If you're a fan of public radio's food and cooking show The Splendid Table, here are two bits of news you won't want to miss. The first is that host Lynn Rosetto Casper will be at the main branch of the Minneapolis Public Library on Tuesday, June 24, 7:00pm, as part of the Friends of … Continue reading Soup’s On
Elephant in the Room–Part 2
Just after I posted about the early review of Thomas Frank's forthcoming book The Wrecking Crew: Conservative Rule in Theory and Practice, we got word that the author himself will be reading in our store on August 28. We're still working out the final details, but we'll post the full information on our events page … Continue reading Elephant in the Room–Part 2
Indications Point to No
According to the Star Tribune, plans to add a planetarium to the new downtown library are on hold. The Minnesota legislature approved bonding support, but Hennepin County commissioners are reluctant to fund the remaining $39 million balance. The Minneapolis Planetarium Society is continuing fundraising efforts.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 