New Years Eve at Spoonriver

Join Brenda, Tim and the staff at Spoonriver to celebrate the New Year!

Wilde Roast Café to offer livable wage, paid safe and sick time (PTO)

Stating that their staff is their restaurant’s most valuable asset, the owners of the Wilde Roast Café in Minneapolis today announce livable wage increases and paid safe and sick time for its workers.

The owners know that their staff’s work is what determines the success or failure of the business – and that too often workers across the state are left exhausted at the end of the day. The owners want to encourage the staff to have quality family time, time to recover from an illness, or take time to care of a family member when needed.

Wage increases for all non-tipped employees will start in mid-December and will rise incrementally until April 18 . These wage increases will amount to $14/hour for hosts and dishwashers and $15/hour for all cooks.

Safe and sick time will be implemented starting in the first full pay period in January. Employees will be able to take time off for sickness or to take care of a family member that is ill or take a mental health day.

“We are family here. We care for these people as much or even more than our own families,” said co-owner Dean Schlaak. “We are a team, and we appreciate each one of them.”

As restaurants strive to keep ahead in their highly competitive business, maintaining employees has never been issue at Wilde Roast Café. Some employees have been with the business for four and five years. Ensuring staff have time to recover from an illness and not worry about paying the bills just seems like the right thing to do for the Wilde Roast’s owners – especially when it comes to food safety and employee illness.

This March, the Wilde Roast Café will celebrate 12 years serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, wine, beer and desserts in the Northeast neighborhood. 

In the News Last Week

Update: Progress on the Downtown 2025 Plan from the Downtown Council

Toro switches local ad agencies to Mill District Based Periscope

Unique gifts from Wilson & Willy's in the North Loop

Now open: The Pint Minneapolis

Minneapolis now owns more than half its upper river shoreline

Minneapolis shredder operator proposes move if MPCA backs off regulations

Downtown Minneapolis park ideas bubbling in planning for next 25 years

North Loop makes another Top List

CPM plans five-story apartment complex in Marcy-Holmes

The Sheridan Room opens in former Modern Cafe space

Bourbon, cigars and lingerie: Newly expanded Flirt Boutique plans guys' night out, more

Streetscapes: No tears for teardown of forgettable TCF Bank building

NICOLLET HOTEL BLOCK PROJECT BACK ON TRACK

United Properties announces new partner for Nicollet Hotel Block project

United Properties taps big partner for Nicollet Hotel Block project

United Properties announces new apartment development partner for Nicollet Hotel block

NYE’S PROJECT IN DOUBT

Heritage panel OKs shorter Nye's plan, but will developer go along?

Nye’s site developer ponders next step after HPC attaches strings

Minneapolis Can Call Itself the Mill City Again

City of Minneapolis Passes Two Zoning Code Text Amendments Allowing Increased Flexibility in Commercial Use Regulations

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously voted to pass a zoning code text amendment today that increases the flexibility in regulations governing limited production and processing uses and the size of commercial uses generally.  A companion amendment allowing small-scale grain milling was also passed by the Council.

Authored by Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon, the “commercial sizes” text amendment increases the maximum size allowance for commercial uses in all commercial zoning districts and the High-density Office Residence District (OR2).  The amendment will also allow for a broader range of uses in buildings with OR2 zoning.   The adopted changes will streamline the development review process and allow for appropriately-sized commercial uses throughout the city. The modifications to the OR2 zoning district will make this district a more viable option for mixed-use buildings with small-scale, neighborhood-serving uses. 

“I am excited to see how this opens up opportunities to allow more small businesses to bring increased vitality and services to our commercial areas as well as provide economic opportunities and quality jobs for residents,” said Ward 2 Council Member Cam Gordon.

The amendments  also overhaul the regulations for limited production and processing by increasing the maximum allowed size of such uses from 1,200 square feet to 5,000 square feet and make limited production and processing a permitted use in all commercial districts where a conditional use permit is currently required.  The small-scale grain milling text amendment allows for artisanal grain milling in more parts of the city as a standalone use or for an onsite bakery. The former flour milling capital of the world will be able to produce more goods made from Minnesota wheat and Minneapolis milled flour with the passing of the text amendment.

“If you are known as the Mill City, milling really should not be a prohibited activity,” said Ward 3 Council Member Jacob Frey and author of the small-scale grain milling text amendment. “In Northeast Minneapolis we are quickly becoming the standard for locally made products, and I’m proud that the newest edition will be freshly milled flour and baked breads.”

