Posted on November 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Any afternoon rush hour, Gwen Engelbert can look out the front window and see traffic cops wildly waving drivers past her E. Hennepin Avenue boutique.
The patrols are needed to help manage a surge of traffic congestion in the East Bank and Marcy Holmes neighborhoods in Minneapolis since the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed Aug. 1.
But it […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Business, Central Avenue, East Bank, Government, Marcy Holmes, Shopping
Posted on November 11th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
By Anna Pratt
Twin Cities Daily Planet
Some community stakeholders involved in planning stages say a Como residential route is dead and are looking to easternmost routes along the Southeast industrial area to complete the Grand Rounds ‘missing link.’
Minneapolis residents and stakeholders are examining various proposals for construction of a recreational drive that would connect St. Anthony […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Mississippi River, Northeast Park, Parks, Transportation, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on November 5th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Melissa Slachetka
Northeast Beat Contributor
More than a decade ago, the Audubon Neighborhood Association set aside money to help renovate and restore the historic Hollywood Theater. The hope was that the building could add vital atmosphere to the Johnson Street.
Tonight, the neighborhood association will meet to, among other things, vote on whether to spend the $115,000 on […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Development, NRP
Posted on October 15th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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A Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board task force is studying how to fill-in a “missing link” in the city’s Grand Rounds scenic byway.
The public can learn more about the study at an open house this Thursday, Oct. 18, at Windom Recreation Center, 2251 Hayes St. NE, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A presentation begins at […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Columbia Park, East Bank, Marcy Holmes, Mid-City Industrial, Mississippi River, Northeast Park, Parks, St. Anthony West, Transportation, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The first large meeting to collect public input on the Making Central Avenue Great plan is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Salvation Army community center.
The Central Avenue plan outlines a look and feel for city leaders to work toward when making decisions about the corridor. It was originally drafted in 1997, and officials are […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Business, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, East Bank, Government, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 28th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
“Close, for comfort,” is its slogan on bus bench advertisements around Northeast.
But come next year “Far, for convenience” might be a more fitting slogan for Fairview Northeast Clinic.
A letter sent to patients this month says the clinic is leaving Johnson Street in spring 2008 for a new, expanded facility four miles away, north of I-694 at […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Business, Health
Posted on September 25th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat EditorÂÂ
A vacant remnant of Northeast’s railroad past is perhaps closer than ever to becoming part of an economic engine for the community again.
City officials and neighborhood leaders said at a meeting Monday they’re optimistic about the odds for finding a new use for the Shoreham Yards Roundhouse.
The red brick semicircular structure […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Central Avenue, Columbia Park, Development, Environment, Marshall Terrace, Shoreham Yards, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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The red brick, semicircular building was once a repair and maintenance shop for one of the largest and busiest rail hubs in the Upper Midwest.
Now, city officials and neighborhood leaders are considering possible reuses for the historic Shoreham Yards Roundhouse.
A public meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. tonight at Columbia Golf Course, 3300 Central Ave. […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Environment, Holland, Marshall Terrace, Waite Park, Windom Park
