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 26th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
The owner of a vacant nuisance property in the Holland neighborhood has 30 days to begin a major renovation project or else the city plans to demolish the house.
The two-story, single-family home at 822 26th Ave. NE has drawn complaints from neighbors, who say it’s being used for loitering, drug dealing […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Crime, Holland, Housing, Public Safety
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 17th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
My wife and I returned this weekend from our Alaskan honeymoon. Among the highlights: sea kayaking off the Kenai Peninsula, stuffing ourselves with crab legs and halibut tacos, and scaling the Harding Icefield and Flattop Mountain (pictured).
My legs have fully recovered after a couple days of rest, and I’m ready to climb my next mountain. That […]
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Filed under: Beltrami, Bottineau, Holland, Music, Parks, Transportation
Posted on June 27th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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, […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on June 11th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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 […]
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Filed under: Film, Holland, Music
Posted on May 3rd, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
The Northeast Library is getting ready to turn a page.
A $3.68 million remodeling project is scheduled to start early next year that will add more seating, more computers and a new look to the 34-year-old library.
Exactly what that look will be is yet to be determined. Library officials have put out […]
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Filed under: Holland, Libraries
Posted on April 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Anyone planning to cook up something for Saturday’s Hotdish Revolution?
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Filed under: Food and Drink, Holland
