February 2012
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Police seeking information on luring incidents
One incident happened at 22nd & Oakland. FYI on recent child luring incidents. If you have any information on this suspect, please contact Off. Eric Faulconer of the MPD Sex Crimes Unit, 612-673-2913. To view this release as a flyer suitable for posting, press “Ctrl” and click on this link: http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MPLS/2012/02/28/file_attachments/9…”...
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"State of the Organization" speech from MPNAI
MPNAI annual letter 2-21-12.pdf Download this file This message was read to attendees at the MPNAI Annual Meeting on 2/21. MPNAI Chair, Todd Rasmussen was out of down due to a work commitment. Todd stepped down from his duties as MPNAI Chair due to changes in his employment. Posted via email from Midtown Phillips News | Comment »
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Hiawatha Transmission Line Project Open House 2/28
From the Midtown Greenway Coalition: While we’re extremely pleased that these lines won’t be on the Greenway, they’ll still be impacting the South Minneapolis community in a big way. Stop by Xcel’s Open House on February 28th to hear updates on construction timing and talk about the sunstation design process. Refreshments provided. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 5:30 - 7:30...
Sector 1 Weekly Update February 22nd
Here is the latest Sector 1 report from CPS Don Greeley. The text is below; to see this as an easy to read document, press the control key and click on this link: 12-SectorUpdate_2.22.12.pdf. Please share this message with anyone who would be interested. Thanks for your interest in reducing crime! And please let me know if you have trouble with this message or don’t want to receive this report...
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Waite House Pancake Breakfast February 25th, 2012
Greetings Friends and Allies— I would like to formally invite you to the last Pancake Breakfast in our “old building”. This year, we are raising money for our Teen programming, fondly known at Waite House as “Youth Pathways”, which provides important leadership building, college prep, employment support and skill building for 14-21 year old youth. In particular, the Pancake Breakfast will...
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City Council Ward Redistricting & More
The proposed City Council redistricting creates some major changes for Midtown. The colorful picture below shows the changes. All of Midtown will end up in Ward 6 (Lilligran) and will join all of Phillips West, Ventura Village, Loring Heights, and part of Whittier, East Phillips, and Cedar Riverside. In the picture the red line represents the current district and the yellow/black line the...
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MPNAI Annual Meeting this Tuesday, February 21st,...
MPNAI Residents and Community Partners:Please join us at the MPNAI Annual Meeting this Tuesday, February 21st from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at Andersen United Community School. Below is a schedule of the evening’s events. Hope to see you there! Jacy Hildreth MPNAI Secretary5:30-6:15 p.m. Free Supper6:15-6:45 p.m. Board ElectionsMPNAI president - one year term 2 directors - two year terms each...
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MPNAI Audit Raises Serious Concerns
MPNAI2010-2011Audit.pdf Download this file Reading through the most recent audit for the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association, Inc a number of serious concerns are raised by the auditors. In e-mails conversations with the Board of Directors, they are quickly taking steps to address many of the issues raised and are working with the City of Minneapolis, an independent accountant, and the...
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Weekly Sector Update 2-15
12 BlLeadMtgFlyer3.12.pdf Download this file Here is the latest Sector 1 report from CPS Don Greeley. The text is below; to see this as an easy to read document, press the control key and click on this link: 12-SectorUpdate_2.15.12.pdf. I have also attached a flyer about Don’s March 12 block leader meeting. If you are a block leader, please attend this planning session for spring and summer...
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Free Tax preparation in the Phillips neighborhoods
flyer_English.pdf Download this file Get your taxes done fast and free! Get your taxes prepared for free by an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer. Hope Community Center is partnering with AccountAbility Minnesota, a nonprofit organization, to offer free tax preparation and financial services. Individuals whose income is $30,000 or less and families with incomes $50,000 or less and...
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Sector 1 Weekly Update 2-18-12
Phillips Community Update East Phillips – Midtown Phillips – Phillips West - Ventura Village Neighborhoods Week of February 1-8, 2012 Sector One - 3rd Precinct –Minneapolis Police Dept. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Following a luring incident that occurred at 25th and 11th Ave So. a police advisory was issued on Feb. 8th to alert the public. Officers have been devoting patrol time to the Midtown...
