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This week’s Market Report is all about sourdough breads with Margaret Chamberlain from Bread Star Rising. Did you know that sourdough is a great natural preservative? We didn’t either. Margaret uses it in most of her breads and pastries to keep them fresh longer. As if by magic, the treats don’t have a strong sourdough taste. Continue Reading
Previously we reported that Du Nord Craft Spirits would be moving into the former home of Moto Primo, and now Du Nord has released more information about the project.The distillery will be Minneapolis’ first micro-distillery and will produce vodka, gin, whiskey, and, in the future, bourbon. Ingredients will be sourced from a family farm in Cold Spring, MN, and the production process from start to finish will happen at its Longfellow location.The distillery is founded by husband and wife team Chris and Shanelle Montana. According to a press release, over 50% of all distilled products are made from just two companies. “We aren’t trying to be the next Jack Daniels” said co-founder Chris Montana, “our small size means we can build ties with individual farmers and create connections between the farm and the city.”Du Nord has a indegogo campaign to help raise funds to purchase equipment that will allow them to be a “grain to glass” distillery. They are hoping to raise $9,000 to purchase a mill for the corn raised on Shanelle’s family farm and “as many fermenters as we raise money for.”Spirits will be available for purchase in early 2014, and the distillery will be open for tours and samples.Du Nord Craft Spirits is located at 2610 E. 32nd Street, Minneapolis.If you like My Broadsheet, help us spread the word and tell your neighbors and friends. Continue Reading
The debate over city-owned energy is heating up, and this morning (Wednesday, 8/1) the City Council will hold a public hearing on whether the question of municipal power should be added to November’s ballot for voter approval.Two opposing camps are forming quickly. Advocates claim that municipal energy will reduce energy costs, increase local jobs, and allow for more reliance on renewable energy. Opponents contend that city-owned energy will cost taxpayers billions and question the ability of the city to provide reliable and affordable gas and electric service to Minneapolis customers.Infrastructure CostsIn a letter to its customers, Xcel Energy claimed that the cost to residents and taxpayers to acquire its property would be in the billions. Lake Street Council Executive Director Joyce Wisdom explained in separate a letter that if Minneapolis decides to create its own utilities, it would be responsible for purchasing all of the assets used to provide service in the City such as utility poles, wires, substations, and piping. She added that it would also be responsible for the cost of additional upgrades to meet environmental standards it sets.Municipal energy advocate and Council Member Cam Gordon wrote that Boulder, CO was also quoted a billion dollar price tag by Xcel when they were looking to create a municipal utility. Continue Reading
Have you seen the new coffee shop on 32nd & E. Lake Street?Owner Anwar Issa wanted to provide a place for neighbors to gather and get to know each other, so he opened up Lake Coffee House. In the first few weeks of business, Issa says that people have been stopping to check out the neighborhood’s newest spot for coffee.Lake Coffee House offers fresh-brewed coffee from all over the world, as well as espresso drinks, frappes, smoothies, and tea. The coffee shop also sells coffee by the pound.Issa said that he wants to become a part of the community, and hopes to serve the neighborhood for a long time. He adds, “Free Internet and free parking are waiting for anybody who would like to enjoy and relax in our little place.”Lake Coffee House is located at 3223 E. Lake Street in Minneapolis. It is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.If you like My Broadsheet, help us spread the word and tell your neighbors and friends. Continue Reading
Articulture is leading a new community sculpture project, which is designed to be a gateway piece to the neighborhood. It will be located on the west side of Fire Station #7 on Franklin Avenue.The sculpture’s working title is “What is Home and Community?” and will be a small house covered by mosaic art work.In 2011, Articulture received a $9,500 grant, in partnership with the Seward Neighborhood Group and Redesign, for this sculpture project. They received an additional $5,000 this spring from an anonymous donor. Now they have turned to Kickstarter to fund the remaining $9,000 that will be used to install the metal armature and base and pay the teens as working artists.The lead artist will be Connie Cohen, who studied mosaics in Italy and has worked in this medium for 10 years. The project also hopes to employ a team of youth.The Articulture website explains, “The project gives teens an opportunity to participate in something truly unique while gaining important life skills through a memorable experience. Continue Reading
