Leaving the Leamington

Dear Greenjeans, Hope all’s well out there on the North Dakota prairie. I wish you had left Bob the cat here to keep me company. Things have been pretty quiet around the Blackstone. Going to school, going to work. Gary’s had a pretty big boner lately. Prissy came back to work. We’ve been hanging out … Read more

Todd Rundgren at the Guthrie Theater

Dear Mounds, Shaveless Hardjaw and I slipped into the Guthrie last night and got to see to Todd Rundgren for free. Yep! Just walked through the lobby, up the stairs and into the theater. Nobody asked us for a ticket. Light of the world shine on me, Go Todd! Go! It was pretty mellow, we … Read more

Powers On Nicollet Mall

Dear Edina Prairie, Hardjaw and I saw the coolest movie at the Cedar Theater on the West Bank Last night. It was completely punk rock. I think it was called “Out of the Blue”. I don’t know how long it’s been out or if it is in regular theaters, but you should see if it’s … Read more

CAUTION: Teratogenic Substances

Shaveless, I made it out of Texas alive. I’ve never seen a sight as beautiful as Midland in my review mirror. Violet found us a little house to rent, The place sits half a block up from the Crosstown and about a quarter mile from the end of a runway. The racket is terrible, but … Read more

A High Flying Flag

In the early spring of 1955, a Minneapolis Flag Committee that included two aldermen, the Mayor and the City Clerk, were appointed by the City Council to pick a design for the flag of Minneapolis. A contest was held and a group of prominent residents were selected as a jury to pick “the  most appropriate … Read more

Dunwoody’s Doorway

Founded in 1914, Dunwoody is a private, non-profit, endowed institution of higher education. It is the oldest institution of its kind in the Upper Midwest, with an international reputation for outstanding educational programs. The prominent Minneapolis businessman, William Hood Dunwoody, left three million dollars in his will to establish Dunwoody. His purpose was to “provide … Read more

The Inter-City Bridge

The Inter-City Bridge Commission which has handled construction of the bridge under an agreement by which each city pays half of the cost, met today to sign final papers accepting the bridge, and declared that July 4th would be the day when the structure will be “open to the public.” However, the bridge is unblocked … Read more

The Minneapolis Club

Founded in 1887, the Minneapolis Club moved into their present building in 1912. James J. Hill, the president and founder of the Great Northern Railway, was one of the founders of the club. Though he never saw this clubhouse (the fourth in a rapid succession of buildings), he would likely have approved of its style. … Read more

Minnesota Paints

We would like you to share with us in the celebration of our 90th Anniversary by offering you an opportunity to purchase our Quality House Paint on a Special Offer. Quality House Paint is known for durability, cleaning, high hiding and mildew resistance it has an enviable record of quality for over 90 years. Available … Read more