft. Leading up to the tipoff off the 2008 season, Minnesota’s front off...

Caucus stories

Sarah McKenzie

February 5th, 2008

Did you attend a caucus Feb. 5? We want to hear from you. Were there long lines? Post your stories here....

A picky palette at Musashi

Mary O'Regan

February 5th, 2008

Whenever I go to sushi restaurants, I'm often the only person in my group to order anything but rolls of raw fish. I usually stick with salmon, salad and miso soup. Last night proved no different, ...

A pretty, slow commute

Dylan Thomas

February 4th, 2008

The big, fat flakes falling this afternoon sure look pretty, but forecasters are already predicting doom and gloom for the evening drive home.It makes me ...

Obamania

Sarah McKenzie

February 1st, 2008

The Barack Obama event at the Target Center is sold out and more than 2,000 people are on the waiting list to see the presidential hopeful.We'd like to hear from folks who are attending the ...

Gomes, Not Jefferson, the Key

Stephen Litel

January 27th, 2008

Arriving at the Target Center Sunday afternoon, I had a feeling the Timberwolves were going to come away with a win. I mentioned this to Myles Brown of SLAM Online before tip off because I felt good a...

The Corner Turned

Stephen Litel

January 26th, 2008

A lot has occurred since my last post, where I wondered where the joy is for fans in watching the Timberwolves after their tough loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets contest was indeed a tough one ...

DTJ honored by Minnesota Newspaper Association

Sarah McKenzie

January 25th, 2008

The Downtown Journal staff took home several top honors from the Minnesota Newspaper Association's 2006-2007 Better Newspaper Contest last night.The Downtown Journal earned second place in t...

How bad is the Downtown real estate market?

Sarah McKenzie

January 24th, 2008

1 Comment

The real estate market is depressing no matter where you look. For a detailed look at how Downtown compares to other markets in the city, check out this ...

Where's the joy?

Stephen Litel

January 19th, 2008

2 Comments

Thursday night I watched the Phoenix Suns defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on TNT. It was an incredibly fun game to watch, as the Lakers are overachieving due to the great coaching of Phil Jackson and du...

Get Fit Twin Cities

Sarah McKenzie

January 15th, 2008

1 Comment

The Get Fit Twin Cities officially kicks off tomorrow. I just run a half marathon in Phoenix on Sunday and sadly won't be able to log those minutes swe...

Superman? No, it's McCants.

Stephen Litel

January 8th, 2008

Ok, so the title of this post is an over exaggeration, but when the team you follow wins their fifth game of the season on January 8, it’s allowed slightly. Actually, throughout the game, I foun...

Where's Glen Taylor?

Stephen Litel

January 6th, 2008

1 Comment

Every blue moon when I attend a Timberwolves game, I find myself dreading entering the Target Center. This upsets me, as I’ve always had a great love for the game of basketball and, in particula...

2008 will be more of the same

Stephen Litel

January 1st, 2008

The Timberwolves final game of 2007 ended the same way as many throughout the year. Having moments of solid basketball throughout the first half and into the third quarter, their opponent--on this nig...

New Year's plans

Sarah McKenzie

December 28th, 2007

1 Comment

How are you celebrating New Year's this year? Downtown clubs are featuring all sorts of festivities this year, from a masquerade ball at Epic to a "Glitter & Ice Ball" at the Lodge Bar. ...

Random Wolves thoughts before Christmas.

Stephen Litel

December 22nd, 2007

After Friday night’s game against Indiana, I left with a weird feeling. It was simply the after effects of having a fun night at the Target Center. That is, predictably, something that is not ce...

Rinse and repeat. Enough is enough.

Stephen Litel

December 20th, 2007

9 Comments

“You need to start taping some of these and just start playing the tape.”-Head Coach Randy Wittman after Minnesota’s 111-98 loss to Golden State. ...

"Glow"

Sarah McKenzie

December 18th, 2007

A new web short, "Glow," is out to raise awareness for the ...

2008 Reader Raves

Sarah McKenzie

December 17th, 2007

We're collecting votes for our second annual Downtown Journal Reader Raves contest — reader choice awards for their favorite Downtown destinations.If you vote, you're eligible to win a...

