Friday
May202022
Peace in the World Music Event at Loring Park, May 21
Friday, May 20, 2022 at 4:20PM1:00pm-5:00pm - Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street https://loringpark.org/
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Friday
May202022
Green Minneapolis Announces Peavey Plaza Performing Arts Series Summer Season 2022
Green Minneapolis recently announced a summer long series of free performing arts presentations at Peavey Plaza, the City of Minneapolis owned downtown architectural landmark.
Green Minneapolis believes in the power of art to nurture human connection, and parks and public spaces are some of the best places in our community where people from all walks of life come together to relax, recreate and get to know one another.
As part of the broader reanimation of downtown, every week from June thru September, Peavey Plaza will be the place to go downtown for free music, dance and theater performances. Performing partners include the Minnesota Orchestra, the Children’s Theatre Company, Cantus, MNspin, ARENA DANCES, Mirage Performing Arts, Joe Davis & The Poetic Diaspora and Westminster Presbyterian Church Music Program. Funding for this programming is made possible by charitable contributions to Green Minneapolis.
For a complete listing of performances, visit greenminneapolis.org/events.
Friday
May202022
June 12 Cochon555 Line Up Announced
Cochon555’s inaugural Heritage Fire Minneapolis - an all-inclusive tasting event featuring the Twin Cities’ top chefs, on-site cooking, and delicious bites - has announced the lineup of participating local chefs and farms (see full lists below.)
Less than a month away, the event will welcome guests to the Loews Hotel Minneapolis on Sunday, June 12 from 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m. (with early access at 5 p.m. for VIP ticket holders). Heritage Fire will also be working with a local Minneapolis, non-profit to support their mission. Charity partner to be announced.
Tickets - all-inclusive of food and drink - are $99 (GA) and $150 (VIP) and can be purchased here.
Chef Lineup*:
Tyler Johnson, Saint Dinette
Michael Shaughnessy, Advellum Vegetable Eatery
Jametta Raspberry, House of Gristle
Lachelle Cunningham, Chelles Kitchen
Jeff Rogers, Wrecktangle Pizza
Beth Dooley, Beth Dooley’s Kitchen
Brian Ingram, Purpose Restaurants
*additional chef participants will be added in the coming weeks
Each chef will utilize ingredients from local Minneapolis farms, including but not limited to:
- Forty Acre Cooperative
- Untiedt
- Compart Family Farms
- Bolton Bees
- Peterson Craftsman Meats
Thursday
May192022
Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project - May 19 Update
Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project
Hennepin Ave. will be reconstructed between 12th Street and Washington Avenue. The City will reconstruct the pavement from building face to building face, including improvements to public and private utility infrastructure, and improved space for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles.
Latest Project News
Concrete Paving is in full swing from 5th to 7th, including two thirds of the 7th Street Intersection. Traffic on 7th will reopen to two lanes crossing the Hennepin intersection starting Saturday morning.
On Phase 2 north of 5th Street, perennial and annual plantings were completed this week as well.
What's Coming Up
Next week will bring more lanes of concrete paving from 5th to 7th on Hennepin. The remaining work on the third lane in the 7th St Intersection will begin next week as well.
Planter railings will start to be installed north of 5th next week followed by the railing lights.
5th Street will be closed west of Hennepin starting Monday next week.
For more information please see attached update. Hennepin_Update_Vol92.pdf
Contact Us
For more information on this project contact:
Project email: hennepinCM@minneapolismn.gov
Phone: 612-255-4049
Website: www.hennepindowntown.com
Thursday
May192022
Parkway Closures for May 21 Women Run the Cities
Please note the following Parkway closures for the May 21 Women Run the Cities 5K, 10K and 10 Mile races:
7:30am-12pm View course map
Godfrey Parkway - West River Parkway (from Godfrey to 22nd Ave S)
Wednesday
May182022
Catholic Charities Opens Endeavors Residence in Elliot Park
New $75 million Catholic Charities at Elliot Park campus offers 173 homes for single adults who have experienced homelessness, a recuperative care wing, and a storefront health clinic
On May 18, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis marked the upcoming opening of Endeavors Residence and Catholic Charities at Elliot Park campus, a historic $75 million public-private partnership — located in Minneapolis’s Elliot Park neighborhood — supported by the State of Minnesota, Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, and several key partners and donors. Endeavors offers a unique model integrating housing and health care to ensure some of our community’s most vulnerable residents have a safe place to call home.
