That Motorcycle Guy

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Tom Bernard & L.A. Nik on Crime in Downtown Minneapolis

C.J.: L.A. Nik would like to change his name instead of Lake Calhoun's

June 27th, 2015 - L.A. Nik sounds like a candidate for office.

He speaks so passionately about downtown Minneapolis — and he seems to know an awful lot about the unseemly side — that you’d think he’s running for something. He didn’t rule it out in this Q&A where he stressed that Minneapolis residents and officials don’t like to talk about what he believes are real problems that need to be discussed. And the issues would be talked about seriously, by this man who gave his book a title as cheery as his countenance, “Life is Short, Then You’re Dead Forever,” and laughed exactly once during this interview. He’s very engaging and just a little intense. Read on to find out if it was the question about eye makeup or a skunk that got this local personality to lighten up. Read More...