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PHOTO GALLERY: 50 Tastemakers

startribune.com — Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota.
Jane Burns Business Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal @jrburns
Love food and photography? Great collection of 'Tastemakers' by Star Tribune's Tom Wallace. With Bill W from @TeaSource http://t.co/uM0yjY0J

Minn. pollution watchdog says voluntary efforts by farmers can help clean rivers

startribune.com — ST. PAUL, Minn. - The new head of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on Wednesday deflected criticism of draft standards for cleaning up the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, saying the agency can't compel farmers to cut the runoff that plays a big part in the problem.
Douglas Glass Minnesota News Editor, Associated Press @DouglasGlass
New MPCA commish talks to @skarnowski about what it'll take to clean up Minnesota rivers; also talks mining, frac sand http://t.co/oNvFdrMJ
Steve Karnowski Agriculture, Environment, and Courts Reporter, Associated Press @skarnowski
I interviewed Minnesota's new pollution control chief about agriculture, mining, other topics: http://t.co/MMlBuIY7 #ag #farm #protectmn

Souhan: If playoffs arrive, please act smart; Okie dokie?

startribune.com — The Timberwolves teased us this winter, threatening for months to qualify for a mysterious tournament of undecipherable origins that people in other cities call "the postseason.'' After watching the Oklahoma City Thunder eliminate the Los Angeles Lakrers on Monday night, we now know how not to act if the NBA playoffs ever return to Target Center.
Gina Mizell Football Writer, The Oklahoman @ginamizell
Um. RT @jasonkersey: If purpose of this @SouhanStrib column was to make everyone in OKC mad, then mission accomplished. http://t.co/NW6L2dtv
Jason Kersey Sports Reporter, The Oklahoman @jasonkersey
If the purpose of this @SouhanStrib column was to make everyone in OKC mad, then it seems his mission was accomplished. http://t.co/a4aGqoGa
Kelly Hines Sports Reporter, Tulsa World @KellyHinesTW
Who cares what a sportswriter in Minnesota thinks? Thunder fans are allowed to have fun and do what they want. http://t.co/YBmMh0CS
Jim Souhan Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @SouhanStrib
Today's column: How not to behave when the Wolves make the playfoffs: http://t.co/7CuN2MUk

SidCast: Don't compare Granlund to Rubio

startribune.com — Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and Minnesota.
Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
Here's the sidcast link http://t.co/MkJfgH3n

TFD: Let Bill Murray -- actor and St. Paul Saints co-owner -- take you on a tour of 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
A public plea for a viewing party of "Bottle Rocket" with Bill Murray. @ejipp @rackael http://t.co/iw4ME0mL

Mikael Granlund officially joins the fold

Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
BLOG: Mikael Granlund signs with the Wild http://t.co/IJ6tGjVf
Chip Scoggins Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @chipscoggins
RT @StribSports #mnwild & young Finnish star Mikael Granlund reach 3-year deal. @Russostrib blog & Granlund video. http://t.co/7Zt79Zhm
Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
#mnwild signs Mikael Granlund to a 3-year, $2.7 million deal http://t.co/iJ9zMI1t

Granlund contract details; Is Coyle or Granlund Minnesota's top prospect?

Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
BLOG: Granlund contract details; Is Coyle or Granlund Wild's top prospect? http://t.co/c6rr4oV1
Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
Massive Mikael Granlund blog w/ contract details; Is Coyle or Granlund #mnwild top prospect? http://t.co/PPh3oRvY

First Vegas book to set NFL odds puts Vikings over-under at 6 wins

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: First Vegas book to set NFL odds puts Vikings over-under at 6 wins http://t.co/cnZNzQEn

Senate billed for legal services to deal with ex-employee Brodkorb

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Senate billed for legal services to deal with ex-employee Brodkorb http://t.co/k8LDAEgr #stribpol

First Vegas book to set NFL odds puts Vikings over-under at 6 wins

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
Vegas book puts #vikings over-under line at 6 wins. Gut instinct, you take over or under? http://t.co/PQDVY6rD

Seniors chop up AARP cards in Voter ID protest

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Seniors chop up AARP cards in Voter ID protest http://t.co/OQPlZdK3 #stribpol

Mid-day talker: Will the 49ers be fooled by Randy Moss?

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: RandBall: Will the 49ers be fooled by Randy Moss? http://t.co/V70o1btr

Mid-day talker: Will the 49ers be fooled by Randy Moss?

Cam Inman San Francisco 49ers Beat Writer, San Jose Mercury News @CamInman
Mid-day talker: Will the 49ers be fooled by Randy Moss? | http://t.co/CkuRjxXX http://t.co/eUDRPpEL

Wednesday (Scott Diamond and P.J. Walters) edition: Wha' Happened?

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: Wednesday (Scott Diamond and P.J. Walters) edition: Wha' Happened? http://t.co/bVZIOUzE

Roger Goodell speaks: No Pro Bowl? More padding? A developmental league on the way?

