City of Minneapolis Exceeds $1 Billion in Permits for 6th Consecutive Year

Via a Septemer 22 News Release from the City of Minneapolis:

City of Minneapolis Exceeds $1 Billion in Permits for Sixth Consecutive Year

For the sixth year in a row, the City has surpassed the $1 billion mark for approved construction projects. Thanks to continued strong growth in the multi-family housing industry, Minneapolis reached $1 billion earlier this September. 

“Minneapolis continues to grow, and that growth is making it possible for all of us to do better,” said Mayor Betsy Hodges. “Great projects, from the YMCA and Select Comfort headquarters downtown, to Thor Construction’s buildout on the Near North Side point to a city-wide investment in our future. I thank everyone who is joining with us to build for the future of Minneapolis in 2017.”

"Minneapolis is a vibrant, health city and I am proud people are continuing to invest in this exciting economy,” said Council President Barbara Johnson.

Following is the total valuation of building permits in Minneapolis since 2000:

2000: $1.142 billion
2001: $975.8 million
2002: $889.2 million
2003: $852.2 million
2004: $944.7 million
2005: $855.2 million
2006: $839.6 million
2007: $761.3 million
2008: $772.5 million
2009: $778 million
2010: $547.6 million
2011: $752.8 million
2012: $1.118 billion
2013: $1.211 billion
2014: $2 billion
2015: $1.389 billion
2016: $1.757 billion
2017: $1.016 billion (as of 9.15.17)

Multi-family housing development continues to play a major role in Minneapolis construction projects, driven by the high demand for urban living. The trend appears to be larger, taller, higher-rent apartment buildings with more amenities. Given the continued low vacancy rate, these trends are expected to continue into 2018.

In addition to housing, there are a significant number of redevelopment projects in the North Loop with large commercial buildings being converted and/or renovated into new spaces for offices, retail and businesses.

The top ten construction projects in Minneapolis by building permit valuation are as follows:

1. Legacy Condominium at 1240 Second St. S. valued at $123,425,731.
2. The Hub, a 26-story mixed-use building with 407-units at 600 Washington Ave SE. valued at $57,799,980.
3. Ironclad, a mixed-use building with 180-units and underground parking at 240 Chicago Ave. valued at $32,621,424. 
4. The Elliot hotel redevelopment at 523 Eighth St. S. valued at $32,621,424.
5. The Westminster Presbyterian Church addition with below grade parking at 1200 Marquette Ave. valued at $25,799,117. 
6. Thor Construction’s headquarters buildout at 1256 Penn Ave. N. valued at $24,568,252. 
7. YMCA buildout at 651 Nicollet Mall valued at $20,156,283. 
8. Bancroft Elementary School addition at 1315 38th St. E. valued at $19,377,000. 
9. Jack Link’s project at Mayo Clinic Square, a remodel at 600 Hennepin Ave. valued at $19,342,136.
10. Select Comfort’s new headquarters at 1001 Third Ave. S. valued at $19,098,037.

"Our investments in great streets, parks and amenities are paying off and making our city attractive for more people to live and work. I'm proud that as our city grows we are also working hard to ensure everyone benefits and that we minimize displacement for current residents," said Council Member Lisa Bender, Chair of the City of Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee.

"I'm proud that for the fourth year in a row, the 3rd Ward leads the way on economic development,” said Council Member Jacob Frey. “Previously vacant areas with nothing more than surface parking lots and tumble weeds are now teaming with life and vibrancy."

The remainder of 2017 will continue to see continued strong building permit activity.  Several large projects are still expected to go before the City of Minneapolis Planning Commission before the end of the year. For more information on any of the City’s upcoming projects please contact CPED Communications, Rose Lindsay at 612.673.5015.

SteppingStone Theatre presents Goosebumps: The Phantom of the Auditorium

Do you know any young readers who are hooked on Goosebumps, the bestselling series by R.L. Stine? 

If so, check out this new production of Goosebumps: The Phantom of the Auditorium, coming to the SteppingStone Theatre, 55 Victoria Street N, Saint Paul. SteppingStone Theatre is kicking off their 2017-2018 season with an October 13 – 29 run of this production.