The new Catholic Charities at Elliot Park campus includes:
- Endeavors Residence, formerly known as Exodus Residence (located in downtown Minneapolis), will provide homes for more than 173 single adults who have experienced homelessness, veterans, and people with complex medical conditions. Veterans will receive priority, providing a big boost to the state’s goal of ending veteran homelessness.
- The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Recuperative Care Center — implemented in partnership with Hennepin County Public Health’s Health Care for the Homeless program — will provide short-term respite opportunities for up to 30 people a night who are experiencing homelessness and need additional time to recover after being released from a hospital.
- Hennepin County’s Health Care for the Homeless Clinic will offer health care to area residents who require medical support and qualify for services based on income.
- The Frey Center at Elliot Park will serve as the new Catholic Charities headquarters and provide workspace for more than 200 staff, including administrative and Aging and Disability Services teams.
Public and Private Investments
Many public and private partners have made critical investments to make the $75 million Endeavors project a reality. Hennepin County, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Public Housing Authority provided crucial financial support. Catholic Charities’ donors made significant private investments, including lead gifts from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation and Mary and Gene Frey, as well as the pro bono development services of Dominium and others. CSH (Corporation for Supportive Housing), Sunrise Banks, and U.S. Bank contributed new market tax credits. Hennepin County — under a revised policy to proactively provide leadership on projects that address its priorities--was the first public partner to commit to the project, which helped secure much-needed state and local funding. The project received $30 million in Housing Infrastructure Bonds (HIB) from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency — the largest award of HIBs given to date in state history.
These significant investments allowed Catholic Charities to purchase the former Augustana Health Care Center in December 2019 and conduct extensive renovation work to create the new Catholic Charities at Elliot Park facility — fully utilizing and preserving a building in a prime location that will offer 173 private, deeply affordable apartments to the region. The adaptive reuse preserves the original social purpose of the building while offering more resources and support to low-income adults in downtown Minneapolis.
The Endeavors Residence Program Model
The Endeavors program will offer a unique integrated model of care that promotes housing stability, health, and wellbeing. A total of 173 units of housing in Endeavors Residence will provide a safe place to call home to single adults (ages 18 and up) from diverse backgrounds who have experienced homelessness and utilize supportive services. Many residents will be veterans, elderly, and/or have complex medical needs. Current residents of Exodus Residence worked with staff to choose the new name “Endeavors,” which conveys the resilience and possibilities found through each individual’s journey. Staff will provide care 24/7, using trauma-informed best practices. The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Recuperative Care Center will provide short-term respite opportunities for 30 people experiencing homelessness who need additional time to recover after being released from a hospital. It will also offer 24/7 care, and staff will coordinate closely with local health care providers including neighboring Hennepin County Medical Center. Hennepin County’s Health Care for the Homeless Clinic will be embedded in the community, serving as a public neighborhood storefront clinic for area residents who require medical support and qualify for services based on income. Six medical examination rooms and space for psychiatric care for those seeking mental health support will be available onsite.
Milestone Reached at a Critical Juncture
With the completion of the Elliot Park facility, Catholic Charities has realized a significant achievement in the organization’s history: 1,000 deeply affordable housing units available to the community. In addition, Catholic Charities at Elliot Park serves as a purposeful reimagining for the organization. For the first time, headquarters staff — in addition to Aging and Disability Services staff — will be located together in one space alongside residents of one of our programs, creating true mission in action.
The completion of Endeavors is timely, as our region faces a homelessness and affordable housing crisis while simultaneously addressing public health challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. National and regional studies have consistently shown that the lack of affordable housing is a leading cause of homelessness, and there is a critical lack of affordable housing in the metro region. The pandemic has made it a challenge to know the exact numbers of people experiencing homelessness because most agencies suspended homeless “counts” in 2021, and data for 2022 is not yet available. Recent information from local providers (via Minnesota’s Homeless Management Information System) suggests that the number of people experiencing homelessness in the metro region is rising. In January 2020, around 5,000 individuals in the metro area stayed in emergency shelters or were served by local street outreach programs. In January 2022, that figure rose to 5,691 – an increase of almost 14 percent from pre-pandemic levels. State projections indicate the number of unsheltered homeless will continue to increase dramatically in the coming year.
Mayor Frey at the May 18 grand opening celebration of the Endeavors Residence in Elliot Park.
