Weekday Updates on Skating Rink Conditions Also Available Here goes your last excuse for being a winter couch potato. From ice fishing to ice skating to snowboarding, everything you need to know about winter fun in the Minneapolis park system is available in the 24-page Winter Activities Guide now online.... read more →
Feb
07
Feb
07
During the winter months many homeowners are experiencing ice dams, which can lead to damage of the roof and interior of the home. Ice dams are caused when warm air travels up to your attic and melts the snow on the roof. The melted snow flows down the roof where... read more →
Feb
07
Winter Parking Restrictions are currently in effect in Minneapolis. High snow accumulations can narrow streets, making them harder for fire trucks, ambulances and other emergency vehicles to navigate. These restrictions prohibit parking on the even numbered side of streets designated as non-Snow Emergency Routes until April 1, or until conditions... read more →
Feb
07
The Edina Art Fair is celebrating its 45th year as one of the most prestigious outdoor fine art fairs. The Edina Art Fair is the second largest in Minnesota and is held annually in the streets of 50th and France. The Edina Art Fair has 340 jury-selected fine art booths... read more →
Feb
07
On Dec. 14, the City Council adopted the 2011 Budget, reducing the property tax levy increase from 7.5 to 4.7 percent. I want to explain why I voted for this budget and what I did to lower the tax levy and to provide property tax relief for 2012 and 2013. ... read more →
Feb
07
Winter Programs - Space is still available in selected programs. Check online for program information at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/ or call us at 612-370-4928. Winter Activities - Check out citywide activities, events and facility information online at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/. On the "home page" select 2010-2011 Winter Guide under "Quick Links.
Feb
07
An all-volunteer, grassroots fundraising campaign has begun to rebuild the tennis courts at Linden Hills Park. The courts have deteriorated and must be replaced. They are used by the Southwest Tennis Teams, SWAC, Inner City Tennis and neighbors young and old. The proposed courts will have a QuickStart court designed... read more →
Dec
21
Fulton homeowners can still take advantage of Fulton's low interest energy efficiency loans. A good first step is to attend a Community Energy Services workshop. Community Energy Services, a one-stop residential energy program, is helping homes start saving before these upcoming winter months. Fulton homeowners are invited to attend a... read more →
Dec
21
To ensure that fire trucks and other emergency vehicles can continue to navigate Minneapolis neighborhoods, Winter Parking Restrictions will go into effect Friday in Minneapolis. Beginning Friday, December 17, 2010 at 8:00 a.m., Do Not Park on the EVEN numbered side of non-Snow Emergency Routes until April 1, unless conditions... read more →
Dec
21
An all-volunteer, grassroots fundraising campaign has begun to rebuild the tennis courts at Linden Hills Park. The courts have deteriorated and must be replaced. They are used by the Southwest Tennis Teams, SWAC, Inner City Tennis and the neighbors-young and old. To donate, visit www.razoo.com/story/Linden-Hills-Tennis-Courts. To learn more, visit us... read more →