Dan Wiederer Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer, Minneapolis StarTribune @StribDW
Roger Goodell speaks: The future of the Pro Bowl? New padding rules? Might a developmental league be on the way? http://t.co/GXvtS4qQ

Azerbaijan basks in Eurovision glow, but fears spotlight on corruption, repression

startribune.com — BAKU, Azerbaijan - On a recent evening on Baku's seaside promenade, throbbing Euro-dance music blared out from an open-air concert as families strolled by. Cafes serving fragrant skewered meat served throngs of locals and foreigners.
Kristin Gazlay Vice President and Managing Editor, Associated Press @KristinGazlay
Great read by @AP's Peter Leonard on host Azerbaijan's nerves going into the Eurovision Song contest, a fab spectacle. http://t.co/ow0VBrWS

Informant: Cook's fraud was obvious

startribune.com — Ty Schlobohm testified Tuesday that within 20 minutes of meeting Minneapolis money manager Trevor Cook and his associates, he knew that the currency investment program they were pitching couldn't be real. "I thought it was a farce," said Schlobohm, a 39-year-old equities trader and former investment banker from Orono who became an undercover government informant.
Dan Browning Financial Services/Enterprise Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @BrowningStrib
No duh! Savvy investment banker sees through Trevor Cook's currency program, goes undercover. | http://t.co/CXKgnPPV http://t.co/RiNn56BR

Woman charged in attack on friend's killer during melee outside Mpls. bar

startribune.com — A Minneapolis woman is charged with starting a fight outside a bar last year that left a friend of hers dead and led to murder charges against Chrishaun "CeCe" McDonald, in a case that became a rallying point for the transgender community.
Janet Mock Staff Editor, People.com @janetmock
Nearly a YEAR later: Charges filed against Molly Shannon Flaherty, woman who cut #freeCeCe's cheek open: http://t.co/I60hXNpI #girlslikeus

TFD: Video and interview with Reds fan who snagged back-to-back home run balls

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: TFD: Video and interview with Reds fan who snagged back-to-back home run balls http://t.co/nys8Dnu1

Vikings sign six draft picks; Kalil and Smith still waiting on deals

Dan Wiederer Minnesota Vikings Beat Writer, Minneapolis StarTribune @StribDW
Vikings have signed six of 10 draft picks. For more context on the new rookie contract system, here's the blog: http://t.co/3a3loZ3g

If Cole DeVries starts Thursday for the Twins, he'll be their 11th starter since Sept. 24, 2011

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: If Cole DeVries starts Thursday for the Twins, he'll be their 11th starter since Sept. 24, 2011 http://t.co/045sUQZ0

Hubbard family considers "the Chicago way"

Neal Justin Television Critic, Minneapolis StarTribune @nealjustin
Update on #Hubbard: Stan Hubbard interested specifically in WGN. http://t.co/RJ2pcHzZ
Neal Justin Television Critic, Minneapolis StarTribune @nealjustin
#StanleyHubbard may be interested in Tribune TV stations. http://t.co/RJ2pcHzZ

Kevin Garnett (with hipster glasses) on cold showers and Philly's fair-weather fans

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: Kevin Garnett (with hipster glasses) on cold showers and Philly's fair-weather fans http://t.co/c5algwdi

General Mills to cut 850 jobs worldwide, half in Twin Cities

startribune.com — General Mills has announced corporate restructuring plans that will eliminate 850 jobs worldwide, about half of them in the Twin Cities. The Golden Valley-based maker of consumer foods has approximately 35,000 employees worldwide, including 5,600 in Minnesota The majority of General Mills employees in the Twin Cities work at the company's sprawling campus in Golden Valley.
Kathleen Purvis Food Writer, Charlotte Observer @kathleenpurvis
RT @StribTaste: General Mills to cut 850 jobs; half in Twin Cities http://t.co/wHPbcaes

Rep. Joyce Peppin pulls all-nighter to file first for re-election

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Rep. Joyce Peppin pulls all-nighter to file first for re-election http://t.co/MJuUQdLq #stribpol

Rep. Joyce Peppin pulls all-nighter to file first for re-election

Jim Ragsdale Reporter, Pioneer Press @jwrags
Hot Dish Politics | http://t.co/cTVDC1Cy Joyce Peppin Scores No.1 Filing slot -- again http://t.co/RISrwqtx

Twins make it official: Marquis out, DeVries in

La Velle E. Neal III Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @LaVelleNeal
Cole DeVries is on his way. http://t.co/AfrCfmcW

Rep. Joyce Peppin pulls all-nighter to file first for re-election

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Rep. Joyce Peppin pulls all-nighter to file first for re-election http://t.co/fBqdC986 #stribpol

Tuesday (Jason Marquis and failed Twins veteran starter history) edition: Wha' Happened?

