Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) back issues from September 2008:
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Gustav, not McCain, grabs attention of media A-listers.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: NEAL JUSTIN; STAFF WRITER The Twin Cities won't be the media capital, at least not right now, as some of the biggest names in broadcasting headed to the Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon instead of the Republican Convention. Many of those journalists are expected to be here ...
today's best bets.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Here's a list of today's happenings. For complete listings, go to startribune.com. THEATER ACME COMEDY COMPANY: Open mike night. 8 p.m. Free. 708 N. 1st St., Mpls. 612-338-6393. JOKE JOINT COMEDY CLUB: "RNC Comedy Show." Bill Bauer. $8-$12. 2300 E ....
TO OUR READERS.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Because of the Republican National Convention and the Labor Day holiday, you'll be seeing a few temporary changes in the Star Tribune's Business section this week. - Because U.S. financial markets are closed today for the holiday, there will be no Business section in Tuesday's ...
Covers salvage messy, ego-driven set as Black Crowes get upstaged by opener.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER; STAFF WRITER Except for Garrison Keillor's "Prairie Home" companionship a night earlier, the most Minnesota-centric moment at State Fair grandstand stage this year had to be when the Black Crowes pulled Bob Dylan's "Girl From the North Country" out ...
Carole Bland, U of M Medical School's mentoring expert; She formalized the process of mentoring at the U and was a bold advocate for women in the education field.(NEWS)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: BEN COHEN; STAFF WRITER Carole Bland taught young doctors how to research and experienced ones how to maintain their edge. Bland, of Plymouth, who held a Ph.D. in education psychology and was the University of Minnesota's Medical School's expert on mentoring ...
Lake Minnetonka watercraft crash leaves man dead.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: LORA PABST; Staff Writer A man is dead after a personal watercraft he was operating Saturday on Lake Minnetonka collided with one operated by his friend. The Mound Fire Department brought the victim, whose name has not been released, to shore, where he was ...
the browser.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Brian Leehan; Judy Romanowich Smith; Staff Writers THE BLACK DEATH -- A PERSONAL HISTORY By John Hatcher (De Capo, 318 pages, $27.50) "'The Black Death' -- nice bedtime read," my wife noted with a chuckle as she glanced at the dust jacket. The book ...
HONING THE EDGE: THE CEO; Seventh in a series on innovation in Minnesota; Truly, a battle-tested leader.(BUSINESS INSIDER)(SERIES: HONING THE EDGE)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: THOMAS LEE; STAFF WRITER The 19-year-old kid, known to family members as "The Doctor," led his squad of Lebanese Red Cross volunteers out of the Palestinian camp in Beirut in 1986, their ambulances loaded with wounded. They didn't get far. ...
Walgreens robber dead after police chase; The Apple Valley man lost control of his car as he fled police from Savage.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: CHAO XIONG; STAFF WRITER An Apple Valley man robbed a Walgreens store in Savage on Sunday morning, then led authorities on a chase reaching speeds up to 100 miles per hour before flipping his car and dying, police said. Rbu T. Henry-Bey, 54, walked into the ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; A cautious blessing from bishop.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JEFF STRICKLER; STAFF WRITER Archbishop John Nienstedt welcomed a contingent of RNC delegates to the St. Paul Cathedral on Sunday evening, urging them to "enjoy our Minnesota hospitality" but then wasting no time making it clear that the Roman Catholic Church doesn't ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION: A TEACHING TOOL; Xcel becomes biggest classroom in town; Seeking learning opportunities, colleges and universities big and small team up with the people and groups here for the convention.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JEFF SHELMAN; STAFF WRITER Generally, big events that descend upon the Twin Cities don't have an easy-to-find academic component. The Republican National Convention, however, is different. Colleges and universities across the Twin Cities -- from big to small ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; THE PARTY CRASHER; Where the velvet rope meets Nye's; One schlub tries to hang with the RNC in crowd (and nearly gets arrested for it).(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Chris Riemenschneider; Staff Writer So this is what the RNC party scene is all about: velvet rope and red carpet at Nye's. Nye's, for those who don't know, is a dusty old smoking-jacket of a bar in Minneapolis. It's a local institution with many regular ...
