Month: May 2018
Every ten years, the City of Minneapolis develops a long-term plan for how it will change and grow. The City’s draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan addresses topics such as housing, job access, the design of new buildings and how we use our streets. This plan could be the single most important issue to come before the…
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Due to forecasted rain this Wednesday, the previously announced treatment has been moved up to Tuesday May 22. Aerial applications are targeted to begin at 5:35 AM (sunrise) and ending at 8:30 AM. THIS IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. Tomorrow morning there is a forecast for early morning fog. If that weather forecast holds true we may…
Read MoreThere is important work being done to further develop and improve upon the City of Minneapolis’ neighborhood based engagement structure. From the City of Minneapolis: Neighborhoods 2020 is an opportunity to further develop and improve upon the City of Minneapolis’ neighborhood based engagement structure. Neighborhood organizations are by the people, for the people. When all…
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St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to treat a portion of the Lowry Hill and Kenwood neighborhoods in Minneapolis to eradicate a gypsy moth infestation detected last year. Officials plan to conduct the treatments on Wednesday, May 16, starting as early as 5:45 a.m. This is dependent on weather conditions…
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Where is the Bryant-Franklin median located? The median is located on the Bryant Avenue South and Franklin Avenue in the Wedge Neighborhood (aka Lowry Hill East), near the boarder of Lowry Hill off Franklin and Hennepin. Why is it located there? Bryant Avenue South is a designated bikeway that connects the Midtown Greenway to downtown Minneapolis and the Cedar…
Read MoreYou’re invited! MNDOT is hosting two open house events for the 35W@94 project. Mon, May 21, 5 – 7 p.m.The Center for Changing Lives2400 Park Ave, Minneapolis Thu, May 24, 5 – 7 p.m.Whittier Elementary School315 West 26th St, Minneapolis (enter on 27th St.) The open houses are an opportunity for community members and businesses to:…
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Don’t get surprised. Subscribe to road construction updates here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/emailupdates/ Beginning in May, there will be road closures for sections of the Hennepin – Lyndale corridor from Dunwoody to Oak Grove. And sections of I-94 near Lowry Hill will have closures. For maps and details click here.
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All Lowry Hill residents are invited and encouraged to attend. Join your LHNA Board and neighbors for a fun and informative evening. If the weather is nice we will be on the terrace with an amazing view of downtown Minneapolis. NOTE: The meeting will be at the First Unitarian Society, 900 Mount Curve Avenue. May…
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Residents please note: the planes applying the treatment will be flying VERY low (about 50 feet above the treetops) and be loud. There will only be one application over each treatment area. Spray planes will start very early in the morning but are able to fly for most of the day if weather is favorable.…
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) wants to alert park and trail users that a contractor hired by Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) will be conducting prescribed burns for the stormwater wetland ponds at Bde Maka Ska, Lake Nokomis and Cedar Lake. The prescribed burns will take place during May 2018. Specific weather and…
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