Minneapolis RiverCurrent 08-18-11

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Minneapolis RiverCurrent / 08-18/11

Good bye, Ira Heilicher (owner of parts of St. Anthony Main, including Pracna, Tugg’s and
Vic’s, and the force behind many signature riverfront events, including the Stone Arch Festival
of the Arts)
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/startribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=152859342

*****Events and Activities*****
Riverside Plant 100th Anniversary Neighborhood Picnic (sorry I heard about this too late
for the last issue)
Wednesday, August 17, 4 – 8 pm
Xcel Energy Riverside Plant, 3100 Marshall Street NE
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/xcel-energy-hosting-neighborhood-picnic/

"Mommy and Me" Workout
Wednesdays through September 21, 11 am – 12
North Loop Playground (Fourth Avenue North and West River Road)
A new outdoor class offering in Minneapolis’s pristine North Loop neighborhood offers parents
of infants a new way to interact with their baby and tone some muscles at the same time. Over
the course of these 60-minute classes, participants will use their stroller and baby to warm up,
strengthen muscles (especially those muscles most vulnerable in postnatal women) and stretch
out some of the tightness of long days and nights spent caring for their child. Fathers and
mothers are welcome. The playground offers a great resource for bigger brothers/sisters. The
weekly workouts are run by Jeremy Morris, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, of Range of
Motion Wellness (www.rom-wellness.com) who is a father of a 16-month-old boy with another
on the way with his wife of five years. You should bring: your baby, a stroller, a blanket or beach
towel and yoga mat for work on the ground. Athletic wear and comfortable shoes are the
recommended dress code. First class is free, each subsequent class is $5 or you may purchase a
package for the remaining classes for $20. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign a consent
form and soothe baby's needs. Call 612-205-7644 for more information.

Mill City Farmers Market – Local Lunch with Kids
Saturday, August 20, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
Meet Your Vegetables from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last): Get after-school snack
ideas from the experts – UMN Public Health Nutrition grad students. This week’s 10 a.m.
Cooking Demo will feature Local Lunch for Kids. Market Chef Nick Schneider will demo two
simple meals for young locavores with ingredients from market sponsor, Nash Brothers Trading
Company. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy the maverick chamber music of the Orange
Mighty Trio. The Art Market will feature The Ink Orchard, Matthew Krousey, Chris
Chookiastrichai and Woodsport. For more information (including what products are expected at
the market this week – don’t forget your shopping list), recipes and to sign up for the market’s
email newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.

Homegrown Experience


Sunday, August 21, 11 am – 4 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street
The Second Annual Homegrown Experience is Sunday, August 21, at the Nicollet Island
Pavilion. Come and enjoy chef demonstrations, a Farmers' Market and samples of delicious
local, sustainable and organic food and drinks. Participants will be able to sip, sample, purchase
and, most importantly, learn about local, sustainable and organic foods. The Homegrown
Experience is organized by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, aligning with its mission
and values. Please note that this is a 21+ event. To learn more about the event and to purchase
advance tickets, visit www.thehomegrownexperience.com.

Indigenous Music and Movie – Of Mice and Men
Tuesday, August 23, 15 minutes after dusk
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE
The Indigenous Music and Movies series will feature an award-winning student interpretation
of Of Mice and Men on August 23. The students, from Winnipeg’s Argyle Alternative High
School, created a modernized version of the famous novel, set in downtown Winnipeg, and with
an Aboriginal backdrop. The movie premiered at the Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Fest in
November 2008. It then played to rave reviews at the American Indian Film Festival in San
Francisco where student John Cook won Best Actor award. For more information about the film
and the students involved in its creation, visit their website here. For more information on the
Indigenous Music and Movies Series, visitwww.minneapolisparks.org/IMM.

