Shingle Creek news
Written by Gary Averill A lot happened in the latter part of December and early part of January at Shingle Creek Park: Beaver and mother nature causing havoc …
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What’s next for METRO Blue Line
2024 will be a big year for the METRO Blue Line Extension project. Staff will be working on more detailed plans for local review and approval, and they’ll be …
Community kindness act
Many times my New Year resolutions are gone by the end of January. This year, I didn’t even consciously elect a resolution, and then one came my way. …
Conserve energy
With the increased cost of natural gas, people may want to consider conserving natural gas. The biggest step customers can take to conserve is by lowering …
Investing in affordable housing
The City Council recently approved $16.8 million in direct investment and $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits to create or preserve 876 units of …
Lower pet adoption fees to spur adoption rates
Minneapolis Animal Care & Control (MACC) has lowered adoption fees with the goal of increasing animal adoptions. The shelter is also now at maximum …
More ways to go solar
Nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) wants to help Twin Cities homeowners of all incomes go solar. To accomplish this, SUN launched the Twin Cities Area …
Relief for home owners
With more than 18,000 ash trees lost to the emerald ash borer since 2013, protecting the tree canopy is a critical priority for the Minneapolis Park & …
Shining the spotlight: A Rotarian’s journey to bring peace to the Northside and Metro
Written by Kathleen Hustad Within the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis, every member is a force for change, each with a unique way of making our community …
Winter Solstice event lights up Creekview Park
Written by Deanna Averill Winter Solstice 2023 is in the books! Despite the absence of snow and a steady drizzle, Creekview Recreation Center witnessed a …