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July 2022
Community Engagement July 11 on the Pioneers Monument
St Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) Riverfront Committee will host a community engagement conversation regarding the Pioneers Monument, located at B F Nelson Park, 434 Main Street, on Monday, July 11, 6:30-8 pm. The Pioneers Monument has suffered graffitti a number of different times in the past, and is a maintenance issue for Minneapolis Parks and Recreation. The committee has discussed how this graffiti is a manifestation of pain. Many in the community would like to know what options or…
Find out more »Give your input on Hwys. 65 and 47
There are more accidents than average on segments of Hwy. 47 (University Ave.) and Hwy. 65 (Central Ave.), and accidents that involve pedestrians and bicyclists are far more likely to result in death or serious injuries. MnDOT will hold in-person and virtual meetings to get your input on these thoroughfares. Meetings are scheduled for both Northeast and Columbia Heights residents. For more information and registration: https://talk.dot.state.mn.us/hwy-47-hwy-65-study Virtual meetings: Hwy 47/University Ave. - North of 37th Ave. (Anoka County) For residents…
Find out more »Columbia Heights candidate forum online
The League of Women Voters ABC will host a forum for Columbia Heights candidates running in the Primary Election. The forum takes place Monday, July 18, in the Columbia Heights City Council Chambers, 590 40th Ave. NE. No live audience will be in attendance; Meet the Candidates will be taped for multiple cable showings and will be available anytime online. Watch online at https://www.columbiaheightsmn.gov/government/channel_16_streaming.php or on cable channel 16. Submit your questions by July 15 here: https://my.lwv.org/minnesota/anoka-blaine-coon-rapids-area/meet-candidates-forums-2022. Schedule of events:…
Find out more »November 2022
Public hearing: MPRB land policy–POSTPONED
Nov. 2: The hearing is POSTPONED until January 2023. The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) will hold a public hearing on a draft of its updated land policy on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 pm in the second-floor Board Room at Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Headquarters, 2117 West River Road. To speak in person, go to the MPRB Headquarters Board Room before the hearing begins and add your name to the sign-up sheet at the Board…
Find out more »GriefShare at St. Matthew Lutheran
GriefShare grief recovery seminar and support group meets at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St. NE, Wednesdays, Aug. 31-Nov. 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. Each session is self-contained, so you can join at any time. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts on grief recovery topics. Cost is free; however, preregistration is requested so there are enough materials and space for safely distancing. Register by calling 763-788-9427 or emailing Sarai Kretschman at sarai.kretschman@stmatthew-ch.org.
Find out more »January 2023
Sister Cities meeting: Let’s go to Poland
Learn about the Sister Cities organization and Columbia Heights' sister city, Łomianki, Poland. Discussion will include a possible group tour to Poland in September 2023, and coffee and cookies. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1-2 pm, Columbia Heights Public Library, 3950 Central Ave. NE. http://bit.ly/3GCAjkE
Find out more »MPS Superintendent search listening session–this Saturday!
The Minneapolis Public Schools Board of Education invites the Northeast community to participate in a listening session as part of the superintendent search. The information gathered from this meeting will be used to develop an overview of the most desired characteristics of and priorities for the new superintendent. Saturday, Jan. 14, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. AND 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Northeast Library, 2200 NE Central Ave.
Find out more »HeightsNEXT annual meeting
Join HeightsNEXT at their annual meeting. Free tacos for members, guests, and those interested in making Columbia Heights a more connected city. Friday, Jan. 20, 6-8 pm, El Tequila, 4005 Central Ave. NE. Info: http://bit.ly/3ifhBpJ
Find out more »February 2023
Open House: Johnson Street NE / 35W Intersection Project
Minneapolis Public Works is gearing up for its next round of engagement with an in-person open house event to present information and receive community feedback on the Johnson St NE and 35W intersection reconstruction project adjacent to the Quarry shopping center. Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-7 pm. Northeast Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St NE., The goal of this project is to improve the safety, comfort, and experience for all users and includes: Upgrading pedestrian ramps and signals Filling an existing bikeway…
Find out more »Mental illness research dinner
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the University of Minnesota will host their annual research dinner on Thursday, Feb.23, at Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast, 1330 Industrial Blvd. The event will feature leading researchers on the treatment of mental illnesses, and participants can earn two social work CEUs for attending. Ziad Nahas, MD, professor and executive vice-chair for the Department of Psychiatry, will present “New Treatments for Severe Depression;” Jenny Zick, MD/Ph.D., research resident, “What’s Old is…
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