Mpls Photo Center
Mpls Photo Center, 2400 North Second Street
For information on classes and other events: http://www.mplsphotocenter.com/
Artist Talk: John Sevigny: Nomads
Exhibit open August 26 – October 1
Artist Talk: Thursday, August 25, 7 – 9 pm
Opening reception: Friday, August 26, 7 – 10 pm
Weekend Workshop: Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28
One hundred years after Lewis W. Hine started work on his Ellis Island portraits, John Sevigny
sought to document Latin American immigrants, hoping to give faces to the catch-all masses
lambasted by Lou Dobbs, Pat Buchanan and others who equate immigration with crime. This
collection of portraits of Central American immigrants was taken at the Belen Posada del
Migrante, a shelter in the northern Mexican city of Saltillo. A subplot of this project is the
immigrants' desire to travel for the sake of traveling. Many immigrants—particularly the
males—who get to Saltillo do not continue their journey to the United States, but return to their
home countries. Many seem to have found what they were looking for on the road. John Sevigny
is a photographer and teacher from Miami who lives in Mexico. His photographs have been
exhibited in the United States, Mexico and Portugal. He previously worked as a photographer
and writer for international news organizations including the Associated Press and EFE News,
the news agency of the Spanish government. His news photographs have appeared in the New
York Times, Dallas Morning News, Houston Chronicle, Montreal Mirror, Dallas Observer, El
Nuevo Herald and People Magazine. Artist Talks are free to Members and $10 to the General
Public. Students 19 and under, $5 RSVP Talks@MplsPhotoCenter.com. The Opening Reception
of John Sevigny's "Nomad" Exhibit will be held on August 26, and John Sevigny will be holding


a Weekend Workshop; Concrete Blocks - Street Photography, Saturday, August 27, to Sunday,
August 28.

Sample of Performances at MacPhail Center for Music
501 Second Street South
For more information about events (including student performances) and
classes: http://www.macphail.org or 612-321-0100.
Chad Hoopes Recital
Thursday, August 25, 7:30 pm
Classical Minnesota Public Radio has named a teenaged prodigy its third-ever Artist-in-
Residence. At age 17, Chad Hoopes, a student at Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia with
Minnesota roots, has played with orchestras around the world. On August 25, Chad will begin
his Artist-in-Residence year with a recital here at MacPhail, followed by a reception. Classical
MPR's Steve Staruch will host the concert. Admission is free, but registration is required. Learn
more about Chad and RSVP here.

Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)
North Mississippi Regional Park
For information: 763-694-7693; for map and driving
instructions: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=430. For
programs that require reservations, call 763-559-6700 or register on-
line: www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.
Kayak the Mississippi River
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park to North Mississippi
Discover one of the scenic sides of the Twin Cities while paddling past island chains on the
mighty Mississippi. Participants will paddle past heron rookeries and old speakeasies from
prohibition while learning about the natural and cultural history of the river. We will start at the
Coon Rapids Dam, stop half way for a stretch and lunch, then continue to North Mississippi
Regional Park. Intermediate kayaking skills needed. Gear and shuttle provided. Cost is $60, and
reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity
#325312-03. This program is for ages: 16+. http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/K/kayak-the-
mississippi-river.aspx

Mississippi River Gorge Half-Day Canoe Trip
Paddle from East River Flats to Hidden Falls
Discover the National Park that exists right in the heart of the Twin Cities Metro area. Used by
American Indians for food, trade and water long before Europeans visited the “New World,” the
Mississippi River helped shape the Twin Cities' ecology and culture. Explore the river and its
history in Wilderness Inquiry’s 24-foot Voyageur canoes, which hold 6-10 paddlers. Formed
more than 10,000 years ago when glacial River Warren cut a gorge over 600 feet deep, the
Mississippi River is more than the border between Minneapolis and St. Paul. It is an “urban
wilderness” corridor of rich river habitat. Tucked amidst sandy beaches and towering
cottonwood trees, the river provides habitat for some of the 270 different species of birds that
migrate through and rest in the Mississippi's steep bluffs. The Lakota called the river “Hah-


wkpa" (River of the Falls) after what is now called St. Anthony Falls. In the 1800's early settlers
used the power of St. Anthony Falls to grind wheat, giving birth to the flour milling industry.
Come enjoy the world-class river that flows though your back yard. Fee: $45 per adult and $30
per youth. For more information and to
register: http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/destinations/index.php?dest=mississippiriverdaytrip.

Guo Gai, Meng Tang, Slinko
August 27 -- October 23
Opening Reception: August 27, 7 – 11 pm (including live performance at 8 pm)
Additional live choral performance: Friday, September 23, 8 pm
Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE
Drawn from The Soap Factory’s links with the University of Minnesota and from our annual
submissions, we show three artists whose work addresses issues of society, memory, language
and loss, while retaining an emphasis on the beauty and power of the object. Guo Gai's choral
piece "Lament" will be performed live by a local choir on August 27 and September 23. For
information: http://www.soapfactory.org/exhibit.php?content_id=321.

