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Saturday, December 31, 2011 at 12:00PM
2011 Mill City Flashback - Runners Get in the Spirit of the 2011 Mill City Suds Run
Creative runners turned out in full force for the September 10 Mill City Suds Run (formerly known as the Blubber Run).
Here's a slide show with a more expansive group of pictures:
2011 Mill City Flashback - First Mill City Museum Minneapolis History Pub Crawl
The Mill City Museum added a Minneapolis History Pub Crawl to the tour offerings this year. Unfortunately, the State shut down forced them to cancel two of the three scheduled tours. We were fortunate enough to join the only tour available on Tuesday, August 30.
The trolley departed from the Museum and took us over the Stone Arch Bridge and along Washington Avenue, with a few stops and jogs along the way. Our guides, Rod and Dave, presented a wealth of history and provided each of us with a Washington Avenue Photo Guide inclusive of pictures ranging from 1860 to the mid 1960's, along with a list of references and links for further research at our leisure.
We stopped for a drink at the Milwaukee Road Depot and The Loop, allowing enough time for attendees to get to know each other and discuss the sites and info in more detail.
Hopefully they'll bring this tour back next summer - it was both fun and informative. The Mill City Museum has a very talented and engaging staff, and we highly recommend all of the tours and special events they offer.
Mill City Commons Seeks Part Time Program Coordinator
Do you know a flexible, hard working person looking for a part time opportunity?
Mill City Commons is in the process of hiring a part time Program Coordinator. You'll find position details on the Ecumen website. Note - although the website states the application deadline is December 31, the closing date is actually January 6.
2011 Mill City Flashback - Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers at Mill City Live
From Mill City Live at the Mill City Museum in the summer of 2011.
2011 Mill City Flashback - Sights and Sounds of July 16 KidsFest at MacPhail Center for Music
This past Saturday MacPhail Center for Music was alive with joyful noises as parents and their future musicians (some still in diapers) soaked up KidsFest. This action packed 2-hour event gave little ones a chance to experience as many string, brass and percussion instruments as they could handle. They also got to make their own instrument to take home, and enjoy a performance by the Dakota Combo.
Below are two slide shows - one silent (the Sights) and one quite loud (the Sounds), followed by a video of the Dakota Combo. MacPhail's talented Early Childhood Music teachers provided guidance with smiles and ease.
(best viewed in full screen mode)
2011 Mill City Flashback - Great Turn Out for NorthEast Dog Parade
A huge crowd gathered in Chute Square for the July 30 NorthEast Dog Parade. We didn't make it to the Red Stag for "Dogtail Hour" afterwards, but the parade kick off was quite a party by itself.
2011 Mill City Flashback - The Depot Hosts Bar & Patio Party for Neighbors and Guests
We met The Depot's Restaurant Manager, Randee Douglas, when our group stopped at the Stone Arch Bar for a drink during Mill City Museum's Minneapolis History Pub Crawl in August. While chatting with Randee, we learned about the monthly Bar & Patio Party The Deport started hosting this summer after the completion of their beautiful new patio, situated just off of the Stone Arch Bar.
The latest party was September 28, and featured Flat Earth Brewing Company of St. Paul, whose staff was on hand to pour samples and answer questions about their micro-brews. DJ Adrian Perryman of Events by MV was spinning tunes, and juicy sliders were being devoured as fast as the chef could plate 'em up at the grill. Servers treated guests to martinis and specialty shots, and fruits and cheeses were available for the non-carnivores in the crowd. It all added up to a relaxing, enjoyable evening - a neat gift from The Depot to it's neighbors and guests.
A sizable fire pit is the focal point of the patio, and will come in handy for October's party (what are the odds of it being this gorgeous a month from now?). You can stay informed on what's happening at The Depot through Facebook and Twitter.
2011 Mill City Flashback - Minneapolis Duathlon [Video]
The Minneapolis Duathlon, a premier multisport event, became the largest du in America in our inaugural year (2009).
The Minneapolis Duathlon includes a 3.1-mile run, 18-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run which can be done individually or as a 2- or 3-person relay, or you just do the 5K run. All of the races happen in downtown Minenapolis and along the scenic Mississippi River. It is a beautiful, rolling course perfect for athletes of who have different levels of experience. We would love for you, your friends and family to join us!
Each of these races, whether you do them as an individual or as a relay, offers the fourth piece of our 2011 5-medal series: the stained glass Minneapolis Duathlon medal. Plus athletes get a Minneapolis Duathlon bike set: a hat, arm warmers and a bike bag.
2011 Mill City Flashback - Orange Mighty Trio at Mill City Farmers Market
Visitors to the August 20 Mill City Farmers Market were treated to a fantastic performance by the Orange Mighty Trio. Also find them on Facebook and Twitter.
