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BY DEBRA KEEFER RAMAGE

It started with an explosion,at approximately 8:15 a.m. onNew Year’s Day. By the time thefirefighters arrived, the build-ing was in flames. There wereinjured victims lying aroundoutside the building, havingjumped from second- andthird-floor windows. The crewfought the blaze inside forabout 15 minutes, then had toleave due to the fierce heat anddecreasing stability of thebuilding, which did partially

collapse shortly afterwards. Anarticle in popular news andopinion blog Daily Kos(http://www.dailykos.com-/story/2014/01/02/1266643/-Minneapolis-Fire-in-Cedar-Riverside-Neighborhood#) hasinteresting information thathas apparently not been pickedup in any local media. “Ahmed Muse, one of the

five owners of the Otanga gro-cery store on the main floor ofthe building, describes feelingan ‘electrical shock’ strongenough that he was promptedto call the police. Shortly after

officers arrived, the explosionhappened while Mr. Muse wasstanding outside with themattempting to explain what hadhappened.” Temperatures were around

0 degrees Fahrenheit on NewYear’s Day; the water used tofight the blaze froze instantly.Soon, the building and treesaround it were draped withhuge, smoke-tinged icicles.The sidewalks and street wereinches thick in slick ice.The full scope of loss was

not fully known until theweekend, by which time the

New Year’s Day tragedyon the West Bank

See Financing, page 2

BY ED FELIEN

Sunday night, Jan. 12, atabout 6 p.m., the HiawathaDeathstar struck again. Apedestrian who lives in thearea was killed walkingacross the light rail tracksat 42nd and Hiawatha.He became the 10thvictim since June 2004.Metro Transit spokes-

man John Siqveland saidthe gate arms were down,an alarm was sounding andlights were flashing at theintersection when the acci-dent happened. The side-walk is next to the gatearms but is not covered bythe gate arms.The train was travelling

at 45 mph through theresidential neighborhood.Southside Pride has

repeatedly criticized theplacement of the LRT lineon the residential side ofHiawatha Avenue ratherthan on the railroad rightof way on the other, east-ern, side. When askedabout this, CommissionerMcLaughlin (who was theprincipal architect of theline) said it was too muchtrouble negotiating withthe railroad for use of thetracks. When railroadsoriginally wanted right ofway, cities, states and thefederal government grantedthem whatever they wantedand used eminent domainto evict anybody in theirway. If Hennepin Countyand the State of Minnesotafelt it was in the publicinterest to take back thatland for a greater publicpurpose, then they couldhave used that same powerof eminent domain to runthe tracks on the east side

HiawathaDeathStar killsagain

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JANUARY2014

VOL. XXIV, ISSUE 1

BY CHRIS STEGEMAN

As citizens, we establish neighborhood organiza-tions to advocate on our behalf and hold meetingsto ensure that our public health and safety needs arebeing met. What are we left with when the city’sagenda pushes forth a project against the sentimentof neighborhood organizations, particularly ininstances where such projects are partially fundedwith public money?Minneapolis City Council’s Community

Planning and Economic Development Committee(CPED) recently awarded Fine and Associate’sdevelopment project, Five 15 on the Park,$4,955,600 in Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Thedevelopment–a six-story, 259-unit apartmentcomplex with 5,000 square feet slated for commer-cial space–has become a point of contentionamong Cedar-Riverside community residents andbusiness owners.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)On Nov. 19, both sides of the debate came togeth-

er at the CPED meeting to voice their opinionsregarding the proposed TIF money and the projectin general.TIF money is a development subsidy in which a

city gives money to a developer with the under-standing that upon completion, tax revenues creat-ed by the development will repay the money award-ed over a set period of time. To be approved TIFfunding, a project must pass the TIF Act’s “but for”test: 1) the proposed development would not occurwithout TIF assistance, and 2) no other significantdevelopment is expected on the site in the reason-ably foreseeable future if TIF assistance is not pro-vided. While the city’s TIF application websitewarns that it “should not be considered an entitle-ment by developers,” critics of TIF argue that isexactly what it has become.At the Nov. 19 CPED meeting, John Kolstad, local

business owner and musician, opposed the use ofTIF money for Five 15, testifying that “prime realestate in the City of Minneapolis does not need tohave public money. If they [the developers] thinkthis is a good idea, they should go ahead, do it, andpay for it … I think this whole process has become

Five15 on thePark getspublic financ-ing amidstcommunityconcerns

corrupt. TIF has become just anopen bank account for the devel-opers …”In emphasis of this point, there

is a question as to whether or notthe space on which the develop-ment is being built even qualifiesfor TIF financing. CadillacKolstad, a member of the WestBank Business Association andpopular musician in the neighbor-hood, opposed the allocation ofTIF money because it did not

meet the “but for” test, pointingout that the site’s close proximityto the University of Minnesota,Downtown and two light rail linesmakes it a highly desirable loca-tion for development. Kolstadwent on to argue, “If there’s anypublic investment, it should begiven to open and green space andamenities for the community, notadditional housing.”

Overcrowding public servicesThe Cedar Riverside neighbor-

hood has 15,000 people/sq. mile–roughly 8,000 people/sq. mile

more than the city average, whichconcerns many people of theneighborhood in regards to avail-able resources. The increasingscarcity of public space andresources is exemplified by therecent conversion of a neighbor-hood bar to a charter school forSomali children. The issue ofovercrowding formed the basis ofThe West Bank CommunityCoalition’s (WBCC) letter reject-ing the findings of the project’sEnvironmental AssessmentWorksheet stating:

“The WBCC believes theestablishment of the proposedconditional use pertaining tothe development fails toaddress critical issues facingthe community as it would be:1. detrimental to the publichealth, safety, comfort or gen-eral welfare; and 2. injuriousto the use and enjoyment ofother property in the vicinity.The development worsensdensity and in doing so elimi-

nates open space and adverselyimpacts the already over-crowded park. The lack ofspace for recreational purposeswill have adverse social andpsychological effects on peoplein the neighborhood.”Letters voicing similar concerns

were submitted by the CedarRiverside Youth Council (CRYC),Riverside Plaza TenantsAssociation (RPTA), as well aslocal residents, which can befound in the same document.The Brian Coyle Center, which

provides the main meeting spacefor the neighborhood, also cau-tioned that “[g]reen space andcommunity meeting space is lim-ited and already stressed to capac-ity. The development will bringadded strain to already scarcegreen space for recreational useand the services that the BrianCoyle Center provides.”

What next?Though the Gluek Tied House

has been destroyed and this phase

of the development project hasbeen approved for public financ-ing, there is a second phase in theworks and a proposed thirdphase. While nobody appears tobe opposed to development, theredoes appear to be consensus thatany potential development mustderive from the active collabora-tion between community stake-holders and prospective develop-ers. While testifying at the Nov. 19CPED meeting, Hussein Ahmed,president of the WBCC, statedthat “[d]evelopment in that areahas to come not at the expense ofthe neighborhood residents, but ithas to come with engagementwith the neighborhood and that’swhat I’m really urging.” Afterapproving the TIF financing,Council Member Cam Gordonurged Fine to engage with thecommunity, but the simple factthat financing was approved with-out consideration of the commu-nity’s needs leaves little incentivefor Fine to do so.

