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We the unwilling, led by the unqualified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long, with so little, we now attempt the impossible with nothing. - Mini-School Credo

Month: December 2000

Hunting

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Dusty Mahn and Tom Scheirer Wednesday, October 25 at 4:00 a.m. Tom and I packed up our hunting gear and left for Patterson Slough. The slough is about five minutes outside Waconia, MN. The day was rainy and really cloudy which is usually good for duck hunting. When we got there we launched Tom’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Dusty Mahn, Tom Scheirer

Halloween Word Find

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Jenny Blankenship and James F

Posted in: Comics and Artwork Tagged: Jenny Blankenship

Rivers of Poo

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Christina Youngren For along time in Mini-School the environment has been an important issue. Doug and Randy’s trips, filled with Earth-friendly info and teachings, are a mainstay of any Mini-Schooler’s memories. Right now, there’s a big problem with our water that not many people know about. Huge corporate animal farms, or factory feed lots, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Articles Tagged: Christina Youngren

Anti-U Anti-Me

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Doc Sapp You don’t have anything good to say aboutanythingYou don’t think anything good about anyoneYou don’t feel great about being hereSo why don’t you pack your bags and getthe Hell Out…

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Aaron Sapp

My Mistake…?

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Nikki Huddleston Your touchIs not to loveBut as to wantAs you layYour perfect handsUpon my breastsYou can hold me But you can’t love meYour words wereAs rocks thatLay uponThe groundThat onlyMade the soundEcho in my ear Your love isHidden withinAmongst some yearsSo it’s time toTell me soIs it not loveThat moves youTo and fro? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Nicole Huddleston

Separate Ways

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Monica Williams Go your way and I’ll go mineDo you have feelingsCan you seeThe way you make me feelI sit in my worldAnd close you outI’ll be alright somedayBut not todayBecause you’re the oneWho ran awayAnd left me all aloneTo face my fearsAnd live through thisHell you’ve kept me inJust knock me downAnd run … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Monica Williams

True Feelings

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Ryan McCullough I step back, away from this world and look around. What I see is a hell that is covered with Abercrombie and daddy’s money. I want to cry but I can’t because I don’t know what’s worse, the fact that makes this a horrible place, the denial which covers it up, the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Poems and Stories Tagged: Ryan McCullough

Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour 2000

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By James Lundell This summer the Dave Matthews Band toured the U.S. before the release of their upcoming album. Front man Dave Matthews told me before the first of two shows at Soldier Field in Chicago, “We like to test our new songs on tour before we release them on an album. The way our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: James Lundell

MTX

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Aaron Sapp On Sunday September 24th, I went to the North Star Ballroom to see the Lookout! Freakout tour. The three bands representing Lookout! Records were The Eyeliners, American Steel and The Mr. T Experience. I have been a big fan of MTX (Mr. T Experience) for a long time now, and I had … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reviews Tagged: Aaron Sapp

My Job

December 1, 2000 by Mini Archives

By Alex Peden My job is working at Valvoline Instant Oil Change, also known as V.I.0.C. It’s an automobile oil change place, if you didn’t know. We mostly do oil changes. I’ve worked there for over a year now. I started as a normal tech, then I worked my way up to senior tech. I … [Read more…]

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