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May 18, 2013
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A ’Vote No’ on the marriage amendment from Columbia Heights
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Written by Amy Orstad, Pastor, First Lutheran Church, Col
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Posted
10/31/2012
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Christians have a tendency to use the Bible as a weapon and when they do, no one really wins.....
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A ’Vote No’ on the marriage amendment from NE Mpls.
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Written by Morgon Mae Schultz and Patrick Schilling, Northeas
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Posted
10/31/2012
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We’ll get married the moment our home state offers a marriage contract that we can sign with pride.....
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A ’Vote Yes’ on the marriage amendment from a Columbia Heights resident
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Written by Ted Jonak, Columbia Heights
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Posted
10/30/2012
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I really don’t understand. The word marriage is so clearly explained in the bible by the word of God that marriage is one man and one women. I wouldn’t dare to try to redefine his word......
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A ’Vote Yes’ on the marriage amendment from a Northeast resident
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Written by Peter Wiering, Northeast Minneapolis
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Posted
10/30/2012
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When I put up a lawn sign for the marriage amendment in our Northeast neighborhood, I realized that the sign was in a real minority. But I am thankful that in our country we have the freedom to have different opinions and still can have a good attitude toward all....
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Abortion rights don’t create freedom for women
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Written by Matt Abel, Columbia Heights resident
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Posted
5/18/2011
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Letter calling for a tax on meat has many "authors"
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Written by Kate Gallagher, Columbia Heights resident
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Posted
5/18/2011
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Volunteer mentors needed
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Written by Nancy Torrison, NAZ Management Team
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Posted
5/18/2011
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A message from Superintendent of Minneapolis Schools, Bernadeia Johnson
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Posted
12/28/2010
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"When I became superintendent six months ago, I promised to do whatever it takes to make sure that all students enrolled in the Minneapolis Public Schools receive a high quality education. I remain committed to that promise...
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Too much whining over police, revenue issues
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Written by Jerry Johnson, North Minneapolis resident
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Posted
12/1/2010
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....I believe the majority of police officers would rather be arresting felons...drug dealers...and murderers. I don’t believe for one moment they get a lot of satisfaction helping old women across the street or issuing traffic citations....
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Traffic study needs more study before proceeding
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Written by Erin Belfry, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
12/1/2010
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In response to the traffic study for the proposed household hazardous waste site in Northeast....
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Are officers paid to enforce laws or generate revenue?
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Written by Andy Thomford, North Minneapolis resident
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Posted
11/24/2010
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It seems Minnesota law enforcement agencies are out of control in their pursuit of revenue. Under the guise of public safety, it seems law enforcement personnel have become revenue agents for the city, county, or state that employs them. These agencies are using our tax dollars to fund their revenue raising activities. These citations, no matter how frivolous, are almost impossible to contest....
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Plans for Lowry Avenue upset property owner
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Written by Jim Chaudoir, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
11/17/2010
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We had to put the new Lowry bridge in. Even in this time of economic downturn we had to spend that money...taxpayer money ....almost everyone understands that....
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Why didn’t paper cover the Homecoming Oktoberfest?
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Written by SueAnn Westphal , Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
11/17/2010
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As a nearly lifetime Northeast resident, graduate of Edison High School, Alumni Band member and reader of the Northeaster, I was dismayed at the lack of coverage in the Northeaster of the Edison High School Homecoming Oktoberfest celebration that was held on Sept. 24....
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Do you know someone who could use Meals on Wheels?
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Written by Eileen Hafften, NE Dinner Bell Executive Director
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Posted
11/3/2010
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As the cold and snowy winter season approaches we are concerned about the many homebound neighbors in Northeast Minneapolis who could use our services but may not be aware that our program exists. Northeast Dinner Bell Meals on Wheels Program has been serving meals to homebound people in our community for close to 37 years. Our volunteers deliver hot, nutritious lunches each weekday. Our client surveys give testimony that many of our meal recipients regard our services as a vital link to their community....
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Italian dinner had "best turnout in years"
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Written by David Severtson, Chair, SANBE Foundation
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Posted
11/3/2010
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I would like to thank everyone who demonstrated overwhelming support for SANBE by coming to our Italian dinner on Friday, Sept. 24, at Saint Anthony Village High School’s new cafeteria....
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Solutions to obesity start at the dinner table
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Written by Mark Zea, South Minneapolis resident
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Posted
11/3/2010
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The recent withdrawal of the diet drug Meridia marks the latest setback in a long and frustrating quest for a pharmaceutical solution to our national obesity epidemic....
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All property should be taxed, even for non-profits
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Written by Marie Alena Castle, North Minneapolis resident
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Posted
10/27/2010
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Minneapolis and St. Paul alone are estimated to have about a fourth of their real estate tax exempt. This consists primarily of religious and secular non-profit land and facilities....
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Endorsements and more endorsements for Nov. 2 candidates
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Posted
10/20/2010
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Business in Northeast: How about a positive note?
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Written by Joe Biernat, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
10/6/2010
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Recent letters to the Northeaster editor regarding the loss of Central Avenue businesses have been very negative. Whether it be Porky’s or Burger King, our community becomes less vibrant and more blighted as a result of such closings. It is abundantly clear, the economic recession has severely impacted small business communities across America; while recessions might come and go, what never changes is the fact that small businesses need to be supported by local residents.....
