Mill City Times Newsletter / 12/22/2014

“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. “

- Anne Frank

[PHOTO] PIC OF THE WEEK

Mill Ruins in Mid Air

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[PHOTO] READER PIC

The Other Side of the Stone Arch Bridge (Kim Rinde)

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BREAKING: TRADER JOE'S COMING TO DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS

Mill City Times Exclusive - Trader Joe's is coming to Downtown Minneapolis! We've confirmed through two independent sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations that agreement has been reached for a Trader Joe's grocery store in the planned Thresher Square project in the Mill District/Downtown East neighborhood of Minneapolis:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/breaking-trader-joes-coming-to-downtown-minneapolis.html

[VIDEO] ST. ANTHONY FALLS REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN OVERVIEW

Watch video of the area being planned for and hear from Committee Chair Ted Tucker and some of the committee members.  Another community service video produced and directed by Peter Zenner:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/video-st-anthony-falls-regional-park-master-plan-overview.html

SYMPHONY HYDRO DEAD IN THE WATER?

The first two government agencies to weigh in have both submitted letters to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last week opposing the Symphony Hydro proposal to build a hydroelectric facility in the soon to be closed Upper St. Anthony Falls lock:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/symphony-hydro-dead-in-the-water.html

[VIDEO] BIRD LOVERS, VIKINGS STADIUM OPPONENTS LOSE BID TO STOP DOWNTOWN PARK AT PARK BOARD MEETING

A coalition of bird advocates and Viking Stadium opponents turned out in force at the December 17 meeting of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) to oppose the the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Minneapolis and the MPRB for MPRB ownership and leaseback to the City of the planned park in Downtown East Minneapolis adjacent to the new Vikings Stadium.  Watch the passionate (some misguided, some spot on) pleas from advocates and the contentious discussion between MPRB Commissioners, who eventually voted to approve the MOU:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/video-bird-lovers-vikings-stadium-opponents-lose-bid-to-stop.html

[VIDEO] THE METROPOLITAN BUILDING / MILL CITY HISTORY

28 minutes of unedited color video of the Metropolitan or Northwest Guaranteed Loan Building of Minneapolis taken in August of 1961, months before it was demolished:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/video-the-metropolitan-building-mill-city-history.html

TONIGHT - SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS AT THE GUTHRIE

THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS – A MUSICAL FANTASY / Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness returns with its 36th Anniversary performance. The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy is a contemporary adaptation of the beloved poem “A Visit From St Nicholas.” This family-friendly musical production brings Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Rappin’ Reindeer to life in hilarious song and dance as they learn the true meaning of Christmas. The music ranges from R&B/Hip-Hop to Jazz, Blues and Gospel and features Sounds of Blackness singers and band in show-stopping, roof-raising songs and scenes:

http://millcitytimes.com/news/tonight-sounds-of-blackness-at-the-guthrie.html

IN THE NEWS

FROM WAYFINDING TO THE ART WALK: A LOOK AT THE LATEST DESIGNS FOR THE $50 MILLION REMAKE OF NICOLLET MALL

http://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2014/12/wayfinding-art-walk-look-latest-designs-50-million-remake-nicollet-mall

LIVING WITH THE MISSISSIPPI: THE BOHEMIAN FLATS

http://riverlife.umn.edu/2014/12/living-with-the-mississippi-the-bohemian-flats/

REPAIR COSTS FOR MINNEAPOLIS BRIDGES COULD TOP $130 MILLION

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/286518861.html

MORTENSON SEES 31-STORY TOWER FOR OLD NICOLLET HOTEL SPOT

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/286033681.html

10 DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL TRANSFORM MSP IN 2015

http://www.thelinemedia.com/features/10developmentprojects12102014.aspx

PARENTS PUSH TO MAKE DOWNTOWN FAMILY-FRIENDLY

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/parents-push-to-make-downtown-family-friendly

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

[PHOTO] PIC OF THE WEEK

History in the Window:

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[PHOTOS] READERS PICS

Vikings Stadium at Sunset (from reader Will Bracken):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/millcitytimes/15841165209/in/set-72157649102100600