Miss the Mill City Farmers Market?

Sarah McKenzie

December 14th, 2007

Regulars of the Mill City Farmers Market will be glad to know that there's a place to connect with market vendors this time of year. Let's Cook, 330 E....

Little reasons for hope

Stephen Litel

December 12th, 2007

Although the Timberwolves two games in Washington and Philadelphia were another two notches in the loss column, there were many small positives. As the Timberwolves reach the quarter mark of this eval...

It's not about the win

Stephen Litel

December 9th, 2007

1 Comment

Saturday afternoon I was spending time with my family at my sister’s house. Although I was feeling under the weather, we were celebrating my son’s birthday, so--of course--I dealt with my ...

I Should Have Stayed Home

Stephen Litel

December 5th, 2007

Traveling to the Target Center to take in the Lakers/Wolves matchup Tuesday night, I found myself in the same bad mood as most that made the same trek. Normally, the drive takes a maximum of 25 minute...

New Year's resolutions for Downtown

Sarah McKenzie

November 29th, 2007

For the third year, we’re asking Downtown Journal readers to send us their New Year’s resolutions for Downtown.In January, we will publish the submissions and hopefully encourage...

Brief absence

Stephen Litel

November 28th, 2007

Hi everyone, I just wanted to give my readers a heads up that...

It's coaching.

Stephen Litel

November 25th, 2007

6 Comments

The Timberwolves completed a monster collapse against Atlanta tonight. It was a remarkable sight and it was unfortunate this game wasn’t on TV, so all Wolves fans could see how ridiculous the...

A wish list for Downtown

Sarah McKenzie

November 21st, 2007

For the third year, we’re asking Downtown Journal readers to send us their New Year’s resolutions for Downtown.In January, we will publish the submissions and hopefully encourage...

An unsettling weekend for the Wolves

Stephen Litel

November 18th, 2007

This weekend couldn’t have gone worse for the Timberwolves. It wasn’t very difficult to predict two losses for Minnesota heading into the two-game stint against Washington and New Orleans,...

The first win post-Garnett

Stephen Litel

November 15th, 2007

6 Comments

The Timberwolves won the first game post-Kevin Garnett last night and spoiled the return of Ron Artest. The scene was set for the Wolves to lose another close game, but for the first time this year...

0-5. Just as I predicted.

Stephen Litel

November 11th, 2007

1 Comment

For Saturday night’s game against Sacramento, I decided to try something different. I actually just rested on my couch and watched the game, rather than taking notes and keeping up with the box ...

Some progress. Some annoyances.

Stephen Litel

November 10th, 2007

3 Comments

At one point in the preseason, Randy Wittman stated this team was miles ahead in their defense and the offense would come later. Through the first four games of the season, the Timberwolves are scrapp...

The first game they deserved to lose

Stephen Litel

November 7th, 2007

1 Comment

Don’t let anyone fool you. Most media members will discuss how the Timberwolves yet again started the game hot, played well throughout the game and eventually lost to a better team. ...

Close, but no cigar in New York.

Stephen Litel

November 4th, 2007

4 Comments

Minnesota had another good showing in New York and the result remained the same, ending in a loss. I’m again happy to see the team playing with the needed effort to stay in games, but am beco...

A good effort. An expected result.

Stephen Litel

November 3rd, 2007

1 Comment

The new era of Timberwolves basketball began Friday night. Although the game eventually ended with a loss, it could not have gone much better for Minnesota. In front of a large, supportive crowd, the ...

Wolves: Media friends make predictions

Stephen Litel

November 1st, 2007

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As the new Timberwolves season begins Friday night, I have enlisted the help of some friends. Some of them you should know, some you may not be as familiar with, but all of them know their stuff. They...

My life on a reality show

Katherine Rautenberg

October 31st, 2007

Part Three, Nov. 9 The craziest thing about this entire escapade, I think, has absolutely nothing to do with me. It’s everyone else. There are the key play...

Cover boy Foye out indefinitely

Stephen Litel

October 30th, 2007

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I must admit with today’s news of Randy Foye being out indefinitely, I feel as if I cursed him. He receives the cover photo for Downtown Journal and my very first cover story and the next day, h...