death toll had risen from zero tothree. On Jan. 2, the first body, thatof Ahmed Ali, 57, was found. OnFriday, Jan. 3, the body of hisfriend and temporary guest,Mrimri Jama Farah, 60, wasfound. Both had been identified asmissing after the fire. Then, onSaturday, Abdiqani Adan, 29, oneof the injured in hospital, died ofhis injuries. There were still sever-al victims in hospital as of the lastreport on Jan. 9. Additionally, allof the residents of the apartmentsare homeless and have lost all theirpossessions. The Otanga grocerystore is gone, and the mosque andIslamic civic center next door, oneof the oldest in the Midwest, isseverely water-damaged andvacated. The partially fallen build-

ing was razed on Jan. 3, but as ofJan. 13, the rubble remains inplace, surrounded by an orangeplastic fence. Cedar Avenue wasclosed for two days. NearbyPalmer’s Bar was closed for threedays. All of the residents of the apart-

ments were East African immi-grants, mostly Somali. But virtual-ly the whole city has felt a part ofthe tragedy and offers of help andsupport have come from every-where. Outside the city, there havebeen attempts to spin the story assomehow related to the Al-Shababattack on the Jazeera hotel inMogadishu. The xenophobes andhaters are always delighted at hor-rible events like these. One localIslamophobic blog, no name orlink will be given, ran an entireseries of blogs trying to prove–

something; about 10,000 words tosay that the cause of the explosionwas not what authorities say. Oh,by the way, the cause of the explo-sion has not been determined yet.But whatever it is, it will be acover-up, according to Mr.Blogging Crusader. Neighbors on the West Bank

don’t see this as something thathas hurt the African communityso much as something that hashurt the West Bank, our neigh-bors, our city. Angie Courchaine, ayoung non-African resident of theapartments across Cedar Avenue,talks of how the tragedy hasrenewed the desire of all on theWest Bank to get to know theirneighbors and be there for them ina crisis. Like the loss of Dania Hallover 13 years ago, the loss of yetanother venerable old building is

chipping away at the unique char-acter of the Cedar-Riversideneighborhood. The destroyed gro-cery store may have catered main-ly to East Africans, but plenty ofothers shopped there. Accordingto one neighbor, the business, amember of the West BankBusiness Association, which isnow exploring ways to help, wasmore than a grocery store–it wasa community resource. A major source of assistance to

the displaced residents is theConfederation of SomaliCommunities in MN at the nearbyBrian Coyle Center. This is wherepeople from all over Minneapolis,of every color and religion,dropped by with boots, coats,blankets and money. The CSC-MN has now set up a fund calledthe Cedar-Riverside Fire Victims

Fund. (You can donate online orby check at any branch of WellsFargo Bank.) Many area churchesand synagogues have offered spaceto displaced Dar al Hijrah Mosqueand its many programs. For now,the prayers are being held at theBrian Coyle Center and the otherprograms are temporarily sus-pended. The Cedar Cultural Center,

Augsburg College and KFAI Radioare hosting a Cedar Ave FireBenefit concert Jan. 24 at theCedar Cultural Center, featuringSpider John Koerner, the BrassMessengers, Martin Devaney, PhilHeywood and others. Check theCedar Cultural Center website forticket sales and details.

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of Hiawatha Avenue on the rail-road right of way.Having learned nothing from

this experience, underMcLaughlin’s leadership, the newLRT line will run down the mid-dle of University Avenue from theuniversity campus to the St. Paul

Capitol. Planners have assuredme in public meetings that thetrain will not exceed 30 mph. Inother words, it will be a boutiquestreetcar, but it will certainly notserve the function of light rail.It’s a tragic waste of a billion dol-lars, but it does promise to be aboon to developers on the cornersof stops on University Avenue.Once again, there are railroadtracks from downtownMinneapolis to the U of M and todowntown St. Paul, just a coupleof blocks from UniversityAvenue. Why in the interests ofsafety and efficient transportationcouldn’t the LRT train tracks havebeen placed there? The Metropolitan Council and

the Minneapolis City Councilmust now deal with what hasbecome a menace in SouthMinneapolis. At the very least,they must insist that trains travel-ing through residential neighbor-hoods respect the prevailingspeed limits and not travel fasterthan 30 mph.

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We sent the following letter toState Senators Jeff Hayden andPatricia Torres Ray andRepresentatives Jim Davnie, JeanWagenius, Karen Clark and SusanAllen:

An Open Letter to our staterepresentatives and senators:You represent the most progres-

sive districts in the State ofMinnesota. As your constituentswe have a right to expect that youwould exercise leadership inadvancing progressive legislationin the following areas:• A state minimum wage

increase to $15 an hour effectiveimmediately and further increasesbased on the cost of living.• Legislation calling for a single

payer health plan, similar toVermont, which would be anextension of Medicare for every-body.• Legalization of marijuana and

immediate release from prison foranyone convicted of possession ofa small amount of marijuana.• Immediately begin phasing

out nuclear power plants atMonticello and Prairie Island, andincreased state subsidies forrenewable energy.• Felony prosecution and can-

cellation of contracts with anysports organization that allowsracist names to be used as slogansor mascots for professional sportsteams using publicly supportedstadiums.

Sincerely,Ed Felien, Editor/Publisher

By Phillips Powderhorn pressdeadline, only Senator Jeff Haydenhad responded:I joined my DFL colleagues in

both the Senate and the House inpassing legislation to raise thewage, but unfortunately the billstalled over disagreements on howhigh to raise the wage. I’m confi-dent we will raise the wage during

the 2014 session, but I continue tostress that the minimum wagemust be considered a floor, not aceiling. Raising the wage to anyamount can’t be viewed as a silverbullet for Minnesota workers livingin poverty; instead, it should bepart of a larger package of pro-tections for workers and theirfamilies–strong prevailing wagelaws, better workforce trainingand development, and a reliablesafety net for job loss.I’m a longtime supporter of

single payer, and continue tofight to ensure that every personliving in Minnesota can get the

health care they need. I’m proudof our efforts in 2013 to buildour own, state-based insuranceexchange under the AffordableCare Act, which resulted in thelowest average rates for healthplans in the county. While I’vebeen very frustrated withMNsure’s rollout and the prob-lems Minnesotans have encoun-tered trying to use the onlinemarketplace, I remain optimisticthat–once properly implement-ed–MNsure will get more peo-ple access to quality health carefor themselves and their fami-lies.

I expect the decriminalizationof marijuana, in general, and thelegalization of medicinal mari-juana, in particular, to be one ofthe major policy debates duringthe 2014 session. As part of a bi-partisan coalition supporting abill to legalize medicinal mari-juana, I’m hopeful that the legis-lature and the governor willmake real progress this year. There is really no debating the

need for long-term renewableenergy alternatives inMinnesota, and I’m especiallyinterested in exploring solutionsthat both position Minnesota asa renewable energy leader andprotect rate payers in our com-

munity from bearing too muchof the cost. Not only have I sup-ported subsidies for renewableenergy sources, bringing the costcloser to parity, but I have forcedinnovation by supporting anextension on the moratorium onbuilding any new nuclear facili-ties in Minnesota.Finally, I am united with our

American Indian communityand so many other Minnesotansin demanding that theWashington, D.C., footballteam–and any other sportsteam with a racist or derogatoryname–take immediate action tochange its name and mascot.Until they do, they are not wel-come in our city.

Jeff HaydenSenator, District 62

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Legislative agenda 2014

BY TONY BOUZA

As I travel about the state, people,invariably kind, seem incredulous 1)that I’m still alive, and 2) that I makeMinnesota my home. Maybe I shouldget out more.Then comes, “What are you doing

now?”

The truth is, as little as possible.“Are you writing?”That’s a tougher question. Frankly,

I don’t especially want to write any-thing, firmly ensconced in the beliefthat I’ve said all I’ve ever wanted orneeded to say.But … every once in a while a topic

bubbles within and finally boils to thesurface and over. Then, as I’m doingnow, I have to write about it.Geezers, though, need to avoid gar-

rulousness like the proverbial plague.I’m not sure I can or do.

Today’s bubbling began with astory about NYC’s fiscal plight, a con-cern for every town (Detroit comes tomind).In 1975, New York faced a desper-

ate crisis. Thousands of cops were laidoff. I gave a speech that appeared onthe front page of the New York Timesciting cutbacks that would avoid lay-offs–a small stone into a large lake,nary a ripple.I sent a memo to the police com-

missioner that I had 10 more captainsthan I needed and he could have themfor use elsewhere. He responded thatmy proposal was denied and addedthat I was not to send any future

memos on such topics. In the Transit Police, we did not

make a single promotion, in a force ofthousands, for the three years I servedthere–and we still had more thanenough super-annuated supernumer-aries at the dismal end.In Minneapolis, I encountered 22

captains and decided I needed 10, andnever, over nine years, promoted any-one to that rank, or any other. I madea few replacements and never askedfor an additional cop.I returned a budget surplus for

eight of my nine years there (perverse-ly, the city gave me grief over thisreturn of funds); cut down on over-time funds and sick time abuses;reduced precincts from six to four;went to one-person squad patrols;and sharply reduced settlements inlawsuits. My pleas to eliminate theindemnification of abusive cops hadits effect on the behaviors of the fewthumpers (alpha males) in the ranks.Quaintly, I even stuck to eight-hourworkdays and 40-hour weeks.All this during periods of explod-

ing crime levels. The effects of Roe vWade would not kick in until 1990,and I had to go in 1988. A tremen-dous peace dividend followed a greatMinnesotan’s gift to America: HarryBlackmun’s Supreme Court decisionon abortion in 1973. Teen pregnan-

cies declined by 50% by 2012.My anguish rests on the hand-

wringing that attends every municipaladministration; yet they seem contentto accept the fallacies that attend callsfor more cops, more teachers, moreeverything–save managing for econ-omy. And I’m pretty sure that appliesacross the governmental board–localand national, including that sacredcow–defense.The sharp cutbacks were accompa-

nied by surging productivity levels.Arrests soared. Traffic citations wentthrough the roof. More emergencieswere answered faster (with one-per-son cars you could field a lot morevehicles to respond to these), yet crimecontinued to rise–in the Bronx, thesubways and in Minneapolis.What does it all mean?That officials preside over bloat.Cops, for sure, have a big job to do,

but preventing crime isn’t it.Government unions have grown sopowerful that criminals, psychos andmiscreants cannot be fired. Officialscollaborate. Private industry is sub-jected to the merciless efficiency ofcapitalism. I believe in welfare, publichousing, food stamps and a sturdysafety net. I also believe in accounta-bility and management.The latter are in short supply in

government.