A `healing' creek will get a few new curves.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JENNA ROSS; STAFF WRITER Until recently, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital regarded the creek that passes by its southwest side as a nuisance, a barrier, a swamp. Now, windows frame it, artwork celebrates it, walls curve toward it. Hospital executives love that ...
GOP wisely scales back its first day; Hurricane Gustav is the immediate (and nonpartisan) concern.(NEWS)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... The parties and parades kicked off in the Twin Cities this weekend, but the celebrations were understandably overshadowed by news from the South. It's difficult to imagine the depth of fear that residents of the Gulf Coast must have been experiencing as Hurricane Gustav moved ...
These envelopes get two lickings; EcoEnvelopes -- reusable and made largely of recycled paper -- got off to a rocky start, but the owners stuck to it.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: EMMA L. CAREW; STAFF WRITER They call themselves the "Green Girls" -- and with good reason. The women who own and operate Minneapolis-based ecoEnvelopes are trying to greenify a large and unlikely industry: the mail. While some green-lifers would argue that ...
Readers Write.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... LETTER OF THE DAY: Pawlenty gets a pass but Minnesotans pick up the bill For years Minnesota has sacrificed for Gov. Tim Pawlenty. When our roads and bridges decayed, it was so GOP leaders would know Pawlenty was a good conservative foot-soldier. When state funds to cities were cut, it was ...
Look like fun? Last chance.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Today is your last chance to enjoy the Minnesota State Fair. If you're a kid, it'll be an especially sweet experience, and not just because it's the last day before school starts for most kids. Children ages 5 to 12 will be admitted for just $5. (Kids under 5 will get in for free, as ...
your guide to the state fair: day 13.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008 ... TODAY'S SCHEDULE MONDAY, SEPT. 1 MUSIC GRANDSTAND: Toby Keith, 7:30 p.m. HERITAGE SQUARE: The Bitter Spills, 10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, 2, 3 & 4 p.m.; Twistin' Tarantulas, 6:30 & 7:45 p.m. INTERNATIONAL ...
the flanagan memo; We should all follow Mayor Rybak's healthy example.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Barbara Flanagan; Staff Writer The Flanagan Memo: Re: A new book by Bruce Dayton and our oh-so-very-healthy Minneapolis mayor. --- We begin September knowing that our mayor, R.T. Rybak, is one of the healthiest mayors in the country. And how do we ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Retooled parties become fundraisers; The parties are a big part of any political convention, but the RNC's are quickly taking on a new meaning.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JEFF SHELMAN; STAFF WRITER Fundraising is never far away from politics, but within hours of Sunday's announcement that the Republican National Convention would be scaled back, raising money for hurricane victims became a major focus of the gathering. Many ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Louisiana delegates torn between home, party; Hurricane Gustav may keep some away from the RNC, while others opt to fulfill their duties and watch from afar.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: STEVE BRANDT; STAFF WRITER Louisiana's Republican delegation was clustered around a hotel lobby bar in Brooklyn Center late Sunday morning. Even Ila Hardee, a confirmed nondrinker. It was TV news, not libations, that drew them: news of the hurricane bearing ...
hot property; Lowertown Lofts Apartments.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: ANNE BRETTS Lowertown Lofts Apartments 240 E. 5th St., St. Paul Type: Multifamily rentals Size: 140,924 square feet Units: 110 Rents: $795 to $2,495 Developer/owner: Bigos Management, Edina ...
