Hiawatha landscaping continues with phase 2 tree planting
Ongoing efforts to increase tree canopy, provide shade, improve aesthetics and comfort, and reduce the heat island effect along Hiawatha Ave continued with the recent planting of 130 trees from the...
View ArticleMinnehaha reconstruction starts in two months
The second year of Minnehaha Avenue’s reconstruction is scheduled to begin in about two months (depending on weather). The road will be closed to through traffic and reconstructed in two main stages:...
View ArticlePark Board posts preferred park concepts online
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has completed “preferred park concepts” for parks in the south service area. These concepts are available for review on the MPRB web site: East sector:...
View ArticleMinnehaha reconstruction phase 2 starts April 4
Year 2 of Minnehaha Avenue’s reconstruction will begin April 4. Construction will start with the area between 34th and 38th streets (stage 3). Stage 4 construction between 34th and Lake streets is...
View ArticleStreet furnishings coming soon!
The new street furniture should be showing up along the southern portion of Minnehaha Avenue within the next month or so. Expect to see almost 50 new bike racks, 11 benches, and 35 planters in front...
View ArticleCenterPoint Energy begins work north of 32nd Street
CenterPoint Energy is about to begin an upgrade of natural gas pipeline under Minnehaha Avenue and 26th Avenue from 32nd Street north to 22nd Street. Construction is expected to start the week of May...
View ArticleA-Line rapid bus service starts Saturday
Metro Transit’s new A Line rapid bus line kicks off its service on Saturday morning with grand opening events and free rides! The A Line will travel on city streets, but include a variety of design...
View ArticleExperience Minnehaha Avenue’s reopening!
Join Hennepin County, local businesses, and community and agency partners to celebrate the completion of Minnehaha Avenue. The November 12th event will start with a community open house at Adams...
View ArticleLearn about mosaic project at upcoming workshops
Learn more about mosaic making and share ideas for a public art project on Minnehaha Ave! Thanks to a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council to The Longfellow Community Council, Minnehaha...
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