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We’re back
Like most blogs hosted with Blogger, MinnesotaBrown.com was frozen in a Wednesday evening stasis until just this afternoon. It appears that the blog is now functioning normally and, as you can see, I am able to post again. A few items will be forthcoming. No, I am not considering a move to WordPress. I am…
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Iron Range film to screen at MN Discovery Center Saturday
Those looking to bone up on Range history (I’m looking at you, most of the people running for Congress) can take in this excellent film next week at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm. I’ve seen it several times now and it will absolutely reshape your view of the region in the context of American…
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Will Victor Laszlo be on the last plane off the Iron Range?
Rural northern Minnesota air service could be severely threatened by cuts to the federal Essential Air Service program. This program subsidizes passenger air service to airports like Hibbing, Thief River Falls and International Falls. Three times a day the turbo prop plane buzzes over my house in the woods on its way to International Falls…
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Open Water exhibit opens in Virginia tonight
You can tell the weather if finally getting pleasant because the arts world on the Iron Range is revving up. The Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia will host an artist reception tonight from 6-7:30 for the opening of “Open Water.” (Pictured at right: painting by Nancy Luloff) Information below: Open WaterA visual art…
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"Alleged mayor biter"
From today’s Hibbing Daily Tribune, the greatest headline of our time: “Alleged mayor biter, attackers charged.” (Subscription only link). This is, of course, an update on the attempted robbery that led to Hibbing Mayor Rick Cannata being bitten on the face by an assailant as he sought to hold down one of the attackers for…
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"My Fair Lady" on the Iron Range; auditions next week
This theater note was passed along. Those interested in enhancing the theater community of the Range should take note: Mesabi Musical Theatre will be extending the auditions for My Fair Lady: Mon-Thurs, 6-8 pm, May 16-19, Virginia High School music room (door 9, 6th Ave). Paid stipends for principal players. No parts have been cast…
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Northwoods Friends of the Arts announce first big event
Northwoods Friends of the Arts, a new Iron Range arts group, is kicking off its inaugural event next week. If you should be north of the formation, check this out: New Iron Range Art Group Presents First Event–Spring Art Expo Northwoods Friends of the Arts, (NWFA), the new Iron Range area arts group in Cook,…
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Hibbing mayor describes random bite attack
The story of Hibbing Mayor Rick Cannata’s encounter with street toughs, including one who bit him above his eye, is worth a watch. The mayor and his wife and a couple friend of theirs were walking home Friday night when two adults and a juvenile attempted to rob them. Cannata and his friend simply refused…
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Minnesota redistricting to create "Great Northern" seat?
State Republicans released their proposal for the redistricting of Minnesota’s eight congressional districts. The main surprise is the way they redraw the 7th and 8th districts. Instead of two northern districts drawn east and west, you have a new MN-8 that cuts across all of northern Minnesota. The veteran western Minnesota DFL Rep. Collin Peterson…
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From MPR, e-commuting in Minnesota
MPR’s Ground Level has a fascinating piece on e-commuting in Minnesota. Here at the blog I advocate high speed internet infrastructure to support the very kinds of work described. I think it’s a huge growth opportunity in northern Minnesota, if not directly in the towns then right outside them. Related posts: No related posts.
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Dylan Days 2011 approaches in Hibbing
Dylan Days 2011 is coming. Readers might remember that I’m the spokesman and co-organizer of this annual music, art and literature event in Bob Dylan’s hometown of Hibbing. This year the event is May 26-29. Check out the site for information. I’ll be posting more here in coming weeks. Related posts: No related posts.
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Hibbing mayor attacked, bitten in attempted robbery
In a news brief on the front of Sunday’s Hibbing Daily Tribune, we learn that Hibbing Mayor Rick Cannata was attacked in an attempted robbery Friday night and suffered a bite near his left eye. There were three arrests, including an adult and two juveniles. The mayor’s injury required several stitches. According to the HDT…
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Clark first to announce challenge to Cravaack in MN8
Former State Sen. Tarryl Clark has announced her plans to seek the DFL nomination in Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District, currently held by Republican Rep. Chip Cravaack. Clark most recently ran against Rep. Michelle Bachmann (R-MN6). She is from St. Cloud, currently located in Minnesota’s Sixth District. Clark is a prodigious fundraiser and amiable candidate. Her…
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COLUMN: The typewriter is dead; we are not
This is my weekly column for the Sunday, May 8, 2011 edition of the Hibbing Daily Tribune. The typewriter is dead; we are notBy Aaron J. Brown Artifact. This word conjures a dusty old object in a museum. The more imaginative among us might picture Indiana Jones running from a giant boulder to acquire that…
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The week that was
Looking back it was a busy week of writing here at the blog. I reviewed trends in copper mining, shared city services and older mine workers on the Iron Range. I analyzed the proposed redistricting maps from a Range perspective. We took a look at community colleges as the future of higher education. I had…