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Weekly Sector One Update, 2-1-12
Phillips Community Update East Phillips – Midtown Phillips – Phillips West - Ventura Village Neighborhoods Week of Jan. 25 – Feb. 1, 2012 Sector One - 3rd Precinct –Mpls. Police Dept. l SOME HIGHLIGHTS: o 3rd Precinct Officers arrested three adults in a vehicle, in the area of 22nd and Park with a large quantity of crack cocaine and methamphetamine in the vehicle. o In...
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Sign up now! Residents may attend classes to learn...
Message sent via Nixle | Go to nixle.com | Unsubscribe Thursday February 9, 2012, 3:04 PM Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Community: Sign up now! Residents may attend classes to learn about the Henn Co Sheriff’s Office. Hi Nick, Would you like to tour the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab? Tour the Jail? Patrol Headquarters? Meet our K-9’s...
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FEB 15: Criminal Justice Community Partners...
You are invited to the next Criminal Justice and Community Partners (CJCP) meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 5:30-6:30 pm East Phillips Park, E. 24th St. & 17th Ave. S We’ll be discussing crime in the new targeted enforcement area that runs from 26th St. to Lake, between 13th Ave. and Cedar. This is a great opportunity to share information with 3rd Precinct police, Probation,...
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Phillips Community kids go from seed to salad at...
OpenFarmsFlyer.pdf Download this file Phillips Community kids go from seed to salad at Open Arms Minnesota Kids from the Phillips Community are learning in the kitchen at Open Arms Minnesota’s Farm, Food and Nutrition Program. The program teaches kids how to identify, grow and cook vegetables, making a connection between the farm and the food they eat. It also shows kids how they can...
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Ninth Ward E-News - February 6, 2012
February 6, 2012 Send Gary an email More city links Inspections Report Graffiti Animal Control Potholes Minnesota caucuses will be Tuesday, February 7th On Tuesday, February 7, thousands of Minnesotans will be gathered at their precinct caucuses with friends and neighbors. To find out where your precinct caucus is being held, use the caucus finder. A caucus is a...
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Community Organizers and Interns needed for the...
Hello wonderful neighborhood friends, If you can believe it, MayDay 2012 planning is in full swing! We are in need of filling a few key volunteer positions. See below for position descriptions, and please pass this notice on to anyone who might be interested. Thanks, Brie Jonna Marketing Director, In the Heart of the Beast Theatre bjonna @ hobt.org 612 721-2535...
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Luring Incident - E. 25th St. and 11th Av S.
On Monday, a 16 year old female was approached in an aggressive manner by a man at E. 25th St. and 11th Av. S. The suspect is described as a Somali male, about 6’ tall, light build, short hair, driving a gold, 4-door vehicle. CPS Don Greeley has issued a Police Advisory which includes useful prevention tips. The text is below; to see it as a document click on this link:...
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Police seek public help to identify person of...
The MPD is looking for help in identifying a suspect in the recent thefts of copper from business air conditioners. Some of these crimes occurred on E. Lake St. Please take a look at the photos below and call Sgt. Mark Gasior, 612-673-5357, if you have information. Please help spread the word. Let me know if you’d like this in document form for posting. Thank you. John Baumann Midtown...
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Thefts of Copper from Air Conditioning Units
Hi. As you may have heard, we have seen an increase in theft of copper from business air conditioning units since mid-November. A crime alert prepared by CPS Don Greeley is below. It’s important for neighbors to report any suspicious activity near closed businesses to 911. It’s also a good idea for businesses to limit public access to rooftops as much as possible. It may be cost-effective to...
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Fee Waived for Rental Property Owners Workshop...
We are waiving the fee for our remaining RPOWs for owners in selected neighborhoods where we have a disproportionately low number of owners participating in our Action Alert system. If you have not yet attended an MPD-sponsored workshop, please select one of the following workshop dates and register by replying to me with your RSVP: June 19 (Tuesday) - 5th Precinct, 3101 Nicollet Av. July 18...
Caucus Tonight
http://caucusfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Caucus InformationFor additional information, click on a party name to visit the party website. Green Party Wilder Building3345 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis 55407 Independence Party Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Center3400 15th Ave S Minneapolis 55407 Republican Party Stewart Recreation Center2700 12th Ave S Minneapolis MN...
