Category Archives: Stone Arch

by | May 6, 2013 · 3:24 am

Bike Transit in Minneapolis with the City’s Bike Guy, Shaun Murphy

Shaun Murphy, Minneapolis Bike GuySaturday, May 11
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

He doesn’t wear a helmet because he wants cycling perceived as safe and he’s the city’s leading advocate for making bicycling easier and safer.  Join us this month for a conversation with Shaun Murphy about what makes Minneapolis the #1 bike city in the country.

Read more about Shaun in this Star Tribune story.

As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | April 5, 2013 · 2:24 am

Youth Violence and Gun Control

Sherman PattersonSaturday, April 13
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

Sherman Patterson is Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s Policy Aide for Public Safety and Civil Rights and he’s coming to our Stone Arch discussion group this month to talk about challenges with youth violence and the city’s position on gun control.

As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | March 5, 2013 · 3:55 am

March’s Stone Arch Topic

A Mystery Speaker – Revealed!

What Makes for Food-less Tracts in the Heart of Our Cities?

Glenn FordSaturday, March 9
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)
Glenn Ford brings industry experience and entrepreneurial zeal to solving the problem of food deserts, places in the heart of our cities where fresh, healthy food is hard to find.  (read more about food deserts at Grist).Glenn has organized Praxis Foods the Holding Company, Praxis Marketplace the grocery store, and InCity Farms, an Aquaponics venture, established to serve inner city neighborhoods while also assisting rural and local producers. These stores and collaborative ventures are meant to be a major catalyst in the economic development of underserved communities.Glenn has held senior executive positions with PepsiCo, American Hospital Supply, Indiana National Bank, and Electronic Data Systems (EDS), along with other entrepreneurial business and venture funded entities.

As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | February 6, 2013 · 2:40 am

Sec. of State Mark Ritchie Comes to Stone Arch

Mark RitchieSaturday, February 9

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

Sec. Ritchie joins this month’s Stone Arch discussion, and we anticipate a lively discussion of election issues (including last November’s Voter ID amendment).  There won’t be a recording this month, so get up early if you don’t want to miss it!

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | January 2, 2013 · 3:36 am

Buy Local (Energy) for Minneapolis

John FarrellSaturday, January 12

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

We launch 2013 with John Farrell.  He’s a Senior Researcher at the local Institute for Local Self-Reliance and organizer for the Minneapolis Energy Options campaign try to let the people of Minneapolis take charge of their energy future.  The grassroots campaign is challenging the energy monopoly of Xcel and Centerpoint Energy and hopes to give the city’s homes and businesses a clean, local alternative to dirty, imported energy.

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | December 2, 2012 · 2:55 am

Tom Berg and Rep. Martin Sabo discuss a Minnesota Miracle

Tom Berg

Tom Berg

Saturday, December 8

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

This month it’s a discussion of Tom Berg’s new book, Minnesota Miracle, by two people at the center of “a state that worked” in the 1970s, Tom Berg and former U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo.

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | November 1, 2012 · 2:46 am

Election Reflection with Three State Legislators *Location Change!*

Sen. Kari Dziedzic

Saturday, November 10

 

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Labor Temple 312 Central Avenue Room 217, Minneapolis (map)

Due to the election results and strong interest, we’re moving to a larger venue for this month’s conversation!

This month it’s an open discussion about the election results with with Reps. Loeffler and Kahn and Senator Kari Dziedzic and all the participants in Stone Arch.  Join us and weigh in!

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | October 6, 2012 · 8:54 pm

Higher Education: Problems and Prospects

Saturday, October 13

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

This month we talk with the Director of the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Larry Pogemiller about the challenges of higher education access for Minnesota students.  His office is a cabinet-level state agency that “provides students with financial aid programs and information to help them gain access to postsecondary education,” and manages the $150 million State Grant Program.  Prior to being appointed by Governor Dayton last year, Senator Pogemiller served 30 years in the state legislature, specializing in tax and education policy.

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | August 29, 2012 · 6:39 pm

MNCare – A Health Solution of the Minnesota’s Grand Consensus

Saturday, September 8

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

This month is a doubleheader, featuring Sen. Linda Berglin and Rep. Lee Greenfield to discuss Minnesota Care (MNCare), a subsidized health care program for people who live in Minnesota and do not have access to health insurance. MNCare was created in 1992 by the Minnesota Legislature (a part of the Grand Consensus) and is administered by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. It is funded by member premiums, the State of Minnesota, and a tax on health care providers. MNCare provides an alternative to private market plans for low income residents of MN.

A long-time legislator, Sen. Berglin is now Hennepin County’s Health Policy Program Manager.  Rep. Greenfield served 21 years in the Minnesota House, representing Minneapolis.

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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by | August 2, 2012 · 3:20 am

Portland (OR) a Model of Urban Development and Planning

Saturday, August 11

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Gardens of Salonica 19 5th St NE, Minneapolis (map)

Ethan Seltzer is a S.E. Minneapolis native, and a nationally recognized expert on urban development and planning.  He’ll talk about Portland, OR, as an illustration of great urban planning.  He’ll also talk about the missed opportunities of the Twin Cities’ Metropolitan Council, a pioneer when it was established in the late 1960s, but since lagging behind Portland’s progress.

This is part of our monthly series of informal “Stone Arch” conversations at Gardens of Salonica.  As usual, invite anyone interested–free and open to the public. Come, buy your coffee (the law is you can’t bring food or drinks into a restaurant), learn a lot and have your questions ready.

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