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Before the internet, there was the cafe. The local watering hole. The place around the corner where folks met to hash over the news of the day. So,wonder what's got people around the Twin Cities talking lately?

Welcome to Planet Cafe, the Daily Planet's short list of local online conversation. Have a seat and pull up a keyboard. Check out the most recent comments posted on the Daily Planet, or join a discussion at one of the sites list below.

 

Recently commented on the Planet

 

Minneapolis Issues Forum

Recently on the Minneapolis Issues Forum at Minneapolis Issues Forum

 

St. Paul Issues Forum

Recently on the St. Paul Issues Forum at e-democracy.org

 

mnartists.org Forums

Events, opportunities, announcements and discussion at the Minnesota arts scene's central gathering place on the Web. Go »

 

mnspeak.com

An interactive online journal of arts, politics, and opinion. Go »

 

Know of a forum you think we should add to this list? Let us know about it.

News you can use

Rock-Tenn Public Meetings: September 6 and 15

By Mary Turck , TC Daily Planet

Opportunities for citizen input on final recommendations for Rock-Tenn are coming up fast. The public comment period ends September 19 for written comments, with meetings held before then on Saturday, September 6 and Monda, September 15.

In addition to recommending biogas as the first choice for fuel, the Rock-Tenn Community Advisory Panel (RCAP) recommended a goal of zero waste for St. Paul, rejected any use of refused-derived fuel (RDF), and urged that the state change laws so that RDF cannot be classified as a renewable fuel. Copies of both the St. Paul Port Authority report (released August 25) and the RCAP summary and findings can be found at the RCAP Web site. MORE »