Nicollet Island Concerts (last week of the season)
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted
Nicollet Island Amphitheater
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Monday, August 29 – Brianna Lane (American folk singer-songwriter)

Sample of Activities and Classes at The Loft
1011 Washington Avenue South
For information about The Loft’s wide variety of classes and other
activities: http://www.loft.org.
Annual Gathering: Write Here, Write Now
Tuesday, August 30, 5 – 8 pm
Performance Hall
The Loft Annual Gathering brings constituents together to catch up with each other, celebrate
some of the Loft's achievements in the past year and learn about some of the upcoming classes
and events at the Loft. The open house event will take place from 5-8 p.m. Jocelyn Hale, the
Loft's executive director, will give an address at 6 p.m., which will be followed by a student
reading at 6:45 p.m. Throughout the evening there will be opportunities to take a Loft mini-class,
learn about Loft programs and classes, stake your place in Loft history and socialize with other
aspiring, emerging and established writers. Come share the literary love. Register for the Loft
Annual Gathering.

Upper River Forum: Broadway to Boom and Back – River Walk
Tuesday, August 30, 6:30 – 8 pm
Park Board headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Meet at the Park Board and walk along West River Road to Plymouth, Boom Island, Sibley
Street and back across the Broadway Bridge. Hear about the area's past and future, and learn
about the bridges.


Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies (last week of the season)
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Tuesday, August 30 – Siems – Hauer Acoustic Duo (classic and original folk/blues) and Art &
Copy

Mill City Museum Programs and Events
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or
visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org
Minneapolis History Pub Crawls: Washington Avenue
Tuesday, August 30, 7 – 9 pm (trolley departs at 7 pm)
Discover the richness of Minneapolis history and satisfy your thirst with some fine beverages
along a single road: Washington Avenue. Travel down this busy street to see the importance of
railroads, warehousing, flour milling, immigration, entertainment and vice to the story of the
Mill City. A trolley will take participants through the neighborhoods along Washington Avenue
from 35W to Plymouth Avenue North, with stops at significant historic places and two watering
holes in historic buildings. Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour
price, but drink specials will be made available at participating locations. Fee: $25/$20 for MHS
members. Reservations recommended; call612-341-7555, www.millcitymuseum.org/tours
Washburn A Mill Tour
Saturday, September 3, 1 pm
Get an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City
Museum building. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the building's many nooks and
crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building
functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over time.
Also covered will be the challenges of preserving the 120-year-old, fire-damaged building; its
art, architecture and interior design; and the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. Although many
parts of the mill can be explored during regular museum visits, this is the public's only
opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building. Fee: $12 adults, $10 seniors
and college students, $8 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour includes museum
admission. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555.

Minnehaha Park Outdoor Concerts and Movies
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
All shows at 7 p.m. except as noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. Free. Concert schedule is
subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/
Wednesday, August 31 – Lex-Ham Community Band (community concert band)
Thursday, September 1 – Heritage (traditional Irish music – instrumentals and songs)
Friday, September 2 – The Slush Puppies (alternative pop gypsy jazz music)
Saturday, September 3 – Viewers’ choice movie


*****Planning Ahead*****
Mill City Farmers Market Harvest Moon Dinner
Sunday, September 11, 4 – 7 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
Picture a September evening with festive music and a gourmet feast of fresh local foods set
against the backdrop of a full Harvest Moon. You won’t want to miss this celebration of the Mill
City Farmers Market and the bounty of the harvest. Please join organizers for their spectacular al
fresco Harvest Moon Dinner in the extraordinary setting between the Guthrie Theater and the
Mill City Museum. The Mill City Farmers Market will be transformed for an evening to
celebrate healthy foods and local farmers. The event will begin at 4:00 p.m. with a reception of
herb-infused cocktails, local beer and wine. To follow is a dinner guaranteed to tantalize your
taste buds and orchestrated with Market Chefs, Nick Schneider and Heather Reynolds. In
addition to an array of heirloom vegetables from regional farmers, the dinner will feature
delicious grass-fed Wild Idea Buffalo. After dinner, participate in a live auction of unique and
exceptional offerings, followed by a delightful homemade dessert. The dinner is an annual
fundraising event for the Mill City Farmers Market. Since 2004, the market has actively
promoted local, sustainable and organic agriculture and has increased economic opportunities for
farmers, urban youth, small businesses and food artisans. Not only has the market offered
experiential learning about and access to healthy local foods, it has stood out as a vibrant
gathering place for Minneapolis residents and visitors. The market is an experience enjoyed by
over 5,500 guests each market day from all over Minnesota as well as national and international
tourists. Tickets are available at http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.

