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Barbara Flanagan writes her Flanagan Memo column on the first Monday of each month.

With retail hurting, should downtown roll dice instead?

Re: Downtown Minneapolis, of course. Plus, shall we think about gambling? Really.

Updated: March 02, 2008, - 11:38 PM

The Flanagan Memo: Renowned homes, old thoughts highlight a new year

Some old, very old, resolutions to renew; thoughts for Minneapolis' future, and happy new year.

Updated: January 06, 2008, - 10:36 PM

Praise for Prince, the planetarium and holiday plans

The Flanagan memo - Re: Lots of things to remember, plus Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

Updated: December 02, 2007, - 08:02 PM

A final goodbye to Dayton's;hello, ice cream

The Flanagan Memo -- RE: Ice cream -- again (well, it IS summer); plus, looking at the renewed Shubert Theater; and how about those Twins!

Updated: August 06, 2006, - 08:38 PM

The Minneapolis buzz: Buses, buildings and beets

Which new Minneapolis structure is getting all the praise at dinner parties, and where can you get a great summer salad?

Updated: July 03, 2006, - 12:16 AM

Get ready for more music, dance and outdoor baseball

Looking ahead to 2007 and beyond: Downtown Minneapolis will get two new arts centers, thanks to funds recently approved by the Legislature.

Updated: June 04, 2006, - 11:29 PM

Scrumptious new downtown library is a joy to behold

A sneak peek inside the Minneapolis Public Library, and some memories of a murder.

Updated: April 30, 2006, - 08:21 PM

Let's honor the Puck with a new stadium -- and soon

Here's a good way to remember No. 34, and shouldn't folks have some say in some of these huge condo developments?

Updated: April 03, 2006, - 07:11 AM

Minneapolis is a cool place to visit in winter; Florida is, too

The Flanagan Memo - Re: Vacations in Minnesota in February ... or perhaps you prefer Florida? Plus, Theodore Wirth (was he ever called Ted?) -- again.

Updated: March 05, 2006, - 08:42 PM