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Minneapolis Riverfront News

Covering life, work, and play in the Historic Mill District and Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront neighborhoods. Have an opinion, local news or events to share?  Contact us.

Entries by David Tinjum (560)

Sunday
Dec212014

[Video] St. Anthony Falls Regional Park Master Plan Overview

Video produced and directed by Peter Zenner of Zenmation

Watch video of the the area being planned for and hear Committee Chair Ted Tucker and some of the committee members.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) invites public comment on the Draft Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park (proposed renaming to St. Anthony Falls Regional Park) Master Plan through January 18, 2015. Once approved, the master plan will guide park investment along both sides of the Mississippi River near St. Anthony Falls for years to come. The draft plan is the result of a 16 month process that included 12 meetings of a Community Advisory Committee, 10 meetings of a Technical Advisory Committee, three community open houses, an online survey, and one-on-one conversations with residents.  Based on comments received from the public, the draft plan will be revised and presented to the Board of Commissioners for a public hearing and approval in early 2015.

Download the plan...(53MB)

Comment on the plan...

Below: Current park boundaries

Central Riverfront Regional Park Boundaries

Monday
Dec012014

New, Healthy Lunch Spot Opens Downtown

With a name like Sprout Salad, it has to offer healthy choices, right?  Well, this new lunch spot in the skyway has 10 entree's - salads & wraps - on the menu, all between 200-485 calories.  Open between between 10am and 3pm, it's produce is delivered each day,  ensuring fresh , high quality meals. They also prepare each meal in front of the customer, so you know what you're getting.  From the Sprout Salad website:

Inspired by clean eating and healthy lifestyle, we became obsessed with solving the “typical salad bar” problem.  For way too long, your everyday salad bars and delis have been making salads less and less appetizing. Same boring ingredients, same lack of creativity, same old dressings and most importantly, same old experience.

With Sprout, we wanted to take something that’s been around a long time and introduce it in a new and fresh way.  How does one reinvent the wheel?  Simple, build it the way it’s supposed to be in the first place: use the freshest locally sourced ingredients, prep and cook in-house daily, create unique small batch dressings from scratch, and never stop innovating the menu and introducing new and exciting options for our customers to try.  We also suspected that some people may not always want a salad, but the same overused tortilla wrap just didn’t seem right, so we decided to make our wraps in a warm and delicious lavash flatbread instead.  Trust us, it’s better!

The Menu:

SPROUT CLASSICS

Mighty Aphrodite $7.5 320 Cal

Orzo, tri-color quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, teardrop tomatoes, Kalamata olives, chickpeas, red onions, imported Feta cheese with romaine & baby spinach

best with grilled chicken +$2.5

suggested with: fresh lemon-oregano vinaigrette

Sprout Chicken Caesar $7 340 Cal

Grilled chicken with romaine, handmade sourdough croutons and shaved parmesan cheese

suggested with: Sprout virtually oil-free Caesar

Sienna $8.5 300 Cal

Grilled chicken, radicchio, Kalamata olives, Italian parsley, toasted almonds, dried cranberries with Napa cabbage & baby kale

suggested with: lemon Creole mustard vinaigrette

Heartland Cobb $9.5 485 Cal

Grilled chicken, avocado, Nueske bacon, teardrop tomatoes, Maytag blue cheese, hard-cooked egg, olives with romaine

suggested with: classic French vinaigrette

LIGHT & FUN

Chop Chop $8.5 225 Cal

Grilled chicken, golden beets, radish, carrots, bean sprouts with baby kale & cabbage mix

suggested with: fresh carrot ginger vinaigrette

South Beach $9 250 Cal

Teardrop tomatoes, golden beets, frisee, tri-color quinoa, toasted Marcona almonds, citrus segments, with arugula & watercress

best with grilled wild salmon +$3.5

suggested with: citrus solara sherry vinaigrette

Riviera Nicoise $10 200 Cal

Grilled wild salmon, frisee, fingerling potato, green beans, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, hard-cooked egg with arugula & watercress