Bloat

BY CHARLEY UNDERWOOD

In my youth, I used to look for-ward to winter for a particular rea-son: reading. I would set aside along book for the long nights …Russian novels, historical fiction,post-apocalyptic adventure stories.My bed was a hide-away that wouldpull out from under the sittingcouch, perfectly designed for neverhaving to straighten the covers tomy mother’s satisfaction. I wouldslide the bed out, stack a couple ofpillows under my head and read forhours about feverish existentialistnobles, courageous Resistancefighters in the sewers under theWarsaw ghetto, young heroes hid-ing from the tyranny of totalitarianoverlords. It was a perfect antidotefor the lawn-mowing I did duringthe summer months, a quiet little“boy cave” I could inhabit, awayfrom the stresses of school and fam-ily.Before electricity, they say, our

social rhythms were structuredmore like that. They were seasonaland nature-based, involving springplanting, barn-raising in the sum-mer, harvest festivals and long win-ter evenings telling stories by thefire. We still have elements of that,perhaps vestiges of ancient times,like the appendix or tonsils in ourbody, whose function has disap-peared while the organ remains. Inthe fall we have the BarebonesTheater’s homage to growing shad-ows and to the memory of thosewho have died. In the spring, wehave the Heart of the Beast Maydayfestival, an announcement of spring

and rebirth. In the summer, weopen the city beaches to swimmers,close the park roads for marathonsand sometimes escape to the oldfamily cabin. And even now, in thewinter, we watch movies aboutwonderful lives, see plays aboutghosts of Christmas past or watchdancing sugarplum fairies. In someways, those winter rituals are ourmodern stories around the fire, ourwarm soup in the family kitchen,our refuge from the howling windsor frantic crowds at the mall.Soon enough, I will be sorting

out my maple syrup equipment,checking the calendar for theGardening Matters Spring ResourceFair, thinking about which seedsand plants I should get from theFood Resource Hubs. I may even tryto figure out why my lawn mowerwouldn’t start and if I really need it,now that I have mostly replaced my

grass with food plants.If you are truly tempted by con-

ferences, there are some very goodones coming up. There is the conference of the

Sustainable Farming Association onSaturday, Feb. 8, in St. Joseph.There are workshops on cheesemaking, seed saving, root cellaring,season extension, agroforestry andmore. More information is athttp://www.sfamn.org/conference/Last, but very definitely not least,

is the Midwest Organic andSustainable Education Service(MOSES) conference Feb. 28 toMarch 1 in St. Cloud, with pre-con-ference Organic University work-shops offered the day before, onThursday, Feb. 27. This is myabsolute favorite in the area. Youcan call them at 715-778-5775 or goto http://mosesorganic.org/confer-ence/

I will be driving to the SFA andMOSES conferences, so email me atcharleyunderwood@hotmail.com ifyou want a ride. Please put some-thing about Southside Pride in thesubject line so it doesn’t get lost.Or just stay home and read

books. Or stay home and invite theneighbors over for a potluck. Therewill be a time for planting andweeding and foraging later. Now isthe dreaming time of the year.There are lots more classes com-

ing, but here are a few gardeningclasses for now:

Saturday, Jan. 25, 1 to 3 p.m. $20.“Fermentation basics” (like sauer-kraut and yogurt), EggPlant UrbanFarm Supply, 1771 Selby Ave., St.Paul. 651-645-0818 or http://egg-plantsupply.com/Classes.html

Monday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Free butRSVP required. “Get your seedsout” (seed starting), Mother EarthGardens at Riverview Wine Bar,3745 42nd Ave. S., Mpls. 612-724-8463 or www.SignUpGenius.com-/go/10C094BA4A828A0FE3-winter

Monday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Free butRSVP required. “Neonics and hon-eybees,” Mother Earth Gardens atRiverview Wine Bar, 3745 42nd Ave.S., Mpls. 612-724-8463 or www.-SignUpGenius.com/go/10C094-BA4A828A0FE3-winter

Monday, March 3, 7 p.m. Freebut RSVP required. “New Varieties,”Mother Earth Gardens at RiverviewWine Bar, 3745 42nd Ave. S., Mpls.612-724-8463 or www.SignUp-Genius.com/go/10C094BA4A828-A0FE3-winter

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BY LARA NORKUS-CRAMPTON, RN

Is Hennepin County quietlyrebuilding the aging downtownHERC Garbage Incinerator?Would this be the best investmentof hundreds of millions of publicdollars? Why not invest more inrecycling programs? Shouldn’t thepublic be part of this discussion? A recent item appeared in the

12/10/13 Hennepin CountyBoard, Public Works, Energy &Environment CommitteeAgenda. It sounded innocuousenough: 13-0443. Amd 5 to AgmtA03625 with Covanta HennepinEnergy Resource Co., LimitedPartnership, related to systemreplacement projects at HERC, nochange in term or NTE.http://board.co.hennepin.mn.u

s/sirepub/agdocs.aspx?doctype=agenda&itemid=43503The supporting documents

had a link that stopped workingafter a few days. An online searchturned up a pdf file with docu-ments supporting the agendaitem.

Current requestAmendment 5 with Covanta

Hennepin Energy Resource Co.,Limited Partnership, for the peri-od Dec. 17, 2013, through March2, 2018, with no change in theNTE amount, will add the turbineto the list of system replacementprojects. This will permit thecounty to reimburse Covanta forthe repairs made to the turbinethis past spring due to the stresscorrosion cracking on the turbineblades.

This amendment also allows thecounty to direct system replacementprojects and other improvements atHERC. This includes the right toinstall signage, structures, appurte-nances, improvements, additions,elements and other enhancementsto the facility or facility site. Inaddition, this amendment grantsauthority to the county adminis-trator to add system replacementprojects …The term “system replacement

projects at HERC” caught my eye.NTE turns out to stand for Not toExceed. In this case the replace-ment projects were Not to Exceed$407,163,484.00!Attachment A in this document

lists 8 pages of equipment andmechanicals that the countywould be potentially responsibleto Covanta for reimbursement inany replacement costs. While it isgood to see that there is somekind of upper limit, $407 millionseems like quite a chunk ofchange for replacing aging incin-erator parts!

Revealing numbers on HERCfrom a graduate thesisA graduate student from

Muncie, Ind., Kevin Kroll, recent-ly published a thesis that was veryenthusiastic about garbage incin-eration for energy use.

http://cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitstream/123456789/197209/1/KrollK_2013-2_BODY.pdfMost of the paper reads like the

standard industry-sponsoredpropaganda that is readily avail-able. More interestingly, he usedHERC as a case study and wasable to get more recent detailedinformation from HennepinCounty on the business model ofthe Burner. According to the author, “Dr.

