Kolman & Reeb Gallery Announces Currents: Nature Inspired Wall Sculptures by Cameron Zebrun, Opening January 14

Kolman & Reeb Gallery has announced its next Project Space grantee exhibition, Currents, by artist Cameron Zebrun. The exhibition opens January 14, 2023. The gallery will host an artist reception on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., during the Northup King Building’s Northrup King Nights. On Thursday, February 2, 2023, Zebrun will discuss his work with Kenneth Steinbach, art professor, Bethel University, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., during the Northrup King Building’s First Thursday.

The generous Project Space grant “rejuvenated my spiritual connection with nature, which is at the core of my artistic practice,” says Zebrun. Zebrun’s sculptures incorporate sleek lines, elegant curves, and seductive colors derived from nature. Cartography, geography, and topography also play important roles in his work. The results are elegant sculptures formed from thin layers of wood on which he paints, and collages abstractions based on his observations of nature.

A prolific sculptor, the grant allowed Zebrun to travel to inspiring new locations in Banff and Olympic National Park and areas along the Canadian Rockies and the northern US West Coast. “I spent a lot of time documenting my experiences through sketches and photography,” he says. These fresh perspectives ignited his ever-evolving fascination with portraying landscape subject matter in surprising and non-traditional ways, giving life to his show, Currents. These new places gave Zebrun new viewpoints for his sculptures and inspired photographic collages and video animation specific to this show. “The small collages bridge my sculptural and photographic work,” Zebrun says. “For this exhibition, I’ve experimented with different forms to manifest my ideas. The work reflects my obsessions over the last three years and represents a culmination of my aesthetic interests.”

“We’re proud to support Cameron in his new artistic endeavor,” says  Anita Sue Kolman, co-founder and co-partner, Kolman & Reeb Gallery. “For years, we’ve admired the sensations Cameron’s abstract sculptures generate. We’re eager to show viewers sculptures and collages created from his travels through the project space grant.” The gallery is working closely with Zebrun to curate Currents, says Kolman, as “a presentation of Cameron’s artwork allows viewers to gaze upon the mastery of his skill, the creativity of his vision, and elegance of the artwork.”

Jodi Reeb, gallery curator and co-partner, is “excited to see the whole process of Cameron’s journey and how he approached the creation of the work from his travels. I admire how he records patterns and forces of nature in both collage and sculpture.” Reeb is eager to showcase Zebrun’s work in the gallery.
Zebrun explains, while he creates art based in nature, “the work is far from traditional or sentimental. Instead, it presents a challenging and surprising way to consider landscape. Even as viewers look at the different media, they’ll see my recognizable style while also sensing mystery and content open to interpretation.”

For a preview of the show, please contact Anita Sue Kolman at anita@kolmanreebgallery.com or 612-385-4239 or Jodi Reeb at jodi@kolmanreebgallery.com or 612-247-1244.

Minneapolis Public Works is Training and Hiring

Excerpt from the December 8 City of Minneapolis e-news:

The City of Minneapolis’ Public Works Department is looking for people to join the teams that keep the city running. Help spread the word about these opportunities with friends, family and community.

Public Works is hiring and training for several job openings:

• Public Works service worker 1 trainee: performs manual labor, learns to drive and operate equipment. Supports the department’s construction and maintenance activities. You will be supported in obtaining your CDL Class B license.
• Public Works service worker 1: performs manual labor and drives and operates equipment to support construction and maintenance work.
• Public Works service worker 2: performs manual labor, drives and operates heavy specialty equipment to support construction and maintenance work.
• Water distribution operator trainee: performs manual labor to maintain the City’s water distribution system.
• Water distribution operator: performs manual labor and semi-skilled work to maintain the City’s water distribution system.

Read more information on the City website.

See a list of upcoming information sessions. 