“Housing is a right, and affordable housing is a top priority in our work to better serve the people of Minneapolis,” said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. “We are committed to maintaining and growing our partnerships in these deeply-affordable housing projects to ensure all our residents have a place to call home. I’m grateful to Catholic Charities for stepping up to the challenge to create an innovative space that will support those in need and enrich our community.”
Catholic Charities at Elliot Park: Project History
The current Exodus Residence — located next to St. Olaf Church in downtown Minneapolis — provides housing and support to 95 people in a deteriorating building which Catholic Charities has leased from St. Olaf Catholic Church since 1995. In 2017, Catholic Charities and St. Olaf extended the lease until 2021 to allow time to secure a replacement. This was at the same time Catholic Charities was working with Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Dominium, and many others to complete the second phase of Dorothy Day Place — the largest public-private partnership in housing and social services in state history — which was completed in fall 2019. Despite the challenges of advancing another major project so soon, Catholic Charities and its partners were compelled to act because of the housing and homelessness crisis affecting the state and region. In December 2019, Catholic Charities secured critical funding from Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, generous private donors, and the largest award of Housing Infrastructure Bonds given to date by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. This enabled Catholic Charities to purchase the Augustana Health Care Center, which will serve as the new home to Endeavors and Catholic Charities at Elliot Park. Extensive renovation work began in spring 2020. Endeavors residents will move into their new homes in June. Catholic Charities staff will begin transitioning onsite in July.
Tuesday
May172022
Zenon Dance School Announces Camp Zenon: Youth Dance Sampler Camps
Zenon Dance School Announces Camp Zenon: Youth Dance Sampler Camps
Discover dance with a week-long camp for young artists! Not sure if your dancer has a style they like best, or looking for a way to try out something new? A variety of dance styles and creative movements will be explored in this one week camp.
Informal showing on the last day. All abilities and levels of experience are welcome.
Session 1 (age 4-6) | July 18 - 22 from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Session 2 (age 7-10) | July 18 - 22 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm
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Zenon Dance School is located at 528 Hennepin Ave, 4th Floor (within the Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts)
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The tuition is $195. No person will be refused because of inability to pay. Need-based scholarships are available for partial and full tuition upon inquiry.
Register online. Registration closes one week before each camp begins. Please contact info@zenondance.org or 612-338-1101 (if no answer please leave voice mail) with any questions.
Tuesday
May172022
The Northrup King Building May 17 Newsletter - Special Art-A-Whirl Edition
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Tuesday
May172022
Super Flower Moon by Ric Rosow
Submitted By Ric Rosow
This image was taken about 8:15 p.m on Sunday, May 15. I photographed the entire sequence of the eclipse that night going past midnight into the early morning of Monday. The color in the windows of the Riverview Tower building on the left immediately caught my eye. I composed the scene to keep that element in the image. As the moon moved more to the south I could not maintain that composition. I actually started photographing Sunday morning at 3:30 a.m. as the moon set in downtown, before the moon was officially a full moon. Then on Sunday evening I started again around 8:00 p.m. after scouting out several different locations from which to photograph the eclipse. I shot until around 1:15 a.m. Monday.
Art-A-Whirl is this weekend in Minneapolis, but there's not enough time to get this image printed to display Tres Leches Art Gallery for Art-A-Whirl.
See more of my work @ricrosowphotography and @treslechesartgallery.
Super Flower Moon
Sunday
May152022
New Vendor Highlights from the May 14 Mill City Farmers Market
May 14 shopping basket
We met three new vendors at the May 14 Mill City Farmers Market: TonzKitchen (Hot Chili Oil), Kobi Co., and Banh Sizzle. We also checked in with Blugirl Soapworks, The Happy Healthy Buddha and Rudy’s Breakfast Bagels.
Tony Scherber of TonzKitchen - he is a contestant on the inaugural season of PBS Food's The Great American Recipe.
Kobi (far left) assists customers with a variety of products, including candles, bath soaks, mists and other items.
Kobi's mother, Tasha (2nd from the right) assisted with Kobi's busy booth.
Banh Sizzle owners Jonathan and Hang Jauquet serve up Vietnamese street food, including crepes and spring rolls.
Roxanne Benson of Blugirl Soapworks offers soaps, beard balm, laundry detergent, moisturizers and more. Look for her at the Market monthly - her next date is June 11th.