Andrew Leith, the head of HERC’sAir and Energy Unit … revealedthat HERC was originally built bythe Blount DevelopmentCompany, which has since gonebankrupt. After that it was ownedand operated by General Electricuntil 2004 when it was purchasedby Hennepin County, which ownsthe facility today ... The electricitythe facility produces is sent toXcel Energy, and is routed toXcel’s Aldrich substation througha county-owned transformer andtransmission line, this power pur-chase agreement is set to expire in2018. Excess steam from the com-bustion process is sent to thedowntown energy district ownedby NRG, which has a similarpower purchase agreement alsothrough 2018.” (Page 25)Hennepin County’s contract withHERC also ends in 2018. With the capacity increase for

the Burner still being requested bythe county and the contracts andagreements all expiring in 2018–it seems like now should be thelogical time to seriously evaluateour city’s resource/waste manage-ment practices and to determinewhether or not garbage power isthe best choice for the regionfrom an economic, environmen-tal, and public health perspective.He continues: “The Hennepin

Energy Recovery Center was con-structed for a total capital cost of160.5 million dollars in the late’80s … It was funded primarily bya bond debt of $134.5 million …Because the company that devel-oped the project in the ’80s wentbankrupt, Dr. Leith was not surehow the rest of the project wasfinanced, although he said it wasnot through any federal grants. Asimilar plant constructed todaywould cost in the neighborhoodof $300 million.”

First question: If the construc-

tion of a brand new garbageincinerator would cost $300 mil-lion, then why has the countyasked for up to $407 million for“replacement projects”?The existing agreement which

locks the Burner into incineratingthe current contracted amount of1,000 tons per day regardless ofour recycling or composting rateends in 2018. Covanta andHennepin County continue tofight for a permit from the city toburn even more refuse that couldotherwise be recycled and com-posted. But many others arearguing for Zero Waste practicesthat save energy by conservingand re-using valuable materialinstead of destroying theseresources for their caloric (heat)value and creating toxic emissionsand toxic ash in the bargain.

Second question: There may bedifferent points of view ongarbage incineration but should-n’t the public citizenry be part ofthis conversation before millionsmore dollars are invested intothis aging incinerator rather thanon more comprehensive recyclingand composting programs?Longtime HERC promoter

Commissioner Peter McLaughlininsisted that Hennepin Countywas regarding the HERC garbageburner as an “interim measureuntil we can get recycling ratesup” (KFAI Truth to Tell, 6/10/13)while still pushing for the capaci-ty increase–claiming that thiswould not lock our region intodiverting even more recyclables tofeed the Burner under the newproposed contract.

Third question: If garbageburning is an interim measure

and the HERC contract ends in2018, then why should there besuch a financial commitment toHERC system replacements tothe tune of hundreds of millionsof dollars?After McLaughlin made these

statements, the press reportedthat the county was proposing toexpand the district heating systemfrom HERC to the NorthLoop. Kirk reminds us that thisDowntown energy district waspreviously fueled by natural gas(page 26) and was switched togarbage power from HERC begin-ning in 2008. This plan to expandthe district energy system to theNorth Loop is apparently nothingnew and would appear to beanother way that Minneapoliscould be locked into the long-term use of the Garbage Burnerfor energy. It would also work tokeep the facility in the heart of thecity since there is a loss of heatunless the buildings are very closeto the source of energy.

Fourth question: Is it respon-sible to encourage more popula-tion density and intensity of usesso close to a significant regionalpolluter? Kroll goes on to state HERC’s

operating costs for 2010 as $28.97million, and the revenue comingfrom tipping fees, garbage powergoing to Xcel, steam heat going toparts of Downtown and the “openair” Twins Stadium “122 feetaway” from the Burner and anyother sources of revenue totaling$27.2 million. This meant theCounty/tax payers had to providea $1.8 million annual subsidy–which boils down to a subsidy of$4.95 per ton. According to Kroll,“This has been relatively consis-

tent with previous years, with thecounty providing a subsidy tomake up the difference betweenoperating costs and revenues.”

So at minimum the county hasbeen paying almost $2 million ayear to subsidize HERC (on topof tipping fees and any otherwaste management fees chargedto the city) since 2004. Accordingto the author, the bonds were paidoff in 2012 so years of this out-right county subsidy are nowended. (Page 28)

Fifth question: Why did thecounty decide it was better to payfor the privilege of incineratingrecyclables rather than collectingthem and selling them at a prof-it?Was 2012 seen as the magic

date that would start making thecounty clear profit from inciner-ating recyclables since the bondswould be paid off? Who benefitsand who pays from turning valu-able recyclables into air pollutionand toxic ash? It is well knownthat incinerator emissions aredirtier than coal. Is this what wewant? Is anyone asking us?

Final question: What havebeen the opportunity costs andpublic health costs of divertinginvestments away from sustain-able resource management andtoward simply feeding and grow-ing the Burner?Now that the bonds are paid

off–It is time to divest from, notreinvest in, this incinerator andfocus on building state of the artrecycling and composting pro-grams. There have been manyhealth studies published in thispaper pointing out the healthdangers of incinerator emissions.Any new 2018 contracts shouldcall for a decrease, not an increase,in burning recyclables with a con-tract mechanism to eventuallyphase out garbage burning alto-gether.We have four years to prepare

for the end of this contract. Witha city and county commitment toZero Waste practices rather thanthis obsession with incineration,maybe we could even join the restof the civilized world and get ourrecycling rate consistently above20%!

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Remember way back to 1928? Meneither. But for a taste of that hard-partying, speakeasy era, stop in atChatterbox Pub and step back in time.For 85 years the Chatterbox has

anchored its corner of East 35th Streetwith nary a wrinkle–same flag-bluewalls and bronze starbursts on theceiling, same black padded boothswith 33 rpm record jackets abovethem, along with landscape paintingsof dubious taste and vintage lampsthat were a bad idea in the first place.Speaking of taste, that’s the one

attribute that’s been updated.Consulting chef Justin Greco brings

the farm-to-table message to the pub’stables, calling on locally-sourcedprovender as the building blocks forprideful scratch cooking: everythingfrom soups and chili to a cache ofsweet desserts by the pub’s own pastrychef to burgers ground and pattied byhand, from the all-natural Limousinbeef Justin sources from Osceola’sPeterson Farms (the chef goesthrough close to two whole cows aweek).Oh, and the bar: It’s leaning toward

2014, not 1928, with 50 artisanal beersin the point-and-pick cooler, nine ontap, including five brews created justfor the pub, and root beer, too. Theseasonal list includes a swell 312 alefrom Chicago, an apple-forward hardcider, and burly British chocolatestout.Burger fans line up (and I’m stak-

ing my plate at the front of that line)for the Wild Bleu Yonder number, the

most flavorful intersection of eliteingredients in the zip code. The juicypattie comes stuffed with a mélange ofwild mushrooms and topped witheven more, along with generouscrumbles of bleu cheese, an aromaticcloud of truffle oil and spritz of redwine-balsamic reduction. Plus a heapof slender fries ($14).I’m a little less crazy about the tuna

burger ($13), simply because they takea perfectly wonderful cut of ahi, whichI could–I do–eat raw, and grind itup (“Well, it’s a burger,” Greco justi-fies). Just leave it alone and call it asandwich, like the yummy-soundingpork and waffle number that readslike pig heaven on a plate. Anyway, thetuna is true-flavored and served with anice little jolt of wasabi mayo as well assweet-sour pickled onions. Chickenbreast stars in the Hawaiian Luausandwich, abetted by grilled pineap-ple, local bacon, lots of nutty Gruyerecheese, and dual relishes of sundriedtomato chutney and cinnamonhoney-mustard, served with sweet

potato fries.And let me put in a good word for

the mac & cheese: a $12 build-your-own bowlful of Cheddar sauced-cavatappi to which you may add up tothree ingredients, from pulled pork(yes!) to chorizo, from chili to exoticmushrooms.The kitchen’s Hellcat Inferno salad

(meal-sized, $12) has been aroundforever, but it’s newly-tweaked. It’s

essentially an Inferno-sauced (read:emboldened with tasty peppers)chicken tostada upon a garden basketof goodies, dressed with ranch sauceand red pepper sour cream, alongwith avocado puree. Delish!Just here for snacks? Got that cov-

ered, too: satiny hummus, house-made from local chickpeas, seasonedwith rosemary and Parmesan to gowith pub-fried tortilla chips. Hand-battered, hops-scented cheese curds. Asoft pretzel gone wild, crusted inHawaiian black lava salt and servedwith beer-cheese dip (apps mostlyunder $10). It anchors the happyhour’s near-giveaway winners likelobster roll, house-made characuterie,squash bisque, fish tacos, and sliders.Plus–I’m coming back for thisone–a whole lobster for $12: Talkabout charity! Drink specials too,natch.And I haven’t even mentioned

desserts (hint: homemade cheese-cake). Or video and board games. Anda patio, if summer ever shows upagain.