Most of the conditional use permits for limited production and processing in recent years have been for food and beverage production uses. In recent years, entrepreneurs have opened small-scale establishments throughout the city that create cured meats, chocolate, beer, spirits, honey and other food and beverage products. This has helped fill commercial storefronts and provided uniqueness to Minneapolis.  With the adopted changes, these types of businesses could now be established administratively, without a public hearing before the City Planning Commission. 

“With these changes, we will now be able to open our small mill and bakery in the FOOD BUILDING in NE Minneapolis,” said Steve Horton, long time baker and former co-owner of Rustica. “Our goal is to procure grain mainly from Minnesota and mill it into flour that is sold to local kitchens and retail customers as well as mix doughs that will become our wholesale bread line.”

The text amendments support City goals of being a hub of economic activity, innovation and supportive of entrepreneurs. Planning staff anticipates that the amendment will support job creation and continue the artisanal food and beverage production trend that has taken root in the City. 

Staff presented the ordinances to the City Planning Commission on November 2, 2015, which unanimously recommended approval to the City Council’s Zoning & Planning Committee. The Zoning & Planning Committee also voted in support of the ordinances on December 3, 2015 and forwarded it to the full City Council for review on December 11, 2015. The ordinances will be in effect as of December 19, 2015. Additional information on the commercial sizes and grain milling amendments can be found in City staff reports prepared for the City Planning Commission.

MPD ACTION ALERT - Burglary of Dwelling on 700 Block of 2nd St. S.

MPD ACTION ALERT - Case No. 15-446207

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Incident Location: 0007** 2 ST S

Date and Time:  12/7/2015 11:05:00 PM - 12/8/2015 1:50:00 AM

Primary Offenses:  Burglary Of Dwelling

Public Information:

V1 made a report of a BURGD. V1 had no suspect information. There maybe video surveillance of the suspect(s). V1 was given a blue card.

Car 21 processed the scene and recovered evidence. K9 completed a search.

Case Open. ...

Arrested Parties, if any (name - age / Address AptNo City, State Zip):

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Ryan to Build New HQ Building in the Mill District/Downtown East Neighborhood

To be called the "Millwright Building", construction will begin next spring and is expected to finish in 2017. It will be located at the corner of Third Street South and Portland Avenue South.

The building name is a nod to the history of the Mill District. A millwright is a craftsman or tradesman engaged with the erection of machinery. Historically, millwrights built mills - lumber mills, flour mills, watermills, windmills, etc.

Combining historic elements and modern function, the Millwright Building is intentional in its design. The 4-story, 172,000-square-foot building features exposed steel structure, a brick exterior, and extremely flexible floor plates. Amenities will include a rooftop terrace, a building commons, tons of bike-friendly features, skyway access, and convenient access to the Downtown East Commons park.

“We’ve designed a state-of-the art office building with all the modern efficiency and amenities, but done so in an exterior character rooted in Minneapolis’ warehouse history. This combination is something we were unable to find elsewhere, and something we believe other tenants will be drawn to,” said Mike Ryan, President of Ryan A+E.

MORE MEDIA COVERAGE

Strib | Finance & Commerce | Biz Journal | TCB Mag | Downtown Journal

Minneapolis RiverCurrent | Riverfront News Articles 11-27-2015

Cine Latino

http://www.startribune.com/film-society-s-cine-latino-festival-reflects-minnesota-s-international-populations/351415441/

Charlie Awards

http://www.startribune.com/counter-intelligence-charlie-awards-honor-twin-cities-food-and-drink-scene/351448941/

Development Proposal at Chicago and Washington

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/11/18/graves-hotel-luxury-apartments-usbank-stadium.html?s=print

DeRusha Eats: Spoonriver

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/19/derusha-eats-spoonriver-restaurant/

West River Parkway Re-opening

http://www.startribune.com/west-river-parkway-reopening-scheduled-by-year-s-end/352262311/

http://www.startribune.com/west-river-parkway-near-u-may-open-by-end-of-the-year/351853391/

http://kstp.com/article/stories/S3968918.shtml

MartinPatrick3 Expansion

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/martinpatrick3-opens-lounge-expansion

A Christmas Carol at Guthrie

http://www.startribune.com/guthrie-theater-opens-its-41st-a-christmas-carol-in-minneapolis/352256631/

The Cocoanuts at Guthrie

http://www.startribune.com/guthrie-theater-opens-the-cocoanuts-in-minneapolis/352957281/

Askov Finlayson Recognized by GQ

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/23/gq-names-north-loop-clothier-one-of-americas-best-independent-stores/