Karinna Samy of The Happy Healthy Buddha explains the spice mixes she and her husband Jacques offer to customers. I picked up two of the blends during their first Market appearance - they are fantastic!
Wow - super tasty breakfast bagel sandwich from Rudy's Breakfast Bagels. They'll make your sandwich using the bagel and fillings of your choice. Look for them in the train shed.
I love that Sally Fritz is using a life size cutout of The Notorious RBG to display her creations. Seeing the former Supreme Court justice will elicit an immediate smile with each visit to the Market.
Mill City Times recognizes, respects and appreciates MCFM's work in supporting small local farmers, makers and artisans. That is why we continue to be a sponsor. :)
Saturday
May142022
Gamut Gallery to Celebrate a Decade of Art and Community in the Twin Cities with Art Is For Everyone, June 11 – July 9
Gamut Gallery has enjoyed a decade of art, music, performance, and collaborations and invites you to join them in celebrating during their first summer exhibition of the year: Art is for Everyone
In honor of their 10th anniversary, ten of Gamut's supporters have agreed to lend the the Gallery one of the pieces that first caught their eyes and captured their hearts. The loaned work will be displayed in tandem with new, original pieces by the corresponding artists. For this group exhibit, Gamut is welcoming back artists Ash Hane (2012), Urban Camper (2015), John Foster (2016 & 2019), Rodrigo Oñate (2016 & 2021), Bunny Portia (2017), Barret Lee (2017 & 2021), Kristi Abbott (2018), James Zucco (2019), Lora Hlvasa (2020 & 2021), and Aldair Dosmil (2021). As a special compliment to the month-long retrospective display, portraits captured within the homes of the featured collectors will be on view along with a few words of their own stories that embody Gamut’s mission of bridging artists and their communities to life.
“Come for the art and stay for the party!”
10-Year Anniversary Party is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 4 PM - 10PM, with food, live music and more: • Music by Daniel Volovets, Digital Nap, Atim Opoka, James Patrick & Sassy G • Icy Icy Baby Snowcone Truck • Live art by Hibaqq Ibrahim, Evan Weselmann & Jamie Owens • Photobooth with Caleb Timmerman ($15 pre-sales now available, $20 at the door, FREE for members.)
There will also be a Colab Art Night, June 22, 7-10pm ($5 pre-sales available soon, $10 at the door) and an Art is For Everyone Makers Market Finale event on July 9, 1-4pm (Free).
Saturday
May142022
Share the River Nordeast 2022 is set for June 22
Wednesday, June 22, 5pm–8pm at MWMO
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) invites you to join them for an evening of community, canoeing and cookies when Share the River Nordeast returns June 22nd.
Stop by anytime between 5pm and 8pm for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at the Stormwater Park and Learning Center.
This family-friendly event is great for kids and adults of all ages. Please note, participants must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit the provided life jackets.
In addition to learning to paddle on the river, participants will also have opportunities to learn about the Mississippi River’s history, water quality, plants, animals and more. You’ll also be able to connect with other local organizations about their work in the community for the environment.
Canoe rides will be led by guides from Wilderness Inquiry, with support from National Park Service rangers from the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area and Mississippi Park Connection staff.
Friday
May132022
Minneapolis, St. Paul, Xcel Energy and HOURCAR Launch EV Spot Network
Soon it will be easier than ever to use an electric vehicle in the Twin Cities.
The City of Saint Paul in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, Xcel Energy and HOURCAR launched the EV Spot Network today, May 13.
Evie Carshare will be the first 100% renewably powered municipally-owned carshare in the country and provide residents with cleaner and more affordable transportation options.
Evie Carshare will have over 150 all-electric vehicles for one-way trips by the minute, hour, or day around Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Sharing the same system with HOURCAR, members will have access to both one-way Evie Carshare and hub-based HOURCAR services.
Friday
May132022
Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project - May 13 Update
Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project
Hennepin Ave. will be reconstructed between 12th Street and Washington Avenue. The City will reconstruct the pavement from building face to building face, including improvements to public and private utility infrastructure, and improved space for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles.
Latest Project News
Concrete work continues on Phase 3 of the project between 5th and 7th Streets. This week brought more sidewalk installation and some bike lane concrete segments as well as curb and gutter. Intersection work at 7th has begun and will continue over the coming weeks.