Suggested for families with young people ages 7 – 16 and up, this story is about Brooke and Zeke, who've been cast as the leads in the school’s new production of an old play about a…Phantom. Strange things start disrupting rehearsals and they have to wonder: is this someone’s idea of a joke? Or is the Phantom real? A silly and spooky adventure ensues that will keep the whole family in suspense until the final curtain!

“I love that R.L. Stine often talks about humor and scariness being closely related. I think it's the key to his amazing and enduring popularity. 400 million books sold! He knows something about what grabs our imaginations. We are so excited to be bringing this mystery whodunit to our stage,” commented SteppingStone Theatre Artistic and Executive Director Mark Ferraro-Hauck. "This is a perfect opportunity for parents and teachers to celebrate the joy of reading for pleasure with young people. R.L. Stine understands that for young people overcoming fear, being an outsider, questioning your assumptions are simply part of growing up. They are nothing to run from. Truth be told we could all be reminded of that." 

Director Dane Stauffer adds, "We are having such a great time putting this production together. The cast is wonderful! The joy of doing something new, (this is only the third time this play has been produced) is that we can discover and invent our own twists on the material. The cast is all familiar with the "Goosebumps" series, and the rhythm of R.L.Stine's writing, the cliff-hanger tensions followed by a funny release...until the one that isn't funny!..is really a fun dynamic to play. We're pleased to get on the roller coaster, and are looking forward to bringing the audience along for the ride!”

With book and lyrics by John Maclay, along with music and lyrics by Danny Abosch, this production promises a silly, spooky adventure that will keep the whole family at the edge of their seats.

Opening Night Reception, Friday, October 13

Following the opening night performance, SteppingStone invites all patrons to attend the Opening Night Reception in the Studio at SteppingStone Theatre. Patrons can mix and mingle with the cast and crew of GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM while enjoying refreshments, courtesy of SteppingStone.

About SteppingStone Theatre

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in the 2017-2018 production season, SteppingStone Theatre has served St. Paul and the East Metro as the premiere performing arts organization for youth. Our child-focused approach, teaming professional teaching artists with youth in collaborative and child-driven creative activity, has distinguished SteppingStone from its peers as we continue to nurture meaningful change for youth, families and schools in the community.

About GOOSEBUMPS®

In July 1992, Scholastic introduced a monthly book series by R.L. Stine called Goosebumps with Goosebumps: Welcome to the Dead House. Nearly Twenty-five years later, Goosebumps is now one of the best-selling children’s series of all-time—with more than 350 million English language books in print, plus an additional 50+ million international copies in print in 22 languages.  The Goosebumps series made R.L. Stine a worldwide publishing celebrity (and Jeopardy answer). Goosebumps, a feature film starring Jack Black, based on the book series by R.L. Stine, was released in theaters on October 16, 2015, and opened at #1 at the box office.

Mill City Singers' 7th Inning Stretch Performance

Members of the Mill City Singers had a grand time singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame at a recent Twins game. Thanks to funding by Friends of the Mill District, participation in this group is free, and all singing levels are welcome. Rehearsals are every Saturday afternoon, 2:00-3:30pm, on the 8th floor at the Guthrie Theatre.

University of Minnesota's School of Architecture to Host "Complexity: Dutch and American Housing" Symposium, October 6-8

The symposium "Complexity: Dutch and American Housing" will explore the similarities and differences between the way housing is designed, developed, and constructed in the Netherlands and in the United States, as a way to create new practices. The dialogue is inspired by complex housing, a special form of housing developed in Northern Europe, provides an innovative model that includes:
 
• Moderate to high density
• Mixed income housing
• Dwellings for purchase and for rent
• Three or more housing types
• Mixed use
• Notable architectural design

Extending from the book Complex Housing: Designing for Density, (Routledge, forthcoming 2017) and accompanying the exhibition Dutch Complex Housing (September 2 - Jan 28, 2017), the symposium brings 12-13 presenters from the Netherlands, including architects, developers, residents, urban planners, and politicians to engage in discussions about best housing practices. The book and exhibition introduce the reader and exhibition participant to the background that has led to these projects, and then analyzes eight case studies. They end by presenting the implications of these projects for future design of housing, and the requisites for its replication elsewhere. The symposium supplements these more passive presentations of information by engaging conversations among a variety of people engaged in the creating of housing in the two countries that are directed toward application of the ideas in practice. These discussions, both informal (breaks, meals and receptions) and formal (sessions, tours and salon dinners) will be sparked by morning presentations of the Dutch designs and afternoon tours to exemplary local projects.

