MPRB Announces New Year's Eve Skating Parties at Parade Ice

Via a December 17 e-announcement from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board:

Celebrate New Year's Eve with a Skating Party at Parade Ice Garden, 600 Kenwood Parkway! Bring your family and meet your friends for fun on ice and NYE countdown.< ... Read more

Holidazzle Updates!


Holidazzle is a free, community-focused civic holiday tradition. The Minneapolis Downtown Council produces the five-day, and this year the festival includes two new activities:

An Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, December 18 fe ... Read more

Great River Coalition Announces Holiday Sale for 10th Annual


Give the gift of health (to yourself, someone you love, or both!) and save a few bucks, too. Use the discount code HOLIDAYS when you register for the Great River Coalition's 10th Annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/River Cleanup, and receive ... Read more

Stone Arch Bridge Closure Switches to Downtown Side on December 2

Published   Nov 30, 2024 09:32AM
Stone Arch Bridge under repair in October 2024
Please visit the MnDOT Stone Arch Bridge Repair page for details.
Starting the week of December 2, crews will close the downtown Minneapolis side of the Stone Arch Bridge to begin preparation work for the restoration and repairs that will occur spring through fall 2025. Access under the Portland Avenue portion of the bridge will also be closed. These closures are necessary to keep the public and crews safe during the work.
While these closures take place, the St. Anthony ... Read more

Holidazzle Returns to Nicollet Mall in December


Holidazzle 2024 promises a vibrant holiday atmosphere filled with fun, joy, and holiday cheer in the heart of the city.
Five blocks of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza (11th), will transform int ... Read more

City Requests Public Input on Improvements to the 9th and 10


The City of Minneapolis Public Works is recommending street improvements to the 9th Street S and 10th Street S corridors between E 14th Street and 2nd Avenue N.
The proposed project will identify opportunities to improve safety for all t ... Read more

QUEERSPACE collective: Minnesota’s only 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth C

Article by Becky Fillinger, photos provided

A Discussion with Nicki Hangsleben, Executive Director
QUEERSPACE collective opened its doors in October and is the only 2SLGBTQIA+ youth center in the state.  We wanted to learn mor ... Read more