Bonanza Farm History

https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2015/11/birth-big-ag-bonanza-farms-late-19th-century?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=7d34cc75bd-11_24_2015_Daily_Newsletter11_24_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3631302e9c-7d34cc75bd-123345102

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LAST WEEK FROM MINNEAPOLIS RIVERCURRENT | 11/20/2015

Soap Factory Hiatus

http://www.startribune.com/soap-factory-art-gallery-might-close-in-december/343820132/

http://www.mndaily.com/ae/art/2015/11/17/after-scare

Sheridan Memorial Park

http://www.startribune.com/all-s-quiet-at-sheridan-veteran-memorial-on-97th-armistice-anniversary/346093912/

Community Keg House Proposal

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/11/10/community-keg-house-grain-belt-northeast-taproom.html

Lucid Taproom in North Loop

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/lucid-will-open-its-destination-taproom-this-winter

The Human Touch Exhibit at Weisman

http://www.startribune.com/ethnic-diversity-finds-expression-in-corporate-art-at-weisman-art-museum/346910032/

Eastside Restaurant

http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/decadent-but-wholesome-a-sneak-peek-at-eastsides-brunch-7829084

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-scene/eat-the-menu-eastside/

New Owner of Mpls Photo Center (second item in this piece)

http://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2015/11/bakken-museum-names-new-leader-mpls-photo-center-gets-new-owner?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=f1ecc1e317-11_13_2015_Daily_Newsletter11_13_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3631302e9c-f1ecc1e317-123345102

729-53 Washington Avenue North Development Proposal

http://www.startribune.com/group-of-north-loop-residents-oppose-new-10-story-building/347946461/

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/11/scared-of-shadows-north-loop-residents-oppose-10.html

Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Generation

http://www.startribune.com/is-hydropower-green-not-really/348068391/

http://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-hydropower-is-a-star-among-renewables/351205251/

Charlie Award Winners Include Spoon and Stable, Borough

http://www.startribune.com/charlie-awards-winners-announced/350053741/

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/16/twin-cities-chefs-restaurants-recognized-in-5th-annual-charlie-awards/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/16/best-of-the-best-in-twin-cities-food-scene-honored-at-charlie-awards/

Canoe Share Program on Mississippi

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/11/bike-share-meet-canoe-share/415260/

The Food Building

http://www.kare11.com/story/money/business/inventures/2015/11/14/food-building-bringing-craft-food-to-the-city/75774258/

Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis Recognized as Bicycle Friendly

http://www.startribune.com/hennepin-county-wins-silver-rating-for-bicycle-efforts/350621471/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/hennepin-county-receives-bicycle-friendly-distinction

New Identity (WeDo) Introduced for Hennepin Avenue Cultural District

http://www.startribune.com/west-downtown-in-minneapolis-gets-a-new-brand-wedo/351168411/

National Park Service Outreach to Younger Visitors

http://www.startribune.com/at-100-national-park-service-seeks-younger-more-diverse-crowd/351227801/#1

Good Bye Nye’s

http://www.startribune.com/i-ve-been-a-nye-s-regular-for-30-years-goodbye-to-my-favorite-bar/335192961/

Cine Latino at St. Anthony Main Theatre

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/17/cine-latino-bringing-fresh-spanish-films-to-st-anthony-main/

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LAST WEEK FROM MINNEAPOLIS RIVERCURRENT | 11/13/2015

Happy Birthday, Doughboy!

http://www.startribune.com/pillsbury-doughboy-celebrates-50th-birthday/340213631/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/05/pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/05/he-can-bake-his-own-cake-pillsbury-doughboy-turning-50-this-weekend/

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/11/05/still-fresh-pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/75224794/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_Business+%28Business+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Flirt Boutique Open in Colonial Warehouse

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/flirt-boutique-is-now-open-in-the-colonial-warehouse-building

Possible Wood Chipping Site Relocation

http://www.startribune.com/park-board-s-chipping-site-may-move-from-fort-snelling-to-near-upper-river/340889141/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/park-board-considers-relocating-wood-processing-to-northeast-minneapolis

200 Central Development Proposal

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/11/alatus-prefers-condo-tower-for-st-anthony-main-site/

Pillsbury A Mill Sign Re-Lighting

http://www.a-millartistlofts.com/about/#news

The Food Building

http://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2015/11/06/moveable-feast-the-food-building?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_ClassicalMusic+%28Classical+Music+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

A-Mill Artist Loft

http://www.journalmpls.com/voices-feed/a-loft-to-remember

Soap Factory Future Uncertain

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/soap-factory

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/11/facing-budget-crunch-soap-factory-gallerywill.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/soap-factory-will-be-going-dark-this-winter