`Idol' singers present a patriotic show; The David and David show entertained about 11,000 at Target Center. The other eight were unexceptional.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JON BREAM; STAFF WRITER Why did the American Idols cross the river? Because of the Republican National Convention. After six consecutive years at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, the "American Idols Live" tour landed Sunday at Target Center in ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Money will flow, despite RNC changes; Hurricane's effect isn't expected to extend to the convention's economic impact on the Twin Cities.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: LIZ FEDOR; STAFF WRITER Hurricane Gustav has cast a somber tone over the Republican National Convention, but a truncated political events schedule appears unlikely to substantially alter the amount of money spent in the Twin Cities by convention participants. ...
Flaws aside, Twins among this decade's best; Recent history shows the Twins have made winning a habit, comparing favorably to such clubs as the Yankees and Angels. Seen that way, this season's success is easier to grasp.(SPORTS)(JIM SOUHAN)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JIM SOUHAN; STAFF WRITER Everywhere I went at the Beijing Olympics, people stopped me to ask about the Twins. And that was just the Chinese. The question most often asked was, "How are the Twins doing it?" The easy answer is that this is a miracle ....
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Here's a protest you probably didn't expect to see in St. Paul.(SPECIAL)(KATHERINE KERSTEN)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: KATHERINE KERSTEN; STAFF WRITER Today, we'll see every grievance imaginable on display in the long-planned protest march on the Republican National Convention, even though the convention is largely on hold in response to the hurricane bearing down on the Gulf Coast. The ...
Is there such a thing as a landlocked lakefront lot? Lake-country developers are offering homes far from the water, but with shared lake access. Not everyone is pleased.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: LARRY OAKES; STAFF WRITER EMILY, MINN. - A 48-lot housing tract planned here would give buyers perhaps the next best thing to the traditional lake place. The homes would be on curved streets tucked in the woods across a highway from Roosevelt Lake, but owners ...
lynx gameday; 9:30 P.M. AT LOS ANGELES; STAPLES CENTER - FSN, 106.1-FM.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: ROMAN AUGUSTOVIZ; STAFF WRITER Lynx at a glance: The Lynx (14-13) are coming off a ragged -- 62 fouls combined -- but feel-good 92-78 home victory over Washington on Saturday. Five Lynx players scored in double figures for only the second time this season. It also ...
Casino's new concert room is hit and miss; Treasure Island's small venue offered intimacy to Tim McGraw fans but lacked some amenities.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JON BREAM; STAFF WRITER Tim McGraw fully understood the significance of the occasion. "We're used to playing big arenas and stadiums in front of 20,000-30,000 people," the country superstar told 3,000 fans at Saturday's sold-out grand opening of the Treasure ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; meet the delegates: MICHAEL BRODKORB.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008 ... MICHAEL BRODKORB Age: 34 Home: Eagan Occupation: Opposition research, creator of Minnesota Democrats Exposed website Marital status: Married, two children Most important issues: Energy, national ...
Digital puppetry brings the `Science Kid' to life; The folks who brought you the Muppets and "Fraggle Rock" introduce preschoolers to their "liveliest" character.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: NEAL JUSTIN; STAFF WRITER LOS ANGELES - It was approaching Sid's bedtime, but when a grownup suggested a game of Simon Says, the preschooler bounded across the room and eagerly stood on one foot, leaped into the air and made silly faces, all before he ended the game by ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Cue the chirping crickets.(SPECIAL)(NICK COLEMAN)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: NICK COLEMAN; STAFF WRITER Katie Couric has left the building. In case she still can't find us on a map, the building from which she departed Sunday -- along with the biggest stars in the media firmament -- was the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, where the 2008 ...
remembering.(NEWS)(Obituary)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Werness, Robert M. age 87, of South Mpls., on August 28, 2008. Preceded in death by wife, Esther and brothers, Jesse & George Werness. Survived by children, Charles (Barbara), David (Phyllis) and Nancy Nardone; grandchildren, Rosalie, Lynne and Lisa; 8 great- grandchildren. Funeral Service ...
critic's picks.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: NEAL JUSTIN; STAFF WRITER Pardon me Once upon a time, "Prison Break" (7 p.m., KMSP, Ch. 9) was a heart-racing concept series, starring Wentworth Miller (left), with cool tattoos and even cooler action sequences. But as the drama kicks off season four, I'm ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; IN THE EYE OF THE STORM; With their convention paralyzed by Hurricane Gustav, Republicans faced a political disaster, but some saw an opportunity to show what leadership looks like.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: BOB VON STERNBERG; MIKE KASZUBA; STAFF WRITERS Hurricane Gustav has blown the presidential race into uncharted waters. Never in living memory has a national political convention been overwhelmed by such a potentially huge natural disaster. "One of the things ...
