Secrets of the City

The 2008 Minneapolis/St. Paul Republican National Convention Host Committee will soon disband and hand over close to $7 million in leftover funds to three local foundations: the Minneapolis Foundation, the St. Paul Foundation, and the Minnesota Community Foundation (the last two being under one umbrella).

Clearly, the money will come in handy, but how do we feel about this … uh… controversial convention being the source of so much community funding?

Uhhh… ok, here you go. And just in case you need food for thought, here’s some truly important fodder, hair and all.

And…. yes, the firearms deer season opener has finally arrived (almost)!

Gov. Pawlenty is on his way to Thief River Falls.  Hundreds of deer hunters are preparing for Saturday’s opener at the Oakdale Gun Club in Lake Elmo. Nearly 500,000 Minnesotans will exercise their right to bear arms [and kill] this Saturday. And the DNR is already complaining about the rise in deer poaching.

Where will you be?

Whatever you do, keep your eye on the road!

The Lion’s Tap in Eden Prairie has won a lawsuit against McDonald’s, crediting them with the “Who’s Your Patty?” phrase.

Thirteen-year-old Daniel Hauser, who gained acclaim for running away to avoid chemotherapy treatment earlier this year, is scheduled for his last round of chemo this morning.

The School Nurses of Minnesota association will be honored today at 4:30 at the Doubletree Hotel in St. Louis Park for 100 years of professional service in the state.

Joyce Preschool — “an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide children from diverse ethnic, linguistic and economic backgrounds with developmentally and culturally appropriate preparation for success in school and lifelong learning” — just earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Apparently, newly re-elected Minneapolis Mayor, R.T. Rybak thinks we’ll all be just a little bit happier with a chance to “rock out.” In an effort to honor the band’s contribution to the indie music industry, Rybak will proclaim November 7th “Suicide Commandos Day” this Saturday as they reunite for two special 10-and-under shows at the Walker Arts Center at 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., and a late acoustic set at The Dakota at 11:00 p.m. Granted, the Commandos may have helped to put the Minneapolis music scene on the map, paving the way for our great 80s boom, but how do we feel about this Rybak’s first big re-election move?

Note: Meanwhile, Rybak has also filed paperwork for his gubernatorial run.