[Mpls] This Week in The Minneapolis Observer

[Craig Cox]

T H E  M I N N E A P O L I S  O B S E R V E R
A Weekly Digest of All Things Minneapolitan
www.mplsobserver.com
Vol. 4, No. 13
November 1, 2004

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THIS WEEK IN THE OBSERVER:
* City Considering New Fee for Stormwater Runoff
* Somali Vote Could Be Blunted by FBI Tactics
* Horst to Open New Organic Café, Bar, and Retail Store
* Eleven City Schools Recognized for Student Achievement
Plus: So long to Saks, Charles Stenvig's last 
campaign, and an 11th hour endorsement for good 
government
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CITY CONSIDERING NEW FEE FOR STORMWATER RUNOFF
City officials next year may begin charging city 
residents for the amount of storm water that runs 
off their property into the city's drainage 
system.

SOMALI VOTE COULD BE BLUNTED BY FBI TACTICS
Somali community leaders are concerned that 
stepped-up FBI scrutiny will keep local Somali 
voters away from the polls.

HORST TO OPEN NEW ORGANIC CAFÉ, BAR, AND RETAIL STORE
Eco-friendly entrepreneur Horst Rechelbacher 
plans to open a new bar, restaurant, and retail 
store featuring organic products designed to 
promote wellness.

ELEVEN CITY SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Academic achievement will be translated into real 
cash for 11 city schools, thanks to a 
collaboration between the Cargill Foundation and 
the University of Minnesota's Center for School 
Change.


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