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2011 Mill City Flashback - Spider-Man Among Runners in the Red, White & BOOM! TC Half Marathon
Watch for Spider-Man about 1:25 minutes into the video! (Superman also ran, but unfortunatley we didn't get a shot of him.)
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2011 Mill City Flashback - Outrage in Minneapolis - Vandals Strike 35W Bridge Memorial
Vandals removed several letters from the just dedicated 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden sometime between 8:00 AM yesterday and this morning. I received a call this morning from Star Tribune reporter Matt McKinney inquiring about a photo shoot I did early yesterday morning to see if I caught the lettering still intact. I directed Matt to a site we just launched for the memorial - http://35Wbridge.org - so he could verify.
According to McKinney, the project manager had been there earlier this morning to removed the remaining letters out of respect for survivors of the tragedy. Matt let me know that Mayor Rybak was on his way to give a statement, so I headed over to the memorial.
Yesterday morning with the letters intact:
This morning, letters removed:
Mayor Rybak arriving on the scene:
2011 Mill City Flashback - Union Thugs Seize Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis
"Union thugs" is a term heard frequently on cable news and talk radio - search Google for and see for yourself:
- union thugs tea party 3,680,000 hits
- union thugs sarah palin 3,500,000 hits
- union thugs governor walker 2,270,000 hits
When I heard of the "Build Minnesota So Minnesota Works" rally, I wondered what it was really all about, so I decided to walk over to see some thugs for myself. What I witnessed was shocking. I hope my readers appreciate the bravery this reporter showed in covering this event. As the following pictures show, I was in fear for my safety every moment spent on the Stone Arch Bridge (View all of the photos on Flickr...):
Thugs gathering for their assualt on the Stone Arch Bridge
Thugs about to attack
Grandpa thug and his buddy
Future thug
Apprentice thug
Cute blonde thug
Scary Black thug
Girl next door thug
Gang signs
Thug propaganda
Watch the Rally and judge for yourself:
View all of the photos on Flickr...
2011 Mill City Flashback - Another Performance by Light of the Moon Band at Mill City Farmers Market
Light of the Moon Band put on another great performance at the September 3 Mill City Farmers Market.
2011 Mill City Flashback - National Night Out in the Mill District [Sideshow]
Friends (new and old), food, drink, music, massages, door prizes and Segways - they all add up to a perfect 2011 National Night Out in our Mill District neighborhood.
Special thanks to everyone who organized, provided refreshments, and helped set up and clean up. Also, thank you to Mill City Commons, Sorella Wine & Spirits, The Doorway, Segway Tours and Mark Stillman.
Visit the Block Party Website for more photos...
Job Posting at the McKnight Foundation
Position announcement: Program Officer — Arts
Applications accepted through January 16, 2012
Background. Founded in 1953 and independently endowed by William and Maude McKnight, the Minnesota based family foundation has assets of approximately $1.9 billion and granted about $96 million in 2010. McKnight concentrates resources in the arts, early literacy, the environment, the region and communities, neuroscience, and crop research, and select efforts in Southeast Asia and East Africa. McKnight subscribes to the Minnesota Council on Foundations' "Principles for Minnesota Grantmakers."
The Arts program. The goal of the arts program is to support an environment in which artists are valued leaders in our community with access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. For more in-depth information on McKnight's arts program, click here.
Position purpose. The program officer for the arts program reports directly to the program director. This position is responsible for reviewing letters of inquiry and grant requests, conducting site visits and evaluating applicant capacity for success and for fit with funding criteria. Key to this work is to establish and maintain effective working relationships with grantees, key stakeholders, and other members of the Foundation staff.
2011 Mill City Flashback - A Dogs Eye View of the Dog Day 5K [Video]
One of our favorite events of 2011. A variety of breeds zipped across the Stone Arch Bridge during the 2nd Annual Dog Day 5K on June 11.
See the entire set of 167 photos on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/millcitytimes/sets/72157626939089942/
2011 Mill City Flashback - The Homegrown Experience on Nicollet Island [Slideshow]
The second Homegrown Experience, organized by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board(MPRB), took place August 21 on Nicollet Island. This slide show is condensed down from the 1,000+ pictures we captured that afternoon. Beautiful day, great food and drink!
Video - A Downtown Minneapolis Riverwalk Inspired by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
A walk from the West Bank of the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront, across the Stone Arch Bridge, through Father Hennepin Park, along Historic Main Street, and down on the East Bank of the Minneapolis Riverfront.
Our walk was inspired by a hike we attended in the winter of 2010 guided by Cordelia Pierson of the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership. Support MRP - MinneapolisRiverfrontPartnership.org - and the Minneapolis Riverfront.
