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Comment on Free Speech by TheTaxi

TheTaxi — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:45:49 +0000

Yeah, coming from Reusse, I’m sure this stellar piece of journalism should be taken as the whole “TRUTH.”

Comment on Free Speech by Bouche

Bouche — Sat, 17 May 2008 13:32:11 +0000

TRUTH

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophers/19032659.html?location_refer=Most Viewed:Homepage

Comment on by moe

moe — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:31:25 +0000

I just wish the Thunder were in the MLS, which will probably never happen. I have very little interest in going to see minor league soccer, no matter where the stadium is. I’ve been to two other MLS games, in Kansas City and San Jose, and had a blast at both.

I’m glad that the goal is still to have a stadium in the city. I just don’t think it makes sense to have a “pro” team play out there, even though it makes sense for the short term. I guess the league is really pushing for soccer only stadiums, and since James Griffin Stadium has other activities, they were basically forced to move out.

As for the Lynx, they average about 6,500-7,000 fans a game, the Swarm (lacrosse) average about 10,000, while the Thunder only get 3,000.

Here is a great post, and some informative comments over at MNPost. Realism — and the future — prompts Thunder to end soccer-in-the-city experiment - (Note: Philadelphia is planning a new soccer-only stadium for more than $100 million.)

Comment on by Erica M

Erica M — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:48:15 +0000

I’ve not been to any games, and I confess to being pleased that the Lynx have better attendance than the Thunder.

I can kinda see it both ways, though.

Griffin Stadium might be a subpar facility, but does the draw for the games warrant anything much better? Classic chicken/egg stadium debate. Really, the Thunder are in about the same category as the Saints, not the Vikings. If the Lynx weren’t owned by the same folks as the Wolves, they’d be playing in a smaller facility, too.

But if there’s already a ton of people who routinely travel to Blaine to play soccer, why wouldn’t they also go to watch the bigger guys play soccer?

Comment on by Roundup | Minneapolis Metblogs

Roundup | Minneapolis Metblogs — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:24:59 +0000

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Comment on by moe

moe — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:01:29 +0000

Google’s golden ticket: Freshman scores big with her art: Becca Olene’s artwork has graced the front of the family fridge and the walls of her Chaska school. Next week, the 14-year-old’s colored-pencil illustration may anchor Google’s home page.

Comment on by The Tube

The Tube — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:54:30 +0000

Dedicated bike lanes so bikers do not interfere with traffic on busy streets = win-win solution.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/swalling/93236206/in/set-72057594059589315/

Comment on by moe

moe — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:57:06 +0000

B, you’d be much calmer if you were biking!

Comment on by B

Fri, 09 May 2008 20:07:58 +0000

Bikers reducing rush hour traffic on busy streets to one lane = rage.

Comment on by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:19:28 +0000

Ha. They should’ve profiled me. I bike every day and I look like a total dork. If any potential bikers need assurance that they can bike with the massive clique of fixed gear hipsters, take a look at this guy (thumbs right at me) on his Giant Cypress comfort bike with the wide saddle.

I kid of course. There are all sorts out there and I just commented to Shannon this morning that the light rail path seems busier. Good news!