MacPhail Announces 2022-23 GMI Artists in Residence

MacPhail's Global Music Initiative Announces This Year’s Performance and Teaching Artists in Residence 

MacPhail Center for Music is excited to announce this year's roster for the Global Music Initiative (GMI) Artists in Residence program. This program brings exciting, culturally relevant, inclusive and free music performances and education opportunities to communities and schools across Minnesota.

Now in its third year, MacPhail’s GMI Artist-in-Residence program gives Minnesota musicians opportunities to perform or teach music that fosters innovation and cultural equality, with contributions of many different styles and traditions. The purpose of the initiative is to create inclusive curricula, teaching methods, and provide ample performance opportunities outside of the classical canon.

“Minnesota has one of the richest and historic music communities in the world. I’m just so excited that we get to showcase musicians of this caliber. Through these residencies, we have access to these magnificent musicians, and we get to put them in spots where lots of people can benefit from live music and engage with these artists,” says Christopher Rochester, MacPhail Director of the Global Music Initiative, and jazz program.

New to the residency program is the addition of the teaching artist track which will directly connect resident artists with students in K-12 schools through Minnesota at no cost to the school. Elizabeth Winslow, MacPhail’s Director of School Partnerships explains, “By engaging with our artists in residence, K-12 music educators can begin to bridge the gaps between traditional music education and expanding students’ musical horizons. The curriculum's created better reflect their students’ backgrounds.”

The teaching artists for the 2022-23 GMI Artists in Residence are Fode Bangoura, Yanathan Bekure, Ernest Bisong, Soojin Lee, Siama Matuzungidi, Krysta ‘K.Raydio’ Rayford, and Terrell Woods/Carnage the Executioner. Each resident will participate in 40 hours of school clinics, along with cultivating a project that will engage students in meaningful and inclusive ways.

The Global Music Initiative’s Performing Artists in Residence for 2022-23 are Pooja Goswami Pavan, Lucia Sarmiento, Arthur “L.A.” Buckner and Yohannes Tona. These artists will provide performance opportunities that represent people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and women.

MacPhail President/COO Paul Babcock voiced his excitement about this year’s residents, “The artists in this year’s Artists in Residence program are amazing and I’m so excited to hear and see their work through performances, workshops, classes, and jam sessions. I’m especially excited about the residency activities that will take place in schools. Students throughout the state will have access to these artists to learn and experience their music, culture, and artistry through music. And, because this is a grant-funded program, it is free for the schools.”

Holiday Village at Young Quinlan Building Features 40+ BIPOC- and Woman-owned Businesses, Thru December 24

The Holiday Village is officially open through December 24, Wednesdays-Saturdays 11 am-6 pm, Sundays 11 am-4 pm. The Young Quinlan Building is located at 81 S 9th Street.

Browse and shop at the Holiday Village this holiday season! The Black Market Events, The Roho Collective and Strive Bookstore will feature 40+ BIPOC and woman-owned local artists, makers, authors and chefs.

Located in the historic Young Quinlan Building—one of downtown’s first department store locations—The Holiday Village highlights collaborative entrepreneurship and a community-oriented shopping experience.

Makers include Crown Publishing, Hunt for Variety, Nature’s Syrup, Notetorious, Travel Gang, Grand Rising Press, Your Majesty Incense and Candles, Pieces of Kandakes, Hersiherbs, Dipp’d In Hunnie, Kobi Co., Regina Love Collections, Sweet Heaven by NNE, Treat Me Too Dog Treats, Unique Styles by Ricka. Artists include Tina Bliss, Christopher E. Harrison, Del Bey, Esther Osayande, Melodee Strong, Kenneth Caldwell, Ron Brown, Deshawn Henry, Angela Davis, Walter Griffin, Jeremi Hanson, Crystal Sokuu, Barbara Thomas, Christopheraaron Deanes, T’Mores Little, Jesus Ramirez, Loretta Day, Flahn Manly, Yvette Grifea Gray, Shea Maze, Chuck Love and Leeya Jackson. Strive Publishing is a featured vendor.

