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Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 4:52PMTOP STORIES LAST WEEK
Could the Mississippi River actually begin in South Dakota?
Questioning whether the Mississippi begins in Lake Itasca may be blasphemy – or good geology.
Plan to reconnect Cedar-Riverside, downtown Mpls. hits roadblock over traffic concerns
A plan to stitch up the freeway gash that divides Cedar-Riverside from downtown Minneapolis by converting an old exit ramp into a pedestrian friendly crossing has been delayed amid a debate over cars.
6 reasons to like new Downtown East Commons park in Minneapolis
The largest open space in downtown Minneapolis shows that an urban park can be more than trees and grass.
Blarney to open pub near U.S. Bank Stadium
Dinkytown’s Blarney Pub & Grill is opening a second location near U.S. Bank Stadium in Downtown East.
Nimbus Theatre finds new home in Northeast
Independent theater company Nimbus Theatre has found a new home across Northeast Minneapolis after leaving its home on Central Avenue last year.
Q+A: Olga Viso discusses the Walker Art Center's plans for a more artfully integrated campus
The Walker’s plans to rebuild its Vineland Place entry and re-landscape the former site of the Guthrie Theater also coincide with a two-year refresh and infrastructure rebuild of the park-board-owned sculpture park.
RoehrSchmitt renovates factory to address need for office and retail space in Northeast
The old Miller Bag Building, plonked on the outskirts of Northeast Minneapolis’ commercial core, is pretty big. Actually, the hulking four-story structure and its three outbuildings are legitimately out of scale with their surroundings.
Family says Prince tribute concert will be Oct. 13 at Vikings stadium
Family members confirmed the date, but there was no word on who might perform.
Minneapolis, St. Paul lead suburbs in growth
Minneapolis City Council Member Jacob Frey said more people of all ages want to live in places with a “dense, dynamic atmosphere.”
Surdyks & Amazon Launche One-Hour Alcohol Delivery Service In Twin Cities
One-stop online retailer Amazon has partnered with Surdyk’s to offer speedy delivery of beer, wine and spirits to Twin Cities area customers.
Butcher Block opens expansion into Pacifier space
The Northeast Minneapolis Italian restaurant has added a bar and more seating thanks to an expansion into the into the former flagship space of the baby gift and clothing boutique. Pacifier relocated from the Hennepin Avenue space in January to open a larger location in the North Loop.
More TCF Bank building redevelopment details released
Franklin Street Properties shared more details about its redevelopment plans for the TCF Bank building that was at one time going to be the site of a 50-story tower in downtown Minneapolis.
U.K. will open new trade offices in Minneapolis, two other cities
The United Kingdom is the ninth-biggest buyer of Minnesota exports.
