I-35W Bridge Update: May 28, 2008
I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi: May 28, 2008
Demolition work on north end of I-35W
Crews have begun demolition of the old road bed on the portion of I-35W at the north end of the casting yard (on the south side of the river). This work will involve the use of equipment to break up the old roadway so it can be rebuilt. As a result, significant thumping noise may occur. This work will take place between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. and could last as long as four weeks.
Construction Update
I-35W Bridge Update: May 20, 2008
I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi: May 20, 2008
Work on south side approach spans finished on I-35W Bridge project
Crews have completed the concrete pouring for the bridge decks on the south side approach spans on the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge project. Completion of the south approach spans for the northbound bridge allows main span erection to begin. The first pair of main span segments is scheduled to be erected later this week. Demolition work on north end of I-35W
This week crews will also begin demolition of the old road bed on the portion of I-35W at the north end of the casting yard (on the south side of the river). This work will involve the use of equipment to break up the old roadway so it can be rebuilt. As a result, significant thumping noise may occur. This work will take place 24 hours a day and could last as long as four weeks.
Construction Update
TCF Bank Stadium Area: Construction Update 5/16/08
TCF Bank Stadium Construction Update for 5/16/08
Puppet Show: June 18, 2008
Open Eye Figure Theater Puppet Show
The Adventures of Juan Bobo
Weds. June 18, 2008
5 – 7 PM
Hosted by:
Rod and Sally French
424 – 5th St. SE, Mpls.
I-35W Bridge Update: May 13, 2008
Road Bed on Approach Spans Poured
Crews have begun pouring concrete for the road beds of the approach spans on the south side of the river on the I-35W Bridge. Half of the northbound approach span was poured last Thursday and the first southbound half was poured Sunday afternoon. Crews anticipate pouring concrete for the remaining northbound road bed on the south approach span sometime this week.
Construction Update
Other work scheduled for the week includes:
MHNA Annual Meeting: Elections and By-Laws Vote
MHNA Annual Meeting: Elections and By-Laws Vote
Tuesday June 17, 2008
7:30 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope,
601 13th Ave SE.
MHNA Board meetings
MHNA Board meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, at 6 pm and are open to the public.
Safety & Livability Committee Meetings
Safety & Livability Committee meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm, First Congregational Church, 8th Ave SE & 5th St SE.
Land Use Committee
Land Use Committee meets at 5:30 pm, the first Wednesday of the month at Wilde Roast Café, 518 East Hennepin Ave, featuring “French toast so deliriously decadent it approaches Enron- like levels of overindulgenceâ€â€¦.Rick nelson, Star Tribune.
Committee Meetings
Even though MHNA General Membership meets just four times a year now, we still hold monthly committee meetings and we need people to join their neighbors in discussion.
Land Use Committee meets at 5:30 pm, the first Wednesday of the month at Wilde Roast Café, 518 East Hennepin Ave, featuring “French toast so deliriously decadent it approaches Enron- like levels of overindulgence .Rick nelson, Star Tribune.
Safety & Livability Committee meets the first wed of the month at 7 pm, First Congregational Church, 8th Ave SE & 5th St SE.
MHNA Board meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Ave SE, at 6 pm and are open to the public.
MHNA Annual Elections Meeting June 17
Our annual elections meeting is Tuesday June 17, 2008 and we will have a by-laws vote on some “housekeeping†items: changing date of fiscal year and not specifying the name of our neighborhood newspaper. Please attend and vote.
Blue Card = Membership Reminder
Reminder – If you got a blue card in the mail, your MHNA membership needs renewing. Please fill it out and mail back asap.
Our annual elections meeting is Tuesday June 17, 2008 and we will have a by-laws vote on some “housekeeping†items: changing date of fiscal year and not specifying the name of our neighborhood newspaper. Please attend and vote.
Driveway Tour, June 18
It’s coming back! The Open Eye Figure Theater’s Driveway Tour is returning to our neighborhood, Wed June 18, 2008 from 5 – 7 pm with a performance of “The Adventures of Juan Boboâ€.
Mark your calendars, bring your kids. This fabulously creative puppet show will be performed outside on the lawn at Sally & Rod French’s home, 424 5th St SE. Oh, and if anyone would like to help set up, bring refreshments, deliver/post flyers, call the MHNA office. Thanks!Dr
Driveway Tour, June 18
It’s coming back! The Open Eye Figure Theater’s Driveway Tour is returning to our neighborhood, Wed June 18, 2008 from 5 – 7 pm with a performance of “The Adventures of Juan Boboâ€.
Mark your calendars, bring your kids. This fabulously creative puppet show will be performed outside on the lawn at Sally & Rod French’s home, 424 5th St SE. Oh, and if anyone would like to help set up, bring refreshments, deliver/post flyers, call the MHNA office. Thanks!
Personal Safety Workshop
Personal Safety Workshop @ Audubon Park
May 17, 2008 — 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Audubon Park is located at 29th Ave. and Buchanan St. NE. This free workshop is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minneapolis Community Education program.
