Minneapolis Riverfront News
Covering life, work, and play in the Historic Mill District and Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront neighborhoods. Have an opinion, local news or events to share? Contact us.
Entries from February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 7:00AMMPRB Planning Committee Approves RiverFIRST Plan [Video]
From the February 15, 2012 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board meeting:
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Announces 2012 Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour Schedule
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Rebecca Pfeiffer recently announced the 2012 schedule for the popular Taste Twin Cities Food Tours "Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour", which returns in April with new and exciting tastings.
The Riverwalk Tour explores the Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling a variety of food at historical landmarks, as well as visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls while crossing the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main.
You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis. Taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods.
Scheduled tours are available Friday - Sunday, and you can also a book a private tour.
To learn more, visit their website and Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.
Tonight - Community Meeting: Water Works Park / Options for the Former Fuji-Ya Restaurant Site on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront
Monday, February 27, 5:30-7:30PM at the Mill City Museum.
The Week Ahead in Mill City / February 27 - March 4
Above: The latest update to the Mill City Photo Pool...
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, February 27
NT Live Filmed Presentation of Travelling Light
Public Meeting Regarding Fuji-Ya Site Development at Mill City Museum
Tuesday, February 28
Public Meeting on Northern Metal Permit Amendment at Minneapolis Park Board Headquarters
Small Business Consultations With LegalCORPS and SCORE® at Central Library
Wednesday, February 29
Aveda Institute’s Guest Appreciation Night
Thursday, March 1
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Friday, March 2
Saturday, March 3
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Origami and Pop-Up Books Family Workshop at MCBA
Picnic on the Battlefield Opens at Southern Theater
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Art(ists) On the Verge Opening Reception at The Soap Factory
Sunday, March 4
Beginners Tai Chi for Health Class at Open Book
Graze for Good at Spill the Wine
Hall of Famer Rod Carew at People Serving People
From December 2011 at People Serving People:
This Weekend in Mill City / February 24-26
Above: A recent photo from the Mill City Photo Pool
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, February 24
Junior Honors Recital at MacPhail
Saturday, February 25
Minneapolis History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Central Library
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Sunday, February 26
White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum
Complimentary Tai Chi for Well Being Workshop at Open Book
People Serving People's Chefs for Change Dinner Featuring Nipa Bhatt's Indian-American Fusion Cuisine
Chefs for Change is a unique dining experience held monthly at People Serving People, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting PSP programs. Local chefs prepare special menus and wine pairings for an intimate setting of 30-40 guests.
We attended the February 21 dinner, which featured Chef Nipa Bhatt's Indian-American fusion cuisine. Prior to the first course, Nipa (pictured below with Gwen Campbell, PSP's Relationships and Systems Coordinator) introduced herself and the dishes.
From the appetizers to dessert, each dish was incredibly flavorful.
The main course started with a plate of Basmati rice, Naan bread and condiments, followed by a parade of large bowls containing four Curry dishes. (We all dug in so quickly I only captured pictures of two Curries.)
Nipa prepared a sampling of spices she uses:
Darrin at Sorella Wine and Spirits did an expert job selecting wines for this dinner.
The volunteers who serve Chefs for Change dinners are friendly and professional.
Below, Daniel Gumnit, PSP's Chief Executive Officer, welcomed guests and provided some impressive statistics on the services PSP delivers and the number of families they are able to assist.
At the end of the evening, attendees took home "swag bags".
Attending a Chefs for Change dinner is a win-win for everyone. You'll enjoy a lovely meal, plus meet a local chef and other interesting people. Attendees who arrive a half hour prior to dinner can join PSP staff members for a tour of this amazing facility, and learn about the valuable services PSP provides families in transition. Finally, the entire ticket fee goes towards PSP programs.
Upcoming Chefs for Change dinners include:
March 19 - The Oceanaire Seafood Room
April 17 - Barbary Fig
May 21 - The Capital Grille
June 18 - PSP All Star Chefs
Please contact Lauren Rimestad, Development Manager, for reservations. She can be reached at 612-277-0219 or lrimestad@peopleservingpeople.org.
Mill District Would Move to the 3rd Ward Under Redistricting Plan
The City Council Ward maps proposed by the 2012 Redistricting Group would move the Mill District and most of the Downtown East & West neighborhoods to the 3rd Ward represented by Council Member Diane Hofstede. The above mentioned neighborhoods are currently represented by 7th Ward Council Member Lisa Goodman.