The conference will address such questions as how to build equitable housing that: 1) incorporates mixed-income households, 2) includes rental and purchase opportunities, 3) is financed in new ways, and 4) is architecturally innovative and diverse?

Registration Information & Rates

Hennepin County Seeks Feedback on Strategies to Reach Goal of Zero Waste to Landfills

Draft Solid Waste Management Master Plan available for public comment

Hennepin County encourages people to complete a survey and give their feedback on proposed strategies in its draft Solid Waste Management Master Plan. This survey is intended for various stakeholders, including residents and representatives from businesses, cities, haulers and community groups.

The survey, plan and supporting materials are available at www.hennepin.us/solidwasteplanning through October 9. It is anticipated that the county board will consider the plan for approval in November.

Focusing on organics recycling

A primary focus of the plan is diverting organics from the trash. Organics, which include food, food-soiled paper and compostable products, is the biggest opportunity to reduce waste. Waste sort studies continue to show that organics make up the largest proportion of trash: 25 percent.

The county is proposing four key strategies to increase organics diversion:

1. Require cities to provide residents the opportunity to recycle organics by 2022, with a possible exemption for cities with 10,000 residents or fewer.
2. Require businesses that generate large quantities of food waste to implement organics recycling by 2020.
3. Support the expansion of organics recycling in a cost-effective way by increasing local capacity to process organics. Tactics include expanding the county's transfer station in Brooklyn Park to accept more organics; working with private transfer stations to accept organics; and developing additional processing capacity through methods, such as anaerobic digestion, that can produce renewable energy, compost, and fertilizer from organic materials.
4. Expand efforts to prevent wasted food by providing assistance to businesses and schools and educating residents.

Developing the strategies

Earlier this year, the county gathered input on the plan from 1,500 participants through public engagement.

Overall, the county found that people are willing to do their part to expand organics recycling if it is part of a broader effort to make organics available more widely. Many residents consider organics recycling to be important, with 62 percent of residents indicating they would be very likely to participate in organics recycling programs.

Representatives from businesses and business associations found that the approach to the requirements made sense. The requirements were also palatable to representatives from cities and businesses if they were implemented with county guidance and support.  

About the master plan

State statute requires metropolitan counties to prepare master plans every six years that identify strategies to meet the state’s goal of 75 percent of waste recycled and zero waste landfilled by 2030. The county has made steady progress towards this goal and diverted 82 percent of waste from landfills in 2016, a rate on par with national leaders.

Scenes from the September 16 Mill City Farmers Market

These ornamental pumpkins and late season blooms help saying goodbye to summer a little less melancholy.

So worth the wait - super sweet white corn from Nistler Farms. :D

A honey rainbow from Ames Farm.

Pizza on a swing!

Milly the goat!

Absentee Voting for 2017 Election Begins September 22

Via an e-newsletter from Hennepin County:

All eligible voters in Hennepin County can vote absentee—either in-person or by mail—beginning Friday, September 22.

Vote early in person

In-person absentee voting will be available September 22 through November 6 at city halls and school district offices across Hennepin County and at the Early Vote Center in downtown Minneapolis at 217 S. Third Street. Each city location can accommodate voters who live in that particular city. Only Minneapolis residents can vote at the Early Vote Center.

To check if there is an election in their area or to find the appropriate polling place, voters can view a sample ballot from the Secretary of State’s website.

Voters who live anywhere in Hennepin County can pick up an absentee ballot application or a voter registration form at the Hennepin County Government Center – 300 S. Sixth Street, Minneapolis – skyway level. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Learn more about absentee voting in person.

Vote early by mail

Voters must fill out a paper application to receive a ballot. Paper applications are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Vietnamese, Russian, Chinese, Lao, Oromo, Khmer and Amharic.

Voters do not need to be registered to vote to apply to vote absentee. To make the process easier, voters may want to register or ensure you are registered before applying for an absentee ballot.

Ballots will be mailed to voters within one to two days of receiving the application.

Completed ballots must be received on or before Election Day, November 7. Voters can return ballots by mail or in person

Learn more about absentee voting by mail.

