PDF of July Wedge News
By popular demand, I am uploading a pdf of our paper. Apparently some people have a difficult time viewing the scribd document on IE7. Comment below if you prefer a … Continue reading
Historical Value or Homeowner Rights?
2320 Colfax owner speaks candidly Photo and story by Bruce Cochran In June the Wedge reported the City Council’s decision to stop demolition of 2320 Colfax Avenue. Beginning as early … Continue reading
Bold Expressions: Ackerberg sprouts wings for MoZaic Phase II
By Bruce Cochran In June the LHENA Zoning & Planning Committee listened to a proposal by Perkins & Will architects, describing Phase II of the MoZaic project at Lagoon and … Continue reading
July Music Calendar
Bar Abilene 1300 Lagoon Avenue, South, 612.825.2525 http://barabilene.com Thursdays: Salsa Night, DJ D’Marco, 7pm – close, Free lessons from Salsa instructor Don DeBoer 7pm – 8pm Fridays: DJ Strangelove and Mister … Continue reading
Free Swap June 8 & 9 Mueller Park
Please email Rebecca.LHENA@gmail.com for more information Wedge_Free_Swap – download pdf of flyer
Block Shakers – Pride and Chiang Banger block parties return
In celebration of their 15th anniversary coming up in October, Chiang Mai Thai is making some noise this summer with their most extensive music calendar yet. They’re bringing back the … Continue reading
Raw Expression – Origami Uptown
By Beth Marsh, Wedge Restaurant Reviewer I love sushi. That said, I was glad to see that a new Origami restaurant opened in Uptown in April. The Social House Restaurant … Continue reading
Confessions of a Music Junkie
What Tyrants played Cause in April By Bruce Cochran Did you know that your choice of dental floss says a lot about you? If you thought that… (queue the needle … Continue reading
Aggressive Chase Turns Tragic
By Cyndi Barrington, Office of Public Information, Minneapolis Police Department There were multiple critical incidents in a relatively short period of time in South Minneapolis on May 10. At approximately … Continue reading
Aggressive Chase Turns Tragic
Two dead, two officers wounded near 27th and Bryant What started as a burglary suspect pursuit, ended with the suspect, Terrence Terrell Franklin dead, another motorcycle driver not related to … Continue reading
May Wedge One-Mile-Radius Music Calendar
Listed alphabetically by venue. Events subject to change. Bar Abilene 1300 Lagoon Avenue, South, 612.825.2525 Thursday, May 2, 7-10pm Nashville Recording Artist Brandon Alan, Dos de Mayo Party Thursdays: Salsa … Continue reading
2320 Colfax Granted Historic Resource
Report on HPC Appeal By Trilby Busch At the April 16 meeting of the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC), Anders Christensen and other members of the Healy Project presented evidence … Continue reading
Stay Connected to the Wedge
Wedge Newspaper The Wedge newspaper staff would like to thank the community for their support. We would also like to remind you that as the future of the Wedge newspaper … Continue reading
Lyn-Lake Fest Off for 2013
Open Streets may incorporate parts By Bruce Cochran Citing an overwhelming schedule for a full-time event organizer, John Meegan, owner of Top Shelf and primary Lyn-Lake Fest organizer, confirmed the … Continue reading
Wine Tasting Fundraiser is Back
Calhoun Square event will be October 30 By Bruce Cochran Pat Fleetham, Lead organizer for the Hennepin Lake Community Wine Tasting has confirmed that the 30th occurrence of the fundraiser … Continue reading
Traffic Alerts
From 10th Ward City Council Member Meg Tuthill Uptown residents are advised to take alternate routes during the following construction detours. Lagoon and Hennepin Beginning April 29, a utility … Continue reading
Bender Wins 10th Ward DFL Endorsement
Killian sacrifices campaign for change in leadership By Bruce Cochran Kendal Killian, in what appeared to be a sacrifice for a change in leadership, conceded his campaign to endorse Lisa … Continue reading
May Wedge News available on scribd.com
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What Minnesotans ‘Can-Do’ about Climate Change
By Will Steger, Arctic Explorer and President, Will Steger Foundation Dear Wedge Residents, As a Minnesotan, I am proud of our state’s can do spirit. It helps give … Continue reading
It’s Time for Spring Cleaning!