The market is supported by the Chameleon Shoppes initiative of the mpls downtown council. For more information, visit www.chameleonshoppes.com and follow @chameleonshoppes on Instagram.

Share Feedback on Mayor Frey’s Recommended 2023-2024 City Budget at Dec 6 Public Hearing

Exerpt from the December 1 City of Minneapolis e-newsletter:

There is one more public hearing for people to provide feedback on Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2023-2024 City budget. Comments can also be submitted online at the City’s website.

The proposed 2023 budget is $1.66 billion and the 2024 budget is $1.71 billion. The proposed tax levy increase for 2023 is 6.5% and is expected to be 6.2% in 2024. Visit the City’s website to learn more about the mayor’s recommended budget, key dates in the approval process, FAQs and more. You can also watch a series of videos on the City’s budget process.

Comments submitted online will be entered into the public record and shared with the mayor and council members. The City Council is scheduled to vote on adopting the budget on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Upcoming City budget public hearing

• 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, Room 317, City Hall, 350 S Fifth Street

Learn how to participate in public hearings.

CenterPoint Announces Lane Shifts During Downtown Natural Gas Line Installation

Via a November 30 e-announcement from CenterPoint

Project Update: Washington Ave. S and 5th Ave. S

From Monday, December 5 to Friday, December 16, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will work in Minneapolis on 5th Avenue S. from 3rd Street S. to Washington Avenue S. and on Washington Avenue S. and 3rd Street S. on one or both sides of 5th Avenue S. Michels Corporation will install a natural gas service main for a new apartment complex called O2 Market Rate Tower at 250 Portland Avenue.

Q3 Contracting will put down winter restoration on the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work. This includes temporary asphalt on areas that were previously concrete. In spring 2023, they will return for permanent restoration, including concrete on sidewalks.

During this time, traffic will remain open with one lane closed on each street. The sidewalks on the west even-numbered side of 5th Avenue S. and the north even-numbered side of 3rd Street S. will be closed, while the opposite sides will stay open. Bicyclists will share the road with vehicles in areas with lane closures.

Entrances into the parking ramps, lots, and driveways will remain open. Any exceptions will be minimized as much as possible if the crews need to perform work in these entrances. Over the weekend of Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, the crews will not work. Traffic control barriers will be temporarily removed from Washington Avenue S. but kept on the project’s other streets. 

How can I contact CenterPoint Energy? 

Our website will be updated at the project’s page here. You can also check out our website at CenterPointEnergy.com/Construction, click on “Project Sites” and “Minneapolis.” In addition, you can contact one of the following resources. Please reference the project name or the number 104676647:

• For questions about construction projects, please email csv.constructionservices@centerpointenergy.com or call 612-321-5546.
• For questions about restoration, please email csv.restoration@centerpointenergy.com or call 612-321-5042.

We appreciate your patience as we continue to upgrade our natural gas system, ensuring system reliability for years to come.

Minneapolis Officials Declare Snow Emergency Beginning Today, November 29

Snow Emergency parking rules:

• 9 p.m. today, Nov. 29 to 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 (Day 1)
  Do not park on EITHER side of a Snow Emergency route until 8 a.m., or the street is fully plowed.
• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 (Day 2)
  Do not park on the EVEN numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed, or on EITHER side of a parkway until 8 p.m., or the parkway is fully plowed.
• 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 (Day 3)
  Do not park on the ODD numbered side of a non-Snow Emergency route until 8 p.m., or that side of the street is fully plowed.

Find more information on the City's Snow information website, or call the Snow Emergency Hotline: (612) 348-SNOW (7669).

Crews can only plow the full width of the street if cars are out of the way. Please follow Snow Emergency parking rules or your vehicle will be tagged and/or towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.

Also, be sure to shovel your sidewalks and around your garbage cart.

