Community

New architects for Vikings stadium laid out vision for new facility; minority subcontractors not yet identified

Monday, 29 October 2012 15:33 Harry Colbert, Jr.

With the selection of the architectural firm for the new Vikings stadium, one question still to be answered is how much work will be subcontracted to African American firms.

Anytime Fitness coming to North Minneapolis

Thursday, 25 October 2012 00:00 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Drivers along West Broadway near Penn Avenue may be doing double takes as they pass 2104 W. Broadway and notice a large, distinctive Anytime Fitness sign at the top of the building.

$65 million renovation of iconic Riverside Plaza is complete

Monday, 22 October 2012 15:28

The $65 million renovation of 1,303 affordable housing units at the iconic Riverside Plaza is now complete. The renovation is one of the largest U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-supported projects in the country. An event was held at Riverside Plaza today to celebrate the revitalization of the property. The housing unit improvements include upgrades to the mechanical and electrical systems that will extend the lifespan of the property for another 40 years. The exterior and site work focused on returning much of Riverside Plaza to its original 1970s appearance.

Anytime Fitness coming to North Minneapolis

Monday, 22 October 2012 15:05 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Drivers along West Broadway near Penn Avenue may be doing double takes as they pass 2104 W. Broadway and notice a large, distinctive Anytime Fitness sign at the top of the building.

Bobby Joe Champion gets Arts All Star Award

Friday, 19 October 2012 11:21

(DFL- Mpls) received an Arts All Star Award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) on September 19, 2012 at MacPhail Center for Music. The award was in recognition of Rep. Champion's support of the arts in the 2012 legislative session and represents one of only a few Arts All Star Awards being presented this year.

Minneapolis youth un-learn violence through art

Monday, 15 October 2012 16:56

The city of Minneapolis has set out to teach youth unique ways to approach violence in their communities.

Cleveland Neighborhood Association hosts community cooks

Sunday, 07 October 2012 11:27 Ivan Phifer, Staff Writer

A Cleveland Connects, Community Cooks, workshop and dinner was recently hosted by the Cleveland Neighborhood Association (CNA).

Cleveland Connects, led by Appetite for Change was held on at the Christ English Lutheran Church, 3210 Oliver Ave. N. Appetite for Change is a community based organization in North Minneapolis that engages communities to eat healthier while building community connections.