Foye photo shoot: Behind the scenes

Stephen Litel

October 28th, 2007

The Wednesday before the Timberwolves media day, we finally had our opportunity to meet up with Randy Foye. Having set things up through the Wolves Public Relations department, we were scheduled rough...

Wolves: Smith's Rough Night

Stephen Litel

October 27th, 2007

2 Comments

For those few fans in attendance at the Target Center Friday for the Timberwolves matchup with the Bucks, it was a surprising treat. With the mid-week trade of Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, I expect...

McHale deserves a little credit

Stephen Litel

October 25th, 2007

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“We have some stuff that we’re probably going to do inside this deal. A lot of business going on.” ...

Remembering Wellstone

Sarah McKenzie

October 25th, 2007

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When I was an intern for the Star Tribune’s Washington D.C. bureau in the fall of 2001, one of my first assignments was to interview the late Sen. Paul Wellstone for a story another reporter ...

Jury's still out on Wolves

Stephen Litel

October 24th, 2007

5 Comments

It is going to be a long season, Wolves fans. There will be ups…there will be many downs. Tonight against Indiana was low, even for a preseason game. First, the fact Kevin Garnett i...

An important week looms for 'Wolves

Stephen Litel

October 22nd, 2007

5 Comments

First off, I apologize for not posting after the games Friday and Saturday nights. As I begin to attend games again starting on Tuesday night, I spent my final weekend of freedom with my family. Once ...

Random thoughts during Wolves-Hawks game

Stephen Litel

October 17th, 2007

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*I continue to believe the starting lineup for the Timberwolves on opening night will be Randy Foye, Ricky Davis, Ryan Gomes, Al Jefferson and Mark Blount. That does not mean, however, these are th...

The good, the bad, the blah: The Wolves

Stephen Litel

October 16th, 2007

2 Comments

What intrigues me most about the Wolves preseason game with the Memphis Grizzlies was the playing time of Rashad McCants compared to the playing time of Gerald Green. Through three games this preseaso...

Where are the Wolves in London? Still evaluating.

Stephen Litel

October 11th, 2007

4 Comments

I’m not going to do it. I’m not going to write about how this was the first matchup of Kevin Garnett vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. There wil lbe plenty of “Thank you, KG” ...

Bridge replacement: Too Minnesota

Michael Metzger

October 10th, 2007

It's bland. It's white. It's too Minnesota. What do you think? ...

A tough 10-mile trek

Sarah McKenzie

October 8th, 2007

So I ran the Twin Cities 10 mile race yesterday and am truly in awe of those who managed to complete the marathon. I was dripping sweat by mile two, and my face looked like a tomato by the end. I'm cu...

First peek at the new Wolves

Stephen Litel

October 7th, 2007

6 Comments

To be clear, I’m not going to completely break down the Wolves game versus Efes Pisen. It was, after all, the first preseason game. There's not a lot that will trul...

Zinns and outs of city's Columbus Day celebration

Michael Metzger

October 5th, 2007

On Monday, the city of Minneapolis will take a break from work to recognize Christopher Columbus. It's an interesting day off for city workers in a municipality that prides itself so on its progressiv...

OK, so she looks guilty...

Michael Metzger

October 4th, 2007

I admit it. From what I've read of testimony in the Duluth trial of Brainerd's Jammie Thomas, she appears to be guilty of downloading copyrighted songs. OK. We'll find out soon enough what t...

Downloading Duluth

Michael Metzger

October 3rd, 2007

If you've been following the story at all, you have to be rooting for Jammie Thomas, the single mother of two from Brainerd, who is fighting a lawsuit in Duluth filed by the record labels. The labels,...

First day of training camp: Randy thoughts and more

Stephen Litel

October 1st, 2007

Attending the first day of camp for the Timberwolves to interview Randy Foye for Downtown Journal’s cover story available when the regular season begins, a few things caught my eye. Certainly, a...

Media Day and Trenton Hassell

Stepen Litel

September 29th, 2007

First, want another reason to be happy that Al Jefferson is in Minnesota? Look at his response during Media Day to the question, “Are you concerned about the comparisons between y...

