Central Avenue steering committee to rank consultant proposals

Eight consulting firms are asking for the lead role in updating the city’s “Making Central Avenue Great” plan.
A steering committee will review and score their proposals at a meeting this Thursday (click here for the agenda). The bids will be evaluated by the committee for quality of proposal, understanding of the project, experience of staff, […]

Interstate 35W work continues near Quarry, Northeast Park

A major bridge repair and pavement rehabilitation project will continue to tie up traffic this week on Interstate 35W.
Northbound I-35W between I-94 and Stinson Boulevard will be reduced to two lanes beginning today, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The lane restrictions will remain in place through late September. Southbound lanes were reduced last week.
All […]

Muscles & Fights release party

[ June 29, 2007; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] Meet contributing artists of the Muscles & Fights book, who will be making live art and giving battle demonstrations. Original artwork will be on display and for sale. Many are members of the International Cartoonist Conspiracy, as well as other talented artists from Milwaulkee. www.musclesandfights.com. Diamonds Coffee Shoppe, 1618 Central Ave.

Northeast Parade highlights

Here’s some condensed highlights from Tuesday’s Northeast Parade. A broadcast of the full parade can also be seen on Minneapolis Television Network (MTN, Channel 16) the following times: Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, June 28 at 10 p.m.; Friday, June 29 at 10 p.m.; Saturday, June 30 at 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 5 […]

Podcast: Conversation with Council Member Paul Ostrow

Thanks to Mark and Jeanne for submitting questions for this month’s podcast with City Council Member Paul Ostrow. We covered several topic this time around, including the city’s new panhandling ordinance, concerns about graffiti, and the status of various bicycle projects in Northeast. Click here to download, or stream the podcast using the player below. Dan Haugen

Questions for the Council Member

It’s time for another podcast with Paul Ostrow. We’ll be recording Monday morning at City Hall. If you have a question you’d like me to ask the city council member, please leave it here in the comments section, along with your first and last name, and what neighborhood you live in. The podcast should be […]

Introducing the Northeast Beat Forums (experimental)

I have a feeling there might be some kinks to work out, but maybe you can help me with that. Introducing the Northeast Beat Forums. You can still leave comments on articles, but now if there’s a topic not being discussed on this page you can start a conversation on the forums page. It takes seconds […]

Holland neighborhood music and movie night starts Tuesday

Break out the blankets and bug spray.
Starting tomorrow evening, the Holland neighborhood is hosting a series of free, outdoor music and movie nights. Music starts at 8 p.m. at the Edison High School amphitheater at 22nd Avenue and Quincy Street, followed by a movie at dusk.
The fun starts June 12 with local band Infestations and “Slaughterhouse Five,” a […]