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Several weeks ago, the Vikings Stadium bill was described as a “Hail Mary,” the last-second deep pass play in football with little chance of success. In reality, it was more like the closing scenes of a poorly-scripted WWE wrestling match. Continue Reading
In all likelihood this will be the last post dedicated to The People’s Boondoggle until elections come around, as the gang of seven and the NFL have succeeded in trampling over the Minneapolis city charter. At this point there would be only one obscure way to overturn the legislature’s and council’s votes on the topic. Continue Reading
One of the things I looked for during my 30 Days of Biking challenge was other kinds of bicycle infrastructure that we simply do not have in north Minneapolis. Continue Reading
During the month of April, I decided to take the 30 Days of Biking challenge. The goal of the challenge was to bike at least once a day for the 30 days of the month. The bike trip could be something as short and insignificant as a 30-second trip around the block, but participants pledged to do at least that. Continue Reading
Earlier this week I had a meeting where several colleagues continued our plans to make north Minneapolis even more amazing than it already is. It should go without saying that there wasn’t enough time in the initial meeting to fully discuss our plans, so the gathering spilled over and into the Avenue Eatery, where we continued our benevolent scheming. Continue Reading
The Vikings Stadium bill is moving along in the state legislature, and morphing too often and too quickly to keep up with on this blog. But one key provision that our mayor and seven council members have turned their back on is the fact that the Minneapolis city charter specifically calls for a citywide referendum on any stadium funding greater than $10 million. Continue Reading
Last year, the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation proposed a 48-unit building on the site of their property at 18th and Emerson. Many neighbors in the immediate area were incensed at the inappropriate size of the development, as was I. Continue Reading
Fifteen days ago, I came home from a bike ride and hopped on Facebook to post it. It was then that I came across a challenge on Council Member Lilligren’s Facebook page called 30 Days of Biking. Here’s how it works: When you sign up, you agree to ride your bike at least once a day, every day, for the thirty days of April. Continue Reading
The Northside Transportation Network held a meeting Thursday evening to discuss the next steps in planning both the Bottineau LRT line and forming a broader transit system for north Minneapolis. Taking a larger view on transit options is a huge step forward. Continue Reading