Marion to Minnesota: A Deal That Works

Stephen Litel

September 27th, 2007

7 Comments

Although I don't usually like to be a rumormonger, a recent e-mail caught my attention. A colleague over at HOOPSWORLD, Tracy Graven--who covers the Phoenix Suns--proposed a trade to me in friendly...

Attention, y'all: City slicker alert

Michael Metzger

September 26th, 2007

The target date for the merging of the Hennepin County library system with the Minneapolis library system is January 1 of 2008. I don’t know about you, but when I look at my calendar...

Battle of the brains

Michael Metzger

September 25th, 2007

The press release asks a question many of us have probably posed to ourselves at one time or another: “Are you smarter than a CEO?” That’s the query to be answered as par...

New Beginnings for the Timberwolves . . . and me

Stephen Litel

September 24th, 2007

5 Comments

As the Minnesota Timberwolves season approaches, the team is full of beginnings. Obviously, with a player of the caliber of a Kevin Garnett resurfacing in Boston, the 2007-08 season is going to be ...

Glimpsing the future

Michael Metzger

September 24th, 2007

The future I-35W bridge might look something like these bridges on this ...

The circus takes over the Council

Michael Metzger

September 21st, 2007

Today's the day the Minneapolis City Council votes on a proposed ban of circus animals. If the Council Members were really ambitious, they'd vote to impeach President Bush (and Vice President Chene...

Whither wi-fi

Michael Metzger

September 20th, 2007

An article in USA Today leads with the following: "Plans to blanket...

A ton of dreams

Michael Metzger

September 19th, 2007

If you want some fun, read the report on the big doings at the Parade Stadium by Judd Rietkerk, Director of Planning and Project Management for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board....

Strib catches a break: It's rid of Par

Michael Metzger

September 18th, 2007

Dancing in the cubicles at the Strib? Doubtful. But there are probably sighs of relief and the occasional deep belly laugh, high-five and shouted-with-glee exclamations of delirium. A federal judge...

She's got a peaceful, easy feelin'?

Michael Metzger

September 17th, 2007

She's Michele Bachmann, Congressperson for the Sixth District, and superbad insider on the planned partitioning of Iraq (it'll be called "the Iraq State of Islam, something like that")....

Game!

Michael Metzger

September 14th, 2007

A great injustice has been done. Take a look at this link to the Grain Belt commercial winners announced Th...

Where were you? What were you doing?

Michael Metzger

September 11th, 2007

On Sept. 11, 2001, I was at home. I got a phone call from my then-girlfriend telling me that the World Trade Center had been knocked down. Her words didn’t make sense to me, but the shock in her...

Do the Gophers need us?

Michael Metzger

September 6th, 2007

An e-mail from Owen Nitka, Warehouse District: "There is a battle going on in Minneapolis between Comcast and the U's Big Ten Network. As a recent graduate of the U, I could not ge...

Men in leather

Michael Metzger

September 5th, 2007

An e-mail from a reader who enjoyed this week's cover story:"I love the leather Viking helmet Bry...

Planting the seeds of a dog party

Michael Metzger

August 29th, 2007

Friends of the Dog Grounds at Loring Park are throwing a planting party on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 9:30 a.m. The party is to complete the plantings around the Loring Park Dog Park.No gardenin...

Vikings walk away from Strib land deal

Michael Metzger

August 29th, 2007

The Star Tribune reported today that the Minnesota Vikings have decided not to pursue purchase of four blocks of Strib-owned land near the Metrodome. The Pioneer Press quoted Strib CEO and P...

Time to impeach Bush and Cheney

Ralph Remington

August 24th, 2007

It is high time that all progressive elected officials who take their jobs seriously demand impeachment proceedings against George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. This president and his vice...

It's time to see the bridge for ourselves

Michael Metzger

August 21st, 2007

Now that the last victim of the I-35W bridge collapse has been recovered from the Mississippi River, it’s time to let the public get closer to the disaster we’ve lived with for almost t...

One voice on bridge replacement?