suggested with: classic French vinaigrette

FOODIE

K-Town $9.5 365 Cal

Korean BBQ steak, crispy wontons, kimchee, hard-cooked egg, scallion, carrots, roasted seaweed, toasted sesame seeds, with baby spinach

suggested with: spicy gochujang vinaigrette

Ensalada Mexicana $8 390 Cal

Avocado, teardrop tomatoes, pickled red onions, grilled corn, crispy jalapeños, pepitas, Cotija cheese with romaine & cabbage mix

best with blackened shrimp +$4

suggested with: jalapeño honey lime

Argentine Steak $9 400 Cal

Grilled USDA Choice flank steak, roasted red peppers, grilled red onions, tri-color quinoa, black beans with romaine & arugula

suggested with: chimichurri vinaigrette

Monday
Dec012014

[Download] A-Mill Hydro Project / Fish Entrainment and Mortality Study

The objective of this fish entrainment and mortality study is to provide the information necessary to estimate potential project operational effects on fisheries resources in the upper Mississippi River, namely the potential for fish to become impinged or entrained at the proposed Project facilities. The general approach utilized to conduct this study is as follows:

1. Describe the physical characteristics of the proposed Project that may influence fish-related turbine entrainment, impingement, and survival;

2. Describe the species composition of the existing fish community;

3. Assess the potential for trashrack exclusion and/or impingement of the target species;

4. Provide monthly turbine entrainment rates from existing empirical data, and utilize these rates to estimate monthly turbine entrainment for the target species using existing hydrologic records or information and proposed Project operations; and

5. Calculate turbine mortality rates for the range of target species’ sizes expected to become entrained, and apply these rates to the monthly entrainment estimates.

Download the report...

Monday
Dec012014

Monday, December 15 - Later with Lisa

From the office of Council Member Lisa Goodman:

Later with Lisa

Monday, December 15, 2014

4:30 pm—6:30 pm

The Normandy Inn - 405 South 8th St

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Council Member Goodman is excited to invite you to a non-traditional “Lunch with Lisa”:

We are hosting “Later with Lisa” at the Historic Normandy Inn.

Complementary Hors D’oeuvres, parking and cash bar.

Please Join Lisa, Patrick & Ruth Along with Special Guest Commissioner Marion Greene

Socialize, nibble and visit with your Ward 7 neighbors

We wish you a wonderful Holiday Season and a very Happy New Year

Please let us know if you are able to attend.

RSVP to: 612.673.2207 or ruth.weakly@minneapolismn.gov

RSVPs appreciated but not a must.

Monday
Dec012014

Monday, December 15 - Jacob Frey's First Annual Holiday Party

 

Please Join Us For
Jacob Frey's First Annual Holiday Party
 
Monday, December 15
5:00 - 7:00 PM
 
At the Soo Line Building
501 Marquette Ave S
Downtown Minneapolis
 
Along with co-hosts:
Siyad Abdullahi - Tony Barranco - Jennifer Breitinger - Richard Carlbom - Joel Carlson - Jackie Cherryhomes - John & Laura Crosby - Barb Davis - Fran Davis - Jonna Davis - Lou Demars - Sen. Scott Dibble - Kelly Doran - Dean Dovolis - Tyrone Folliard - Ted Grindal - Joe Grunnet - Clayton Halunen & David Duddingston - Tom Hoch - Fabian Hoffner - Nancy Hylden & Commissioner Peter McLaughlin - Ted Johnson - Ambassador Sam Kaplan & Sylvia Kaplan - Michelle Kelm-Helgen - Todd Klingel - Kathleen Lamb - Len Levine - Peggy Lucas - Bob Lux - Curt Martinson - Dan McConnell - Bill McGrann - Matt McNeill - Dore & Ron Mead - Charlie Nauen - Michael & Darcel Rainville - Larry Redmond - Win & Binky Rockwell - Carl Runck - Andy Schriner - Jim & Cindie Smart - Cecil Smith - Melvin Tennant - Paul Rexford Thatcher - Dave Tinjum & Kim Eslinger - Brent & Nora Webb
 
(Co-host committee is currently in formation. Please contact Joel Dumonsau at joel.dumonsau@unitedstrategiesllc.com to join!)
 
