Mill City Times Celebrates 1 Year!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 8:30AMWe launched Mill City Times in June 2010, starting with the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts. Over the past 12 months, we've accumulated thousands of pictures, videos and articles, and have met numerous people who collectively make the Mill District a vibrant, engaged community. Below are just a few of our favorites.
Favorite Picture - Happy Baby at the 2010 Aquatennial.
Favorite Event Video - Dog's eye view of the 2011 Dog Day K5:
Best New Business Award - Mill City Market Grocery and Deli (Opened Summer 2010).
Rick Pratt and his staff run our neighborhood grocery store and deli in the Bridgewater Lofts building. They have it all - coffee and bakery items in the morning, hot entrees and fresh sandwiches at lunch, salad bar, roasted whole chickens for dinner, and a great selection of general grocery items.
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Favorite Music Videos- J.D. Steele and the MacPhail Community Youth Choir:
1) Enjoy the Holiday
2) You've Got a Friend (Mr. Steele's intro really captures the passion and commitment of both himself and MacPhail Center for Music.)
3) Every Burden Shall Be Rolled Away
Neighborhood Champion Award - Naomi Williamson of Sanctuary the restaurant.
In addition to supporting local artists, participating in causes such as Dining Out for Life, and offering promotions with other businesses in the neighborhood, Naomi is very active with social media - creating a constant buzz. (And the restaurant is pretty incredible, too!)
Most Valuable Public Officials -
Lisa Goodman, Minneapolis City Council Ward 7 Representative
Scott Vreeland, Minneapolis Park & Rec Board Commissioner District 3
Coolest Event of the Year - The Zombie Pub Crawl (October 9, 2010)
We had so much fun taking pictures of the living dead that we created The Zombie Crawl Blog where you can see a new zombie every day until the 2011 Crawl rolls around!
Most Popular Series - 49 Steps to Insanity (Crown Hydro)
Saddest Loss - CorAzoN's Washington Avenue South location
Susan Zdon consolidated her business to the East Lake Street location in February, 2011, and we still feel the loss today. From her funky inventory, promotional parties, art displays, and book signings - we miss Susan and her staff!
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Most Inspiring Community Service - People Serving People
Can you imagine the fear, panic and despair a family with small children experiences when they suddenly find themselves homeless? People Serving People (PSP) offers a clean, safe, structured environment while helping families get back on their feet.
We have been in awe of the work they do since our tour in January.
Community Cornerstone Award -
Mill City Museum
Much of the Mill District's history can be learned at the Mill City Museum - through countless tours and programs, by exploring the building and courtyard, and in the wall of books for sale in the gift shop.
We have used the Museum as our own personal History class since moving to the neighborhood.
Most Freakish Event- Metrodome Roof Collapse, December 12, 2010.
Favorite Live Music Venue- MacPhail Center for Music
Whether it's the Spotlight Series or a recital, Antonello Hall is exquisite.
Favorite Activity (May - October) - The Mill City Farmers Market, of course!
Again, these are just a few of our favorites. Everything we've experienced over the past year in this wonderful Mill District neighborhood could fill a book. THANK YOU to everyone for the contributions that have helped make Mill City Times an interesting and informative site!
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