Next time it snows (this is Minnesota, it will happen whether you want it to or not), take a good look at your coffee cup. The same 12-oz. cup that holds your morning picker-upper can also hold 12 ounces of salt, just the right amount to treat eight or ten sidewalk panels. Any more than that is overkill. That’s the word from the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), based in Northeast.
Firehouse Gym: More than just a place to box
When the Columbia Heights Fire Department transitioned into the city’s newly-constructed Public Safety building after its completion late in 2009, Sean Clerkin Sr. recognized the opportunity that the now-vacant old firehouse presented.
MPRB reverses decision: Ice skating, hockey as usual at Windom Park
Recalling last winter’s one week of ice skating, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) ran into a buzzsaw when it announced in late October that, because of climate change and expense, it would not create a skating rink at Windom Park and three other Minneapolis parks this year. The board reversed its decision about Windom on Nov. 8.
Hip-hop artist Nur-D raises big money for Edison
Hip-hop artist Nur-D put his talent to work Thursday, Nov. 14, at Edison High School’s annual Tommies Tonight fundraiser. The event brought in $29,858 from more than 200 donors. The money will be used to fund after-school activities.
Edison football team has had its ups and downs
For 101 years, student athletes at Edison High School have taken to the gridiron in the fall to participate in the uniquely American game of football. This year, the field adjacent to the high school has not seen any tackling, running, passing or huddling. The program, with too few students signed up to operate safely, shut down for at least one year.
Arch-itectural revival: Restoring the iconic Stone Arch Bridge
The Stone Arch Bridge has been closed for repairs since May. These repairs include repointing mortar on the entire bridge, repairing and replacing stones as well as any additional repairs as required.
Aki’s opens on Marshall
Aki’s Bread Haus opened for business at 1712 Marshall St. NE on Friday, Oct. 18.
Gridiron glory a thing of the past? Edison has no football team this year
After 101 years of action on the field next to Edison High School, there was no football team this year. There will be an effort made to resume the program next year.
Dan O’Brien is new Heights fire chief
Columbia Heights has a new fire chief, but he may be a familiar face to many in the community. Lifelong resident Dan O’Brien stepped into the role on Oct. 25, taking over for retiring Chief Charlie Thompson.
6 months later, Lowry Avenue is open: New bike paths, more pedestrian safety and fewer lanes created during the construction
Remnants of the construction left behind include workers doing the final touches on a new road and the empty building of a beloved Dairy Queen are part of the newly reopened Lowry Avenue. The road closure was formally lifted on Thursday, Oct. 24.