“More Than a Single Story” at Open Book

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/bcst-books-more-than-a-single-story?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_NewsFeatures+%28News+%26+Features+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Bachelor Farmer Café Opening

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/the-bachelor-farmer-prepares-to-open-new-cafe

Sunday - 1850s Holiday Party at the Ard Godfrey House

Date: Sunday, December 6

Time: 12:30pm–3:30pm

Location:  Ard Godfrey House, in Chute Square at corner of University and Central (across from Lunds)

The public is cordially invited to attend an 1850s Holiday Party at the historic Ard Godfrey House.  Visit the oldest remaining wood frame residence in Minneapolis, built in 1849. The house is decorated for the holidays in the modest style of the era.

- Light refreshments and musical entertainment
- Tour the House with Woman’s Club guides dressed in period costume
- See how the Godfrey family might have celebrated the holidays in the new community at St. Anthony Falls
- Free Godfrey House buttons for the kids

Admission is free (but donations are suggested and welcome). No reservations required. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis.

For information: 612-813-5300

New Hotel Will Help Reverse "Urban Renewal" on Washington Ave.

It's been almost 60 years since our civic leaders began tearing down of the heart of Minneapolis, when an unholy alliance of City Government and real estate moguls joined forces to destroy the oldest, most architecturally and historically significant parts of our city in the name of “urban renewal”.

Using a sales pitch of "competing with the suburbs;" "progress;" and most effective of all - "slum clearance", approximately twenty-five city blocks of 19th and early 20th century buildings – more than 200 in all - fell victim to the wrecking ball. At the time it represented more than 40% of downtown Minneapolis!

Read more...

Minneapolis RiverCurrent | Riverfront News Articles 11-20-2015

Soap Factory Hiatus

http://www.startribune.com/soap-factory-art-gallery-might-close-in-december/343820132/

http://www.mndaily.com/ae/art/2015/11/17/after-scare

Sheridan Memorial Park

http://www.startribune.com/all-s-quiet-at-sheridan-veteran-memorial-on-97th-armistice-anniversary/346093912/

Community Keg House Proposal

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/11/10/community-keg-house-grain-belt-northeast-taproom.html

Lucid Taproom in North Loop

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/lucid-will-open-its-destination-taproom-this-winter

The Human Touch Exhibit at Weisman

http://www.startribune.com/ethnic-diversity-finds-expression-in-corporate-art-at-weisman-art-museum/346910032/

Eastside Restaurant

http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/decadent-but-wholesome-a-sneak-peek-at-eastsides-brunch-7829084

http://www.lavendermagazine.com/our-scene/eat-the-menu-eastside/

New Owner of Mpls Photo Center (second item in this piece)

http://www.minnpost.com/artscape/2015/11/bakken-museum-names-new-leader-mpls-photo-center-gets-new-owner?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=f1ecc1e317-11_13_2015_Daily_Newsletter11_13_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3631302e9c-f1ecc1e317-123345102

729-53 Washington Avenue North Development Proposal

http://www.startribune.com/group-of-north-loop-residents-oppose-new-10-story-building/347946461/

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/11/scared-of-shadows-north-loop-residents-oppose-10.html

Pros and Cons of Hydroelectric Generation

http://www.startribune.com/is-hydropower-green-not-really/348068391/

http://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-hydropower-is-a-star-among-renewables/351205251/

Charlie Award Winners Include Spoon and Stable, Borough

http://www.startribune.com/charlie-awards-winners-announced/350053741/

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/16/twin-cities-chefs-restaurants-recognized-in-5th-annual-charlie-awards/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/16/best-of-the-best-in-twin-cities-food-scene-honored-at-charlie-awards/

Canoe Share Program on Mississippi

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2015/11/bike-share-meet-canoe-share/415260/

The Food Building

http://www.kare11.com/story/money/business/inventures/2015/11/14/food-building-bringing-craft-food-to-the-city/75774258/

Hennepin County and City of Minneapolis Recognized as Bicycle Friendly

http://www.startribune.com/hennepin-county-wins-silver-rating-for-bicycle-efforts/350621471/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/hennepin-county-receives-bicycle-friendly-distinction

New Identity (WeDo) Introduced for Hennepin Avenue Cultural District

http://www.startribune.com/west-downtown-in-minneapolis-gets-a-new-brand-wedo/351168411/

National Park Service Outreach to Younger Visitors

http://www.startribune.com/at-100-national-park-service-seeks-younger-more-diverse-crowd/351227801/#1

Good Bye Nye’s

http://www.startribune.com/i-ve-been-a-nye-s-regular-for-30-years-goodbye-to-my-favorite-bar/335192961/