The Park District would also change for the Mill District from Dist. 3 represented by Scott Vreeland to Dist. 4 represented by anita Tabb.
The 2012 Redistricting Group will hold 2 meetings next week at which the public can offer comments on the proposals:
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Webber Community Center
4400 Dupont Avenue North
Minneapolis, Minnesota
612-370-4916
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosmer Community Library
347 East 36th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
612-543-6900
For the latest on the 2012 Minneapolis Redistricting process visit:
2012 Stone Arch Festival of Arts in the Works
Good News! Per Chris Riemenschneider's February 20 Star Trib article, the Stone Arch Festival of Arts will live on in 2012. Full Story
Our grandson got to experience this Festival last year for the first time...
...we're happy to learn it won't be his last time.
The Week Ahead in Mill City / February 20-26
Above: The latest update to the Mill City Photo Pool...
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, February 20
Publication Reading: Krys Lee at the Loft
Tuesday, February 21
Chefs for Change at People Serving People
Talk of the Stacks with David Treuer at Central Library
Wednesday, February 22
Breakfast with a Preservationist at the Mill City Museum
Red, Rojo, Rouge Dinner at Spill the Wine
Thursday, February 23
East Downtown Council Luncheon
Stand Up!: The Story of Minnesota’s Protest Tradition, with Rhoda Gilman at Mill City Museum
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Friday, February 24
Junior Honors Recital at MacPhail
Saturday, February 25
Minneapolis History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Central Library
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Sunday, February 26
White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum
Complimentary Tai Chi for Well Being Workshop at Open Book
This Weekend in Mill City / February 17-19
Above: A recent photo from the Mill City Photo Pool
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, February 17
A Wine Affair – Tour de France at St. Anthony Main Event Centre
'Dying to Make It' Rock Opera at Southern Theater
Saturday, February 18
International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA
Dying to Make It Rock Opera at Southern Theater
Farmers Market at Local D'lish
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Childish Films at Central Library
MacPhail Forum Presents Insights from Tim Mahoney
NOTE: This is a free event, but an RSVP is required due to limited seating. Please contact Cindy Hall-Duran at 612-767-5313 or hall-duran.cindy@macphail.org by February 24 to RSVP.
Tomorrow Night - Anticipated Film Opens on Screen 3 at St. Anthony Main Theater
From The Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul:
Share Your Views on Sustainability with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board(MPRB) has provided a link to its community survey on sustainability, hoping that you'll take a few minutes to complete the survey before February 26.
The survey is one way the MPRB is collecting public feedback on its sustainability initiatives – from watering trees to recycling in the parks and at community events. Sustainability was identified in the 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan as one of the five core organizational values upon which the MPRB performs its work.
The MPRB will use the survey's findings to help plan its education and outreach efforts regarding sustainability in Minneapolis parks, programs and events.
Click hereto complete the survey online. Paper versions are also available in all of MPRB's recreation and service centers.
Please feel free to pass the survey link on to others who may be interested in keeping the park system green.
FERC Gives Crown Hydro 30 Days
Letter from FERC dated February 13, 2012 which may be the last straw for Crown Hydro, given their need to use either the existing historic tunnel and tailrace, or construct a new tunnel (not feasible), both of which would require at least subsurface rights from the City of Minneapolis or the Park Board.
Based on our review of the history ofthe license and your filings, and before we will agree to consider your proposal and not to pursue the implied surrender of your license, you must: (I) affirmatively demonstrate, with a detailed map and proposed project description, that no MPRB lands (to include any subsurface rights, easements, or other legal claims) would be affected or included in the new proposed scheme of project development and boundary; and (2) provide a plan and schedule, including all efforts and steps needed, to complete the development of this project.
Our Mill District Valentine's Day
"Thank You!" to City Gardens Flower Mill and Sanctuary for making our Valentine's Day special!
Whenever an occasion calls for a special meal, Sanctuary is our go-to spot. Our Valentine's dinner started off with drinks from the Martini and Potions menu - After the Storm and Orange Gargoyle.
For this visit we chose the Marinated Giant Shrimp and Hawaiian Opakapaka.
We usually start with an appetizer, but this time we opted to have dessert instead. The Caramelia Chocolate Marquise is pure melt in your mouth ecstasy. You just have to try it to understand.
Job Posting at StoneArch Creative
From StoneArch Creative at http://www.stonearchcreative.com/