Friends of the Mississippi River Oak Savanna Interpretive Tours
Wednesday, September 14, 4 -- 5:30 pm or 6 -- 7:30 pm
Minneapolis River Gorge
Enjoy an ecologist-guided tour of a beloved River Gorge Stewards site, the blufftop oak savanna
in south Minneapolis. Carolyn Carr, an ecologist with Ecological Strategies, will lead an
interpretive tour of this special area at two times on September 14. Carolyn has years of
experience conducting educational and outreach programs to protect open space and restore
natural areas, particularly in urban areas, and has been an integral part of the work in this section
of the River Gorge. Sign up immediately via the event listing or contact FMR Program Assistant
Erika Guenther at 651-222-2193 x23. Read more »

Rocky Horror Show Live
September 15 – October 31
The Lab Theater, 700 North First Street
The biggest, baddest rock-n-roll party of them al! An environmental production of the classic
rock-n-roll musical starring Minnesota legend Don Shelby as the “Narrator” and a juggernaut
cast that is sure to lift you out of your seat. For information and
tickets:http://www.thelabtheater.org/#!rocky-horror.

Happy Hour with a Preservationist: Special Tour of Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory
Wednesday September 21, 5:30 pm
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, 2 Third Ave. SE, Minneapolis


** Please note: this tour is limited to 30 people and is currently full. To be placed on the
waiting list emailadmin@preserveminneapolis.org. **
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) overlooks historic St. Anthony Falls on the east bank of
the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. This unique location allows SAFL to divert
Mississippi River water from the upper pool of the falls so that it flows through the building’s
many experimental facilities, then rejoins the river’s main flow below the falls. These facilities
are ideally suited to support a variety of innovative research and educational activities. SAFL
was designed and built in the 1930s with funds from the Works Progress Administration and the
University of Minnesota. SAFL is an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research and research
training facility of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Their
research focuses on environmental, energy and health challenges. Since 2002, the Laboratory has
been the headquarters and administrative home of the National Center for Earth-surface
Dynamics (NCED), a National Science Foundation-sponsored Science and Technology Center.
SAFL is also home to the Eolos Wind Energy Research Consortium, funded by the U.S.
Department of Energy. SAFL is currently in the design stages for a complete renovation of the
building infrastructure and utilities as well as renovation of the research and training facilities.
This project is made possible by a National Science Foundation federal stimulus funding grant
and University funds. It is an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and Higher
Education Asset Preservation (HEAPR) project. This free tour is offered by Preserve
Minneapolis as part of its Happy Hour with a Preservationist program. For information on other
Preserve Minneapolis events, visit: http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/.

The Burial at Thebes
by Seamus Heaney
based upon Sophocles’ Antigone
directed by Marcela Lorca
with original music by J.D. Steele
September 24 – November 6
Opening Night: Saturday, October 1
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, McGuire Proscenium Stage
Seamus Heaney’s adaptation of Sophocles’ Antigone offers modern touches to revive this ancient
tale of love and self-sacrifice. As with the original, The Burial at Thebes focuses on the never-
resolved conflict between a person’s individual rights and the demands of the state. The timeless
struggle for honor is called into question in the face of challenging authority: to whom does
loyalty belong – to one’s family and cultural practices or to the law decreed by the state? For
tickets: 612-377-2224 or http://www.guthrietheater.org/whats_happening/buy_tickets

*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Lady Public Cruises
Departing from Boom Island Park, 700 Sibley Street NE
www.TwinCitiesCruises.com, 952-474-8058
Sunday Brunch and Lock Cruise
Sundays, 11 am – 1 pm
Experience a "lock through" of the Upper St. Anthony Lock aboard the Paradise Lady, marvel at
the view of the upper Falls, while taking in the beauty of the Minneapolis skyline and the historic


