Park board studying solutions for Grand Rounds “missing link”

 
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 […]

Where are the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities on Central Avenue?

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 […]

St. Anthony West neighborhood walks away with fitness trophy

I guess you could say they, er, walked all over the competition.
East Side Neighborhood Services announced today the results of this year’s Walk Northeast challenge. The St. Anthony West neighborhood led the pack by a long shot, with its walking clubs logging 29781124 steps, or about 15000 miles since spring.
The program was part of a […]

Against neighborhood opposition, state advances I-35W ramp plans

 
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to build a temporary on/off ramp for Interstate 35W at East Hennepin Avenue, according to the city council member who represents the area.
Council Member Diane Hofstede (Ward 3) has sent an e-mail to constituents alerting them to the ramp proposal, which the Beltrami Neighborhood Council board […]

Questions for the Council Member

On Monday I’ll be recording another podcast at City Hall with Council Member Diane Hofstede. Submit your questions here! Click on the comment link below to leave your question for the council member. Please include your name and the neighborhood where you live. Hofstede represents Ward 3, which includes the neighborhoods of Beltrami, Bottineau, Marcy Holmes, Nicollet […]

Podcast: Interview with Diane Hofstede

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 […]

Questions for the Council Member

I’ll be heading down to City Hall again Monday for another podcast interview, this time with City Council Member Diane Hofstede.
Once again I’d like you to submit your questions for the council member. Leave them in the comments section of this post, and I’ll choose a handful of questions I think are most interesting or […]

Northeast Celebrates Earth Day

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 […]