New Online Tool Tracks MPRB Snow Removal on Park Trails, Sidewalks

Via a November 28 e-announcement from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board:

Service also tracks requests from park patrons

Click here for real time tracking

With snow in the forecast, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to share its new Trail Plowing Status map. When snowfalls accumulate to two inches or more, the online tool shows real-time plowing activity from MPRB maintenance crews on park trails and sidewalks throughout the city.

Park staff and patrons can use the map to see where and when MPRB's established plowing routes were cleared; they can also submit requests, issues or complaints related to snow and ice (see more information below). 

More information on winter maintenance in Minneapolis parks.

Snow and Ice Requests

MPRB makes every effort to have snow removed throughout the park system within 24 hours after a snowfall ends. Delays may occur due to blizzard conditions or other severe weather; in these circumstances, we thank everyone for their patience and understanding. 

If it's been more than 24 hours since a snowfall ended and an area needs attention, please report it:

• Online MPRB Snow Event Request Service
  
  
• Email maintenance@minneapolisparks.org 
  
  
• Phone 612-230-6400 (MPRB Visitor Services; 8am­ to 4:30pm, Monday–Friday)

Note: Parkways are cleared of snow by the City of Minneapolis. 
The City's snow emergency webpage has info on parking rules, routes for city streets and parkways and more. MPRB's parkway maintenance webpage has additional information.

Snow Safety Tips

• Use caution and take your time when walking, biking or driving in parks and on parkways.
• Bicyclists must yield to pedestrians on shared-use trails in winter. 
• Get up-to-date information from the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook report. 

The Mill Yard at Stonebridge Lofts Announces Visual Voices Opening Reception, December 11

 

Visual Voices

Opening Reception and Winter Market Sunday, December 11, 4:00 - 6:00PM

Stonebridge Lofts, 1120 S 2nd Street

Join The Mill Yard's Visual Voices opening reception for wine, beverages, snacks and beautiful art.

Artists featured at this show:

• Allison Johanson – Painting
• Stacey Johnson - Jewelry
• Kelly Marshall - Textiles
• Stephanie Molstre-Kotz – Mixed media on paper
• Bob Tema - Painting
• Steve Hemingway - Ceramics

Also showcasing December 11 Winter Market Only:
Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen - Ceramics
Jodi Reeb – Encaustic painting

ARTIST DETAILS:

Allison Johanson – Painting
Allison paints moody and textural artworks rooted in the natural world. Her abstracted paintings are inspired by Minnesota land and waterscapes and she enjoys communicating emotion and connection in her large-scale original paintings. Allison’s process involves lots of layering with expressive applications and intuitive markings. Her pieces contain few forms, encouraging the viewer to experience the proportions, colors, and visual texture with a sense of discovery and personal meaning. www.allisonjohanson.com

Stacey Johnson – Jewelry
Stacey’s jewelry business started by chance while living in New Zealand in 2003. She started making and selling earrings and necklaces at a local Saturday market in Nelson and that, unknowingly, started a career from art shows to owning retail shops and everything in between. “It’s been a fun ride with a dash of hold-on-tight at times, but the one thing that remains constant is the jewelry and my love for designing it,” she says. Quality jewelry at an attainable price has always been the goal. www.staceyjohnsonjewels.com 

---

Kelly Marshall – Textiles
My textiles are inspired by traditions, from historic patterns to modern abstractions. Color is examined in the detailed blending of the threads, while undulating texture creates visual shadows and tactile pleasure. Handwoven on a loom, using the traditional Rep weave technique, my custom designed textiles are created for functional use, they bring beauty to commercial and residential settings and add celebration to everyday living.  www.kellymarshall.com

Stephanie Molstre-Kotz – Mixed media on paper
Settling my mind has always been resolved with a pencil and paper. Line exposes an immediate sense of purpose and belief in organized thought. This is the basis of my work. By focusing on line, I am able to instigate energy from within. The process of resolving ideas through marks on paper or cloth is where I find true engagement. Material and intuition guide me toward a purpose and organization. Line sets a temporal device within those materials. The result is an opening to real and imagined space. www.stephaniemolstrekotz.com

