Tag: Minnesota


Farewell Old Friend

A Minneapolis institution  played its final request this past weekend. Since 1950, Nye’s Polonaise was one of those beloved establishments that shaped the character of Minneapolis. I spent many a night at Nye’s with friends as we discussed the important issues of the day over good food, drinks and song.

Farewell old friend – Legends never die.

Why I Live Here – Spring and Lake Calhoun

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Lake Calhoun. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: Christopher Pollard

“She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbor:
“Winter is dead.”
– A.A. Milne, When We Were Very Young (Winnie-the-Pooh, #3)

Lake Calhoun. Minneapolis, Minnesota. March 28, 2016

Target’s Food Innovation Revolution

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Outstanding thinking (if you’re a nerd like me) about how folks are designing smarter ways to deliver products and services like nutritious – fresher food – faster to consumers.

Unlike other startups that are big on ideas, but often short on resources, the coLab is able to leverage all that Target has to offer: funding, a massive supply chain and millions of customers who can provide feedback.

What’s not to like.

Source: Why Target Is Fast-Tracking Food Innovation | Fast Company

The Legendary ‘Sweet Lou’ Snider – RIP

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I learned of Sweet Lou’s passing today. A legendary, one of a kind woman who was a Minneapolis institution that ticked the ivories at Nye’s Polonaise Room for 45 years.

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A group of us caught Lou’s act one last time during of her final month at Nye’s back in 2011.  I believe we were properly lubricated while the room sang “Sweet Caroline” on what was a memorable night.

Thank you for sharing the gift of music for so many year.

Source: Legendary Nye’s Piano Goddess ‘Sweet Lou’ Sinder Dies | City Pages