Corn and blueberries have made their appearance at the Midtown Farmers Market, and this week we talk to Kevin Kungel from Svihel Vegetable Farm about these two sweet summertime treats. Learn how the weather has affected the crops, how the produce is picked (hint: it’s all by hand), and how long you can expect to see corn and blueberries stick around the market. [Audio below]Market Report Notes:After experimenting with several different varieties of blueberries, John Svihel settled on the highbush variety because of it’s heartiness.The cooler weather will slow down the ripening of the blueberries, so you can expect to see them at the market for the next three weeks or so.Corn will be available for the rest of the season, until it freezes.Svihel Vegetable Farm is located in Foley, MN and this is its fifth year at the Midtown Farmers Market.The Midtown Farmer’s Market is open Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Check out its website for more of what’s fresh at the market.If you like My Broadsheet, help us spread the word and tell your neighbors and friends. Don’t forget you can get these stories and more on Facebook. Continue Reading
Wednesday afternoon, Park Board commissioners, Falls 4 All committee members, donors, and other members of the community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new universal access playground coming to Minnehaha Falls Park, as well as a second playground planned for the North Plateau Picnic area of the park (located near Sea Salt Eatery). The grand opening for both playgrounds is scheduled for next spring.Peggy Halvorson, chair of Falls 4 All, spoke at the groundbreaking. Falls 4 All raised $450,000 to help make the playground accessible. It was also named volunteer group of the year this spring by the Park Board.“The childhood experience is play,” said Peggy Halvorson, chair of Falls 4 All, at the groundbreaking ceremony. “Children grow and learn on the playground in their experience with others in ways not taught in classrooms. The benefits of unstructured play are profound. Continue Reading
Inspired by a study of Minneapolis’ urban tree canopy, the Longfellow Community Council’s Environment and Transportation Committee is launching a neighborhood tree program.According to Spencer Agnew, project coordinator at LLC, “Of the four neighborhoods in Greater Longfellow, Longfellow proper has the least tree canopy coverage, at about 30% coverage (although this is still higher than many other neighborhoods). However, all four neighborhoods in Greater Longfellow have opportunities to increase tree canopy coverage. The study identified around 500 specific properties in Greater Longfellow that could achieve energy benefits from new canopy trees.” He did note that the tree data was from 2009, and does not reflect the recent loss of trees in the storm earlier this month.The program will distribute 500 trees to Longfellow (Cooper, Howe, Hiawatha, and Longfellow) residents. Trees that are being considered for the program include white oak, hackberry, sugar maple, river birch, and white pine. The exact type of trees that will be offered will be finalized in the second phase of the project. Continue Reading
Legendary guitar shop, the Podium, has recently moved from its former home in Dinkytown to Minnehaha Avenue.The shop was forced to move out of it’s Dinkytown location due to a mixed-use development planned for the area. When the shop was displaced, the owner Jeff Molde, announced his retirement and sold the Podium to former employee Jim Tordoff.Tordoff, owner of Guitar Rodeo on Minnehaha, has merged the two shops and will keep the Podium name.David Roos, who has worked at the Podium for more than 28 years will stay on at the new Minnehaha Avenue location. He explained that the shop will continue to carry “really good” acoustic guitars and will expand to carry more classical guitars and acoustic guitar amplifiers. He added that the new location will have most of the brands that it did in Dinkytown, and it will maintain its emphasis on small builders.According to Roos, customers can expect to see increased inventory over the next several weeks.The Podium is located at 4151 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis. Continue Reading
In this week’s Market Report, we talk to Diane Reszka of Humble Acres about plants – specifically, how her family grows plants using sustainable methods, how to plant successfully in hot weather, and what you’ll find at her market stall right now. This week’s Report has a lot of great information packed into a podcast that’s less than 4 minutes long. [Audio below]Market Report Notes:Plant early in the morning or later in the day to keep the plants happy.Water will help get plants through the transition period.Right now, the stars of the show are phlox, coneflower, Russian sage, cardinal flower, astilbe, coral bells, Minnesota hardy hibiscus, daylily, sedum, liatris, and some great grasses. All of which you can find at Humble Acres at the Midtown Farmers Market.Humble Acres is located at 433 East Cove Road, Hudson, WI. It is open daily (weather permitting) from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.The Midtown Farmer’s Market is open Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Check out its website for more of what’s fresh at the market.If you like My Broadsheet, help us spread the word and tell your neighbors and friends. Continue Reading