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Newspaper’s political coverage needs more depth
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Written by Timothy Frankland, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
10/6/2010
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....If the Northeaster sincerely wants to motivate people to go to their precinct polling places on Nov. 2, it must provide those potential voters with useful and meaningful information about the candidates, their backgrounds, and their plans....
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Roseville asphalt plant will be a good neighbor
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Written by Brian Reid and Paul Weseman, Alpine Asphalt
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Posted
10/6/2010
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....As owners of an asphalt paving and maintenance company based in Northeast Minneapolis, we are customers of BR with first-hand knowledge of their honest, responsible approach to business....
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Hazardous waste facility bullying its way into the neighborhood
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Written by Scott Horne, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/22/2010
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As noted in the Aug. 25 Northeaster about the proposed solid waste management facility for 27th and University, city officials caution that if they do not put in the 10,000-plus ton per year facility, a private business could buy the property and do something worse. Is this really our city leadership (elected and otherwise) working for us? It makes me feel like they are trying to bully their way into our neighborhood....
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Negativity towards Porky’s could have chilling effect on business development on Central
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Written by Andrew Volna, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/22/2010
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I’m really surprised that so many of your readers and Northeast residents applaud the closing of Porky’s. I think this attitude could have a chilling effect on business development along Central Avenue and Northeast in general. And in this week’s edition of your paper a reader wrote we should "thank God" that the Burger King on 18th and Central is also closed...
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Porky’s and Burger King provided inexpensive American cuisine
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Written by Carol Zunker, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/22/2010
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....There are plenty of delightful ethnic restaurants in the neighborhood, but no inexpensive take out ones, and no current American restaurants with the exception of the Ideal Diner, whose hours are limited, and Subway on Lowry, which some of us older folk find too far to walk....
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Regarding hazardous waste facility: convenience is key
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Written by Mark Snyder , Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/22/2010
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....While I understand concerns about hazardous waste coming into our neighborhoods, I think it’s important to recognize this is household hazardous waste....
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Sad for area’s grandmas and grandpas
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Written by Rae Hart Anderson, Shoreview resident
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Posted
9/15/2010
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I am surprised by the number of widows and widowers in our senate district.
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St. Anthony lighting, walk projects weren’t equitable
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Written by Jerry John, St. Anthony resident
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Posted
9/15/2010
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Gary Good speaks of the need (Northeaster, July 14), for some time, for a sidewalk and lighting in his area of Silver Lane, citing a safety issue, and mentions my obvious bias toward our (St. Anthony) City Council. I agree that the walk was long overdue and will be a boon to walkers and cyclists. Time will tell if they actually use it.
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Mayor has tough job, and misplaced priorities
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Written by Jeanne Amey, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/8/2010
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Paying the bills. What a tough task. Foreclosures, unemployment, rising health and housing costs, increased and add-on taxes everywhere. What is a person to do?
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Porky’s, Burger King didn’t cause noise or problems
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Written by Sandy Purtle, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
9/8/2010
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A reply to Lessy Owens’ letter to the editor (Northeaster, Aug. 25): Even though Porky’s and Burger King have closed down, you have not come up with a solution to assist the Northeast side’s development and growth. Neither place caused any more problems or noise than has already been here.
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Arizona immigration law, a letter to the Chiefs
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Written by Terry O’Brien, Columbia Heights resident
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Posted
9/1/2010
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I find it difficult to believe that the Police Chiefs of two of Minnesota’s largest cities would have the gall to express such an arrogant attitude against enforcing their sworn duties as officers of the law (NorthNews, Aug. 4).
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Arizona immigration law, response regarding "legal immigrants"
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Written by James P. Johnson, Columbia Heights resident
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Posted
9/1/2010
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"It’s not racism, it’s about illegal immigration," seems to be the oft-repeated mantra of the neo-conservatives. As K.M. Gallagher states (NorthNews, Aug. 4), Gallagher’s ancestors were "legal immigrants."
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Opposing a waste facility at 27th and University
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Written by Carol Weiler, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
8/25/2010
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Northeast residents have been assured that there is plenty of time to weigh-in on the proposed garbage and hazardous waste transfer facility that the city is proposing for 27th Avenue and University. Perhaps that is true, if you are interested in selecting the paint colors.
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Schools are failing people, not the other way around
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Written by Jeanne Amey, Northeast Minneapolis resident
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Posted
8/25/2010
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Your opinion on why families are fleeing Minneapolis schools is far from reality. When I purchased my home almost 12 years ago, the draw of diversity was one reason I entered my daughter in 3rd grade. Two schools and three years later, I made the tough decision of moving her out of district. It was due to lack of leadership, discipline problems, bullying, discrimination, not engaging the students and the schools’ lack of vision.
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Thankful that Porky’s and Burger King are closed
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Written by Lessy Owens, Minneapolis resident
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Posted
8/25/2010
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I’m glad Porky’s is closed, and never really got off the ground, as its owners may have hoped it would, at Central and 19th. I feel the site is too small to try to imitate the Porky’s on University Avenue in St. Paul, anyway.
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The new tattoo law does prohibit parental control
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Written by Tim Utz, Columbia Heights
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Posted
8/25/2010
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I appreciate James P. Johnson’s rebuttal to my letter to the editor on the new tattoo laws. Mr. Johnson indicated I made the claim ".... That government owns the people..." The fact is I never stated that "government owns the people," but that government "assumes" ownership.
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