Neighborhoods
North Minneapolis block party celebrates, remembers
On May 22, 2011, three tornados spiraled down on North Minneapolis, killing one person and injuring 30 more, leaving homes heavily damaged and thousands without power. On Saturday, Northside residents gathered at Logan and 30th Avenue North to mark the anniversary of last year’s devastating tornados and celebrate the rebuilding effort.MORE »
Northside tornado "Treecovery"
Nearly a year ago, a tornado destroyed 2,600 trees on Minneapolis’ Northside. Now the Minneapolis Park Board is partnering with organizations such as Best Buy to plant more than 3,100 trees —more trees than were lost in the storm.MORE »
Ice House Plaza opening marks a new era on Eat Street
Ice House Plaza, a new privately owned public green space at 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue in Whittier, officially opened on Friday, May 18 with a dedication that included food and beverages from the surrounding businesses (with proceeds benefitting the Whittier Alliance) and music by The New Standards. The celebration came at the heels of news the return of Azia to the corner (the restaurant will reopen as Azia Market Bar & Restaurant at 2550 Nicollet in mid-June) as well as the opening of Icehouse Restaurant. That restuarant, opening on June 7, will feature live music (a cross between the Dakota and the Turf Club, according to co-owner Brian Liebeck) and small plates dining with meats made in-house.MORE »
Louis King is optimistic about North Minneapolis
This week we observed the one year anniversary of the tornado strike on North Minneapolis.MORE »
Remembering the tornado of 2011: An unforgettable lesson
On May 22, 2011 a tornado ripped through North Minneapolis destroying homes, tearing out trees, and taking two lives. Oblivious of this tragedy unfolding nearby, I was in the Brookdale Library community room, facilitating a tense, stormy townhome association meeting. The association board had asked me to assist them as discord within the group had escalated, with accusations being hurled and various interests groups aggressively rallying people to their “sides.” With the help of a facilitator the board hoped to find a mutually-workable resolution amidst the intense animosities.MORE »
Rub elbows . . . and cereal boxes, with professional racers: Bike Festival seeks host families
Organizers of the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival are seeking host families who will share their homes with professional cyclists competing in the prestigious Nature Valley Grand Prix, which runs from June 13 to 17. The Uptown Criterium is Friday, June 15, 4:30 pm to 9 pm.MORE »
Northway hopes to keep money on North Side
Shortly after Wesley Walker’s departure as its executive director, the board of Northway Community Trust made the “very painful” decision to dissolve, Northway Treasurer Troy Kester said in a NorthNews interview.MORE »
North Minneapolis corner is better off without Broadway Liquor Outlet, says local resident
One year after the May 22, 2011, tornado that ravaged North Minneapolis, things are looking up for Anthony and Shemeika Strong. Anthony has been entrusted as the superintendent of their apartment building at 2509 Golden Valley Rd., which is nearly full of renters, and whose outside brick walls and roof look much better than those of neighboring buildings.MORE »
It's Loco Motion: Pedal Pub debuts in Uptown and considers a "Foodie Tour"
(When, in the course of human history . . . it becomes necessary for ordinary citizens . . . to have the courage . . . to rise up . . . in the name of civic duty . . . and absolve themselves of personal luxury . . . and make corporeal sacrifices . . . to cover a story in the line of duty . . . those citizens . . . must take a Pedal Pub tour . . . and write about it)MORE »
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Windom Park popcorn and movies every Friday
Summer strollers through lovely Windom Park may catch a popcorn aroma on Friday evenings. It’s wafting from the shelter (which hasn’t got much use this warm winter.) The popcorn draws children to the latest children’s movies shown without charge every Friday evening, 6-9 p.m. Call the park at 612 370 4905 on the day of the show to reserve a seat. Windom Park is at 2251 Hayes Northeast.MORE »
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