 
To RSVP or for more information, contact Joel Dumonsau at joel.dumonsau@unitedstrategiesllc.com.


 
Thank you,

JACOB FREY

 

Monday
Dec012014

Our Flickr Photos Hit the One Million Views Mark

Our Flickr photo sharing account - https://www.flickr.com/photos/millcitytimes - hit 1 million views last week.

Monday
Nov242014

What Happens When History Relocates?

Susan Wakefield, the corporate archivist at General Mills, talks about the new location for the company's one-of-a-kind Archives collection.

Read the General Mills blog post on the topic...

Monday
Nov242014

Holidazzle Village Volunteer Opportunity

You can be part of the management of the Information Booth, which is in Santa's Workshop, on Nicollet Mall / Peavey Plaza.

Volunteers are needed for nine (9) weekend dates, beginning Friday, November 28, from 3 pm to 8 pm.

Download the volunteer flyer:

https://app.box.com/shared/static/si8igtro8ucr895z8pkq.pdf

Monday
Nov242014

The Doughboy Rises Again!

Excerpt from the General Mills Blog:

A new Pillsbury Doughboy balloon will make its first official flight in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

But thanks to its test launch earlier this month, you’re seeing it first right here.

The Doughboy was one of six new balloons made for the parade to fly at “Balloonfest” on a sunny Saturday, Nov. 8, high above a parking lot at Citi Field.

And I was there to see the Macy’s team unload the balloon, spread it out, inflate it and launch it – all in the course of six hours or so.

Monday
Nov242014

Planning Underway for Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction

From MPRB:

Planning is underway for the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction and Cowles Conservatory Renovation. To learn more and get involved, visit the project webpage or go to www.minneapolisparks.org/currentprojects, then select Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction and Cowles Conservatory Renovation. 

On the project webpage, you can: 

  • Sign up for email updates,
  • Share your ideas on an online survey,
  • Apply to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Applications are now being accepted for the Community Advisory Committee for the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction and Cowles Conservatory Renovation. Applications will be accepted until noon on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Download an application and learn more by visiting the project webpage,

Learn more about the project.  

Monday
Nov242014

Take the Annual Downtown Minneapolis Perception Survey

From Minneapolis D.I.D:
 
Your input on safety, cleanliness, and the public realm will be used to help make downtown Minneapolis a better place to live, work, and visit.

The survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete and your responses will be kept confidential.

Upon completion of this survey you will have an opportunity to enter a prize drawing! Five lucky winners will receive a $50 gift card to one of these great downtown businesses: Butcher & The Boar, The Loon, Mason, McCormick & Schmick's, and Sawatdee.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MDIDSurvey2014EDC 

 

Monday
Nov242014

New 4th St. to 35W North Ramp Opens

We caught a quick blurb about this on local news last night, to our surprise.  I was expecting some advance notice and a little more fanfare, as this should make a big impact on Washington Ave S. traffic.  Here's a link to the project page, check out the affected area below:

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Monday
Nov172014

Exclusive - New Condo in the Works for the Mill District?

I've spoken with 3 reliable sources over the past 3 weeks who've confirmed that developer Jim Stanton is pursuing the purchase of a property currently owned by Cenveo Corp.  The property is a full block, which would allow for a project with hundreds of units.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal published a story last week announcing the closure of the facility by the owner:

"Cenveo Corp. will permanently close its commercial printing facility at 121 12th Ave. S. by the end of March, according to a mass layoff warning sent to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and obtained by the Business Journal."

Read the full article...