Start cleaning out your closets, attics, and garages. The 10th Annual Wedge Neighborhood Garage Sale is coming up on Saturday, June 1, from 9 am until 3 pm. Previous years’ … Continue reading
Neighborhood Swap
Neighborhood Swap June 8 & 9 Accepted items Tables/ chairs (wood, plastic, other non-upholstered) Bookshelves, storage shelves and cabinets Desks and office chairs Bed frames/ headboards Small dressers Containers Lamps Futon … Continue reading
Annual Meeting for the Wedge Neighborhood
Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting Jefferson Community School 1200 West 26th Street, Lower-level cafeteria Why should you attend the LHENA Annual Meeting? Gather and chat (Social hour from … Continue reading
Red’s Reviews in a Nutshell
By Wendy Schadewald Rating Legend: (4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it “Admission” (PG-13) (2.5) [Language and some sexual material.] — An engaging, well-acted, low-key film in which a … Continue reading
City Hall Updates
From the Office of Council Member Meg Tuthill, 10th Ward Meg Tuthill Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9am-5pmContact: 612.673.2210 http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/ward10 Email: meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis.mn.us Call for artistsThe City of Minneapolis Art in … Continue reading
Ackerberg Previews MoZaic Phase II
Neighborhood engagement expected in April Meeting with the LHENA Z&P Board in March, Ackerberg Group representative, Thatcher Imboden presented an update on MoZaic Phase I: what is done, what is … Continue reading
Camps for Wedge Kids
Bryant Square Park, Rec Plus 3101 Bryant Avenue South, 612.230.6400, recplus@minneapolisparks.org The Rec Plus program runs at Bryant Square Park and 14 other Recreation Centers. Registration began March 19, 2013. … Continue reading
LHENA Calendar April 2013
Please note that LHENA Board and committee meetings are held at Jefferson Community School, 1200 26th Street, in the Media Center, Room 204, unless otherwise indicated. Date [TBD] … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor
Candidate Support for Lisa Peterson Bender In and around Lowry Hill East, we are seeing a surge of new development. This is generally a welcome trend, especially when new projects … Continue reading
Letter to the Editor
Candidate Support for Lisa Peterson BenderI’m writing to express my support for Lisa Bender’s campaign for the Ward 10 City Council seat. I was inspired to support Lisa after meeting … Continue reading
Upcoming Election Dates
Save the date Tuesday, April 16 – Minneapolis Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) precinct caucuses Saturday, April 27 – DFL 10th Ward Convention, Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, November 5 … Continue reading
The Wedge Newspaper Needs Community Support
An Open Letter to Readers, Old and New We need your help. The Wedge newspaper has slowly watched our revenue decline over the past few years as the product of … Continue reading
The Three Wedges
Who Lives in Lowry Hill East? Story and photos by Trilby Busch Bisected by high-traffic streets, Lowry Hill East is divided into three sections by zoning designations: the area south … Continue reading
Jefferson Elementary Community School News
April Calendar April 8 Return from Spring Break 8 Site Council 5pm, Media Center. No PTO in April. Last meeting of Site Council and PTO on May 6. CPEO Graduation … Continue reading
April Wedge One-Mile-Radius Music Calendar
Listed Alphabetically by Venue. Events subject to change. Barbette 1600 West Lake Street, 612.827.5710, barbette.com/events The Neighborhood Trio Monday, April 8, 10:00 pm John Devine Thursday, April 11, 10:00 pm … Continue reading
InIrie plays The Beat on April 6
Confessions of a Music Junkie By Bruce Cochran One of the best things about seeing live local music is getting the chance to catch a band as they search for … Continue reading
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PrimeBar Gets the Boot
Abrupt ending catches patrons off guard By Bruce Cochran When a fairly new restaurant opens and weathers a long winter with little pedestrian traffic, you would expect they’d be clamoring … Continue reading
Wedge News becomes Community Media Partner with Twin Cities Daily Planet
The Wedge Neighborhood Newspaper is now a community media partner with the Twin Cities Daily Planet. The Twin Cities Daily Planet is an online publication connecting citizens in the Twin … Continue reading
City Council Forum on Environment Ward 10
Forum on Environment Thursday, March 28, 7-8:30pm Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Avenue The forum will be moderated by the Minneapolis League of Women Voters, and co-sponsored by the CARAG … Continue reading
LHENA Calendar
Please note that LHENA Board and committee meetings are held at Jefferson Community School, 1200 26th Street, in the Media Center, Room 204, unless otherwise indicated. Mon., Mar. 6, … Continue reading