Presale Tickets Now Available for City Pages Iron Fork - Nov 2 at IMS

Via a September 14 e-newsletter from City Pages:

Join us at City Pages Iron Fork on Thursday, November 2nd at International Market Square for a flavorful evening of cuisine, cocktails & competition!

This year it’s a BATTLE OF THE FOOD TRUCKS! The most reputable food truck Chefs in the industry will take center stage in a fierce competition to see who can create the most appetizing dish incorporating a secret ingredient revealed by Whole Foods. Shaking it out on the spirits stage, top bartenders from local watering holes will go head-to-head for the title of ‘Absolut Mixologist’. Amidst the action, event-goers can feast on an eclectic variety of signature bites from 25+ local restaurants and indulge in samples of featured beer, wine and liquor.

General Admission tickets ($25) include food, beer, wine & liquor sampling, plus 7pm event entry for the live entertainment.  Upgrade to VIP! ($45) Tickets include one hour early event entry from 6pm – 7pm, access to the third level for preferred seating and premium sightlines, bites from restaurants and spirit sampling exclusively in VIP as well as private cash bars for expedited service.

Presale:
Exclusive presale opportunity to purchase discounted tickets:

Starts: September 14 @ 10am
Ends: September 17 @ 10pm
Promo Code: PROMO
Purchase Ticket Link: http://ticketf.ly/2wZFBBd
Public On sale: 9/18 @ 10am 

Ticket prices increase on Monday, September 18, to $30 for GA and $50 for VIP.

MPRB is Seeking Sports Officials for Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball

Via a September 14 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is looking for dependable, enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to officiate youth and adult sports for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board athletic leagues. Officials have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of sports at various Recreation Centers in Minneapolis. Previous sports officiating experience preferred.
 
Qualifications:
• At least 16 years old
• Submit and pass a Criminal Background Check
• Complete CDC Concussion Awareness Training
• The ability to interact well with adults and children
• The ability to understand and apply rules
 
Preferred Requirements:
• Able to work weekends and some weeknights
 
Sports that need officials:
• Youth Soccer (Pay Rate: $24-$32/game)
• Adult Volleyball (Pay Rate: $22/game)
• Youth Volleyball (Pay Rate: $22/game)
• Youth Basketball (Pay Rate: $21/game)
• Adult Basketball (Pay Rate: $26/game)
 
Contact Anthony DiBella:
Phone: (612) 719-8035
Email: adibella@minneapolisparks.org

Upcoming Weekend Road/Ramp Closures and Reopenings on I-94 Project

Weekend road closure details:

Beginning 10 p.m. Fri, Sept. 15, eastbound I-94 between I-694 and I-394 will close until 5 a.m. Mon, Sept. 18. Motorists will be detoured to I-94/I-694 to southbound Hwy 169 to eastbound I-394.

Beginning midnight Sat, Sept. 16, the ramps from Third St. and East Lyndale to westbound I-94 will close until 5 a.m. Mon, Sept. 18.

The eastbound Lowry Hill Tunnel will also be reduced to a single lane this weekend, along with lane reductions in the Portland Ave. Tunnel.

Ramp reopenings:

When the eastbound paving is completed Monday, the ramp from westbound I-694 to eastbound I-94 will reopen. Also, the speed limit will return to its normal 60 mph.

The ramps from eastbound I-94 to Dowling Ave. and from eastbound I-94 to Fourth St. will also reopen Mon, Sept. 18.

Closure durations and time frames are all approximate and weather dependent.

More about this project:

Visit: mndot.gov/metro/projects/i94brooklyncntr/

Nicollet Island-East Bank Neighborhood Association Board Meeting is September 14

NIEBNA Board Meeting

The regular board meeting of the Nicollet Island - East Bank Neighborhood Association (NIEBNA) will be held September 14, 2017 at 6:30pm. The location is DeLaSalle High School, 1 DeLaSalle Place (on Nicollet Island). Use leftmost door closest to Downtown.

Click here for the full agenda.

