I learned the police had it out for me back when I was a brown teenage kid in Pasadena, TX. They absolutely *loved* to show up in force, shove our faces into the gravel and put a boot on our heads. Good times.
Turns out a few years ago, Minnesota learned this the hard way. At least this is going to court. I have low expectations but maybe this is the start of something changing.
Category Archives: Minnesota News
An art exhibition on ‘Deconstructing the Minnesota Flag’
We are debating changing the state flag up here. A local gent had already created one years ago but I guess they aren’t taking that one seriously. Here is a look at what may be coming.
A Minnesotan reflects on creating The Oregon Trail as the game turns 50 | MPR News
Other things that are Minnesotan and I did not know were.
Prince Remembered: A podcast about his music, life and legacy | The Current from Minnesota Public Radio
The Current changed their site back to its regular color scheme but posted this compilation of memories about Prince.
From First Avenue to Paisley Park, a tour of Prince landmarks in Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News
Here’s your pilgrimage route and map if so inclined.
Friday Roundtable: The evolution of Prince | Minnesota Public Radio News
This was an interesting conversation.
Give it a listen if you are still following all these posts.
Minneapolis’ Nancy Lo is a champion of home repair – and the nation is noticing – StarTribune.com
This place is full of good people doing great things.
‘Shock the World’ film looks at the numbers behind Ventura win | Minnesota Public Radio News
Sure, he’s a kook, but he’s the local kook up this way and none of that means he didn’t have a few good ideas running around in his freaky ass skull.
All Possibilities: The ‘Purple Rain’ Story : NPR
I don’t know if it is living in Minnesota or not, but stories about the 30th anniversary of Purple Rain seem to mean a lot more. Maybe I’m just getting old. Either way, I’d love to pick up this book.
5 iconic toys born in Minnesota | Minnesota Public Radio News
Given how dour some folks up here appear to be, it may surprise you the amount of cool toys with Minnesota roots