February 2009

Who will represent the neighborhoods?

Feb. 21 meeting will discuss process and nominations — if it takes place
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

The bulb before the flower

Workhaus playwrights put down roots at Seward’s Playwrights’ Center
by Anna Pratt (January 29, 2009)

Minnesota must grow its way out of the recession

Opinion
by Rep. Jim Davnie, District 62A (January 29, 2009)

Even with deficit, education and social programs are priorities

Opinion
by Sen. Patricia Torres Ray, District 62 (January 29, 2009)

Cooper resident responds to ‘smelly pole’ story

Letter
by Pauline Nixon, Cooper (January 29, 2009)

City to survey historic properties in Seward, Longfellow

Learn more at public meeting on Feb. 3
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Xcel to install Copper Naphthenate utility pole in Seward

Neighbors confront power company on replacement of penta pole
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Eye on U, February 2009

Public forum and comment period in early February for U of M Master Plan
(January 29, 2009)

New Seward Co-op opens with more items, jobs

Co-op board believes expansion will thrive despite economy
by Karlee Weinmann and Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Police seek nominations for block club, youth leader awards

Nominations due Friday, Feb. 6
by Tiffany Smith (January 29, 2009)

Seward residents charged in New Year’s Eve kidnapping, robbery

Incident is ‘escalation of threat of violence’
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

City asks for input on 2009 budget cuts

Meetings scheduled for Feb. 9 and Feb. 10
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Give input on bike sharing program

Public meetings Feb. 10 and Feb. 12
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Dine and Drink: Bridgeland favorites

Bridge staff share their picks for local wining and dining
by Bridge staff and contributors (January 29, 2009)

Resetting Mairin’s Table

Cooper’s Jon Locke brings culinary craft to Old St. Anthony
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Redesign of Franklin/River Road intersection kicks off

Public meeting set for Feb. 19
by Jeremy Stratton (January 29, 2009)

Feb. 1–8, 2009

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Feb. 1–8, 2009

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Feb. 8–15, 2009

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Feb. 16–22

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Pratt students reflect on the inauguration of President Barack Obama

Question: How will President Obama change the country?
by Pratt third graders (February 16, 2009)

What’s new (and old) in the neighborhoods?

New photographs and classic images document cities’ people and places
by Anna Pratt (February 16, 2009)

Joint ward meeting: game day at the new Gophers stadium, Wed., Feb. 18

Officials will discuss traffic, parking, tailgating and clean-up
(February 16, 2009)

Feb. 23–March 1

(February 25, 2009)

West Bank Community Coalition, Feb. 18 board meeting

Reward offered in Sodd murder case; WBCC/Cedar-Riverside NRP partnership efforts; West Bank safety tour; CHANCE projects; Peace Circle workshops begin March 10; public relations committee proposed; Finance Committee re-established
by Roxanne Bergeron (February 25, 2009)

Southeast Como Improvement Association, Feb. 3 board meeting

SECIA staff commendations; Highway 280 update; crime and safety
by Roxanne Bergeron (February 25, 2009)

Longfellow Community Council, Feb. 19 board meeting

May fundraiser at Merlins Rest; home-greening workshops approved and funded; River Gorge Stewards 2009 project approved; Xcel substations opposition sparks board debate; LCC sponsors City Council candidates’ forums; LCC angered by city's public engagement, notification
by Sarah Phemister (February 25, 2009)

Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA) Feb. 17 board meeting

Planning Commission approves 15th Avenue Design Plan; 2009 budget approved; bike and pedestrian safety and access; 600 SE Main St. decision tabled; recommendations for appointing representatives to Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission; District Council Collaborative and Granary Road; HMNA protests lack of access, comment on University Master Plan
by Sarah Phemister (February 25, 2009)

January, February neighborhood meeting notes posted in Reporter's Notebooks

by Jeremy Stratton (February 25, 2009)

Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association (PPERRIA) Feb. 23 meeting

PPERRIA’s future; resident requirement passed; University Master Plan; Franklin Avenue planning; Central Corridor summit March 7–8; Pratt playground; community engagement reps
by Sarah Phemister (March 2, 2009)

Seward Neighborhood Group (SNG) Feb. 25 board meeting

Bike advisory; violations inspection fee; financial report; NRP resources; home loan program; Seward Youth Peace Garden
by Karlee Weinmann (March 3, 2009)