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Minneapolis park board has pattern of problems with free speech

By Chris Steller | 03.26.09 | 8:08 am

Every couple of years, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board makes headlines for violating citizens’ right to free speech. The latest example? The board’s president, Tom Nordyke, and superintendent, Jon Gurban, are banning the Minneapolis Charter Commission from holding…

Lowe’s ads get OK in Minneapolis parks

By Chris Steller | 06.06.08 | 8:26 pm

A proposal floated May 21 to put ads for Lowe’s home-improvement chain in Minneapolis parks passed the full park board Wednesday, despite commissioners’ stated misgivings about the signs. The two banners, along with 12-by-17 inch indoor signs at…