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Phillips West Neighborhood Upcoming Events October 2017
BY CRYSTAL TRAUTNAU WINDSCHITL
October 5th (Thursday) 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. ”“ Phillips West Monthly Community Meeting!
Join your neighbors and other Community Partners for updates from Local City Government & Minneapolis Police. Meeting will take place at the Center for Changing Lives Building in the Centrum Room (2400 Park Avenue). Free parking is available in the rear of building off of Oakland Avenue. Free Jakeeno”'s Pizza Dinner will be provided! If you would like more information or would like to get involved in the neighborhood please contact Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email her at pwno2005@yahoo.com
Crystal Trautnau Windschitl is Executive Director of Phillips West Neighborhood Organization
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Transit: Fares Rise: What”'s Fair Fare?
BY JOHN CHARLES WILSON
25 Cent Fare Increase Oct. 1
The biggest transit news in Phillips, indeed in the whole Twin Cities, this month is obviously the 25-cent fare increase going into effect October 1st.
Fair Fare Future?
One thing that is interesting about it is that the Met Council is looking at reforming the fare structure to be more equitable. Some things being considered include bringing back distance-based fares (zones) and providing breaks to “reverse” commuters ”“ people who live in the inner city and work in the suburbs. Additionally, a Transit Access Program is now being implemented for people with low incomes. This seems to be an admission that the fares have gotten too high for a major segment of the population.
What”'s Fair? Compare to 1970 Fare
There is no cut-and-dried answer to the question of “What”'s a fair fare?” but if we compare the current fares with those in 1970, just before the MTC took over Twin City Lines, and adjust for inflation, we find some interesting facts. The base fare in 1970 was 30 cents (equal to $1.88 today). That covered local rides within the city limits of either Minneapolis or Saint Paul. A double fare was charged to go between the two cities.… Read the rest “Transit: Fares Rise: What”'s Fair Fare?”
Bastardy ends in pain, suffering death, and flight
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- L. to r. Jeff Jackson, Ron Dostal, and Brian Orth set a marble, Veteran”'s marker. Tim McCall identified markers to replace or add and documented the installations. Photo by Tim McCall
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- Veterans are gone but not forgotten by ongoing marker project. Some veterans never had markers. In June 2017,13 Civil War markers were set. Tim McCall, the cemetery”'s archivist, has discovered some who served but not identified as soldiers; the military unit of others remains unknown; thus no marker. Now, information on the internet makes more data available. Many people make this happen. The Daughters of Union Veterans contributed to setting cost. Brian Orth provided equipment and expertise. Mike Barth, the cemetery”'s caretaker, and Mpls. St. Dept. workers helped. L. to R. Brian Orth, Tami Jo Angrimson, and Jeff Jackson. Photo by Tim McCall
By Sue Hunter Weir
Seduction and broken promises
The child of Martha Anderson and Andrew G. Krogstad was stillborn on January 21, 1875. Two days later, Martha Anderson (sometimes referred to as Amondson) died from puerperal fever, a complication of childbirth; she was 26 years old.… Read the rest “Bastardy ends in pain, suffering death, and flight”
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