Cine Latino at St. Anthony Main Theatre

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/17/cine-latino-bringing-fresh-spanish-films-to-st-anthony-main/

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LAST WEEK FROM MINNEAPOLIS RIVERCURRENT | 11/13/2015

Happy Birthday, Doughboy!

http://www.startribune.com/pillsbury-doughboy-celebrates-50th-birthday/340213631/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/05/pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/05/he-can-bake-his-own-cake-pillsbury-doughboy-turning-50-this-weekend/

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/11/05/still-fresh-pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/75224794/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_Business+%28Business+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Flirt Boutique Open in Colonial Warehouse

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/flirt-boutique-is-now-open-in-the-colonial-warehouse-building

Possible Wood Chipping Site Relocation

http://www.startribune.com/park-board-s-chipping-site-may-move-from-fort-snelling-to-near-upper-river/340889141/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/park-board-considers-relocating-wood-processing-to-northeast-minneapolis

200 Central Development Proposal

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/11/alatus-prefers-condo-tower-for-st-anthony-main-site/

Pillsbury A Mill Sign Re-Lighting

http://www.a-millartistlofts.com/about/#news

The Food Building

http://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2015/11/06/moveable-feast-the-food-building?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_ClassicalMusic+%28Classical+Music+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

A-Mill Artist Loft

http://www.journalmpls.com/voices-feed/a-loft-to-remember

Soap Factory Future Uncertain

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/soap-factory

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/11/facing-budget-crunch-soap-factory-gallerywill.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/soap-factory-will-be-going-dark-this-winter

“More Than a Single Story” at Open Book

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/bcst-books-more-than-a-single-story?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_NewsFeatures+%28News+%26+Features+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Bachelor Farmer Café Opening

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/the-bachelor-farmer-prepares-to-open-new-cafe

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LAST WEEK FROM MINNEAPOLIS RIVERCURRENT | 11/05/2015

7West Apartments Sold

http://www.startribune.com/sold-7west-apartments-designed-with-the-help-of-a-feng-shui-master-fetches-54-5-million/337964981/

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/10/weidner-pays-54-5-million-for-7west-apartments/

Rojo Will Replace Shag Sushi

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/shag-sushi-is-out-rojo-is-in

Historic Signs and Re-Lighting of Pillsbury Sign

http://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2015/10/signs-time-why-we-spend-big-bucks-save-old-ads

http://www.startribune.com/a-red-letter-night-for-the-minneapolis-skyline/339834052/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/02/iconic-pillsburys-best-flour-sign-is-relit-tonight/

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2015/11/welcome-back-pillsbury-sign/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/pillsbury-sign-lights-up-the-riverfront-once-again

Betty Danger’s Fall Cotillion

http://www.startribune.com/scene-heard-betty-danger-s-fall-cotillion/338811222/#1

Mill City Farmers’ Market Winter Markets Announced

http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/mill-city-farmers-market-announcing-monthly-mill-city-winter-markets-24452437

Good Bye to Nye’s

http://www.startribune.com/i-ve-been-a-nye-s-regular-for-30-years-goodbye-to-my-favorite-bar/335192961/

Stone Arch Hotel Proposal

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/10-story-stone-arch-hotel-planned-for-downtown-east

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/11/02/10-level-hotel-planned-near-u-s-bank-stadium.html

http://www.startribune.com/near-the-new-vikings-stadium-another-hotel-is-being-planned/340001171/

Pillsbury A Mill Renovation (including video tour)

http://www.blog.generalmills.com/2015/11/new-life-for-the-mighty-pillsbury-a-mill/

Poll - What do you think of the Vikings "Legacy Ship"

The Vikings release photos of the key feature of the new stadium plaza today - The Legacy Ship. At 160 feet long and 45 feet wide, it willbe a big part of the new stadium experience. Based on the slide show below, what is your take?

Take the Mill City Times poll...