White powder on Minneapolis bus is benign; Bus stops due to white powder found onboard.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: LORA PABST; Staff Writer A white powdery substance found on a Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis on Sunday night turned out to be baby formula or another grain-based product. Several law enforcement agencies went to 7th Street and Hennepin Avenue after a bus ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Setbacks don't dampen protesters' fervor; About 50,000 are expected today, despite no-shows by Bush and Cheney. But some call recent police actions efforts at intimidation.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: CURT BROWN; STAFF WRITER Despite the big-name cancellations and the preconvention police raids, organizers expect thousands of anti-war demonstrators to march this afternoon from the State Capitol to the site of the Republican National Convention. They say ...
Blaine hotel builders sued; Blaine Hospitality faces foreclosure proceedings after defaulting on a $5 million loan to Home Federal Savings. The developer says construction delays are to blame.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: SUSAN FEYDER; STAFF WRITER The developers of a 98-room hotel near the National Sports Center in Blaine are facing foreclosure after defaulting on $5 million in construction financing. Home Federal Savings Bank of Rochester is suing Blaine Hospitality of ...
GOP HOLDs OFF ON PARTY AS HURRICANE ROLLS; RNC forced to rewrite the script; Republicans rushed to cut back on speechmaking and celebrations as Gustav bore down on New Orleans.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: KEVIN DIAZ; DAVID PHELPS; STAFF WRITERS The Republican National Convention was thrown into turmoil Sunday as Hurricane Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, threatening a disaster that forced party organizers to rewrite long-held plans on the fly and all but cancel political ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; StarTribune.com.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Setup at the X See more photos from the convention site at startribune.com/galleries. delegate reaction Louisiana delegates respond to the storm news at startribune.com/politics. Protest march Watch the Vets for Peace march at ...
MINNESOTA SCENE; U women get soccer shutout.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Katie Bethke and Molly Rouse each had a goal and an assist to lead the Gophers women's soccer team to a 3-0 nonconference victory Sunday over North Dakota State in Fargo, N.D. The Gophers improved to 4-0. Lindsay ...
U recruiting class not a big factor in victory; Only eight Gophers newcomers played against Northern Illinois on Saturday night, with four of those being junior college transfers.(SPORTS)(SID HARTMAN)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: SID HARTMAN; STAFF WRITER One question Gophers football fans were asking Sunday, the day after the team opened the 2008 season with a 31-27 victory over Northern Illinois, is why only eight members of what coach Tim Brewster described as one of the great recruiting ...
Nursing more than the body; Four nurses have created a company that provides a variety of services to help families with elder care. It's a huge growth market.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: TODD NELSON Special to the Star Tribune Richard Klein already had two adult daughters when, in his 90s, he ended up with a third. At least that's how the Richfield man and his daughters, who live out of state, felt about Susan Buelow from RISE for Seniors, a ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; A spark of eccentricity; The Liberty Parade brought a jolt to the Sunday afternoon crowd gathered to see performances on the Nicollet Mall.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: TOM HORGEN; STAFF WRITER After a late-night crowd packed Orchestra Hall to hear indie-rock bands, Sunday seemed a bit subdued at Spark24, the round-the-clock music and theater fest in downtown Minneapolis. Then things got weird. At 1 p.m. the ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; VOICES ON THE STREET: WHAT SHOULD THE GOP DO?(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Colin Covert; Staff Writer Sen. John McCain has instructed that the Republican convention be scaled back while Hurricane Gustav threatens the Gulf Coast, and that the event be focused on aiding the hurricane's victims. We asked a sampling of people Sunday night: What ...