What's Coming Up
The 7th Street intersection will remain down to one lane of traffic as concrete paving occurs next week. Concrete curb, sidewalks, and bike lanes will continue to take shape over the next couple weeks. And work will begin at 5th Street in preparation for the LRT shutdown in early June.
Spring plantings will begin next week from 5th to Washington.
Contact Us
For more information on this project contact:
Project email: hennepinCM@minneapolismn.gov
Phone: 612-255-4049
Website: www.hennepindowntown.com
Friday
May132022
4th Street Reconstruction Project Update - May 13
4th Street Reconstruction Project Overview
The City of Minneapolis is reconstructing 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and 4th Ave. S in downtown Minneapolis. The reconstruction will include wider sidewalks, improved crossings, a new bi-directional off-street bike path on the north side of the street, lighting, trees, and planting beds. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete by the end of 2022.
What's Happening Next Week?
Roadway reconstruction continues on 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Fourth St. is currently closed to vehicle traffic between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Local access will be maintained between 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N.
- Crews have completed roadway reconstruction on the north half of the roadway between 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N. Local access will now be maintained on the north side of the roadway as crews begin pavement removal and curb and gutter work on the south half of the road.
- Crews will be paving the roadway, sidewalk, and bike path on the north half of the road between 1st Ave. N and Hennepin Ave.
- Hydrant work and utility upgrades will occur on the northwest and southwest corners of the 1st Ave. N intersection.
*Please note that the construction schedules are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
What to expect during construction?
- During roadway construction, 4th St. will be closed to through traffic between 2nd Ave. N and Hennepin Ave. Local access will be maintained from 2nd Ave. N and 1st Ave. N.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction. Be aware of your surroundings when walking on the sidewalk and biking in the roadway.
- Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.
Upcoming Events
4th street weekly stakeholder meeting
Weekly project newsletters and virtual stakeholder meetings are sent out weekly. Join us at the next stakeholder meeting to get project updates, talk with project staff and get your questions/concerns answered.
Stakeholder Meeting
Occurs every Friday from 9-9:30 a.m.
Via Teams Meeting: Click here to join the meeting
Stay connected
There are multiple ways to get information including email updates and ongoing stakeholder meetings. Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for project updates: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/fourth-st-n-and-s/
Provide questions, comments or concerns on the interactive map: https://zan.mysocialpinpoint.com/4thstreetreconstruction
Email the project team: info@4thstmpls.com
Contact the project hotline: 612-412-9774
Thursday
May122022
WORKSHOP becomes The Print Shop for Art-A-Whirl Weekend
Be sure to visit The Print Shop at WORKSHOP®, 1300 Quincy Street NE, to catch incredible artists and local musicians during Art-A-Whirl, May 20-22!
For Art-A-Whirl weekend, WORKSHOP, 1300 Quincy Street NE, is transforming to The Print Shop. They will be celebrating the type of art that shows up on your walls, in your closet, or as a gift to someone special. Bold colors, pattern, typography are all welcome here. Posters, buttons, zines, patches, stickers, mugs, shirts, books, prints, cards…these items – and more – can all be found at The Print Shop.
The studio is located at the center of Art-A-Whirl planned activities - directly across from Art-A-Whirl headquarters and neighboring Able Seedhouse & Brewery, Indeed Brewing Company and Centro. They are partnering with neighboring Q.Arma Building to host musicians on an outdoor stage throughout the weekend. You can find the artist line up here.
Monday
May092022
Minneapolis Central City Tunnel Project Update and Tunneling Progress – May 9
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
Hennepin Ave
- Tunneling the new parallel storm tunnel under Washington Ave will resume fall 2022 at this site.
2nd Ave
- Crews continue tunneling the new parallel storm tunnel under Washington Avenue 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.
- There may be short, periodic delays while crews move equipment and materials around.
Mississippi River Portal
- Minor activities will periodically occur at the Mississippi River portal site through Summer 2022. Work will resume fall 2022.
- The parking lot off Portland Ave east of the Stone Arch Bridge, near Mill Ruins Park, is now open through summer 2022.
Tunneling Progress
Crews have built the new shaft at Washington Ave and 2nd Ave and have been tunneling the connection to the new parallel storm tunnel approximately 90 feet. Crews have tunneled approximate 70 feet from the Portland Ave access shaft towards Chicago Ave. This work will continue through the summer. Crews have also tunneled approximately 40 feet from the Hennepin Ave access shaft towards 2nd Ave S. This work will be put on hold and will resume in fall 2022.
