Archive for February, 2009

Town Hall Meetings

Posted by Shek on February 28th, 2009

I helped plan 23 town hall meetings across Minnesota where average people gave their ideas for addressing the state’s budget situation to Democratic and Republican legislators.  Thanks to a youth filled with driving across the plains, I felt comfortable driving to the five meetings I staffed.

Minneapolis in the winter

Posted by Shek on February 9th, 2009

Winter in Minneapolis is usually cold.  Locals could hibernate, but life is too short and winter is too long to stay inside when it gets frigid.  Lake Calhoun becomes a playground for those willing to brave the temperatures.