The instructor is Mary Brandl, a black belt instructor and self-defense expert. She will address self-defense techniques and how to reduce your chance of becoming a victim. Please RSVP to Carol Oosterhuis at (612) 673-2797.
Personal Safety Workshop
Personal Safety Workshop @ Audubon Park
May 17, 2008 — 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Audubon Park is located at 29th Ave. and Buchanan St. NE. This free workshop is a collaborative effort between the Minneapolis Police Department and the Minneapolis Community Education program.
The instructor is Mary Brandl, a black belt instructor and self-defense expert. She will address self-defense techniques and how to reduce your chance of becoming a victim. Please RSVP to Carol Oosterhuis at (612) 673-2797.
Crime Update: May 5, 2008
Burglary Rape: SE Como / U of M Neighborhood
Facts: In the early morning hours of 05/04/2008, a 20-year-old female was confronted by a stranger inside her residence and sexually assaulted. The victim fled out a 2nd story window and ran to a neighbor’s house to report the assault. The victim sustained a broken ankle from the fall. Minneapolis Police are investigating.
The suspect is a white male, 5’9†– 6’, 18-25 years, medium build, dark hair, scruffy hair on face.
What you can do:
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University District Partnership Alliance Project
In April, the University District Partnership Alliance Steering Committee approved a demonstration project that could bring up to $730,000 to help preserve and encourage homeownership in the area. The approved proposal, entitled Preserving, Maintaining, and Increasing Homeownership, seeks to restore homeownership confidence and investment in the University District.
Major components of the proposal include:
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Home Ownership Fair May 17
The City of Minneapolis is co-sponsoring a home ownership fair with St. Paul on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
Whether you’re a homeowner or planning to buy, come to the fair and get answers and resources to all your home ownership questions! Bring your children, as there will be tons of activities for them. For more information, see:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/Home_Ownership_Fair_Flyer.pdf
Home Ownership Fair May 17
The City of Minneapolis is co-sponsoring a home ownership fair with St. Paul on Saturday, May 17, 2008.
Whether you’re a homeowner or planning to buy, come to the fair and get answers and resources to all your home ownership questions! Bring your children, as there will be tons of activities for them. For more information, see:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/Home_Ownership_Fair_Flyer.pdf
Community Ed Classes at Pratt Center
Enroll now for Community Ed classes at Pratt Center, 66 Malcolm SE.
How about some Body Shaping! Circuit Weight Training for Men & Women
June 3 – July 31 Check out the early morning time: 7:45 – 8:45 am
Choose your days: Tues & Thurs
$5.00 per
class when you register and pay in advance. Drop-ins welcome at $6.00 per class (No senior or insurance discounts for summer classes)
For this and other classes, contact: Jan Thurn @ 612 668-1100
Jan.Thurn@mpls.k12.mn.us
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MILL CITY MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555
or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org
BEFORE THE TEARDOWN: MINNEAPOLIS IN 1960
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, May 8, 6 – 8 pm
A public reception and talk by architecture critic Larry Millett will open the exhibit “Before the Teardown: Minneapolis in 1960,” a photographic look at Minneapolis on the eve of 1960s urban renewal from the Star Tribune archives. Remarks will take place at 7 p.m. A cash bar and light snacks are available. The exhibit is located in the museum’s central Mill Commons and is free and open to the public during regular museum hours.
Retired Pioneer Press architecture critic Larry Millett has spent more than two decades exploring the architectural heritage of the Twin Cities. He is the author of “Lost Twin Cities,” “Twin Cities Then & Now” and the recent AIA Guide to the Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul. FREE.
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET OPENING
Saturday, May 10, 8 am – 1 pm Chicago Avenue Mall and Second Street
Cooking demo: 10 am chef Jenny Breen demonstrating treats moms and kids can make together. Celebrate Mother’s Day and welcome the third season of the Mill City Farmer’s Market. Make a garden gift for mom — paint a pot and plant a pansy or sunflower. Thanks to Brewery Creek and Bennett’s Farm for the beautiful plants! The market’s farm friends return for a visit. Meet their flock of roosters and hens, and maybe some spring farm babies, too! Purchase your favorite plants from Bennett’s Farm and Brewery Creek, then have Robin Russell design a custom container garden while you wait. There will be a book signing of The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook – 100 recipes from 31 of Minnesota’s best restaurants using fresh, locally grown ingredients from regional farmers, markets and organic producers. Visit the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s table to learn more about the programs of Minnesota’s statewide historic preservation advocacy and education organization. The 2008 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places exhibit will be on display, as this list includes the archeological resources of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. For information: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org
TELLING RIVER STORIES WEB SITE
The “Telling River Stories†Web site is now live at www.riverstories.umn.edu
Telling River Stories is a collaborative project that populates the urban Mississippi River corridor with stories of how the city and the river have been jointly developed. The site highlights stories about the people and places that make up today’s urban river landscape. In addition to the Web site, future programs and on-site installations will be part of the overall project. The Telling River Stories program is part of the River Life:
Mississippi and U project, a partnership of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Institute for Advanced Study, Water Resource Center, College of Design and Urban Studies Program. The River Life project connects University research, teaching and civic engagement programs with off-campus partners who are working to reinvigorate the urban Mississippi River. In the coming weeks, project team members will be adding materials to the site’s coverage of “river stories†in the Twin Cities, St. Louis and New Orleans. Check back often to view the progress.