SORELLA WINE & SPIRITS CLOSING DECEMBER 31

http://millcitytimes.com/news/sorella-wine-spirits-closing-december-31-new-owners-format-t.html

CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS LAUNCHES OPEN DATA PORTAL

http://millcitytimes.com/news/city-of-minneapolis-launches-open-data-portal.html

TOYS FOR TOTS DROP OFF AT BIBELOT SHOP

http://millcitytimes.com/news/toys-for-tots-drop-off-at-bibelot-shop.html

SCENES FROM THE DECEMBER 13 MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET

http://millcitytimes.com/news/scenes-from-the-december-13-mill-city-farmers-market.html

IN THE NEWS - PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPING THE NICOLLET HOTEL BLOCK

http://www.startribune.com/blogs/285620231.html

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/285689811.html

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/12/downtown-minneapolis-nicollet-hotel-block-duval.html

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/developers-reach-for-the-sky-in-nicollet-hotel-block-proposals

http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/27624167/minneapolis-considering-proposal-to-build-tallest-building-in-city

[PHOTO] PIC OF THE WEEK

Gigantic Head:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/millcitytimes/15776653247/in/set-72157648773188916

[PHOTOS] READERS PICS

Before the Storm - Pillsbury "A" Mill (Chelle Stoner):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/millcitytimes/15936639906/in/set-72157649102100600

NYE'S IN THE NEWS

http://millcitytimes.com/news/photos-nyes-in-the-news-last-week.html

MPRB TO OWN DOWNTOWN EAST PARK AFTER ALL

http://millcitytimes.com/news/mprb-to-own-downtown-east-park-after-all.html

MILL CITY HISTORY

http://millcitytimes.com/news/1805-lieutenant-zebulan-pike-negotiates-a-treaty-with-the-da.html

45-DAY COMMENT PERIOD OPEN FOR CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK MASTER PLAN

http://millcitytimes.com/news/45-day-comment-period-open-for-central-mississippi-riverfron.html

REFLECTING ON THE RIVER

http://mplsparksfoundation.org/2014/12/01/reflecting-on-the-river/

THE FILM SOCIETY OF MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL'S DECEMBER LINEUP

http://millcitytimes.com/news/the-film-society-of-minneapolis-st-pauls-december-lineup.html

 [VIDEO] MINNEAPOLIS TOPS IN THE NATION IN NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PARTICIPATION

http://millcitytimes.com/news/minneapolis-tops-in-the-nation-in-national-night-out-partici.html

WATER WORKS PARK ON MPR

http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/24/daily-circuit-water-works-park

[DOWNLOAD] A-MILL HYDRO PROJECT / FISH ENTRAINMENT AND MORTALITY STUDY

http://millcitytimes.com/news/download-a-mill-hydro-project-fish-entrainment-and-mortality.html

LA RIVE CONDOMINIUMS BECOMES ENERGY INDEPENDENT

http://millcitytimes.com/news/la-rive-condominiums-becomes-energy-independent.html

NEW NORTH LOOP SHOP FOCUSES ON MANUFACTURERS

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/new-north-loop-shop-focuses-on-manufacturers

NEW LUNCH SPOT DOWNTOWN

http://millcitytimes.com/news/new-healthy-lunch-spot-opens-downtown.html

NEW PROGRAM FOR ADULTS 55+ FROM MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC - MACPHAIL MUSIC FOR LIFE!

http://millcitytimes.com/news/macphail-music-for-life-offerings.html

OUR LADY OF LOURDES' FAMOUS FRENCH MEAT PIES NOW AVAILABLE

http://millcitytimes.com/news/our-lady-of-lourdes-famous-french-meat-pies-now-available.html

MILL CITY TIMES PHOTOS HIT THE ONE MILLION VIEWS MARK

http://millcitytimes.com/news/our-flickr-photos-hit-the-one-million-views-mark.html

[PHOTO] PIC OF THE WEEK

"Dancing Lights" -  (American Academy of Neurology Water Feature)

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NEW 4TH ST. TO 35W NORTH RAMP OPENS

http://millcitytimes.com/news/new-4th-st-to-35w-north-ramp-opens.html

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