Stone carver's family fights to honor his lead role in realizing Mount Rushmore sculptor's vision
Founding Father George Washington's noble visage — and wig. Thomas Jefferson's vision of expansion — and an invisible cracked lip. Abraham Lincoln's focus on preserving the Union. Theodore Roosevelt's target of national unification — and individual ruggedness. The life expressed in the granite faces at Mount Rushmore National Memori...
Victor Tedesco, former St. Paul city council member, dies at 92
A broadcaster, politician, singer, saxophonist and entrepreneur, Victor John Tedesco began his career at age 9, selling newspapers in St. Paul during the Great Depression. Tedesco, who represented the East Side on the St. Paul City Council for 20 years, was recognized as one of the most colorful DFL leaders of his era. He died Monday at age 92...
Servizio passaporti a Minneapolis
Come annunciato, un rappresentante del Consolato Italiano di Chicago sarà a Minneapolis per facilitare il rilascio dei passaporti biometrici per i cittadini italiani residenti nel Minnesota o Western Wisconsin. La visita del rappresentante avverrà giovedi, 23 aprile 2015 dalle 9,00 alle 17,00 nella sede dell'ICC a Minneapolis. Le visite avverr...
Italian glass artist Lino Tagliapietra special guest at Cherry Hills Village Art Commission dinner
by Joanne Davidson Mention the words "glass art" and the first name that comes to mind is likely to be Dale Chihuly. Which is understandable, considering the popularity of his current display at Denver Botanic Gardens. But someone equally as talented, and as well-known, is Lino Tagliapietra of Italy. Pieces he has created can be s...
First Look: Billy G's Huge Italian-American Eatery in Kirkwood
On August 6, Kirkwood welcomed a brand new restaurant, fully equipped with a wine-and-dine-worthy patio: Billy G's (131 West Argonne; 314-984-8000). Owned by the family-operated Gianino's Restaurant Group, the proprietor of nine other local establishments, Billy G's serves up Italian and American eats. The space, previously occupied by Massa's, sea...
Metro restaurant recognized by publication for fine dining excellence
A local Italian eatery is garnering national attention on the eve of its 60th anniversary. Jasper's Restaurant on 103rd and State Line is one of only four restaurants in the United States to be named to the 2013 Fine Dining Hall of Fame by Nation's Restaurant News. The restaurant was founded by Leonardo and Jasper Mirabile in 1954. The Mirabile fa...
“Ad Austin mi hanno dato fiducia. E sono stato ‘premiato’ con un milione di dollari”
di Raffaele Nappi "È sorprendente il grado di fiducia e indipendenza dato ai giovani ricercatori qui negli Stati Uniti". Andrea Alù ha 36 anni, è nato a Roma e oggi ha un milione di dollari in tasca. La sua storia accademica e la passione per la ricerca l'hanno portato dall'altra parte del mondo, all'Università del Texas, ad Austin. ...
Mount Rushmore recognition Barre sculptor recognized as carver of iconic national memorial
By Neal P. Goswami The author of a book about Italian-born stone carver Luigi Del Bianco, who resided in Barre, is hailing the federal government's decision to recognize Del Bianco as the chief carver of Mount Rushmore. Doug Gladstone said he heard about Del Bianco's work on Mount Rushmore and his family's quest for him to be recogniz...
Italian, anyone? New eatery set for McCook
The McCook Economic Development Corp. finalized an agreement recently with a group intending to bring an Italian restaurant to the Keystone Business Center. The new owners were unavailable for comment this week but MEDC officials confirmed they had already begun the process of preparing the historic building's kitchen for the new business. ...
Police: Garozzo's in Columbus Park robbed by two armed men Monday night
Authorities say two armed men robbed Garozzo's Italian Ristorante in Columbus Park Monday night. They received the call around 10:30 p.m., just after the restaurant in the 500 block of Harrison closed. Employees told police one man held two workers at gun point while the other man went to the office and demanded cash from a manager counti...
Former Zelo GM to open Italian restaurant in South Minneapolis
by Clare Kennedy An upscale Italian restaurant is planned to open in South Minneapolis' Nokomis neighborhood. The new eatery, called "ie," will be in the former Carbone's building at 4724 Cedar Ave. Eric Carrara, the former general manager of downtown Minneapolis Italian restaurant Zelo, owns the new venture with his wife, Va...
The Italian Grill Brings Old School Red Sauce to Eaton
When I was a kid growing up in Greeley, the highlight of my year was choosing where to celebrate my birthday. I always picked a day at Elitches, before it moved to downtown Denver, when the venerable amusement park burst with meticulously groomed flowers and lush landscaping. After a picnic lunch of fried chicken my Mom brought along in a...