Presentations will include:

A. Initial findings regarding the draft Natural Resource Management Plan for the north part of Nicollet Island (Alex Roth, FMR Ecologist) — the Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is writing the Plan that will guide habitat restoration efforts in the current natural areas of the Island. The project is funded by a grant from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) with the support of NIEBNA. Dr. Alex Roth, along with representatives from MWMO, will present and discuss their initial findings and recommendations.  As part of the presentation, there will be a Q&A session and an opportunity for comment and feedback.  In addition, helpful information about actions residents can take to improve water quality on their own properties will be covered.

B. Mortenson / US Bank Site development (Brent Webb, Mortenson) —  this project was approved by the NIEBNA Board at the June 2017 meeting and by the City Planning Commission in July 2017. The project is now “fully entitled”(in city planner/developer lingo) and construction can proceed. Brent will discuss the schedule and other general info about the project.

C. Current Traffic Situation in the NIEBNA East Bank (speakers to be announced).

Road Closures for September 14 and 17 Events

Thursday, September 14 - Dave Ryan Special Olympics 5K
5:30pm-8pm
SE Main Street
Stone Arch Bridge
West River Pkwy from Plymouth Ave to Stone Arch Bridge

Sunday, September 17 - Minneapolis Bike Tour
7:30am-1:00pm
Grand Rounds - West River Parkway – Nokomis Parkway – Minnehaha Parkway – Lake Harriet Parkway – Lake Calhoun Parkway –Cedar Lake Parkway – Theodore Wirth Parkway – Webber-Victory Memorial Parkway – St Anthony Parkway – William Berry Parkway.
Each road section will open as the last biker rides through.

Lowry Bridge Lights up Red, White and Blue to Commemorate 9/11

The Lowry Bridge will be lit up red, white and blue tonight to commemorate 9/11.

  

Main Street SE Closes Between Hennepin Avenue and 3rd Avenue SE on September 14

Closure necessary for major HVAC equipment replacement project; expected to last 7 am-3:30 pm

On Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, Main Street SE will be closed to motorized traffic between Hennepin Avenue and 3rd Avenue SE. Local access will be maintained for nearby businesses and residential properties, but a hard closure in the area of 210 Main St. SE will prohibit motorized traffic from traveling all the way through the affected area.

The closure is necessary for a major HVAC equipment removal project. It is expected to last from 7 am until 3:30 pm, weather permitting.
 
Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the west (river) side of the street and motorized traffic to University Avenue/4th Street SE. Another day-long closure for new HVAC equipment installation is planned Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 . Another notification email will be sent when that is finalized.
 
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates the public's patience while this project is completed.

Scenes from the September 9 Mill City Farmers Market

Can you believe we're already four months into the 2017 Mill City Farmers Market outdoor season? Although summer is fading, the Market continues to get better with each week. It's that glorious time when just about everything is available, and soon we'll be seeing edamame and pumpkins. Enjoy!

Surly Brewing sampled their award-winning beers throughout the day.

Milly the goat!

Submissions for Annual Northeast Calendar due by October 1

In 2011, local nonprofit Northeast CDC launched an annual project to celebrate and commemorate the Northeast Minneapolis community. The Northeast Calendar highlights local artwork as well as information about the Northeast’s 14 unique neighborhoods.

The Northeast Calendar will be designed by local artist Kevin Cannon.

2018 Submission Information  2018 Ad/Sponsorship Form

Artwork submissions for the 2018 NE Calendar are due October 1, 2017!

Section of West River Parkway Trail will be Closed September 12-14

Via a September 6 Minneapolis Park and Rec Board e-newsletter:

Closure necessary for Franklin Bridge painting project

West River Parkway will be closed for a short stretch around the Franklin Avenue Bridge beginning Tuesday, September 12, 2017, through Thursday, September 14, 2017. The closure will affect both parkway and trail traffic. It is necessary for workers to clean and paint the Franklin Avenue Bridge.

Bicycles, pedestrians and motorized traffic need to follow the posted detours. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates the public's patience while this project is completed.