Minneapolis RiverCurrent | Riverfront News Articles 11-13-2015

Happy Birthday, Doughboy!

http://www.startribune.com/pillsbury-doughboy-celebrates-50th-birthday/340213631/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/11/05/pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/05/he-can-bake-his-own-cake-pillsbury-doughboy-turning-50-this-weekend/

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/2015/11/05/still-fresh-pillsbury-doughboy-turns-50/75224794/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/pillsbury-dough-boy?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_Business+%28Business+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Flirt Boutique Open in Colonial Warehouse

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/flirt-boutique-is-now-open-in-the-colonial-warehouse-building

Possible Wood Chipping Site Relocation

http://www.startribune.com/park-board-s-chipping-site-may-move-from-fort-snelling-to-near-upper-river/340889141/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/park-board-considers-relocating-wood-processing-to-northeast-minneapolis

200 Central Development Proposal

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/11/alatus-prefers-condo-tower-for-st-anthony-main-site/

Pillsbury A Mill Sign Re-Lighting

http://www.a-millartistlofts.com/about/#news

The Food Building

http://www.classicalmpr.org/story/2015/11/06/moveable-feast-the-food-building?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_ClassicalMusic+%28Classical+Music+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

A-Mill Artist Loft

http://www.journalmpls.com/voices-feed/a-loft-to-remember

Soap Factory Future Uncertain

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/soap-factory

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/11/facing-budget-crunch-soap-factory-gallerywill.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/soap-factory-will-be-going-dark-this-winter

“More Than a Single Story” at Open Book

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/11/06/bcst-books-more-than-a-single-story?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MPR_NewsFeatures+%28News+%26+Features+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio%29

Bachelor Farmer Café Opening

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/the-bachelor-farmer-prepares-to-open-new-cafe

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Poll - Taking Photos on the Stone Arch Bridge

Minneapolis is considering enforcing the requirement for wedding, portrait and other types of professional photographers to obtain a $75 permit before taking photos on the Stone Arch Bridge. What do you think?

Take the poll, join the conversation...

Coming December 10th & 11th - “Oliver Holiday & the Yuletide Caper”

Tickets $10, kids 12 and under get in free!

Performed by the new East Downtown arts group "The Good Arts Collective"

From the makers of Bear & the Barrel, comes the riveting story of Oliver Holiday & the Yuletide Caper. Oliver is not just any Christmas detective, he has a special kind of something that you can't deny makes him the perfect man for this case. Come join the cast and witness this great tale, along with a wonderful variety of acts making this an event not to miss.

2 Shows!
Thursday December 10th
Friday December 11th
Shows 7:30pm, Doors 7pm. 

Get your Tickets!
http://oliverholiday.brownpapertickets.com/

Minneapolis RiverCurrent | Riverfront News Articles 11-5-2015

7West Apartments Sold

http://www.startribune.com/sold-7west-apartments-designed-with-the-help-of-a-feng-shui-master-fetches-54-5-million/337964981/

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/10/weidner-pays-54-5-million-for-7west-apartments/

Rojo Will Replace Shag Sushi

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/shag-sushi-is-out-rojo-is-in

Historic Signs and Re-Lighting of Pillsbury Sign

http://www.minnpost.com/cityscape/2015/10/signs-time-why-we-spend-big-bucks-save-old-ads

http://www.startribune.com/a-red-letter-night-for-the-minneapolis-skyline/339834052/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/11/02/iconic-pillsburys-best-flour-sign-is-relit-tonight/

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2015/11/welcome-back-pillsbury-sign/

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/pillsbury-sign-lights-up-the-riverfront-once-again

Betty Danger’s Fall Cotillion

http://www.startribune.com/scene-heard-betty-danger-s-fall-cotillion/338811222/#1

Mill City Farmers’ Market Winter Markets Announced

http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/mill-city-farmers-market-announcing-monthly-mill-city-winter-markets-24452437

Good Bye to Nye’s

http://www.startribune.com/i-ve-been-a-nye-s-regular-for-30-years-goodbye-to-my-favorite-bar/335192961/

Stone Arch Hotel Proposal

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/10-story-stone-arch-hotel-planned-for-downtown-east

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/11/02/10-level-hotel-planned-near-u-s-bank-stadium.html

http://www.startribune.com/near-the-new-vikings-stadium-another-hotel-is-being-planned/340001171/

Pillsbury A Mill Renovation (including video tour)

http://www.blog.generalmills.com/2015/11/new-life-for-the-mighty-pillsbury-a-mill/

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LAST WEEK FROM MINNEAPOLIS RIVERCURRENT | 10/31/2015

University’s Library Storage in Mined Space

http://www.minnpost.com/stroll/2015/10/subterranean-caverns-protect-us-andersen-library-collections

New Production Director at Guthrie

http://www.startribune.com/the-guthrie-theater-names-a-new-production-director/334269971/