beauty of the majestic Mississippi River to the new 35W bridge. Adults-$30, children ages 2 - 12
are $25.50. Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m. Friday prior to cruise.
Sightseeing and Lock Cruises
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 16, 12 noon – 1:30 pm and 2 – 3:30 pm
May, September and October: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 noon – 1:30 pm
June, July and August: Mondays through Wednesdays, 12 noon – 1:30 pm, Thursdays and
Fridays, 12 noon – 1:30 pm and 2 – 3:30 pm
Enjoy the sights of historic downtown Minneapolis with a narrated tour complete with a trip
through the deepest lock on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls, while viewing the new
35W bridge. Adults-$17.50, children ages 2 – 12 are $9.50. Advanced reservations
recommended. Walk ups are NOT guaranteed.
Happy Hour, Pizza and Lock Cruise
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6 – 8 pm
Take a narrated cruise on the Mississippi River through downtown Minneapolis, locking through
the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock while enjoying the beautiful Minneapolis skyline, views of the
new 35W bridge, along with happy hour drink prices with a full cash bar available and
complimentary pizza served. Adults-$25.50, children 2 – 12 are $9.50. Advanced reservations
required by 3 p.m. day of cruise.
Friday Evening Dinner and Cruises
Fridays, beginning in May, 6:30 – 9 pm
Experience a "lock through" of the Upper St. Anthony Lock, marvel at the view of the upper
Falls, while taking in the beauty of the Minneapolis skyline and the historic beauty of the
majestic Mississippi River to the new 35W bridge. Adults $45.50, children ages 2 - 12 are
$30.50. Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m. day prior to cruise.

Guthrie Theater Self-Guided Audio Tours
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
Narrated by Joe Dowling and several familiar Guthrie actors, this fascinating 40-minute audio
experience takes visitors on a tour of the theater’s public spaces. Learn more about the Guthrie’s
history and the unique architectural elements of the Jean Nouvel-designed building. Headset
rentals are available at the Box Office from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $5 per person. (Sunday rentals
end at 6 p.m.)
Guthrie Theater Virtual Tour
The Guthrie Theater now offers an online virtual tour, offering a new way to explore the
acclaimed Minneapolis cultural destination designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean
Nouvel. Opened in 2006 along the banks of the Mississippi River, the 285,000-square-foot
theater center is open to the public daily at 8 a.m., and has served as an anchor in the rebirth of
Minneapolis’ historic Mill District, while attracting visitors from around the globe. Created by
Minnesota-based CircaVista, the new interactive journey lets visitors explore five floors of
public spaces, offering a great preview of the sweeping panoramic views enjoyed from the
Guthrie’s signature Endless Bridge, as well as a look inside each of the three performance
spaces. To take the virtual tour, visit www.guthrietheater.org/virtualtour.

Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Tours
Thursdays through Mondays, 9:30 am – 6 pm (or as posted at the lock and dam)
Upper St. Anthony Falls lock and dam, 1 Portland Avenue South


The Visitor Center at Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, St. Paul District, offers tours of their facility. The tour information will consist of
the history of Upper St. Anthony Falls, navigation on the Mississippi and the operation of the
lock structure. Tours will take place in the visitor center, and a visitor safety and security briefing
will be provided to each group before they enter the facility. A maximum of 30 people allowed
for each tour. Free.

Music at Red Stag Supper Club
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 pm; Sundays at 9 pm
Red Stag Supper Club, 509 First Avenue NE
The Red Stag Supperclub offers live music three nights a week. For more information on their
various special food and libation offerings and a music schedule,
visit http://www.redstagsupperclub.com.

Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks
Check out a free, fun Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at three Metro river parks. The
backpacks include everything needed to explore the park and the Mississippi River including
activity cards, binoculars, magnifying lenses, bird calls, easy-to-use nature guides and more!
Discovery Backpacks are great for families, friends and individuals. Scouts and other groups can
check out the special “Group Pack” which includes additional activities and supplies to help
groups of 10-20 people have fun and learn while exploring along the Mississippi River. Check-
out a Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at the North Mississippi Regional Park (763-694-
7693), Mississippi River Visitor Center of the National Park Service (651-293-0200) at the
Science Museum of Minnesota and Fort Snelling State Park (612-725-2724). Call any check-out
site for more information. The Discovery Backpacks were made possible through a grant from
the McKnight Foundation and the Mississippi River Fund. The packs are developed by the
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area of the National Park Service and offered in
cooperation with partner sites. Visit http://www.nps.gov/miss to learn more about the Mississippi
National River and Recreation Area.

*****Informational Resources*****
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The stretch of riverfront through the Twin Cities is a unit of the National Park Service – the
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. To learn more about the Mississippi River’s
National Park, visit http://www.nps.gov/miss

Great River Road Explorer's Guide
Most of the Great River Road Explorer's Guide for Minnesota is now available on-line and can
be downloaded in PDF format - just go
tohttp://www.mnmississippiriver.com/mnmississippiriver.comguide.cfm.