---

Bob Tema - Painting
Intrigued by historical and industrial landmarks, I capture a scene in an abstract plein air method using ink and watercolor. I then take these studies back to the studio and re-interpret for a large canvas — my canvas being OSB (chipboard) wood panels. Using bold colors and broad strokes, the random pattern of the wood brings a whole new dimension to the art. I reside in Minneapolis and my subject matter is primarily Minnesota area landmarks. www.bobtema.com

---

Steve Hemingway – Ceramics
Steve is a native of Flint, Michigan and where he trained as an artist. In 1992 he moved to Minneapolis and in 1996 moved to Minnetonka where he built another studio and devoted himself full-time to his art. Steve explains the material that best suits his work is clay. “Clay responds immediately to your touch and in return you respond back and a dialog is created. It immerses you into the present moment. I find this a wellspring for creative thought and process.” Steve creates tablets, tiles, vessels and sculpture. http://www.hemingwayceramics.com/index.php?page=galery 

---

                                            Winter Market Only:

Lynne Sarnoff-Christensen – Ceramics
Lynne has been a potter for over 35 years. Her focus is texture and colors, drawing inspiration from nature and her gardens. “Purposeful thought, process and distinctiveness goes into each of my pieces.”  www.abowlofgratitude.com

---

Jodi Reeb – Encaustic painting
Jodi explores the theme of nature’s cycles using photographs as collage, elevated circular paintings, and constructing organic aluminum sculptures. Her encaustic photographic works juxtapose geometry with the softness found in nature. www.jodireeb.com

Cynthia Froid Group Office Will be a Drop Off Site for Dress for Success Clothing Donations, Nov 28 - Dec 2

​Dress for Success Twin Cities believes in empowering every woman through employment. They offer high impact career and workplace skills development programs for low income women to help them achieve career advancement, career stability and economic sustainability.

Think about what would you wear to a job interview. That is exactly the type of clothing Dress for Success distributes to their clients. Your suits and other professional apparel can provide another woman with the confidence to enter or return to the workplace, make a great first impression and land a job that could change her life.

The Cynthia Froid Group, 709 2nd Street S, will be a destination drop-off site for the following articles of clothing from Monday-Friday, November 28 - December 2, 10am-4pm.

Professional items that qualify for donation:

• Professional Clothing
• Handbags
• Jewelry
• Scrubs
• Non-Slip Footwear
• Professional Maternity Clothing
• Hats, Gloves & Winter Jackets

Questions? Please email nikki@cynthiafroidgroup.com.

2022 Santa Bear Product Launch and Return of Historic Dayton’s Windows

The first Santa Bears since 2007 are available beginning Black Friday at 10:00 am at The Dayton’s Project. The first run of Santa Bears since the line was discontinued 15 years ago is back and available only at The Dayton’s Project! Shoppers can pick up this new addition to their collection.

The beloved tradition of the Dayton’s holiday window display is also back! Now visible at the corner of 8th and Nicollet, the windows are especially charming for photography at night. Framed in a repeating 20-second visual light cycle, the lights in the display showcase colors pulled from different holiday traditions to highlight inclusivity and community connects. The displays once more feature a collection of Santa Bears and the creative styling of renowned window designer, Brian Guze. 

See all the vendors.

Four Weekends of Holidazzle Kick Off Friday, November 25!

Friday, November 25, kicks off the first of four Holidazzle 2022 weekends, featuring free and festive fun in Minneapolis’ Loring Park. This event brings the community together to enjoy activities and entertainment, as well as highlight local small businesses during the holiday season.

Are you ready for the Yeti?

