Coldwater: The new history
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“We begin history here in 1820,” John Anfinson said in a KFAI radio interview.
E-DEMOCRACY | A cry goes forth — how LONG? Minneapolis Park Board and Phillips Pool
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From: Hannah Lieder Date: Sep 22 16:49 UTC
Park Board leaders, NAACP claim progress, while some employees find workplace still hostile
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Since MSR’s January 5 exclusive article on racial discrimination against current and former Black Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) employees, MPRB Superintendent Jayne Miller,
New playground design for Marshall Terrace to be decided at September 19 meeting
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The design for new playground equipment at Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall St. NE, will be decided at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board meeting Sept.
A new future for Webber Park Pool
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During the summer of 2011 it was difficult to look at the empty Webber Park Pool without feeling sad. It was a stark reminder of the blow our community took from the tornado that passed through in May of the same year. The pool had been slated to close before the tornado came through, but if there had been any glimmer of hope that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) would commit to investing in its opening one more time, the tornado hammered in the final nail of closure. In addition, the tornado took down virtually every tree surrounding the pool, leaving the cement hole as a skeletal reminder to those who would have loved to see it filled with water. With the demolition of the pool this summer there has been a passing of an era. Continue Reading
Minnesota voter restriction amendment would be ‘double whammy’ for African-American seniors
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Calling the proposed Minnesota Constitutional amendment to show a state issued ID at the voting booth a, “double whammy” for African Americans and senior citizens, members of the Minnesota AARP mar
Students explore alternatives to violence at summer program
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With a seeming uptick in youth violence one organization has teamed up with a community park to help youth create solutions.
Northeast parks developments: $1 million Federal Highway Administration grant for trail construction, Sheridan Memorial Park artist chosen
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For the neighbors who say their summer festival is “SNO Big Deal,” a million-dollar grant will be a very big deal…in Sheridan and beyond.
Happy campers: Enjoying state parks with your pooch
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A few weeks ago, we received an email from a dog dad named Rod, who wanted to know where he and his dog-lovin’ pals could take their pups camping. That got us thinking–just what IS the deal with dog-friendly campsites? Continue Reading
Now what’s happening in East Phillips Park?
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Construction has started on new athletic fields in East Phillips Park.