SWEAT EQUITY; A good sports bra eases pain for many; If you jiggle when you jog, get some expert help finding the right sports bra.(VARIETY)(SWEAT EQUITY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: DEE DEPASS; STAFF WRITER Women: Hoist your girls! Droopy, bouncing breasts that don't have the right support can undermine your fitness goals by causing pain. Sports bras can cut the pain without crippling your wallet. Nordstrom offers certified bra-fitting services and ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; POLITIQUE: THE SOCIAL BAZAAR; Repubs & Dems, stirred gently.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: KRISTIN TILLOTSON; STAFF WRITER What do you get when you mix Republicans, Democrats, free libations and the media? Some places, an all-out catfight. But not at Sam and Sylvia Kaplan's genteel convention party Sunday night. The idea was to set a positive tone with a show ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; that was then: philadelphia, 2000.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Twelve years after George W. Bush announced the Texas delegation's vote for his father, officially giving Vice President George H.W. Bush the Republican presidential nomination, the younger Bush gained the nomination for himself. In his acceptance speech, Bush, then governor of Texas, ...
inside track; CEOs to give policy advice.(BUSINESS INSIDER)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: David Phelps; Staff Writer A half-dozen Minnesota CEOs will participate in the Wall Street Journal's CEO Council after the November election to identify the most pressing policy issues facing the next president and Congress. Joining the panel will be Brad ...
TWINS 12, OAKLAND 4; Big in the plus column; Even a laugher had some anxious moments as the Twins, still knocking on the door of first place, escaped Oakland with a split.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JOE CHRISTENSEN; STAFF WRITER OAKLAND, CALIF. - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire awoke early Sunday to do his weekly radio show, and coming off Saturday night's stunning ninth-inning defeat, he quickly sensed the angst this trip is causing the team's fans. "The ...
TEAM NOTES; Long ball is less rare for Casilla.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JOE CHRISTENSEN; STAFF WRITER OAKLAND, CALIF. - Second baseman Alexi Casilla drilled his sixth home in Sunday's 12-4 victory over Oakland, adding to his surprising power surge for the Twins. Casilla, 24, entered the season with zero home runs in 193 major ...
GOPHERS FOOTBALL; The first mission was to win; the next is to improve; Coach Tim Brewster has been harping on one thing: Be 1-0 after opening night. Well, OK. It's time for some fine-tuning.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: KENT YOUNGBLOOD; STAFF WRITER It's time for a new goal. Gophers football coach Tim Brewster has been talking about one thing, one goal, since the team started camp early last month: to be 1-0 after opening night. Minnesota's come-from-behind, ...
BIG TEN SNEAK PREVIEW; OREGON STATE AT NO. 22 PENN STATE.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Kent Youngblood; Staff Writer OREGON STATE AT NO. 22 PENN STATE When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Records: Oregon State 0-1, Penn State 1-0 The skinny: In a week devoid of marquee matchups, this could be called the best involving a ...
GOPHERS REPLAY; GOPHERS 31, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 27.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Recap: The Gophers had a 24-13 third-quarter lead evaporate in the wake of big plays, finally falling behind 27-24 on Nathan Palmer's second TD catch of the night. But Gophers quarterback Adam Weber completed five passes in a row in the final drive. Running back Duane Bennett picked up 2 ...
ULTRAFIT; Improving with age; Maple Grove's Jim Hammond was born in 1914. He's aiming for a world sprinting record in 2009.(VARIETY)(ULTRAFIT)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: STEPHEN REGENOLD Russ Lofgren grips a stopwatch with his finger on the start button. His eyes are on the display. "Go!" he shouts, initiating a training sprint on an indoor track. It's a Thursday morning in late July, and the runner, Jim Hammond of Maple ...