The property in question is outlined in red, lower right corner, below:

Cenveo Corp

Monday
Nov172014

Grain Belt Beer Sign in the Headlines Last Week

Monday
Nov172014

Give Your Feedback on Proposed Trail and Pavement Markings

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has developed draft standards for regulatory signs and pavement markings on its trails. The purpose of the project is to develop a unified system of signs and pavement markings on trails and at trail crossings to improve safety and usability on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board trails.

MPRB wants your input on the draft standards. The draft standards are available for review online at http://minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1497. MPRB is accepting comments through Friday, November 14, 2014. Once MPRB finalizes the standards, staff will develop an implementation plan to prioritize trails and crossings to bring into compliance with the final standards.

For additional information about this project, please contact Jake Martin, Construction Engineer, at (612) 313-7718 or jmartin@minneapolisparks.org.

Monday
Nov172014

Santa & Sleigh Rides in the North Loop

Sunrise Banks is hosting a Santa event in the North Loop on December 6.  There will be pictures with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves, a little present for the kids, cookies, coffee, hot coco and sleigh rides around the neighborhood with real reindeer!

North Loop Sleigh Rides

Monday
Nov172014

Jennifer Carnahan, NE Boutique Owner, on KSTP

KSTP's Jessica Miles talks with Jennifer Carnahan, owner of Primrose Park, about the Holiday Boutique crawl held on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Monday
Nov172014

Are You MN Enough? Winter Sucks!

Winters in Minnesota can be hard. Like, really hard. So why do we do it? This video will remind you. In this episode of "Are You MN Enough?" Producer Eve Daniels takes a look at just how much Minnesota Winters suck.

Monday
Nov102014

In the News 11/10/2014

PARK BOARD VOTES TONIGHT ON ANOTHER NORTHEAST RIVERFRONT PURCHASE

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/park-board-votes-tonight-on-another-northeast-riverfront-purchase?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

FINAL DESIGN OF WATER WORKS COMPLETE; FUNDRAISING NEXT

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/final-design-of-water-works-complete-fundraising-next?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

RIVERFRONT REVIVAL CONTINUES IN MINNEAPOLIS

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/281984031.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

CPED PROPOSES TIF PLAN FOR UPPER HARBOR TERMINAL SITE

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/cped-proposes-tif-plan-for-upper-harbor-terminal-site?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

NEXT IN THE NORTH LOOP, A BUILDING THAT SAYS TIMBER

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/281720911.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

NICOLLET HOTEL BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT MEETING DRAWS BIG NAMES

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/11/nicollet-hotel-block-redevelopment-meeting-draws.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

THE TWO TOWERS: NEW MINNEAPOLIS HIGHRISES ARE POISED TO CHANGE DOWNTOWN LIVING

http://www.thelinemedia.com/features/twotowersdowntown11052014.aspx?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN 2025 PLAN IS OFF TO A GOOD START

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/281380231.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

A FOCUS ON HOMELESS CHILDREN SHOWS THE NEED FOR MORE AND BETTER EARLY EDUCATION

http://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2014/11/focus-homeless-children-shows-need-more-and-better-early-education?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

STREETSCAPES: FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING GETS A MAKEOVER AT 100

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/281948231.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

CAN YOU REALLY REDEEM A 100-YEAR-OLD COUPON?

http://www.blog.generalmills.com/2013/09/100-year-old-coupon/?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

Sunday
Nov092014

Highlights from the November 6 DMNA Meeting

Highlights from the November 6 meeting of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association meeting.

Crown Hydro Resolution Passed.  A resolution opposing the Crown Hydro project passed and will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and our elected officials at the City, State and Federal government.

Download the resolution...

Download the supporting letter...

AC Hotel by Marriott Approved.  A hotel on 4th & Hennepin proposed by Mortenson Construction was approved 

Download the CPED staff report...

DMNA Board Elections.  Thanks to our Board members for serving:

- Chad DiDonato, Chair

- Laurie Jone, Vice Chair

- Peter Zenner, Treasurer

- Carletta Sweet, Secretary

Download the full agenda from November 6, 2014...