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Theater note: Four plays examine Latino identity

By Jennifer Holder , TC Daily Planet

Welcoming the audience at the Political Theatre Festival, Teatro del Pueblo artistic director Alberto Justiniano invited us to “embark on a journey of exploration.” He also encouraged each person to open his or her mind and appreciate other perspectives. What followed in Series B of the Festival were four short plays, each one conveying a unique perspective on Latino history, culture and identity. MORE »

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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 »