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Many of us hope to better our healthin 2014, but even with the best inten-tions, resolutions can be hard to stick toand motivation may wane quickly. Lastyear was a breakthrough year for healthscience research and it brought severalimportant discoveries that can be usefulto tweak or focus your goals for the NewYear. Here I break down a few of thesefindings to help you be healthier andhappier in 2014.

1. Nut eaters live longerA November 2013 study conducted

at Harvard University concluded thatpeople who eat nuts may live longer. Thestudy analyzed diets of over 100,000health professionals over 30 years fromthe Nurses’ Health Study and HealthProfessionals Follow-Up Study. Theresults were clear: The more nuts peopleate, the lower their mortality rate was.Compared with people who never atenuts, those who consumed nuts once aweek reduced their mortality risk by 7%!Additionally, those who ate nuts sevenor more times a week reduced mortalityrisk by 20%. The study authors are not sure exact-

ly what makes nut eaters live longer, andscientists have not yet demonstrated acausal relationship between health ben-efits of nuts themselves and prolongedlives. However, nuts do have a host ofnutrients. They contain healthy unsatu-rated fats, fiber, magnesium and vitaminE, among others. We can learn some les-sons from nut eaters who tended to behealthier than other participants: Theyweighed less, smoked less, exercisedmore and ate more fresh fruits and veg-etables.

Lesson for 2014: Include a fistful ofnuts as a healthy addition to your dailydiet. Instead of high sugar trail mix,make your own mix with nuts and fruit.One great combination is almonds,cashews, dried cranberries, and darkchocolate. Pre-measure them into singleservings for easy transport and to pre-vent overeating.

2. Trans fats aren’t safeTrans fats have been in the news a lot

over the last decade due to publicityhighlighting their harmful health effects.In November 2013, the FDA tookextreme action to issue a federal registernotice to recommend that trans fats aretaken off of the “Generally Regarded asSafe (GRAS)” list of food additives. Ifthe ruling is finalized (as is expected bymost health professionals), trans fat willbe gradually eliminated from all foodproduction. The ruling comes fromyears of research that show trans fatshave harmful effects on cholesterol levelswhich in turn may contribute to heartdisease. The average American eats about 1

gram of trans fat a day (down from 4.6in 2006) and the FDA report estimatedthat 20,000 heart attacks and 7,000deaths each year could be prevented bycompletely eliminating trans fat fromthe diet. The trans fat that is most pop-ular in our food system is partiallyhydrogenated oil. This is oil that hashydrogen added to it to make it solid,which is useful for prolonging the shelf

life of processed and packaged foods. Itis important to note that the trans fatproposed for the GRAS list is the typeadded to foods, not the naturally occur-ring type that is present in some meats.

Lesson for 2014: Cut your trans fatintake by limiting processed foods suchas frozen meals, baked goods, vegetableshortening and pastries. Check yourfood labels for trans fats and be awarethat companies are allowed to list “0grams of trans fats” when the foodsactually contain up to 0.5 g. To get thefull picture, make sure to also look at theingredient list and do not purchasefoods with partially hydrogenated oil.Choose to eat foods with healthier andless processed fats such as olive oil, nutbutters, lean meat and fish.

3. Exercise can be as good as drugsResearchers from London School of

Economics, Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare Institute at Harvard MedicalSchool, and Stanford University Schoolof Medicine analyzed 340,000 partici-pants in 305 drug and/or exercise stud-ies that treated heart disease, stroke, dia-betes or chronic heart failure. Theysought to discover whether exercise itselfcould be a treatment for prevention ofdeath from chronic diseases. The resultswere huge. They demonstrated thatexercise was shown to be equally aseffective as common prescription drugsin reducing death of people with a histo-

ry of heart disease and diabetes. Exercisewas even more effective than drugs inpreventing death in people who had ahistory of strokes. Chronic heart failurewas the one condition studied in whichdrugs (namely diuretics) were moreeffective than exercise. This is exciting news that will hope-

fully put the spotlight on a subject thatdeserves more attention. Drugs are pro-hibitively expensive for many peopleand often have a host of side effects. Ifexercise is indeed as effective, hopefully itwill be seen as an alternative or firstchoice to treat and prevent specificchronic diseases. In the future, moreresearch needs to be conducted on thetype and duration of exercise that ismost effective. The study authors evensuggest that pharmaceutical companiesbe required to test their drugs againstphysical activity so patients have infor-mation on what is most effective whendeciding what treatment to pursue.

Lesson for 2014: This analysis pro-vides even more evidence of the healthbenefits of exercise. Although theresearch focused on patients withchronic diseases, exercise can be benefi-cial for everyone, with or without chron-ic conditions. From previous researchwe also know that it offers a host of addi-tional benefits like weight loss, moodimprovement and blood sugar control.Incorporate more exercise into your life

this year by being active for a few min-utes at a time throughout the day.Choose the stairs instead of elevator,walk around the office during lunch,and do jumping jacks and crunchesduring commercial breaks.

4. Sleep cleans the brainMost people agree the sleep is impor-

tant to be productive and to look andfeel our best. Experts have long knownthat sleep is crucial for brain function,but they did not have a clear idea of whyuntil this year. An innovative study per-formed on mice at the University ofRochester demonstrated that the brainactually has a self-cleaning system.During sleep, the flow of cerebral spinalfluid into the brain is increased and thefluid is used to clear out toxins in thebrain. Scientists postulate that this sys-tem evolved as a way to maintain brainfunction. So far this research has only been

conducted on mice but many scientiststhink the results are extremely promis-ing for understanding the human brain.Not only is this crucial for learning thepower of sleep on brain functions, but italso offers a starting point for innova-tions on research and treatment for con-ditions such as Alzheimer’s diseasewhich is caused by buildup of certain

proteins in the brain that were not prop-erly cleared out.

Lesson for 2014: While research isstill being conducted to fully understandthese findings, we can reap some bene-fits now. Prioritize sleep in your life thisyear. Most adults need 7-9 hours eachnight to function optimally. If fallingasleep is difficult, improve your sleepenvironment by removing all electronicsand lights from your bedroom. Otherideas include eliminating caffeine in theafternoon and meditating for 10 min-utes before going to bed. Incorporate these suggestions into

your routine and look out for new sci-ence to guide more healthy habits.Here’s to a New Year free of trans fat andfull of sleep, nuts and exercise.

Raina Goldstein Bunnag has a bache-lors degree from Boston University and iscurrently a masters candidate in nutritionand public health at the University ofNorth Carolina. She keeps abreast of thelatest health news and addresses relevantwellness topics each month. If you haveany questions or topics you would like tosee covered in the column, please send heran email at rainagoldstein@southside-pride.com.

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Notice of Proposed NRP Plan ModificationAt its Jan. 22 meeting, theSeward Neighborhood Group(SNG) Board of Directors willconsider the adoption of a modi-fication to its Phase I and PhaseII Neighborhood Revitalization(NRP) Plan. The plan modifica-tion would reallocate $25,000 forEconomic Development – StreetImprovements (Strategy 3.4.7.1)in the NRP Phase I Plan toResidential, Economic andTransportation – HousingCoordinator (Strategy 1.1.1) inthe NRP Phase II Plan. For fur-ther information, contact DougWise, SNG housing coordinatorat Doug@sng.org or 612-338-6205.

Free Solar Cost Analysis AvailableIf you’re an Xcel Energy,Minnesota Power or Otter Tailpower customer, you have a lim-ited opportunity to benefit froma new Minnesota solar rebate.Receive a no-cost-no-obligationsolar cost analysis. Through Feb.28, you can apply for a new solarrebate program. Find out if itmakes economic cents for yourhome/business. This service isprovided by The CentsibleEnergy Hour, MN’s makes centscall-in energy talk show,Saturdays from 3 to 4 p.m. onAM 1280 WWTC.

State Energy AssistanceProgram Funding is StillAvailable to Help PayHeating BillsThe Minnesota Department of

Commerce-Division of EnergyResources wants low-incomeMinnesotans—especially seniors,people with disabilities andfamilies with children—to knowthat grant funds from the EnergyAssistance Program (EAP) arestill available to help pay theirheating bills and help them staysafe and warm this winter. EAPpays the utility company directlyon behalf of eligible households.Qualifying families must applyfor assistance at the local serviceprovider in their area; Minnesotahas 32 local service providers. Alist of local service providers andinformation on applying is avail-able by visiting the EnergyAssistance section of theDivision of Energy resourceswebsite mn.gov/commerce/-energy/ or by calling1-800-657-3710 or 651-539-1882.