Return of Pillsbury’s Best Flour Sign

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/10/19/the-iconic-pillsburys-best-flour-sign-will-be-back-in-minneapolis-skyline-this-week/

http://millcitytimes.com/news/breaking-pillsbury-sign-installation-to-begin-next-monday.html

http://blog.generalmills.com/2015/10/watch-for-flying-red-letters/

http://www.startribune.com/pillsbury-s-best-flour-sign-atop-pillsbury-a-mill-in-minneapolis-reinstalled-and-relit-after-significant-overhaul/334842371/#1

http://kstp.com/article/stories/S3941383.shtml

North Loop Restaurant Transitions

http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/shag-sushi-is-closed-and-will-reopen-as-rojo-7765280

Return of Flour Milling

http://www.startribune.com/in-a-return-to-its-roots-minneapolis-considers-allowing-flour-milling-in-neighborhoods/333653341/

Multi-Generational Condo Living

http://www.startribune.com/today-s-multi-generational-living-condo-units-in-the-same-building/333293181/#1

New Renderings of Alatus’ 200 Central Proposal

http://www.startribune.com/alatus-reveals-latest-designs-for-40-story-residential-tower-in-minneapolis/334705201/

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2015/10/alatus-luxury-tower-200-central-ave-minneapolis.html?iana=ind_cre

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/alatus-offers-glimpse-of-40-story-tower

Trader Joe’s Planned for Chicago and Washington Development

http://www.startribune.com/trader-joe-s-is-a-go-for-downtown-minneapolis-location/334682271/

http://bringmethenews.com/2015/10/20/the-rumors-are-true-trader-joes-will-open-in-downtown-minneapolis-in-2017/

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/10/trader-joes-hears-ka-ching-in-downtown-east/

http://kstp.com/article/stories/S3941295.shtml

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/10/20/trader-joes-confirms-downtown-minneapolis-store.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/trader-joes-is-coming-to-thresher-square

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/2015/10/20/trader-joes-to-open-location-in-downtown-minneapolis/74278900/

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/10/20/trader-joes-a-go-for-downtown-minneapolis

http://www.citypages.com/restaurants/downtown-minneapolis-is-getting-a-trader-joes-7771857

Photos of 1930s Minneapolis

http://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-in-the-shabby-30s/334686821/

Development Concept for 121-125 Washington Avenue North

http://www.startribune.com/plans-rolled-out-for-revamped-sex-world-building/335329621/

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2015/10/sex-world-building-will-get-revamp-under-new-owner.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/new-plans-surface-for-sex-world-building

Twin Cities Horror Festival at Southern Theater

http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_29002610/twin-cities-horror-festival-is-its-ghastly-ghostly

http://www.citypages.com/arts/dont-be-afraid-of-the-tc-horror-festival-and-its-infectious-plays-7788342

Big Sit Event at Coldwater Spring

http://www.startribune.com/official-tally-at-the-big-sit-birds-and-good-times/335886411/

North Loop Office Sub-Market

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2015/10/hot-north-loop-office-submarket-is-metros-tightest.html

Henry IV, Part I at Open Book

http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_29015311/twin-cities-theaters-increasingly-do-shakespeare-all-female

Lowry Avenue NE Plan

http://finance-commerce.com/2015/10/redevelopment-framework-set-for-lowry-avenue-ne/

Riverfront Business Periscope

http://www.startribune.com/periscope-names-ad-agency-heavyweight-elizabeth-ross-as-ceo/336503231/

Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership -- Riverfront Vitality Report and Winners of Mississippi Minute Film Festival

http://kfai.org/news/2015/10/51538

Career Opportunities at Mill City Clinic

University of Minnesota Physicians is a premier physician organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-focused specialty care in more than 100 specialty and subspecialty areas. Established in 1997, we have the widest range of specialists in the greater Twin Cities area with more than 850 physicians and 1,600 health professionals. From the classroom to the clinic, we are driven to be the leaders in patient cures and care.

Mill City Clinic is an award-winning primary care clinic nestled in the heart of the downtown east Mill District neighborhood of Minneapolis.  The clinic treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions, and the care team is comprised of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other dedicated professionals.  Mill City Clinic is committed to delivering world-class care in a small clinic setting. 

We have an opening for a LPN and Certified Medical Assistant.  For more information and to apply for these positions, please visit the following links:

LPN: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UMNPHYSICIANS&cws=1&rid=7042

CMA: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=UMNPHYSICIANS&cws=1&rid=7015

Photos from the Mississippi Minute Film Festival

Held Monday night at the Mill City Museum.

Hosted by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership

Posted by Mill City Times on Tuesday, October 27, 2015

You're invited to: "Living Room Station - Your Home Before You Get Home" a new kind of bus stop at 6th St. and Nicollet Mall

The Living Room Station project asks, why can't a bus stop be as inviting, cozy, social and pleasant as your own living room? Well, it can be!

