Posted on September 25th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat EditorÂ
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
Posted on September 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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Activity at the Xcel Riverside power plant is ramping up this month as progress continues on a $212 million project to switch the plant from coal to natural gas.
“Things are moving along, and we’re on schedule,” Xcel spokesman Jeff Ricker reported Monday at a Marshall Terrace neighborhood meeting.
New gas turbines and generators were set in […]
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Filed under: Development, Environment, Marshall Terrace
Posted on August 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Melissa Slachetka
Northeast Beat Contributor
The first “green†house in Minneapolis opened its doors August 17. The LEED-certified home is located at 1415 18th Ave. NE.
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a rating standard for environmentally sustainable construction. LEED promotes water savings, energy efficiency and environmentally kind materials.Â
Builder Shafer Hartman was on hand to […]
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Filed under: Development, Environment, Windom Park
Posted on April 30th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
As a library board member and now City Council member, Diane Hofstede has pushed for green and sustainable design elements to be incorporated into public building projects, including the Central Library’s green rooftop. But years before the current green building trend, Hofstede used green design techniques to build an eco-friendly home in the St. Anthony […]
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Filed under: Art, Beltrami, Bottineau, City Hall, Development, East Bank, Environment, Government, Housing, Nicollet Island, Podcast, Sheridan, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West
Posted on April 23rd, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Northeast neighborhoods celebrated Earth Day over the weekend. (Photos by Melissa Slachetka)
By Melissa Slachetka
Northeast Beat Contributor
The park is small and nestled between Gabby’s Saloon and the Sample Room; two eateries over-looking the Mississippi River. Early morning gray skies didn’t diminish the enthusiasm of Northeast residents participating in Earth Day events.
“The park opens in October,†said […]
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Filed under: Bottineau, Environment, Parks
Posted on April 19th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Northeasters will have plenty of opportunities this weekend to step outside, get some sunshine and lend a hand to help the earth.
Saturday is Earth Day, and Northeast has a number of options to help residents celebrate.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreational Board is sponsoring a 13th Annual Watershed Clean Up, from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday.
The […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Environment, Marshall Terrace, Mississippi River, Northeast Park, St. Anthony West
Posted on April 15th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The critically acclaimed Duluth band Low is scheduled to headline an event June 9 that’s being billed as the First Annual Northeast Block Party.
Also set to perform are Prairie Home Companion regular Prudence Johnson, local rockers Chooglin and hip-hop crew MC/VL. The event is intended to be a "zero-waste" event, with food and beverages […]
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Filed under: East Bank, Environment, Food and Drink, Music