Free Home Security AuditsIs having your house or garagebroken into a constant worry foryou? Stop home burglariesbefore they happen with a freehome security audit conductedby Crime Prevention SpecialistSue Roethele. Contact Sue at the3rd Precinct by calling 612-673-2839.

Dishcrawl Returns to Tackle Eat StreetWednesday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.The location is revealed only toticket holders. Dishcrawl is afoodie touring event spanningfour restaurants in one evening.Each restaurant will serve threeof its specialties in a sampler for-mat. Participating restaurants arekept secret but are slowly

revealed through social media.Each restaurant is within walk-ing distance and crawlers canexpect to try over 12 differentfoods. Reservations are $45 perperson and can be purchased atwww.dishcrawl.com/eatstreet/.

Minneapolis Native KatieHeaney Discussion & BookSigningFriday, Jan. 24, 4 p.m.U of M Bookstore300 Washington Ave. S.E.Author and Minneapolis nativeKatie Heaney will discuss herbook “Never Have I Ever: MyLife (So Far) Without a Date.”Heaney delivers a Judy Blumemeets Carrie Bradshaw memoirabout her quest for love as a25-year-old, college educated,well-adjusted, single woman.Heaney will sign copies of herbook following the discussion.This event is free and open tothe public. For more info or toorder a signed copy visitwww.bookstore.umn.edu/gen-ref/authors.html.

Cedar Ave Fire BenefitFriday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m. (doors);7 p.m. (show)The Cedar Cultural Center416 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 55454The all-ages show will featuremusicians Spider John Koerner(of renowned West Bank folk trioKoerner Ray and Glover), TheBrass Messengers, MartinDevaney, Southside Desire,Augsburg JIVE (Augsburg stu-dents), DJ Go Getta with SYAV(Somali Youth Against Violence),and more artists to beannounced. Get tickets on the Cedar CulturalCenter website. $20 admission.

Seward Concert Band Winter ConcertFriday, Jan. 24, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Roosevelt High School4029 28th Ave. S.Bring the entire family. Asalways, following the perform-ance, audience members areinvited to join the band forrefreshments. The Seward Bandis a nonprofit organization com-prised of amateur brass, windand percussion players from theTwin Cities and surroundingareas. Suggested donationsare $6 adults, $5 seniors and $4students/children.

House Party for Fight Back NewsSaturday, Jan. 25, 7 to 10 p.m.2911 Park Ave.There will be a fundraising partyfor Fight Back! Newspaper. Theevent will feature a selection ofbeverages, homemade and store-bought salty snacks anddesserts. Donations for refresh-ments will be accepted. Localactivists and guests will have achance to settle all foosball rival-ries! There will be short presen-tations from some of the greatfighters in local people’s strug-gles. Join with others from thestudent, anti-war, labor,immigrant and poor people’smovements as we party to sup-port the paper that supports ourstruggles for justice.

Legacy-Work of Art-Recordkeeping and Financial ManagementWednesday, Jan. 29, 10:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.East Lake Community Library2727 E. Lake St.Does your actual income matchyour desired income? Learnclear, simple methods for settingup your financial books, howbudgets and cash flow state-ments can help you plan forprofit, and make actual projec-tions about what to expect. Findrelated books and more at thelibrary. Free. Registrationrequired at http://www.hclib.orgor call 612-543-8425.

“Unmanned: America’sDroneWars” Film Thursday, Feb. 6, 7 p.m.4200 Cedar Ave. S.Director Robert Greenwaldinvestigates the impact, at homeand aboard, of U.S. dronestrikes. The film contains never-before-seen footage from thetribal regions in Pakistan andinterviews with Pakistani dronesurvivors, providing viewerswith an intimate look into thelives of those devastated bydrone strikes.

All My Relations Gallery1414 E. Franklin Ave.612-235-4970www.allmyrelationsarts.comFoundThis show features the work ofcontemporary American Indianartists C. Maxx Stevens andHenry Payer. Both artists’ prac-

tices are largely influenced bythe use of found and re-appro-priated materials. These twoartists utilize the embeddedpasts of the found objects to cre-ate works that draw from histo-ry, aesthetics, meaning and sto-ries that the materials carry.They then reorganize the materi-als to create fresh, thought-pro-voking expressions.Extended through February 1

Gage Family Art GalleryAugsburg College22nd Ave. at Riverside Ave.612-330-1524augsburg.edu/galleriesSpirit + MatterPrints, artist books and sculp-tures explore the relationshipbetween matter and spirituali-ty—matter a temporal containerof spirit, spirit shaping matter.Through March 7

Highpoint Center forPrintmaking912 W. Lake St.612-871-1326highpointprintmaking.orgPrints on IceAn exhibition of prints by mem-bers of its artists’ studio coopera-tive. This winter’s cooperativeshow features the work of 40local printmakers currentlyworking in Highpoints facilities.More than 70 pieces were select-ed including lithographs, reliefprints, intaglio prints andscreenprints.Through January 25

Instinct Art Gallery940 Nicollet Mall612-240-2317www.instinctmpls.comStill the SkyThis exhibition recalibrates thenatural-human-made lensthrough which we, the many,people see the world we live in.This is the Big Sky/Little Manshow, where sweeping skiesabove the plains of earth and bigenvironments are tugged on bythe many, puny people. Largepaintings and photos willcover the walls of the gallery,while miniature housing devel-opments and human figures willbe placed on the floor.January 25 through March 15

Jean Stephen Galleries4911 Excelsior Blvd.612-338-4333www.jsgalleries.comJohn Stango – ContemporaryAmerican Pop ArtWith a worldwide followingdrawn to his distinctive“American Muscle Car” style,John carries the pop art move-ment into the 21st century. Hiswork is powerful. John buildsupon pop tradition, infusing itwith a new vibrant, colorful,testosterone-fueled approach.Musicians, art collectors, politi-cians, actors and professionalathletes alike prize his work,which can be found in stadiums,corporate offices and galleriesacross the country. John is theBruce Springsteen of pop art.Through January

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•COMMUNITY CALENDAR•Southside Pride | RIVERSIDE EDITIONNorthern Clay Center2424 Franklin Ave.612-339-8007www.northernclaycenter.orgBianco, Blanco, BlancFeatured artists are KarinKraemer (Duluth), LydiaJohnson and Andy Shaw.These three artists work inwhite: high-fire porcelain, mid-range white clay and white thinbackground of majolica. Theyare all new gallery artists, too!Through February 2

Shoebox Gallery2948 Chicago Ave. S.612-825-3833theshoeboxgallery.blogspot.com/Molly WicksWatching a piece of plywoodget wrecked by 90K pounds ofwater pressure is very exhilarat-ing. Molly Wicks explores sub-tractive form and the ghosts ofcolor. Working from sedimenta-ry layers, fungus and moldforms, then applying paint tothe cuts provides an organicgrid whose holes and backrefract into shadow harmonies,guided by the austere dimen-sionality of theelevated panel.Through February 22

Patrick’s Cabaret3010 Minnehaha Ave.612-724-6273www.patrickscabaret.orgThe Calof SeriesEach evening will feature twospoken word/storytelling artistsand two singer/songwriters topresent works-in-progress to anaudience that will be encour-aged to offer feedback via dia-logue with the performers. Inaddition, throughout theevening we’ll be offering freecoffee and baked goods. Free tothe public!February 6, 7:30 p.m.

The Museum of Russian Art5500 Stevens Ave. S.612-821-9045http://tmora.orgThe Romanovs: Legacy of an Empire LostIn 1613, 16-year-old MikhailRomanov was elected Tsar ofRussia, inaugurating a 300-yeardynasty. This exhibition pro-vides an overview of the threecenturies of Romanov rule,focusing on the tragic end of thedynasty in 1917-1918 and thedispersal of the remaining fami-ly members and their treasuresafter the Bolshevik revolution.The events that led to the col-lapse of imperial rule in Russiaare well known, but whathappened to their scatteredproperty after the Bolsheviksseized power is a story stillbeing unearthed.Through March 23

Box Wine TheatreBryant Lake Bowl810 W. Lake St.612-825-3737www.bryantlakebowl.comRaucous Caucus IV: Box WineTheatre’s Annual 10-minutePolitical Play FestivalThis year there are seven select-ed ten-minute plays fromaround the country to be pre-sented. From censorship to gov-ernment intrusion, to guns inthe classroom and rape culture,this festival presents both right-and left-leaning views relevantto today’s political climate.Jan 23, 7 p.m.

