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 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 15th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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Painter Lauri Svedberg celebrates the opening of her first solo show this Saturday at Artistic Indulgence. “Mineral-apolis” was inspired by a recent winter getaway to Arizona, where Svedberg started painting minerals she encountered there. The show combines those images with scenes from her favorite subject, the Twin Cities.
The artist and former art teacher is probably […]
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Filed under: Art, East Bank, Waite 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 27th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
I was unlucky (or lucky) enough to have been caught standing at the bus stop during this afternoon’s sunburst downpour. I snapped this picture with my cell phone before hopping on the number 10. A little grainy, but notice the double rainbow leading right to Columbia Grounds. I guess it was maybe worth gettting a little wet.  Dan […]
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Filed under: Central Avenue, Waite Park, Weather
Posted on September 25th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
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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 August 22nd, 2007 by Dan Haugen
My new neighborhood is throwing a fall festival next month, and the organizers are looking for volunteers. Here’s the official flyers for the event. Dan Haugen
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Filed under: Waite Park
