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Rendering vs. Reality: Mill District's new block
A $161 million redevelopment of a downtown Minneapolis block near the corner of Washington and Portland Avenues wrapped up last month.Why it matters: The project not only brought a new fire station to the city, it also includes a 240-unit luxury apartment tower and a 90-unit affordable apartment building. Photo: Nick Halter/AxiosNick's score: 10/10. I can't find any significant differences between the rendering and the real project, aside from the brick color being a bit off. What we're watching: The ground-floor space in the white tower — called O2 — was slated to feature two restaurants by celebrity chef Justin Sutherland.But a month after the restaurant announcement, Sutherland was charged with assaulting and threatening his girlfriend — allegations he has denied. A spokesperson for developer Sherman Associates said Sutherland is no longer involved in the project, according to Downtown Voices. Sherman has not announced new plans for the space.
Eight Minneapolis council members back resolution to close HERC incinerator
Minneapolis introduces measure asking Hennepin County to close its incinerator and offering its assistance to reduce waste. The post Eight Minneapolis council members back resolution to close HERC incinerator appeared first on Sahan Journal.
The millennial's milestone: Get hitched or run a marathon
MINNEAPOLIS — Nineties and 2000s babies are bonding over an unlikely pair of life’s milestones. “I’m officially at the age where you’re either getting married or running half marathons,” one runner posted on TikTok. Other users are sharing online and in person that they too are observing this quarter-life divergence.
Twin Cities weekend events: Indigenous People's Day, Horrorthon, unlimited oysters
Indigenous Peoples Day isn't until Monday, but you can celebrate Indigenous Minnesota culture early with live music, food and art at Owámni: Falling Water Festival on Saturday.Zoom in: The festival on the banks of the Mississippi River will feature dozens of Indigenous artists, organizations, entertainers and food vendors, including the popular Tatanka Food Truck from The Sioux Chef.The event is named after what the Dakota called the area at St. Anthony Falls. It means "whirling or falling water," according to organizers.Details: Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-5pm at Mill Ruins Park and Water Works Park. Free!In other entertainment news...🪦 "You're dead....
Twin Cities developers pledge to protect non-union construction workers
MINNEAPOLIS — Two Twin Cities housing developers are taking a step to protect non-union construction workers, as they become the first to commit to a worker-created program.Alliance Housing and Hope Community pledged Wednesday to participate in the Building Dignity and Respect Program, designed by Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha. The program is designed to protect non-union construction workers from workplace malpractice, wage theft, harassment, and child labor violations. CTUL estimates there to be tens of thousands of non-union workers in the Twin Cities. Hope Community, a non-profit, spoke during an event Wednesday morning about the importance of their...
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