February 26, 2008 at 5:29 am
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I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi
Feb. 22, 2008 Greetings!
First Piers To Be Unveiled on Saturday
Crews will remove the steel forms from Pier 3 southbound Saturday, providing the first opportunity to see the finished concrete columns inside. After the forms come off, crews will need to wrap the columns with insulation blankets almost immediately to protect the […]
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February 26, 2008 at 5:25 am
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[ March 15, 2008; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] The MN Landscape Arboretum is presenting a workshop on building raised bed gardens that may be of interest to you.
Neighborhoods are always seeking ways to create community, build friendships, enhance safety, enrich beauty, and learn from each other. Raised bed gardening can develop all of those assets.
When: Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 […]
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February 26, 2008 at 5:22 am
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The MN Landscape Arboretum is presenting a workshop on building raised bed gardens that may be of interest to you.
Neighborhoods are always seeking ways to create community, build friendships, enhance safety, enrich beauty, and learn from each other. Raised bed gardening can develop all of those assets.
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When: Saturday, March 15, from 9 a.m. […]
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February 16, 2008 at 9:58 am
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I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi
Feb. 15, 2008 Greetings!
Piers rising on both sides of river
Crews are making progress on Piers 2, 3, and 4. Next week, concrete pours will include the top third of Pier 2 northbound, the middle third of Pier 2 southbound, the bottom third of Pier 3 northbound, and the middle third of […]
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February 13, 2008 at 9:38 pm
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Read MHNA Student Liaison Sydne Westorff’s letter in the MN Daily:
“Dialogue between University students and homeowners will enhance the goodwill of the community. ”
http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2008/02/12/72165496
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February 13, 2008 at 9:38 pm
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It doesn’t seem like it today, but spring is on its way and we have two
bump-out gardens up for adoption. If you would like to care for a 5th St SE
public garden, call the office 623-7633. The gardens up for adoption are at
8th Ave SE and at 6th Ave SE. Water on site is available, […]
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February 13, 2008 at 9:37 pm
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Compost Bins. Hennepin County is announcing a great opportunity for county
residents to purchase affordable compost bins for only $35 through the
program described below. Hennepin County has partnered with Bachman’s,
Lakewinds Natural Foods and The Reuse Center to sell compost bins.
Residents must pre-order by April 1 online at www.hennepin.us/compostbinsale.
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February 13, 2008 at 9:36 pm
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The City of Minneapolis is starting a new webpage to allow neighbors to
share creative tips for preventing graffiti.
The webpage ci.minneapolis.mn.us/graffiti/solutions.asp shows examples such as landscaping, murals and types of fencing that deter graffiti. Residents are
encouraged to send in photos of their own efforts, and share helpful tips.
Graffiti often collects on large flat blank surfaces, such […]
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February 13, 2008 at 9:35 pm
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Have you visited the SE library since it reopened?
It’s been improved new carpeting and shelves and even more new book titles are on the way thanks to SE Mpls Council on Learning.
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February 13, 2008 at 9:34 pm
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Stadium Area Advisory Group updates:
A Good Neighbor Fund request for applications was announced in early
January; applications are due on or before April 1. Eligible applicants are
the organizations that are represented on the Stadium Area Advisory Group
(including MHNA). Eligible applicant organizations may partner with others
to plan or implement projects funded through the Good Neighbor Fund. A
total […]
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