Park board buys more riverfront land in Northeast Minneapolis
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Psycho Suzi’s might someday have to find another spot for its overflow parking.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency votes no on Environmental Impact Statement requirement for Northern Metals Shredder, lawsuit goes away
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Citizen Board approved Oct. 23 a long-contested “major permit amendment” relaxing some pollution standards for the metal shredder at Northern Metals, on the west bank of the Mississippi River just south of the Lowry Avenue Bridge.
Suburban senate race: Goodwin vs. Bauman in District 41
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Minnesota Senate District 41 includes Columbia Heights, St. Anthony and Hilltop, plus communities to the north that are outside the Northeaster coverage area. Republican challenger Gina Bauman is running against DFL incumbent Barbara Goodwin.
Northeast Minneapolis: Parking at a premium on 4th and 13th-15th
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It’s hard to ignore the recent years of business growth in the neighborhood around 13th and University avenues NE. For most of Northeast, it means more entertainment opportunities, more jobs, more visitors (who also patronize businesses in other nearby areas) and more money staying in the community for a longer time.
Three candidates on the ballot for State Representative in 41B
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The new Minnesota House of Representatives District 41B includes Columbia Heights, St. Anthony and Hilltop. DFL incumbent Carolyn Laine is running for re-election against Republican Laura Palmer and Constitution Party member Timothy Utz.
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff recommends Northern Metals shredder permit with stricter conditions
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Staff at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) say they have completed their review of comments received on the Northern Metals metal shredder air quality permit, and that an Environmental
Lowry Bridge to open October 27
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It was hoped that the Lowry Bridge would be open for Lowry Avenue “Open Streets.” Not quite.
Lowry Ave. Bridge in “9th inning”
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Talk of “delay” in opening the new Lowry Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River rubs Hennepin County Construction Project Engineer Paul Backer the wrong way.
Mess, a necessary step in establishment of native landscaping
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First, it seemed like the shrubs and trees were out of control on the Central Avenue medians north of 27th Avenue NE.