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[[The Nested Radical]] is a popular [[coffeehouse (nonfiction)]]. | [[The Nested Radical]] is a popular [[coffeehouse (nonfiction)|coffeehouse]]. | ||
== In fiction == | == In fiction == | ||
The [[graphic novel (nonfiction)]] [[Whatever Happened to the Nested Radical?]] is set entirely in [[The Nested Radical]]. | The [[graphic novel (nonfiction)|graphic novel]] [[Whatever Happened to the Nested Radical?]] is set entirely in [[The Nested Radical]]. | ||
It includes references to, and illustrations of, various places, people, and events in and around New Minneapolis. | It includes references to, and illustrations of, various places, people, and events in and around New Minneapolis. | ||
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The neighborhood is named after the monster [[Egg Tooth (monster)|Egg Tooth]], who once visited during a Wild Rumpus. | The neighborhood is named after the monster [[Egg Tooth (monster)|Egg Tooth]], who once visited during a Wild Rumpus. | ||
During his visit, [[Egg Tooth (monster)|Egg Tooth]] was struck by [[rumbustious lightning]] -- the event which allowed him to permanently escape from [[Where The Wild Things Are (nonfiction)]]. | During his visit, [[Egg Tooth (monster)|Egg Tooth]] was struck by [[rumbustious lightning]] -- the event which allowed him to permanently escape from [[Where The Wild Things Are (nonfiction)|Where The Wild Things Are]]. | ||
== Relationship with Saint Paul (nonfiction) == | == Relationship with Saint Paul (nonfiction) == | ||
Things were a bit awkward, after the old [[Minneapolis (nonfiction)]] voted to become a province of [[Canada]]. | Things were a bit awkward, after the old [[Minneapolis (nonfiction)|Minneapolis]] voted to become a province of [[Canada]]. | ||
Sorting out the new tax base situation between a nonfiction city, a nonfiction foreign nation, and a fictional city joining the nonfictional foreign nation was particularly challenging. | Sorting out the new tax base situation between a nonfiction city, a nonfiction foreign nation, and a fictional city joining the nonfictional foreign nation was particularly challenging. | ||
Revision as of 11:56, 12 June 2016
New Minneapolis, Canada is an exclave of Canada.
It was previously known as Minneapolis (nonfiction).
In the News
Documentary photographer Jack Boucher at the first anniversary of Liberation Day in New Minneapolis, Canada.
The Nested Radical seeking permission to display Jean-Léon Gérôme's painting The Carpet Merchant in upcoming art show.
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History
The form Minneapolis (nonfiction) successfully voted to become a province of Canada.
Famous residents
Famous and infamous residents (former, current, and future) include:
- Reversible Drain Bamage, a well-known Musical electroplating ensemble (nonfiction)
- Garrison Keillor ("syntho-Keillor")
- Karl Jones
Famous non-residents
People and other entities who will, famously, never be residents of New Minneapolis:
- Axiom Antics - banned from New Minneapolis in solidarity with survivors of the Pi disaster
Nested Radical
The Nested Radical is a popular coffeehouse.
In fiction
The graphic novel Whatever Happened to the Nested Radical? is set entirely in The Nested Radical.
It includes references to, and illustrations of, various places, people, and events in and around New Minneapolis.
Egg Tooth neighborhood
The famous Egg Tooth neighborhood is popular with thrill seekers and the characters they attract.
The neighborhood is named after the monster Egg Tooth, who once visited during a Wild Rumpus.
During his visit, Egg Tooth was struck by rumbustious lightning -- the event which allowed him to permanently escape from Where The Wild Things Are.
Relationship with Saint Paul (nonfiction)
Things were a bit awkward, after the old Minneapolis voted to become a province of Canada.
Sorting out the new tax base situation between a nonfiction city, a nonfiction foreign nation, and a fictional city joining the nonfictional foreign nation was particularly challenging.
But most people adjusted easily enough, and pretty soon business got back to normal.
These days (March 2016) everything is fine, apart from the inevitable annual mass drownings at the River Parade.
Sister cities
Fiction cross-reference
- Bad Job Brewery
- Egg Tooth (monster)
- Egg Tooth (neighborhood)
- Jack Boucher
- Pi disaster
- Reversible Drain Bamage - a well-known musical electroplating ensemble (nonfiction)
- River Parade
