A tale of two cities
Ryan StoperaThere have been several articles written lately on gentrification in Minneapolis. The City Pages recently cited a study published by Governing Magazine claiming that Minneapolis is the...
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Let there be light
Ryan StoperaEnergy. We turn on light switches, drive to work, watch TV, and perpetually stare at our phones, but how often do we consider where the energy comes from to make all of this possible? It is...
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For us by us
Ryan StoperaWho owns property and businesses in Minneapolis? What is the process for an idea to become a successful company? How many people live where they work? Does any of this matter? If you have...
View ArticleAnne, elders and youth in the digital age
Ryan StoperaI celebrated Mother’s Day by having a home cooked meal with my mother, father and grandmother. My grandma Anne ate, laughed and shared stories of the Catholic nuns who used to walk around...
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What I learned about Minneapolis in the Pacific Northwest
Ryan StoperaAs I pulled my bike up the street where Shiki's had been since 2001, I narrowly dodged a pothole while looking at the graffiti on the abandoned building next door. The neighborhood clearly...
View ArticleAmerican History X
Ryan StoperaWhat’s in a name? Sticks and stones will break my bones but your words will never hurt me. This may be true for some, but over the course of the history of the United States we as a nation...
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Minneapolis burning
Ryan StoperaThe White House has named Minneapolis a “Climate Action Champion” for its environmentally friendly initiatives. Last year the city developed the Clean Energy Partnership with Xcel Energy...
View Article#MplsWorks: a historic vote
Ryan StoperaThe leaders of the City of Minneapolis talk a lot about racial disparities, and yet when the conversation turns to solutions nobody seems to know what to do. Today a movement of workers and...
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What a time to be alive
Ryan StoperaAs I stood in the middle of the street I shivered and blew warm breath into my hands. I realized I was cold not only because the sun had set and there was a chill in the air, but because my...
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Bernie vs. the 1 percent
Ryan StoperaMany of us would agree that the last thing we need is another white man in power in this country, but I am not ready for Hilary. Although over 20 countries in the world are currently led by...
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