Illusion Theater528 Hennepin Ave.612-339-4944www.illusiontheater.orgASH LANDA tale inspired by economichardships past and present andscored by old American spiritu-als. A story of love and self, lostand found and an innovativere-imagining of theCinderella story.January 31 - February 22

In the Heart of the BeastPuppet and Mask Theatre1500 E. Lake St.612-721-2535hobt.orgCartooonWritten and directed by SteveAckerman, the show is a live-action recreation of the fictionalanimated series “Tummy daTalking Turtle.” Notes andapocrypha from Tummy daTalking Turtle’s imagined runinclude the following shortdescription: “The controversialanimated program ‘Tummy daTalking Turtle Sucks on PianoKeys’ was created by Earl Divesand Gerry ‘Crackjaw’ Sanderswhile sharpening their lumber-jack axes in the fall of 1940. Earlwas a balding Protestant with apenchant for soft whiskey.Gerry loved the smell of tar andgasoline. Knowing nothingabout animation, children orpublic decency, the two cobbledtogether a flipbook of crudedynamic related drawings. Onlyone episode of the show wascreated. It was a failure.”January 24-26, 7 p.m.

Jungle Theater2951 Lyndale Ave. S.612-822-7063www.jungletheater.comShakespeare’s WillOn the eve of William

Shakespeare’s funeral, hiswidow, Anne Hathaway,recalls her life with and withoutthe enigmatic poet. It’s theenthralling story of a wife andmother who made tremendoussacrifices for love and life.February 7 - March 23

The Playwrights’ Center2301 Franklin Ave. E.612-332-7481www.pwcenter.orgFiddler’s PierA one-man show with live vio-lin music is performed by LarryGreenstein. The solo perform-ance is about a Jewish fiddler in1910 Halifax, Canada, namedSamuel. Samuel talks of Jewishimmigration and of his friend-ship with the famous fiddlerportrayed in the Marc Chagallpainting of a “fiddler on aroof.” Free and open to public.January 28, 6:30 p.m.

Safe Place Homework HelpMonday – Friday, 3:30 to 6 p.m.Trinity Lutheran Congregation2001 Riverside Ave.Adults, students and childrenall welcome. Tutors available forall levels. Interested in being avolunteer or tutor? Need moreinformation about the program?Contact 612-333-2561.

East Lake Library2727 E. Lake St.612-543-8425http://www.hclib.orgRegister online or call for allevents** Maud Hart Lovelace Book AwardMarch 1-22Kids in grades 3-8 can vote fortheir favorite book betweenMarch 1-22 at the library. Youmust read at least three nominat-ed titles to be eligible to vote!** Winter JacketsThrough February 28All readers age 17 and up: Checkout some new (book) jackets oncold winter days and nights!Read or listen to great stories.Share what you’re reading withother book lovers online atwww.bookspace.org.** Work of Art: LegalConsiderations for ArtistsWednesday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.to 1 p.m.From protecting your intellectualproperty to choosing the legalform of your artistic business, anunderstanding of underlyinglegal principles will help youmake smarter choices. Learnabout copyrights and contractbasics regarding selling andlicensing your work, as well as

getting into business.How can you ensure that youare compensated fairly for theart you create? Learn what to

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An exhibition of 26 prints is on generous loan from the collection ofJordan Schnitzer, a preeminent print collector based in Portland, Ore.Artists presented include pioneers who helped launch and shape theAmerican Pop movement, which emerged in the early 1960s and wascharacterized by stark, almost symbolic representations.On View February 7 through March 29.

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Overcoming poverty is not a task ofcharity, it is an act of justice. LikeSlavery and Apartheid, poverty is notnatural. It is manmade and it can beovercome and eradicated by theactions of human beings.

— Nelson Mandela

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A Legacy of Violence: EmmettTill, Trayvon Martin andBeyondWednesday, Jan. 22, 7 p.m.United Theological Seminary3000 5th St. N.W., New Brighton55112UTS presents a multi­media pres­entation that examines racial vio­lence in America and how itimpacts our contemporary experi­ences. Sarah Bellamy, visiting pro­fessor of theater and culture andeducation director at PenumbraTheatre, will discuss the legacy ofslavery and consider howinstances of violence are drama­tized on a national stage.The event is free. A group willcarpool to the event from LivingSpirit; please contact the churchoffice (651­255­6138) if you areinterested. Register online atwww.unitedseminary.edu­/events.

Conversations About the End of LifeThursday, Jan. 23, 6 to 8:30 p.m.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church(Community Room)2730 E. 31st St.Join Holy Trinity members for asecond evening focused on signif­icant and sensitive issues sur­rounding the end of life in thecontext of our faith. We willspend time creating living willsand advanced care directives. Allare welcome, even if you were notable to attend our December PartI session. Hosted by Holy Trinity’s“50s and Beyond” group, andpresented and facilitated by Rev.Mark Peterson of the GracefulJourney program of the MNCouncil of Churches. A potluckdinner will begin at 6. Bring adish to share.

Discover Human RightsWorkshop # 1Friday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.Fredrikson and Byron, P.A.200 S. 6th St., #4000, Mpls. 55402The Advocates for Human Rightsis offering a training series on ahuman rights approach to socialjustice. The series will launchwith the Jan. 24 session, “Whatare Human Rights?” According tothe course description, the train­ings aim to provide concrete stepsfor how organizations and indi­viduals can use the standards,principles and methods of humanrights to combat entrenchedpoverty, discrimination and injus­tice in their community.Registration fee is $50, whichincludes four workshops takingplace Fridays from Jan. 24through Feb. 14. Register athttp://www.discoverhuman­rights.org/dhrtrainingseries.html.For further info and questions,

please contact Emily Farell atefarell@advrights.org or call 612­746­4690.

New Creation Baptist Church Youth FundraiserSaturday, Jan. 25, Noon to 5 p.m.New Creation Baptist Church1414 E. 48th St.The young people are cooking(with some adult help) andserving a dinner of chicken,macaroni, green beans, dinnerrolls and cake for dessert.Tickets are $10.

Exploradome Community EventSaturday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.St. Paul JCC1375 St. Paul Ave., St. Paul 55116Families with children through6th grade are invited to partici­pate in an “ExploradomeCommunity Event” in whichparticipants will learn aboutJewish astrology. The program isfree. First there will be acommunitywide Havdalah(ceremony that marks the end ofShabbat and ushers in a newweek) followed by a visit to theExploradome, the BellMuseum’s portable planetarium.

Prayer Service for ChildrenExperiencing WarSunday, Jan. 26, 4 p.m.St. Joan of Arc Church4537 3rd Ave. S.

Concert to BenefitSeward/LongfellowRestorative Justice PartnershipSunday, Feb. 2, 4:30 p.m.Christ Church Lutheran3244 34th Ave. S.The Christ Church choir withfriends from the Elm Ensemblewill perform J.S. Bachʹs Cantata161. Guest conductor PaulBoehnke, artistic director of theMinnesota Bach Society, leads thechoir and a professional baroquechamber orchestra. Soloists areNicole Warner, alto, and CraigLemming, tenor. There is noadmission charge. Free­will offer­ing. See www.christchurch­luth.org/musicseries.

Tax Help for Qualified TaxpayersFeb. 3 – April 15, 11 a.m. to2:30 p.m.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church2730 E. 31st St. AARP Tax Aide will be offeredfor seniors and low­income tax­payers. No reservation is needed.

Acoustic Rock ‘n’ Roll House ConcertSunday, Feb. 9, 4 to 7 p.m.2419 W. 22nd St.The event features the quartetForrest Rangers and is sponsoredby the Minnesota PeacebuildingLeadership Institute. Enjoy greatmusic, food, drinks, laughter andwarm friendly rock and rollsmiles. Suggested donation, $15.

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Peace and Justice Film SeriesWed, Jan. 22, 6 p.m. (meal); 7p.m. (film and discussion)

Faith Mennonite ChurchE. 22nd St. & 28th Ave. S. (use28th Ave. entrance)Enjoy a home­cooked meal beforethe film. Donations accepted. Thefilm in January is “Occupation101: Voices of the Silent Majority,”a thought­provoking documen­tary on the current and historicalroot causes of the Israeli­Palestinian conflict. Preview athttp://occupation101.com.

