People and the Falls: Shaping our Landscapes, Changing our Lives

From Mill City Times:

Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm

Location:  Please meet on Main Street Southeast, across from the Pillsbury A Mill.   

Islands, caves, springs and the only natural waterfall on the Mississippi River: Over centuries, all these shaped the experiences of many peoples living near and traveling through this area. The waterfall itself received many names: to the Ojibwe, Kakabika – severed rock; to the Dakota, Minirara – curling water, or Owahmenah – falling water. We will walk down to the water’s edge, learn more about the area experienced by indigenous peoples and see how this site helps tell the national story of changes in the land. National Park Service Ranger David Wiggins, with decades of experience leading walks along the Mississippi River, will share his deep background in history, ecology and our changing relationship with our Mississippi and our lands.

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Open House on East Bank Falls

From Mill City Times:

Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location:  Pracna on Main, 117 Main Street SE

You are invited to learn more about how we might create a more vital, world-class riverfront destination on the East Bank that will honor our past and welcome visitors for generations to come.  Some questions to address: Restoring the East Channel falls tumbling over limestone faces: is it feasible? Improving access for people and ecological health of Father Hennepin Bluffs Park: how can we protect and restore the powerful nature, while improving access for people walking? Come meet East Bank Falls team members, learn more about this local gem in our national park, and find out how you can help.

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Different Ways to Know a River

From River Talk:

The other day I was reading the paper and was attracted to a headline by Minneapolis author Greg Breining.  I've followed Breining's work off and on for a couple of years, and he interviewed me once for a story.  I expected that he would have something intelligent to say on the subject.

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Family Tour: Riverfront Quest

From Mill City Times:

Children and families are invited to enjoy a Quest of the Minneapolis Riverfront. A Quest is a way to explore local community treasures and learn more about the history of a place. The tour will take participants on a ramble along the riverfront outside Mill City Museum’s backdoor.

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Women's Work: Walking Tour with History Player Eva Valesh

From Mill City Times:

Take a walking tour led by costumed History Player Eva Valesh, whose undercover reporting for the Saint Paul Globe in 1888 and 1889 exposed the harsh working conditions of women in Minneapolis. Learn about factory life for girls at the North Star Woolen Mill, still standing at the west end of the Stone Arch Bridge.

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Walker Art Center Lends Hand to Design Competition for Mill City's Upper Riverfront

From The Line:

Turning the tide along Minneapolis' upper riverfront from industrial dominance to recreational opportunity is the impetus behind a major design competition now underway. Organizers hope the winning plans will showcase features of the best in recent park design from around the world.

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Mill Ruins Park

On the Minneapolis Riverfront In the Mill District of Minneapolis.

New Website Launched for Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition

From Mill City Times:

Ok, it's not much yet, but the design competition for the Minneapolis' upper riverfront (the area extending from the Stone Arch Bridge to Minneapolis' northern city limits, along both sides of the Mississippi River) has it's own website now.

Not much there except the key dates for the competition, a link to a project description document and a link to the RFQ.  I hope they publish the design entries and keep us up-to-date on the competition.

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Railroad History Tour

From Mill City Times:

Discover the impact of railroads on the Minneapolis with a guided tour of railroad landmarks including the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle.

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Riverfront Oktoberfest

From Mill City Times:

Sunday, Noon-6:00pm

Complete with traditional German music, polka dancing and food and beer. The historic and quaint backdrop of Saint Anthony Main and the natural beauty of the Mississippi River bank make for the idyllic Oktoberfest setting. Admission and music will be FREE for all ages. I.Ds will be required to obtain a wristband for purchasing beer and wine.

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