The Holidazzle Yeti returns to dazzle you with its size and creativity. The illuminated art exhibit will be a great holiday photo location surrounded by beautiful seasonal lighting. The Yeti is made of recycled materials including steel and aluminum, up-cycled mattress packing waste, pine lumber, and up-cycled window screening.

Meet Santa Claus

Santa is back in person this year to see the good boys and girls at Holidazzle! He’ll be visiting, taking photos, hearing those holiday wish lists, and spreading cheer during all Holidazzle hours.

Get Merry on the Merry Go Round

How often do you get the chance to ride a carousel or giant slide during the middle of winter? Holidazzle is bringing this fun experience to Loring Park as guests will have the chance to ride through the night under the skyline.

Support Local Businesses

Holidazzle brings local entrepreneurs and their small businesses together for all to experience, enjoy and support in Loring Park.

This year, you can find 30+ food and shopping options including a collection of fantastic local makers that will provide new offerings each weekend. Find the full vendor list at holidazzle.com/vendors.

Plus, check out the Fulton Beer Garden for your favorite beers and seltzers. The garden will also include TVs to watch the big game, games and activities, Drag Queen Bingo on Friday from 6-8 p.m., and so much more!

Fun for the Family

The Holidazzle Kids Zone includes a collection of fun activities for all ages and abilities to enjoy. It’s equipped with slides, mazes, haybales, and more. It’s sure to be a huge hit for the young and old to enjoy during a holiday night out.

Meet donkeys up close with Save the Brays Donkey Rescue each Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. Plus, Minneapolis Fire and Rescue vehicles will be on site to explore each Sunday. 

Saturday Night Lights

Holidazzle will feature its popular winter fireworks every Saturday night, beginning November 26. The show always starts at 7:15 p.m. so come early to grab food, shop, and enjoy the amusement rides and entertainment, before finding your spot for a fun fireworks display!

Parking for Holidazzle in Loring Park

Minneapolis College is the premier parking partner at Holidazzle. Park at their ramp (1420 Hennepin Avenue, entrance on Laurel Avenue) and take the short walk along Maple Street to enter Loring Park. Minneapolis College will offer $5 or less parking during all Holidazzle hours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Free Rides on Metro Transit

Get to Holidazzle on Saturdays by bus or light rail for free courtesy of Metro Transit. Visit Holidazzle.com to download your pass to ride free to Loring Park via bus or light rail. Free ride passes are valid from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. each Saturday of Holidazzle.

Volunteer at Holidazzle

Guarantee your spot on Santa’s good list by volunteering at Holidazzle in Loring Park! Volunteers are needed leading up to and through the four Holidazzle weekends in Loring Park. From decorators and ride attendants to greeters and Santa’s helpers, Holidazzle has a spot for you. Sign up by visiting holidazzle.com.

Holidazzle Social Media

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Hashtags: #Holidazzle, #mymplsdt

Gratitude for all Things Great and Small

Whether you're celebrating the day with family and friends, volunteering to serve/deliver meals, or cheering on the Vikes tonight - best wishes for a safe and healthy day. And THANK YOU to the people who are working today to keep us safe and help others in need, including medical staff, law enforcement, public transit and communication workers, and all others. 

Eleven years have passed since we took this Turkey Day 5K photo by Gold Medal Park, but it remains an all time favorite. The forecast this morning looks perfect for Turkey Day and Turkey Trot runners.

Annual 1850s Holiday Party at the Ard Godfrey House, December 4

1850s Holiday Party

Sunday, December 4, 12 noon – 3 pm

Enjoy light refreshments and guided tours of the oldest remaining wood frame residence in Minneapolis, built in 1849. The home will be decorated for the holidays in the modest style of the era, and the Woman’s Club guides will be dressed in period costume.

• Take a guided tour with docents dressed in period attire
• See how the Godfrey family might have celebrated the holidays in the new community of St. Anthony Falls.
• Admission is free, but donations are always accepted.  

Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis.

The Ard Godfrey House is located in Chute Square Park at corner of University and Central.

Firefighters For Healing's Transitional Healing Center Wish List

Rendering of the completed Transitional Healing Center, 500 S 7th Street

Firefighters For Healing's Transitional Healing Center is set to open in January and they would appreciate your help with putting the final touches on the 12 one-bedroom suites being housed there. These fully furnished Home Away from Home suites will be available to qualifying families of burn survivors, firefighters and first responders when they travel to the Twin Cities for care. Each suite will include a full kitchen, bathroom and in-suite laundry.

Please consider using (and sharing) this convenient Amazon Wish List to help them finish furnishing these units. Monitary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Earlier this month, Firefighters For Healing held their annual Red Tie Gala to raise funds for the many services they provide to burn survivors. Here is a video they shared during the Gala that takes you behind the scenes of the soon-to-be completed facility, along with an interview with a firefighter whose family needed to take advantage of the services as he received treatment for his job-related injuries. 

'Tis the Season at the Historic Nicollet Island Inn

Festive and fun holiday events at the Nicollet Island Inn

Starting with the Feast of St. Nic, a holiday tradition at the Inn on Dec 7, 7:30p:

If taking in the Underground Holiday Cabaret is more your liking, enjoy Dinner & Show December 7th for $120 (same menu as above), or $40 per person for the show alone. Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, who've crooned together for some 20 years across the country and metro, will perform a medley of holiday classics.

If a "spot of holiday tea" is preferred, tea will be served in the main dining room during a two-hour, afternoon Holiday Tea December 6th and 13th for $50 per person.

The five-course menu includes:

• Red Grapes, Hummus, Crackers and Cheddar
• Cinnamon Brown Sugar Scone with Sweet Irish Creme
• Egg Salad, Brie and Arugula on Challah Rolls
• Mini Tarragon Chicken Pot Pie
• Christmas Cookies with Berry Coulis

Miller Lite Free Rides Teams up with MTC for Nov. 20 Vikings Game

Molson Coors’ Free Rides Program seeks to help fans celebrate responsibly during the season and beyond

Miller Lite Free Rides is teaming up with Metro Transit in Minneapolis/St. Paul to provide fans with transportation to and from the Vikings game on Sunday, Nov. 20. Fare will be free of charge on all routes, including busses and light rail from 1:30 to 9 p.m. No fare or coupons will be needed.

“Alcohol responsibility has always been a top priority at Molson Coors,” said Tami Garrison, community affairs director. “We love watching communities come together on game days and are proud to offer a program that allows fans to leave their keys at home and celebrate responsibly.”

The Free Rides program was first offered in Minneapolis/St. Paul in 1997 for St. Patrick’s Day. After its success in Minneapolis/St. Paul and other cities nationwide, the program expanded and has now provided more than eight million people with free access to transportation. In the past year, Molson Coors has offered free rides to individuals on New Year’s Eve, St. Patrick’s Day and during the Kentucky Derby to encourage safe and responsible celebrations year-round.

“Miller Lite’s Free Rides program has had such a powerful impact in the Twin Cities and we are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the company,” said Kelci Stones, market development strategist, Metro Transit. “We are committed to delivering safe and cost-effective transportation for our riders year-round, and programs like Free Rides brings us closer to our mission.”

Visit the Metro Transit’s website to review transit routes and plan for a safe ride home on game day.

Give to the Max Day is November 17

Search for your favorite causes

Give to the Max Day is a Minnesota-based, one-day initiative started by GiveMN in 2009 to help raise money for participating nonprofit organizations and schools. The event is held on a Thursday each November, and this year it falls on Thursday, November 17.

