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The End of an Era as a New Nicollet Avenue Takes Shape

By Mark Hinds

It’s been almost sixty years since Nicollet Avenue has seen the type of activity starting that will be starting this month.  For the first time since the 1950s the stretch of Nicollet Avenue in Lyndale will be reconstructed; a reconstruction that will bring major changes to Nicollet that should have lasting results for years to come. 

This year’s work will be broken into three phases, with the first phase scheduled to start on Monday, May 7th.  The three phases for this year’s construction are:

Nicollet Avenue Update for the Week of April 23rd

By Bev Warmka

The City is nearing the final stages of approving the construction contract with Thomas and Sons Construction Inc.  Public Works is working through some of the final details with Thomas and Sons.  We do not have a confirmed start date yet, but that will be shared as soon as it's known.  (However, it's anticipated that Thomas and Son will begin their 2012 Phase 1 (Lake St to 32nd St) construction work sometime between April 30th and May 11th, with May 7th as the most likely date.)

New activity along the corridor:

District 6 School Board Candidate Forum

By LNA

In 2012, four people will be elected to the Minneapolis School Board.  There will be a change this year in how Minneapolis Board of Education members are elected, based on the outcome of a referendum passed in 2008.  This year members will be elected in districts that coincide with Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Districts, 2, 4, and 6, there will also be one at-large member elected.  In the past all School Board Members were elected at-large.

Serve on LNA's Board, Elections Set for Monday, June 25th

By LNA

Do you want to give back to your neighborhood?  Do you like to be in the middle of what’s going on?  If so, you should consider serving on LNA’s Board of Directors.  On Monday, June 25th LNA will be holding an election for six seats on LNA’s Board of Directors.  Serving on the board is a really important service to the neighborhood and a great way to be involved in everything going on in the neighborhood.

Nicollet Avenue Update for Week of April 16th

By Bev Warmka

Minneapolis Water began to replace gate valves on the water mains in late February.  Water shutoffs are typically done between the hours of 11pm and 5am to minimize inpacts.  Affected properties will be notified in advance of the shut-offs (a minimum of 48 hours for businesses).

Latest News

by Bev Warmka

Local access changes coming Thursday May 17th.  

On Thursday morning, Thomas and Sons will begin pavement removals on the south end of the block between Lake St and 31st. Local access to Office Max and Shops will be on Nicollet from Lake St.

Thomas and Sons has completed removal of the pavement on the north end of the block between Lake St and 31st St and much of the block between 31st St and 32nd St. They will continue with the storm sewer and grading work in this area.

by Mitch Wakau

Painter Park Summer Day Camp (Ages 6 to 12)

by Bev Warmka

It's time for another update on the Nicollet Ave Reconstruction Project. 

Thomas and Sons started on Monday, May 7th.   I've attached a couple photos from the first day

Thomas and Sons will continue their work between Lake St and 32nd St.  Local Access will continue off of 31st St.  Next week they'll continue grading and will be working on the storm sewer. 

Note of a couple of up-coming closures:

by Bev Warmka

It's time for another update on the Nicollet Ave Reconstruction Project. 

Thomas and Sons are scheduled to start 7am, Monday, May 7th. 

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Lyndale Community Center (3537 Nicollet Avenue)

2011 Lyndale Open House

Community Voices - Ed Janezich

Police Commendation

Myrtle recieves a commendation from the 5th Precinct

Horn Towers Puppet Show

Puppet Show at Horn Towers

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Salsaabrosa regularly appears at LNA's La Posada

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Picking up the trash

Litter Outta Lyndale

Martha get's her bag ready

Upcoming Events

Saturday, May 19
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

On Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm come and enjoy a guided tour of at least four homes. If you would like more information, would like to participate or host a tour contact Liz Sibet at 763-221-9397 or email elizabethsibet@kw.com
Monday, May 21
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 26
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Happy Hour and Bingo in the garden.
Thursday, May 31
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Learn the science of steaming milk. Learn a few methods of making artwork with steamed milk. Not just for coffee drinkers. Think hot chocolate and tea lattes!

Volunteer Special

Childcare Superhero
Channel that inner child and unlock creativity and humor by providing childcare for the Women's Leadership Program.  Have fun while directly impacting someone’s life.  We need helpers every other Friday from 5:15-8:30.  Contact Aryca at 612-824-9402 ext. 26 or aryca@lyndale.org for more information and to sign up for a shift!
 


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2012 Lyndale Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2012.

Community Builder
Amigo Service Center
3544 Lyndale Ave
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St
Comprehensive Rehab Centers of MN
133 W Lake St
Highland Plaza
3009 Nicollet Avenue
Zion Lutheran Church
128 West 33rd St.

Neighborhood Partner
Butter Bakery Cafe
3544 Grand Avenue
Lake Wine and Spirits
404 W. Lake Street
Champion's Sports Bar & Grill
105 W Lake St.
Top Shelf/John Meegan
3040 Lyndale Ave. S
El Paraiso
3501 Nicollet Avenue

Good Neighbor
State Farm Insurance
3430 Nicollet Avenue
Schatzlein Saddle Shop
413 W Lake St
Redeemer Health and Rehab Center
625 W 31st

Become a Sponsor Today

 

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