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Friday December 19th 2025
Beyond the Ballot: Supercharge Your Civic Impact
This is the sixth article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/.
By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS
So… it’s the day after election day. You voted in the Minneapolis municipal election and a new slate of candidates has been elected that will determine the direction of the city for the next four years. Now what?
There are simple, impactful ways to make sure your voice continues to be heard. The officials we elect make decisions that shape nearly every part of our daily lives: how safe our streets feel, how tax dollars are spent, and what programs are available in our neighborhoods.
In Minneapolis, staying involved is easier than you might think. The websites, https://www.minneapolismn.gov/ and https://www.minneapolisparks.org, offer up-to-date information on upcoming meetings, decisions, and how to contact local representatives. Whether it’s an email, public comment, or attending meetings, your participation helps ensure that the issues you care about stay on the table.
The Mayor: Setting the Vision
The mayor is Minneapolis’s chief executive, overseeing city departments and proposing the annual budget. Learn more about how the mayor governs and what powers the office holds in our previous article, From Potholes to Public Safety.… Read the rest “Beyond the Ballot: Supercharge Your Civic Impact”
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from the series Movie Corner…
3 1/2 Stars out of 5
Dark Comedy/Drama/Psychological Thriller
By HOWARD MCQUITTER II
When I went to Darren Aronofsky’s film Caught Stealing, I went blindly without reading any of the critics’ reviews. I thought why not? I love Requiem for a Dream (2000), Black Swan (2010) and I give The Wrestler (2008) and The Whale (2022) high marks.
However, Caught Stealing isn’t much like his other films. It’s sort of a goof ball caper that nobody in their right mind would want to be caught up in. The lame duck is Hank Thompson, an aspiring baseball player heading for the major leagues until years ago he was involved in a serious car accident, leaving him with a knee injury which disqualified him from professional play. Nonetheless, Hank roots for his hometown San Francisco Giants. Hank works as a bartender at a local bar. His girlfriend Yvonne comes by his job after her late shift as a paramedic.
While Hank is at home he gets unwanted “guests” at his door from a couple of Russian mobsters looking for his friend and neighbor Mohawked Russ. Unfortunately, Hank takes the brunt of the mobsters’ blows.… Read the rest “Caught Stealing”
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