FLASH FOR SAFETY.(VARIETY)(GEAR JUNKIE)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: STEPHEN REGENOLD FLASH FOR SAFETY Want to improve your chances of being seen from behind on your bike at night? The Swerve, a new blinker that clips on a messenger bag or mounts under your bike's saddle, uses a pair of half-watt LEDs to flash while you pedal ....
getting your drink on: a visitor's guide.(VARIETY)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: Tom Horgen; Staff Writer Whether you're in town for the Republican National Convention or are just thirsty, here are the best bars for beer selection, picked by the Star Tribune's nightlife reporter: 1. THE HAPPY GNOME With 44 taps and twice that ...
VIKINGS; Challenge is big, but so is confidence; Defensive end Brian Robison isn't conceding a thing even though the Vikings added a star at his position.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: CHIP SCOGGINS; STAFF WRITER Vikings defensive end Brian Robison said his goal is to get at least 10 sacks this season. Seriously? "Yeah, I always set high expectations," he said. "You have to set your goals high or else you're just underachieving. Hopefully I ...
Players released one day fill Vikings practice squad the next; The unit includes receiver Jaymar Johnson, the only 2008 draft pick who didn't make the 53-man roster.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: CHIP SCOGGINS; STAFF WRITER The Vikings filled their eight-man practice squad Sunday all with players they released one day earlier. The practice squad consists of offensive linemen Brian Daniels and Tim Mattran, wide receivers Jaymar Johnson and Darius ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; Delegates festive, but determined; With Gustav pulling the president and vice president to the Gulf Coast, conventiongoers took news the RNC would be ratcheted down in stride.(SPECIAL)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: ROCHELLE OLSON; STAFF WRITER Smiling and chanting, "Sarah, Sarah, Sarah," members of the Alaska GOP delegation walked into the Minneapolis Convention Center for Sunday night's host committee welcome party with a sense of purpose and fun. Their mood was shared ...
Hit, run, not just for fun T; These boys played 30 hours of Wiffle ball -- good enough for a world record and $1,200 to fight cancer.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Byline: JEANNINE AQUINO; Staff Writer The score was 215-198, and Anders Daniel was trying to steal second base. A pitcher and a teammate ran to stop him, the three meeting in a collision of long limbs, baseball caps and athletic shoes. "My foot blocked ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; THE ART OF POLITICS: FOOD; Is the convention getting a real taste of Minnesota? Our restaurant critic dove into the nosh pit to sample the offerings at GOP gatherings. His verdict: A split ballot.(SPECIAL)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: RICK NELSON; STAFF WRITER These poor delegates. That's the sentiment that kept rolling through my brain as I grazed my way through the opening reception Sunday evening at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Welcome to Minneapolis-St. Paul, would you care for a ...
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION; CLOSING ENCOUNTERS; There are only two days left of the 4 a.m. bar close in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here's how the first night went.(SPECIAL)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: TOM HORGEN; STAFF WRITER We're finally late-night, big-city drinkers. The 4 a.m. era -- however brief it might be -- started in St. Paul in the wee hours of Monday, a day before Minneapolis got its shot at special late-closing rules during the Republican ...
today's best bets.(VARIETY)
Sep 02, 2008 ... Here's a list of today's happenings. For complete entertainment listings, go to www.startribune.com. MUSIc BLACK DOG CAFE BLOCK PARTY: Performances by Junkyard Empire, M.anifest, Los Nativos and others. 3 p.m. Free. 308 Prince St., St. Paul. 651-228-9274. ...
Over river, through woods, nabbed at the border; Is there a need for greater vigilance along the northern border? Recent arrests near Grand Portage State Park may renew the debate.(NEWS)
Sep 02, 2008; ... Byline: JAMES WALSH; STAFF WRITER GRAND PORTAGE, MINN. - The Middle Falls trail near the Canadian border in Grand Portage State Park is an ankle-twisting web of roots, boulders and fallen trees that winds downward for 300 feet across 2 miles. So it was no surprise ...