Living Room Station is The Musicant Group's response to DID and Metro Transit's interest in  testing temporary, experimental prototypes for addressing transit waiting area needs in the downtown public realm. This project is aimed at generating design solutions that can be applied to multiple sites and that can be used by Metro Transit to apply toward permanent installations.

Living Room Station exists at the highest ridership location in Downtown that lacks a shelter, with over 1,000 daily riders and home to the 14 and 94 routes, among others. Our design was created after extensive outreach with riders at the intersection, in partnership with the Youth Coordinating Board's Street Outreach Team. We found that riders most frequently requested: shelter, seating, entertainment, and bus arrival information. We in turn created Living Room Station, a comfortable, inviting, and fun place to wait for the bus and enjoy our Downtown. It is equipped with:

• New seating for 5-6 people
• Shelter from rain
• A clock
• A large-typeface bus schedule
• Free board games, books, and drawing supplies
• Decorative string lighting
• Live entertainment each weekday afternoon from 3:30-5pm

Programming Schedule for Living Room Station

Every weekday between Wednesday, October 21 and Friday, October 30 visitors to Living Room Station will be treated to free programming and entertainment produced by The Musicant Group:

• 10/21/2015 - Wednesday - Just Because: free flowers and card making for families, friends, or yourself
• 10/22/2015 - Thursday - Tea Time: free hot tea and board games while you wait
• 10/23/2015 - Friday - Singing in the Rain: music and umbrella escort from the station to the bus 
• 10/26/2015 - Monday - Pumpkin Carving: decorate the Living Room for the holidays!
• 10/27/2015 - Tuesday - Family Game Night: board games while you wait for the bus
• 10/28/2015 - Wednesday - Singing in the Rain: music and umbrella escort from the station to the bus 
• 10/29/2015 - Thursday - House Party: Live accordion, free apple cider and a good time
• 10/30/2015 - Friday - Trick or Treat at Living Room Station!

For further information

• Full photo album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.927126044028177.1073741838.353521814721939&type=3&uploaded=12
• For information on Living Room Station: Max Musicant, Founder and Principal, The Musicant Group, 612-670-6717, max@musicantgroup.com
• For information on the broader initiative and the other 3 sites: Ben Shardlow, Director of Public Realm Initiatives, Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District, Office:  612 656 3830 / Cell:  612 702 8056, bshardlow@minneapolisdid.com

Opinion | Working Families Agenda: Dumb Proposal, Good Decision

By Barrs Lewis:

Last Friday we were told that Mayor Betsy Hodges had backed away from what would have been a very dumb labor law regarding scheduling of hourly wage earners but that the mayor would continue to advocate for an earned sick leave benefit for hourly workers. Both are good choices… retreating on scheduling and sticking with earned sick leave.

Read more...

Crime Alert: 2 Incidents Last Week in the Mill District

MPD ACTION ALERT - Case No. 15-385719

CASE SUMMARY:

Incident Location: 0011** 2 ST S

Date and Time:  10/14/2015 9:10:00 PM - 10/14/2015 9:12:00 PM

Primary Offenses:  Robbery Per Agg

Public Information:

The victim was walking on the sidewalk, east bound, next to the park, on 2 ST S from 10 AV S. The victim was walking with her cell phone out and texting. The suspect came running up from behind, and stopped in front of the victim. The suspect attempted to ...

Arrested Parties, if any (name - age / Address AptNo City, State Zip):

NOTE: Any persons arrested in this incident were not necessarily charged with the listed offenses.

NOTE: Asterisks (**) indicate that a street address has been masked, and the incident took place on the “100 block” ,e.g., 0041** Stevens AV S took place on the 4100 block of Stevens Av S. We do not include the full address of incident locations in order to preserve the privacy of victims.

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MPD ACTION ALERT - Case No. 15-383670

CASE SUMMARY:

Incident Location: 0002** 10 AV S

Date and Time:  10/12/2015 1:00:00 PM - 10/13/2015 9:30:00 AM

Primary Offenses:  Motor Vehicle Theft

Public Information:

An auto theft occurred at the above location. Unknown suspect took the victims vehicle without his permission.  The victim still has the keys to his vehicle. ...

Arrested Parties, if any (name - age / Address AptNo City, State Zip):

NOTE: Any persons arrested in this incident were not necessarily charged with the listed offenses.

NOTE: Asterisks (**) indicate that a street address has been masked, and the incident took place on the “100 block” ,e.g., 0041** Stevens AV S took place on the 4100 block of Stevens Av S. We do not include the full address of incident locations in order to preserve the privacy of victims.