http://map150.org/voices Journalists and Citizens Sat, 25 Nov 2006 21:08:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This is the video that was shown at the Citizens League annual meeting in October. http://map150.org/voices/archives/50 It was a perfect day for the MAP project. The weather was beautiful, the crowd at Lake Orono Park was diverse and talkative; not a single person said no when we approached them. Most of the people we met had lived in the area a long time, some ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/36 We were invited to Jordan New Life Community Church this morning. It's on 25th and Logan, the neighborhood where there are supposed to be gun shots and drug deals day and night. It was tranquil this morning, the service uplifting, and the building air conditioned. ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/35 Well I have to admit it's getting lonely here on the Voices blog. But we're giving out lots of business cards, so those who check us out should have something to see, even if it's just posts from me. We changed congressional districts Thursday. We'll be ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/34 We interviewed a dozen people in Fridley and North Minneapolis. Our first stop in Fridley was the seemingly all-purpose community center, where driver's ed classes, day care, and a Vounteers of American senior lunch program were just a few of the activities underway. At a park across University Avenue we ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/33 We're halfway through the 5th Congressional District. We have spent one day downtown Minneapolis and another on Lake and Bloomington. The Citizens League has designated target cities, and we are headed to St. Louis Park. It’s 4:30 Wednesday; westbound I-94 is clogged. We exit at Cedar, where ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/32 Paul Chellsen lives in Apple Valley, Minn. He spoke to us about his concern for education which he believes should be fully funded as a long-term investment. He said it should be a concern for everyone because, “it is what it teaching our future leaders, it’s going to take ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/31 Dylan Olson is an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota. While he said he is Minnesota is a great place, he doesn’t see himself making a living here. He said student funding is an issue that directly affects his life. “I think that the individual has ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/30 Elaine Moore works as an administrative assistant for Wells Fargo in downtown Minneapolis. While she said she was satisfied with Minneapolis public school for her children, she felt that one of her sons who has special needs was not receiving adequate attention so she enrolled him in a private ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/28 Robert Jamieson, 52, works as an IT consultant for Target Corporation. He lives in Ramsey, Minn. and grew up in East Grand Forks, Minn. He believes government impacts people’s lives in many ways but that government is essentially corrupt and burdened by red tape. He said government is most ... http://map150.org/voices/archives/26