TODAY: Minneapolis Visitor Information and Love From Minneapolis Celebrate Having a Sidewalk with First Thursday Crazy Days Sale

Minneapolis Visitor Information (MVI) can’t contain its excitement over having a Nicollet Mall sidewalk again! As the construction continues, access is open so join them in celebrating with the MVI’s retail partner, Love from Minneapolis, at their extended September First Thursday event -- a four-day Crazy Days (indoor) sidewalk sale in honor of the long-awaited completion. It will run Thursday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 10 during regular store hours: Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Overview of Crazy Days Clearance Sale:

• Sale: Select merchandise up to 50 percent off*
• Luck of the draw: Get an additional discount at the register based on the card you draw from the deck*:
  • Numeric card – 10 percent discount
  • Face card – 20 percent discount
  • Joker – 25 percent discount
• Enter to win: Gift certificates to the Love from Minneapolis store will be drawn at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. each day

*This promotion excludes transit passes.  

First Thursdays are held each month to encourage visitors and Minneapolis locals alike to learn more about Minneapolis Visitor Information and our partners, Love from Minneapolis and Move Minneapolis, as well as highlight community organizations, local partners and events. MVI is located at 505 Nicollet, Suite 100, directly across from the Nicollet METRO station. 

More information on the First Thursday event: http://www.minneapolis.org/things-to-do/visitor-information/events-at-minneapolis-visitor-information/  

ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS VISITOR INFORMATION ON NICOLLET: SHOP. MOVE. FIND.

Minneapolis Visitor Information includes three services in one convenient location:                                                              

• Shop: Love From Minneapolis offers Minneapolis- and Minnesota-themed apparel, art, specialty foods, souvenirs and gifts, including many made by local artisans. Products are also available at: https://lovefromcompanies.com/shop-minneapolis
• Move: Move Minneapolis (formerly the Commuter Connection) provides services to commuters, carpool information, transit passes, schedules and maps, MnPass and bicycling commuting information and accessories. Visitors seeking help with transit options should make this their first stop downtown.
• Find: Meet Minneapolis staff is available to answer questions, share visitor maps and provide suggestions about things to do in Minneapolis and the surrounding area. The Visitor Information Center in the Minneapolis Convention Center also is available to provide similar information to visitors and convention attendees.

Two Minneapolis Bridge Closures to Have Significant Traffic Impact

Minnesota Department of Transportation's 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown reconstruction project will impact two county roads in Minneapolis soon. Road users should be prepared for the following changes:

Short-term lane closures starting September 7:

Portland Avenue over I-94 and I-35W
Starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, vehicle and bicycle traffic on Portland Avenue (County Road 35) between 15th and 19th streets will be reduced to a single lane. All lanes of road are expected to reopen on Saturday, September 9.

Longer-term bridge closures start September 18:

Franklin Avenue Bridge over I-35W
The Franklin Avenue Bridge (County Road 5) over I-35W is tentatively scheduled to close for reconstruction on Monday, September 18. This closure is expected to last through mid-2018. Detour route and additional information will be sent out in advance of the closure.
Portland Avenue Bridge over I-94 and I-35W
The Portland Avenue Bridge over I-94 and I-35W is expected to close in late September for approximately two months of pier work.

More about this project
The 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown project is a four-year reconstruction project of I-35W between 42nd St. and downtown Minneapolis. The project will improve accessibility, safety and mobility in the project area including better access to the Lake Street business district and transit service on I-35W and Lake St.
To learn more, visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35wminneapolis

Stay Connected
• Visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/metro/projects/i35wminneapolis
• Follow us on Twitter @mndotnews
• Email the project team at info@i35lakestreet.com
• Call the project hotilne at 612-284-6125
 
For real-time travel information anywhere in Minnesota visit http://www.511mn.org/ or dial 5-1-1.

Eat Northeast Restaurant Event (Sept 15 – Nov 15) to Benefit Police Substation and Little Kitchen Food Shelf

Eat Northeast Restaurant Event

Proceeds from this September 15 to November 15 event will be split between the NE police fund (which supports the neighborhood substation, a full time beat cop and extra patrols that keep our neighborhood safe) and the Little Kitchen Food Shelf in Northeast Minneapolis.

How it works:

Buy an Eat NE card for $40 (an $80 value), then dine at an Eat NE participating restaurant. Get your ticket/card validated and you’re ready for your next NE restaurant experience. You’ll get a $10 credit or a special menu item valued at $10 at participating NE restaurants.

Participating restaurants:

Geno's, JL Beers, Keegan's Pub, Red Savoy Pizza, Kramarczuk Sausage Company, Red Stag Supper Club, Whitey's World Famous Saloon, and Stem Wine Bar.