Park construction at the new regional park at Upper Harbor site to begin this spring
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announced it has officially acquired the land for a new regional park at the Upper Harbor redevelopment site. …
Archive by month January
Osseo Road and Dowling reopened to Northside traffic
Good news! After months of frustration for all of us on the Northside we finally have driving access on both Osseo Road and Dowling Avenue. On December 15, …
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 …
University of Minnesota to host Job Fair North Minneapolis
The University’s Twin Cities campus currently is hiring for University Services positions and more! Looking for a new job? The University of Minnesota (U of …
City awarded federal grant to improve street safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Minneapolis a $20 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to address the highest …
Consider solar
Written by MN Renewable Now staff MN Renewable Now is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help North Minneapolis achieve renewable energy and a better …
A conversation with Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw
I had the great opportunity to talk with Ward 4 City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw on December 6. Councilmember Vetaw was elected to the Ward 4 seat in …
Blue Line Lowry station design update
The original design concept for the Lowry Station was an elevated track and station near North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. However, stakeholders did not …
Park ice skating rinks not open yet
Park staff have been working to build ice rinks in parks, but unusually warm weather has delayed rink openings into January at Webber, Shingle Creek and …