Michael Metzger

August 20th, 2007

There are obviously going to be fights and fireworks over the design of the I-35W replacement bridge. If you haven't yet read the mayor and city council's "Statement of Principles," passe...

Elvis sightings

Sarah McKenzie

August 17th, 2007

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Peavey Plaza was a sea of Elvises at noon today.In honor of the 30th anniversary of the King's death, Elvis fans dressed up like the rock icon raced down Nicollet Mall at noon. Before the ru...

"Hero" of I-35W

Michael Metzger

August 13th, 2007

The other day, Sarah McKenzie, editor of the Downtown Journal, passed along one of the strange e-mails that had recently found its way into her inbox. Very strange.Here’s...

Whys and wherefores

Anonymous

August 10th, 2007

An e-mail from Landrum, South Carolina My sister tells me tha her daughter was almost about to cross that bridge - - -missed by about ? minutes. We are trying to find WHY....

Empathy from Baton Rouge

Amy Foreman-Plaisance

August 7th, 2007

Just a short note to express my concern for your community. I have seen first-hand the pain and confusion that a disaster can cause. I pray that you never forget the good-heartedness of your local ...

Why were we the focus for so long?

Michael Metzger

August 6th, 2007

As I sat at my desk for the past few days, helping reporters and editor Sarah McKenzie shape our coverage of the collapse of the I-35W bridge, I kept an eye on how the story was being reported on majo...

Share your experience of the collapse of the I-35W bridge

Michael Metzger

August 1st, 2007

1 Comment

Share what you can, when you can. If you were there when it happened, please describe your experience. Thank you. An e-mail from Vacaville, California:...

Carlyle criticism

Sarah McKenzie

July 25th, 2007

4 Comments

The Strib's Nick Coleman has a column in today's paper with some harsh words for the Carlyle. He questions how the project got approved and writes that it "towers over the St. Anthony Falls Hi...

Racing through Downtown

Michael Metzger

July 20th, 2007

Here's a video by staff photographer Robb Long about a recent bike race through Downtown....

Basketblog Jones

Stephen Litel

July 19th, 2007

The new addition to Minnesota Basketball Talk should be a lot of fun. Similar to both Facebook and Myspace, you can create a profile page with pi...

Shinders closes

Sarah McKenzie

July 17th, 2007

Shinders -- an institution of sorts on Hennepin -- has closed. Here's a feature we ran on the store last year: "Keep collecting...

How will I die?

Michael Metzger

July 6th, 2007

We've probably all pondered that question at one time or another. A friend of mine used to say that he would be killed by a tiny, flaming asteroid hitting him square in the forehead. He also mentioned...

Cycling city

Sarah McKenzie

June 28th, 2007

2 Comments

Minneapolis reportedly has the second highest percentage of people who commute to work by bike, according to a city press release citing new U.S. Census Bureau statistics.About 2.4 percent (...

Countdown to Dog Grounds opening

Sarah McKenzie

June 27th, 2007

The Loring Park Dog Grounds's grand opening celebration is today at 4:30 p.m.The off-leash dog park is the first to open in the Downtown-area. The 10,000-square-foot park is in the northwest...

Fat Tire Beer frenzy

Sarah McKenzie

June 21st, 2007

3 Comments

Word on the street is that cases of Fat Tire Beer are flying off the shelves at Surdyk's on East Hennepin. The liquor store starting selling the beer this morning at 8 a.m. and apparently had hundreds...

Have you been harassed by panhandlers?

Sarah McKenzie

June 15th, 2007

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The City Council just passed an ordinance cracking down on aggressive panhandling. What's your take on the issue? Is this a major problem downtown? Have you been aggressively panhandled? ...

Is anyone else using this?

Michael Metzger

June 14th, 2007

It’s GoodSearch.com, a search engine that claims to give a penny to the charity of your choice every time you search the...

He wrote, she said...

Michael Metzger

June 14th, 2007

Columnist Stephen Litel wants readers to know that he spoke with Seimone Augustus and Minnesota Lynx Head Coach Don Zierden before last night's game and allowed them to respond to his "Seimone...