Cynthia Froid Group Announces 2022 People Serving People Holiday Toy Drive

Cynthia Froid Group, 709 S 2nd Street, will again sponsor their Annual Holiday Toy Drive for People Serving People to help ensure kids at the Minneapolis shelter have a wonderful holiday season. In addition to dropping off items at Cindy's office, you can also shop People Serving People’s Target Holiday Wishlist and Amazon Holiday Wishlist. Your online purchase can be shipped directly to People Serving People, or you can personally deliver items to their shelter at 614 3rd Street S. This donation drive will last until Friday, December 16th.

Minneapolis Central City Tunnel Project Update and Tunneling Progress Update, November 10

Project Overview

The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is constructing a new parallel storm tunnel, enlarging a portion of the existing storm tunnel, and constructing a new tunnel access in Downtown Minneapolis. This project is anticipated to be completed summer 2023.

The new tunnel is being constructed parallel to the existing tunnel located under Washington Ave S between Nicollet Mall and Chicago Ave. The existing tunnel under Chicago Ave between Washington Ave S and the Mississippi River is being expanded to handle the increased stormwater capacity. The purpose of this project is to reduce pressure in the existing tunnel, provide more room for future growth, and to reduce the need for future repairs and tunnel failures.

Project Map

Latest Project News

Mississippi River Portal

• Crews have resumed work at the Mississippi River portal site expanding the existing storm tunnel.
  • The parking lot and trail will be closed near Mill Ruins Park.
  • Crews will soon be working 24/7 at this site, Monday through Saturday.

2nd Ave

• Crews continue tunneling the new parallel storm tunnel under Washington Ave from the new tunnel access shaft in the southbound lanes of 2nd Ave S, just north of the Washington Ave intersection.
  • The sidewalks remain open on both sides of the road.
  • The crosswalk at the Washington Ave and 2nd Ave S intersection remains open.
  • 2nd Ave S remains a single lane in each direction using the northbound lanes between Washington Ave and 1st St S.
  • Access to driveways off 2nd Ave S remain open. There may be short-term access delays while crews move equipment and materials around.

Portland Ave

• Tunneling the new parallel storm tunnel under Washington Ave continues from the existing tunnel access shaft at the northeast corner of the Washington Ave and Portland Ave intersection.
  • Pedestrian access is being maintained during this work. Please follow any posted detour routes.
  • There may be short, periodic traffic delays while crews move equipment and materials around.

Coming Soon

Saturday work

• Beginning November 19th, crews will be working on Saturdays at the 2nd Avenue, Portland Avenue and Mississippi River Portal sites.

Tunneling Progress

 Long Term Closures/Restrictions

• The north westbound lane, bike lane, and parking lane remains closed on Washington Ave between Portland Ave and Park Ave. These closures will remain in place until the project is completed. This is necessary for the contractor to utilize the existing shaft to connect the existing tunnel to the new tunnel.
  • During this closure, pedestrians can still use the sidewalks along Washington Ave.
  • Crosswalks across Washington Ave and Portland Ave will remain open.
  • Bicyclists will share the traffic lane.
  • The existing left turn lane on Washington Ave at the Portland Ave intersection will temporarily become a left turn and through lane.

• The north sidewalk along Washington Ave remains restricted between Hennepin Ave and Nicollet Mall.
  • During these restrictions, pedestrians share the bike lane on Washington Ave.
  • The crosswalks at the Washington Ave intersections of Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave remains open.

• The sidewalk on the east side of 4th Ave S remains restricted through the end of the project. The dewatering well and pumps are installed in this area.
  • Pedestrians can use the sidewalk on the west side of 4th Ave S.
  • The crosswalk at the Washington Ave and 4th Ave intersection remains open.
  • Access to driveways off 4th Ave S remains open.

• The west sidewalk of Portland Ave south of Washington Ave will remain restricted to pedestrians around the dewatering well and pumps until the project is completed.

What to Expect

• Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.
• Schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Stay Connected

Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for project updates: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/central-city-tunnel/

Email the project team: info@mplscentralcitytunnel.com

Contact the project hotline: 612-888-9418.