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: Tuesday (Jason Marquis and failed Twins veteran starter history) edition: Wha' Happened? http://t.co/tgi8eJLe

Souhan: 'M&M Boys' struggle with health, wealth

startribune.com — The Twins' franchise players occupy the expansive corner lockers in the home clubhouse at Target Field. Joe Mauer's is as uncluttered as his swing. Justin Morneau's is stuffed with hockey jerseys, an homage to his first sporting love.
Jim Souhan Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @SouhanStrib
Today's column: The M&M Boys: Trying to make it all the way back: http://t.co/9jPf0uDD

Brazil's boom creates a backlash

startribune.com — Not long ago, the BRICs (Brazil, Russia, India and China) were lionized as fast-growing superpowers-in-waiting. These days Russia is portrayed as a corrupt petrostate. India is ensnared in red tape, unable to muster the political will to break free. The mighty Chinese economy has slowed in recent months.
Mariano Castillo News Desk Editor, Latin America, CNN @marianoCNN
Good analysis on the slowdown of Brazil's economy boom http://t.co/c8Ss9d4C

Details coming today for Minnesota's first wolf hunting season

startribune.com — State conservation officials are ready to reveal details Monday afternoon of what will be Minnesota's first-ever wolf hunting season. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expected to announce how many permits it expects to issue, and the size of the kill, or quota, it will allow.
Nick Coleman Columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune @NickColeman
MN rolls out its first Wolf Killing Season: Unwise, unnecessary, uncivilized: http://t.co/NlsB7y0u
Peter Frost Business of Health Care Reporter, Chicago Tribune @peterfrost
Umm. I'd imagine wolf tastes like dog. Am I right? Minnesota will hold two wolf hunting seasons, offer 6,000 licenses http://t.co/QRGHhFvh

Readers Write (May 21): College, Amy Senser, equality, gun violence

startribune.com — TWO-YEAR COLLEGES Education upgrade could be done for less Recently, the Minnesota State College and Universities (MnSCU) board proposed increasing tuition by approximately 4 percent. Since 1984, I've been employed at St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC). I teach business courses and was also an interim dean for two years and interim vice president for one year.
Esther J. Cepada Freelance Columnist, Washington Post @estherjcepeda
On taxpayers dime> MT @StribOpinion: This letter writer is a teacher frustrated b/c being forced to go back to school http://t.co/6IH9IaVS

TFD: Big Ten schools to get nearly $2 million more from conference next season

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: TFD: Big Ten schools to get nearly $2 million more from conference next season http://t.co/EIhJG7wM

Defending the Blue Line hosting charity game featuring Parise, others

Michael Russo Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @Russostrib
BLOG: Defending the Blue Line hosting charity game featuring Parise, others http://t.co/Jbe8vxQX

Back to school for Bills

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Back to school for Bills http://t.co/gxdtjhHh #stribpol

All-Star musings: Two of the Twins' four infield candidates are in Rochester; Capps a dark-horse?

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: All-Star musings: Two of the Twins' four infield candidates are in Rochester; Capps a dark-horse? http://t.co/YFl78P3y

Kraft's picks "Mondelez" for snack business; stirs up jokes, ridicule

startribune.com — NEW YORK - "MONDEWHAAAAT?" The sarcasm was palpable in the one-word headline that appeared in The New York Post on the day after Kraft Foods revealed that it planned to name its new global snack business "Mondelez," an interpretation of a mash-up of the Latin words for "world" and "delicious
Jon Belmont Radio Newscaster, Associated Press @jbelmont
Kraft's "Mondelez" snack business!? What, is it a spinoff of Vandelay Industries? AP: http://t.co/KXzjXuxf

Kriesel pens fundraising letter for Minnesotans United

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Kriesel pens fundraising letter for Minnesotans United http://t.co/6q26IqyV #stribpol

For Xcel, selling less electricity pays off

startribune.com — Selling less electricity is eroding Xcel Energy Inc.'s bottom line -- and, at the same time, shoring it up. The Minneapolis-based utility has seen two consecutive quarters of lower electricity sales, which contributed to a 10 percent drop in first-quarter earnings.
Dan Haugen Freelance Journalist @DanHaugen
RT @MWenergynews: For Xcel, selling less electricity pays off http://t.co/yktEMS83

St. Anthony: New venture capital fund aims to help the 'underbanked'

startribune.com — Veteran Twin Cities businessman Mike Harris is a honcho in a new venture capital firm created to help working poor and moderate-income households gain access to economical financial services. Harris is a Minneapolis-based principal in Core Innovation Capital, which recently closed on a $45 million private equity fund formed to invest in "innovative and socially responsible companies committed to improving the financial security of underbanked consumers."
Sheryl Jean Reporter, Dallas Morning News @SherylJeanDMN
New MN VC firm aims to invest $45M in financial tech firms to develop low-cost financial services for the unbanked - http://t.co/3NgQy43c

Monday (A real-life encounter with the crying sparkly nail polish Packers fan) edition: Wha' Happened?

Michael Rand Sports Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RandBall
RandBall: Monday (A real-life encounter with the crying sparkly nail polish Packers fan) edition: Wha' Happened? http://t.co/cF4vvk7l

Kline leads Congressional delegation to Asia

Rachel E. Stassen-Berger Political Reporter, Minneapolis StarTribune @RachelSB
hotdishpolitics: Kline leads Congressional delegation to Asia http://t.co/Go8unLPM #stribpol