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET OPENING
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET OPENING
Saturday, May 10, 8 am – 1 pm Chicago Avenue Mall and Second Street
Cooking demo: 10 am chef Jenny Breen demonstrating treats moms and kids can make together. Celebrate Mother’s Day and welcome the third season of the Mill City Farmer’s Market. Make a garden gift for mom — paint a pot and plant a pansy or sunflower. Thanks to Brewery Creek and Bennett’s Farm for the beautiful plants! The market’s farm friends return for a visit. Meet their flock of roosters and hens, and maybe some spring farm babies, too! Purchase your favorite plants from Bennett’s Farm and Brewery Creek, then have Robin Russell design a custom container garden while you wait. There will be a book signing of The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook – 100 recipes from 31 of Minnesota’s best restaurants using fresh, locally grown ingredients from regional farmers, markets and organic producers. Visit the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s table to learn more about the programs of Minnesota’s statewide historic preservation advocacy and education organization. The 2008 Ten Most Endangered Historic Places exhibit will be on display, as this list includes the archeological resources of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. For information: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org
MILL CITY MUSEUM 704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555
or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org
BEFORE THE TEARDOWN: MINNEAPOLIS IN 1960
MILL CITY MUSEUM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555
or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org
BEFORE THE TEARDOWN: MINNEAPOLIS IN 1960
OPENING RECEPTION
Thursday, May 8, 6 – 8 pm
A public reception and talk by architecture critic Larry Millett will open the exhibit “Before the Teardown: Minneapolis in 1960,” a photographic look at Minneapolis on the eve of 1960s urban renewal from the Star Tribune archives. Remarks will take place at 7 p.m. A cash bar and light snacks are available. The exhibit is located in the museum’s central Mill Commons and is free and open to the public during regular museum hours.
Win $15,000 in Energy Improvements!
Is your home in need of energy efficiency upgrades? Win $15,000 in energy improvements!
The Center for Energy and Environment, a Minneapolis based nonprofit, is seeking a Minnesota home to use for a demonstration project. The Minnesota Home Energy Makeover will award one homeowner up to $15,000 in energy efficiency improvements.
The project will demonstrate how making energy improvements to your home can save you money and help the environment. The improvements will also be showcased on the Minnesota Energy Challenge website:
Following the May 15, 2008 application deadline ten finalists will be selected through an application screening process aimed at identifying those homes that use the most energy and that can benefit the most from the installation of energy efficiency measures.
Hearts and Hammers
Hearts & Hammers is a volunteer organization that does free exterior home rehabilitation (but no roofs) to homeowners who meet certain criteria. This is a great opportunity for our neighborhood organizations to inform residents in your neighborhood who may be eligible to receive this wonderful help in order to maintain their homes.
Below are the criteria they are looking for to qualify: Continue reading
Host an Energy Challenge Block Party
Looking for something different to do for a block gathering? Consider having neighbors learn about energy conservation at an Energy Challenge Block Party. The Alliance for Sustainability will provide you with a Energy Challenge Block Party Kit which include a block club leader guide, energy saving action menus, and household to-do lists. Also, they have speakers available for block events. The top blocks in the city will receive prizes and recognition.
For more information, go to:
Copper Wire Theft
Xcel Energy has currently been experiencing theft of copper ground wires from the power line poles that run through Minneapolis Alleys and streets. Individuals have been cutting the wires close to where the wires run into the ground and about as high as they can reach which usually gets them a 5-6 foot section of copper wire which are then turned into recycling centers for cash.
These cuts do not interrupt your power but they do pose a potential power interruption risk if a storm occurs.
If you see anyone appearing to be doing anything around the power poles in the alley and they do not have Xcel Energy ID, uniforms or vehicles, please call 911 with a description of the person (s) and vehicle information if possible.
Marcy Arts Gala Raised $35,000
Thanks to all of you that attended the Marcy Arts Gala in April.
We raised $35,000 that night for arts integration activities at Marcy Open School!
Marcy Arts Partnership Seeking MAP Coordinator
The Marcy Arts Partnership is looking for a MAP Coordinator.
One part-time program coordinator is employed to work with the Steering Committee to manage all the work of the committee. The MAP Steering Committee is seeking a candidate to serve as the program coordinator beginning in July, 2008. The position requires 8 – 10 hours per week total; the Coordinator needs to be at school roughly 6 hours each week. Compensation for the position is $8,000 annually; this includes $1,500 from the district for the Arts for Academic Achievement coordination and grant fulfillment.
Qualifications
The candidate needs to understand and be able to champion the importance of arts-integrated learning at Marcy Open School. The candidate should have strong organizational skills, excellent interpersonal communication skills, and computer and email skills and access. Basic program management skills and experience required. Special events experience desirable. Flexibility and a sense of humor useful.
Please submit a letter of interest to the MAP mail box in the main Marcy Open School office. Please contact Margie at 612-578-4621 with questions.