River-Friendly Landscaping Tips and Resources
As rain barrels, composting, native plants, raingardens and other eco-friendly
landscaping practices have grown in popularity, so have the number of websites
offering information on them. In fact, there are now so many online resources it can be


difficult to wade through them all to find what you need, when you need it. This is where
the new Friends of the Mississippi River “Landscape for the river” webpage comes in.
This resource offers selective listings of the most-requested local and practical
resources, in as brief a fashion as possible. Read more »

Heritage News -- August
Heritage News is a monthly e-newsletter published by the National Park Service to deliver
timely information on topics including grant opportunities, new laws or policies, events and
activities of interest to the national heritage community. Read the online version of Heritage
News at http://heritagenews.cr.nps.gov/index/Index.cfm

*****Riverfront News Articles*****
North Mississippi Herons
http://www.startribune.com/local/south/126638208.html

I-35W Remembrance Garden
http://www.startribune.com/local/south/126638208.html
http://www.twincities.com/opinion/ci_18603114
http://www.mndaily.com/2011/08/02/city-opens-bridge-collapse-memorial
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/126674373.html
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2011/08/03/30536/days_after_dedication_vandals_hit
_i-35w_bridge_memorial/?utm_source=MinnPost+e-
mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=73a10fe6a1-
Newsletter_8_04_118_4_2011&utm_medium=email
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/932865/396/I-35W-bridge-memorial-vandalized-2-days-
after-dedication
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/35w-bridge-memorial-letters-missing-
aug-3-2011
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/08/03/bridge-collapse-memorial-vandalized/
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2226025.shtml?cat=0

Grain Belt Proposals
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/3-apartment-plans-pitched-for-grain-belt-site/
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2011/08/grain-belt-building-
minneapolis-bidders.html

Bachelor Farmer Restaurant Opens
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2011/08/02/bachelor-farmer-eatery-opens.html
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2011/08/04/30562/gov_daytons_sons_open_minneap
olis_barrestaurant/?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=73a10fe6a1-
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/bachelorfarmer081011.aspx


Black Sheep Pizza
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/morning_roundup/2011/08/food-network-black-sheep-
pizza.html
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/126703038.html

Scherer Brothers Clean-Up
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/08/03/cleanup-scherer-bros

East River Parkway
http://www.twincities.com/life/ci_18617914?nclick_check=1

Upper River Development (sorry, this one has a pay wall)
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/minneapolis-shifts-gears-on-upper-riverfront-
development/

2011 Freedom Jazz Festival (note: this has already occurred)
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/08/08/2011-freedom-jazz-festival%E2%80%94jazz-
people-august-13-minneapolis

Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/riverfirst081011.aspx
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/08/15/riverfront-new-view-north-minneapolis

Asian Carp Update
http://www.startribune.com/local/east/127521753.html

Polish Festival (note: this has already occurred)
http://www.minnpost.com/pamelaespeland/2011/08/12/30751/singer_brings_a_polish_accent_to
_brazilian_jazz/?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=4fa1a61383-

Minneapolis Urban Tree Canopy Study
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/study-%E2%80%98tree-canopy%E2%80%99-covers-
nearly-a-third-of-minneapolis/

Riverfront Projects Among Those Approved for Pollution Clean-up Grants
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/developers-land-4-3-million-in-minneapolis-cleanup-
grants/

Metrodome Open House August 20 (not quite “riverfront,” but close)
http://www.minnpost.com/politicalagenda/2011/08/12/30781/first_3000_at_metrodome_open_h
ouse_to_get_a_piece_of_old_roof
http://www.startribune.com/local/west/127586488.html

600 Main Street


http://finance-commerce.com/2011/08/court-sides-with-minneapolis-in-bluff-street-lawsuit/

St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
http://www.startribune.com/business/127593568.html

Grain Belt and Jaguar Site Proposals (first and second items in this piece)
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?&story=17281&page=65&category=92

I-35W Remembrance Garden, Totino’s Site, Bicycle Master Plan, Plymouth Bridge, Chute
Square (first, third, fourth, fifth and eighth items in this piece)

Bachelor Farmer Restaurant, OATI and Paddle Board Tours (first, fourth and last items
in this piece)

North Loop Artist

Outdoor Art in Northeast
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?section=53&publication=downtown&story=17286
&page=65&category=134

East Side Bike Summit
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/northeastbike081711.aspx?utm_source=VerticalRespons
e&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Bike+summit+sheds+light+on+plans%2c+hopes+for+bikin
g+trails+in+Northeast+Minneapolis&utm_content=%7bEmail_Address%7d&utm_campaign=A
venues+to+Excellence

Travel and Leisure Magazine Explores Riverfront
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-blog/carry-on/2011/8/10/just-back-summer-action-in-
minneapolis

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