People of Faith Peacemaker BreakfastsWednesdays, 8 to 9:30 a.m.African Development CenterRiverside & 20th AvenuesThis resource and support groupfor those concerned about peacewith justice from a faith perspec­tive meets the 2nd and 4thWednesdays. On Jan. 22, MaureenReed, director of the Nobel PeacePrize Forum at Augsburg College,will tell about the 2014 Forum, a3­day meeting held annually atAugsburg, and this year high­lighted by the presence of His

High Holiness, the Dalai Lama.Her talk will include the historyof the forum, info about how tobecome involved, the story of herown involvement and her experi­ences in attending the recentpeace prize event at Oslo. FFI:www.justviewpoint.org or 763­784­5177.

Creativity and ConversationSaturdays, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noonBethany Lutheran Church3901 36th Ave. S.The group meets every 2ndSaturday. If anyone has a requestfor a craft activity, please contactPastor Jo Bauman at 612­729­9376.

Coffee and Jewish Values:Explore the Weekly TorahReadingSaturdays, 8 a.m.Temple of Aaron616 S. Mississippi River Blvd., St.Paul 55116Senior Rabbi Alan Shavit­Lonstein leads weekly discussionsover coffee on the modern mean­

ing of the weekly Torah reading.Those attending learn from oneanother with the guidance of gen­erations of study. No preparationor Hebrew knowledge isrequired. The class is open to thepublic and participants are invit­ed to drop in any week. For moreinformation call 651­698­8874. Orvisit www.templeofaaron.org.

Fare for All ExpressWednesday, Jan. 22, 4 to 6 p.m.Holy Trinity Lutheran Church2730 E. 31st St.This is a great way to save up to40% off grocery store prices onmeat and produce. Packagesrange from $10 to $30. This montha holiday package will also beavailable. Fare For All is commu­nity supported and open toeveryone. Cash, credit/debitcards, and EBT are accepted. FFI:763­450­3880 orwww.fareforall.org.

CatholicCATHOLIC CHURCHOF THE HOLY NAME3637 11th Ave. S. * 612-724-5465Masses Saturday 5 pmSunday 8:30 & 11 amReconciliation Sat. 4 - 4:30 pmPastor: Fr. Leo SchneiderA welcoming Roman Catholic community

CHURCH OF ST.ALBERT THE GREATCorner of E. 29th & 32nd Ave. S.612-724-3643Mass M, T, TH, F at 8:15 amSaturday 5 pm & Sunday 9:30 amSunday morning childcarewww.saintalbertthegreat.org

LutheranMINNEHAHA COMMUNION LUTHERAN4101 37th Ave. S. * 612-722-9527Sunday School & Worship 9:45 amNo Wednesday night meal … for now.Pastors: Dan & Sally Ankerfelt

HOLY TRINITYLUTHERAN, ELCA2730 E. 31st St. * 612-729-8358 www.htlcmpls.orgWorship 8:45 & 11 am; Educationopportunities for all ages 9:45 amChildcare availablePastors: Jay Carlson, Ingrid RasmussenTraditional Worship — Contemporary Message — A Call to Social Justice All are welcome — no exceptions

TRINITY LUTHERAN CONGREGATION Augsburg College, Hoversten ChapelRiverside & 22nd Avenues612-333-2561 * www.trinity-lc.orgHoly Communion 9 & 11 amEducation Hour 10 amPastors: Jane Buckley-Farlee & AlemAsmelashOffice: 2001 Riverside Ave. Reconciling in Christ

MennoniteFAITH MENNONITECHURCH 2720 E. 22nd St., 612-375-9483Sunday Worship 9:30 am (childcareprovided)

4thWednesday Peace & Justice film 7 pm www.faithmennonite.orgPray for Peace! Act for Peace!

MethodistMINNEHAHA UNITEDMETHODIST3701 E. 50th St. * 612-721-6231www.minnehaha.orgTraditional Sunday Worship 9 amContemporary Service 11 am (Sept-May); Education 10 am (Sept - May) Taizé Worship 2nd Friday 7 pm

The RiversideReligious Community

Welcomes You

BY ED FELIEN

Richard “Skip” Nelson losthis battle with cancer on Dec.18, 2013. No one can replacehim. He was so gentle and sokind. Walt Whitman has aline, “He shamed silliness outof me.” Skip had a wonderfulsense of humor and loved agood joke, but he cared toomuch about the world to befooled by trivial distractions.He wouldn’t allow you tomake fun of things that reallymattered.

I knew Skip from kinder-garten. He was my oldest

friend. I remember my 5-year-old birthday party. Weplayed pin the tail on thedonkey and had cake, and Iremember saying good-bye tohim as he walked home. Ilived on 42nd Street and 29thAvenue, and he lived on 44thand 29th Avenue. Only twoblocks away, but I had neverwalked down 29th Avenuethat far. I watched him gowhere I had never been. Hehad a slightly bow-leggedwalk that seemed to add seri-ousness and intent to thejourney.

Now he’s walking ahead ofme on another journey. Weplayed golf together everymorning at Hiawatha for 10years. If there’s a heaven, he’sup there waiting for me on

the 1st tee with Sheldie Kleveand Al Young. “That’s OK,guys, you tee off. I’ll catchyou on the back nine.”

It will be lonely playinggolf in the mornings withouthim, but, of course, I won’tbe playing without him. He’llbe right at my side: smilingand pleased when I make agood shot, looking awayembarrassed when I screwup. I am grateful for hisfriendship, and I’ll carry hismemory with me everymorning. It will be an extraclub in my bag. One thatdoesn’t add weight, but light-ens the load.

A memorial service washeld Jan. 9 at BethlehemLutheran Church.

Skip

BY DAVID TILSEN

People have asked me a lot overthe summer why I am trying tostop the new Vikings stadium. Ihave a few stock answers. One isthat I have no objection to a newstadium, I just don’t think Ishould be forced to pay for it.Other times I ask the questionerif they are a Minneapolis taxpay-er. Seven out of 10 times, theanswer is no. Then I tell themthat they should thank us: thankus for the new Twins stadium,thank us for the Timberwolvesarena, they should then thank usfor the 40 years of the current sta-dium.I then ask them why I should

be asked to pay for another one.As they think about this, I pointout that twice in the last 40 yearsI have worked for, and theMinneapolis taxpayers havepassed, additions to our cityhome rule charter that wouldrequire approval by the votersbefore we are taxed again foranother sports venue. We are notan ATM for the state’s sports fans.And why do we need a new sta-

dium anyway? Because the ownerof the Vikings wants to have more

luxury boxes, more vendors andmore amenities to bring profit.Now profit is OK with me; I haveowned more than one business,and profit is necessary to meetpayroll and keep the doors open.I just don’t want to subsidize thisbillionaire who is putting nomoney into the project and isgoing to get richer on the backs ofthe city taxpayers. That’s right,no money. His share is beingpaid by the naming rights, theseat licenses and a forgivable loanfrom the NFL. Nothing from hispersonal or corporate profits.And this is not a nice man, he

is sleazy. A New Jersey judge hascalled him an evil racketeer. Imean, come on, this guy is sleazyby NEW JERSEY standards.“But we need professional

football!” you [he] cry, “Don’ttake that away.” I am not takinganything away, I just don’t wantto be forced to pay for it. I willpurchase tickets if I want to see agame, even pay seat licenses ifthey are reasonable, but taxes arewith the threat of the law–this isnot fair.

This 1.2 billion dollar boon-doggle is among the most expen-sive and by far the most publiclyfunded stadium ever built. Theworking people should not beforced to pay for the profit ofsleazy billionaire racketeers. I amoffended, I am angry, and I willnot shut up about it.Besides, football is on its way

out. The lease on the stadium isfor 30 years, but long before thatfootball will have gone the way ofcock fights and local boxingcards. The research is undeniablethat it is too dangerous to beplayed, at the high school, colle-giate or professional level. TheVikings will not be here for 30years to pay their lease, You wantto bet your schools, parks, streets,fire and police salaries on it? Notme.So, yes, I will oppose

Minneapolis paying for this newstadium. I will raise every legalissue I can to protect the viabilityof my city and its tax base. I loveit here, and I will fight to keep thethings I love.

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