Long Term Closures
- 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. The contractor will resume tunneling from the existing tunnel to the new tunnel in fall 2022.
- 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 eastern sidewalk along Nicollet Mall between Washington Ave and 3rd St N remains restricted. Access is open to the Marquette Plaza building. The dewatering well and pumps are installed in this area.
- Pedestrians are still able to use the sidewalk on the west side of Nicollet Mall.
- The crosswalk at the Washington Ave intersection remains open.
- Possible short-term sidewalk closures to remove equipment in the area through the end of the month.
- 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
Sunday
May082022
Public Has Until May 13 to Provide Feedback on 2nd Street S Corridor Improvement Project
Minneapolis Public Works is evaluating improvements on 2nd Street S from 2nd Avenue S to 13th Avenue S. They will accept public feedback regarding the 2nd Street S Corridor Improvement Project until May 13th.
The City will remove and add a new layer of asphalt and install a new bikeway along 2nd Street S. Additionally, the proposed project will identify opportunities to improve safety for all modes of travel, with a specific focus on encouraging safer travel speeds, shortening crossings for pedestrians, upgrading the existing street corners to ADA standards, and upgrading the bike lanes along 2nd Street S. The project will also evaluate upgrading the bikeway connections to West River Parkway, including one block of 13th Avenue S. In addition, the project will evalutet the feasibility of intersection safety improvements on Park Avenue, 10th Avenue S, and 11th Avenue S.
The anticipated timeline is as follows:
- January-June 2022: Concept design and community engagement
- June 2022 - March 2023: Detailed engineering and public hearing for assessments
- Summer/fall 2023: Construction
- Spring 2024: Completion
Participate! Public Works will be accepting comments on this project through May 13. Contact Dan Edgerton, Senior Project Planner at 612-207-5722 or dan.edgerton@minneapolismn.gov.
Sunday
May082022
New Vendor Highlights from the May 7 Mill City Farmers Market
The Mill City Farmers Market's 2022 outdoor season kicked off May 7th with a wonderful mix of vendors and plenty of warm sun.
In addition to produce, meat, eggs, quark, Pure Ginger for You and crackers, we were delighted to include an air plant from Ink ‘N Flower to our market basket.
Thank you to MCFM sponsor Cynthia Froid Group for hosting their annual herb plant give away.
Redwolf Chai serves hot and iced chai, along wtih Mulawah (chapati), an East African crepe made to eat with honey and tea. We brought a chapati home from the Market - it was delicious and we will for sure be enjoying more!
Rudy’s Breakfast Bagels is a Latino family-owned company. The menus look tasty and we plan order a few breakfast bagels next Saturday and share photos.
Ink ‘N Flower offers wildflower-inspired floral arrangements, home decor and greeting cards. Owner In Kyung Yang is a florist with more than two decades of experience in South Korea and Minnesota. Look for hanging baskets, macrame, terrariums, preserved flowers, candles and more.
3LECHE is a group of service industry professionals who banded together to start a fermentation company. In late 2021, they moved into the Food Building and have a product line including fermented botanical beverages, various beverages and culinary products made with waste from Food Building makers, and a full suite of nonalcoholic beverages. Find them next to the Baker’s Field Floor & Bread team every Saturday outside the train shed.
A neighor raved about the 3LECHE beverage they ordered.
Sweet Lou’s Craft Sausage and Butchery partners with local farmers to source the highest quality brats and sausages. For our first visit, we chose a package of breakfast sausage for an indulgent biscuits with sausage gravy breakfast.
The Bakery on 22nd St. offers a selection of sourdough breads made with high quality ingredients from our region, including heritage wheat from Sunrise Flour Mill and other organic whole grains, for table loaves, frozen pizza crusts, crackers, pitas and more. We picked up a bag of crispy herbed crackers, and look forward to trying the pita bread on our next visit.
The Muddy Tiger food truck features modern Indian street food, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.
Congratulations to Marty and Darrold Glanville of Sunrise Flour Mill on their recent SBA Minnesota Encore Entrepreneurs of the Year Award!
Shout out to Pure Ginger for You. While they're made to drink straight up, I love using these juices as the base for veggie and fruit breakfast blender drinks.
Saturday
May072022
April 2022 State of the Downtown Market from Cynthia Froid Group
Downtown real estate market update from Cynthia Froid Group. Additional details available here.