"Downtown livin' is the life for me"

Michael Metzger

June 12th, 2007

When I was a teenager heavily into bad, retro TV, I used to watch Green Acres quite a bit. It tickled me somehow to think of half-witted farmhand Eb Dawson making a move on diamond-draped ...

New plan for Washington Avenue

Sarah McKenzie

June 7th, 2007

Mayor R.T. Rybak and members of his Washington Boulevard Great City Design Team will unveil results of a study looking at ways to make Washington more pedestrian friendly on Tuesday, June 12....

Brick by Brick

Sarah McKenzie

June 6th, 2007

Soon 1st Avenue will be lined with banners featuring artwork celebrating the Warehouse District's creative community.This Thursday, June 7, organizers of ...

Confession: I hate your Twins

Michael Metzger

June 4th, 2007

1 Comment

It’s true...

Good morning, Minneapolis!

Michael Metzger

May 31st, 2007

In a press conference the other day, Gov. Tim Pawlenty called his veto of funding for the merger of the Hennepin County and Minneapolis library systems, and his lopping of a $13 million increase in...

The making of a LEED restaurant

Sarah McKenzie

May 31st, 2007

The soon-to-be-open Red Stag Supperclub, 509 1st Ave. NE, is billing itself as the first LEED-certified restaurant in the state. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design....

Prince to play 7-7-7 at home

Michael Metzger

May 29th, 2007

The numerological import of Prince’s next hometown concert date is probably pretty immense. He’s playing the Target Center on July 7 (07-07-07). He’ll also be conducti...

Rolling on the river

Sarah McKenzie

May 24th, 2007

The R&R Social Club, a new group devoted to building community along Downtown's riverfront (www.rrsocialclub.com), cruised along the Mississippi last ...

Cheap governmental thrills

Michael Metzger

May 22nd, 2007

If you’re looking for an inexpensive thrill, read the agenda and accompanying staff report for this Thursday’s meeting of the City Council’s Public Safety and Regulatory Services Com...

Voices columnist on KFAN

Sarah McKenzie

May 20th, 2007

1 Comment

New Downtown Journal Voices columnist Stephen Litel is on KFAN Sports Radio (AM 1130) today from 5 to 5:30. He's Doogie Wolfson's guest and will be talking about the state of the Timberwolves ...

Turn and face the changed Strib

Michael Metzger

May 18th, 2007

The other day, I was browsing through the posts at the Minneapolis Issues Forum (hosted by former Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal edi...

Dog Grounds ground breaking

Sarah McKenzie

May 17th, 2007

There will be a special ceremony tonight at 6 p.m. for the Loring Park Dog Grounds -- Downtown's first off-leash dog park.The 10,000-square-foot park is scheduled to open in June in the ...

Donâ€™t fence us out

Michael Metzger

May 15th, 2007

Landscapers finished their work on Gold Medal Park last October, but construction fencing has kept the public out of the 7.5-acre green space. That all changes tomorrow beginning at 4 p.m. when the...

A reader responds on libraries

Chris Steller

May 14th, 2007

The plan to give away the books, buildings, land and staff of the Minneapolis Public Library to Hennepin County (leaving Minneapolis taxpayers with only the debt) has foundered at the state Legisla...

You just might have noticed...

Michael Metzger

May 13th, 2007

1 Comment

...that our blog isn't working properly. For some programming reasons way beyond me, readers are unable to post their thoughts to the Exchange. We're hoping to correct that within minutes, but don't b...

Gold Medal Park

Sarah McKenzie

May 12th, 2007

Here's a shot of the new Gold Medal Park set to open next to the Guthrie this Wednesday. There will be a grand opening celebration at 4 p.m. and then the park opens to the public at 5 p.m. Any tho...

Beautiful day for blogging

Sarah McKenzie

May 12th, 2007

The Mill City Farmers Market needs a mascot. On their opening day today, this rooster was hanging out. Market organizers are sponsoring a contest seeking name ideas for the rooster. To check out th...

Welcome

Michael Metzger

May 11th, 2007

Welcome to the new dtjournal.com. We’re excited about bringing the Downtown Journal to you daily via the web. Sure, we had a website before, but it sucked. We knew that and you knew that and no...