2012 Redistricting Information
Hello, I have been asked to pass along the attached press release and brochure in order to get information out about the 2012 redistricting process. Please distribute the information to your business area. There is a website where you can find out more information about how to be involved in the process. The address is: www.minneapolismn.gov/redistricting2012 Thank you, Judy Moses ...
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1-25-12 Sector 1 Police Update
12-SectorUpdate_1.25.12.pdf Download this file Posted via email from Midtown Phillips News | Comment »
Town Hall meeting this Saturday with Karen Clark
2012 sd 61jointsurvey.pdf Download this file Dear Neighbors, I will be hosting a Town Hall meeting this Saturday, February 4, along with Senator Jeff Hayden and Representative Susan Allen. It will be held at the East Phillips Park Cultural and Community Center, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. We hope that you can attend. What: Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Clark, Rep. Allen and Sen. Hayden Where:...
Open Arms seed planting - Youth Project
FFNflyer_BP_Edits.pdf Download this file If you know of any youth in the neighborhood who would enjoy learning more about gardening and where their food comes from, we’re just starting to put together a few ‘classes’ that we’ll present monthly. The first one is Thursday, 2/2, at 4:30 here at Open Arms. They’ll be working with the dirt and planting hundreds of seed that day! If there’s a...
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Winter Wonder Walk/Ride
From their recent newsletter: Winter Wonder Walk/Ride Sure, I know it seemed like June out there until these past few days. But here at the Coalition, we’re really pulling for some snow. Why? Because we’ve got a GREAT event lined up for you in February, and snow will only make it better! The first-ever Winter Wonder Walk/Ride will happen on Saturday, February 11th. From 12 p.m....
January 2012
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Support Waite House and their Move
Waite House has provided community building activities, youth and service programs to the ever-changing Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis since 1969. Our holistic approach reflects the diversity of the Phillips community’s cultural backgrounds, languages spoken and life circumstances. With over 4,200 residents passing through our doorway in 2010 and a projected increase of community...
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Ninth Ward Award Winners Announced!
At Breakfast with Gary on January 27th, the 9th annual Ninth Ward Awards were handed out. Leader of the Year - Hannah Lieder, Minneapolis Swims Swimming is a civil rights issue. Each day in the United States, 10 people drown. The Minnesota Safety Council Humans are born with no innate swimming ability - we must be taught how to swim. Drowning is preventable and learning to swim is the best...
Sonora Grill Named Entrepreneur of the Month
The Neighborhood Development Center recently named Sonora Grill as their Entrepreneur of the Month. From their release: Sonora Grill opened in 2011 to high praise from customers and critics alike. A fusion of Spanish and South American cuisine, with influences from the owners’ native Sonora, Mexico, Sonora Grill boasts a 100% scratch kitchen. Everything, from the cilantro aioli to the wiener in...
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MPD Sector One Update and Crime Alert, 1-19-12
Phillips Community Update East Phillips – Midtown Phillips – Phillips West - Ventura Village Neighborhoods Week of Jan. 11-19, 2012 Sector One, 3rd Precinct-MPD SOME HIGHLIGHTS: Peavey Park and the Targeted Enforcement (TE) have been extremely quiet. The TE is the area from E. 24 St. to E 28th St. from 15th to Longfellow Ave’s. So. Officers arrested three people in a vacant, boarded building...
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Ninth Ward E-News - January 23, 2012
————— Forwarded message ————— From: Schiff, Gary <Gary.Schiff@minneapolismn.gov> Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 4:42 PM Subject: Ninth Ward E-News - January 23, 2012 To: January 23, 2012 Contact Gary Schiff Send Gary an email Find Gary on More city information Inspections Report Graffiti ...
Survey: Connecting with Neighbors
If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE92a1VHMnJPM1J4Ui00MkozQTR4c3c6MQ Connections between neighbors in the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood. Midtown Phillips Residents and Friends, Below is a survey about community-building with neighbors that I am sending out to the MPNAI email list on behalf of...
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Councilman Schiff seeks our feedback on a Vikings...
————— Forwarded message ————— From: Schiff, Gary <Gary.Schiff@minneapolismn.gov> Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 5:29 PM January 23, 2012 I need your feedback on Vikings Stadium plans Minneapolis Mayor R. T. Rybak and Council President Barb Johnson have submitted an outline to Governor Dayton with a plan to finance a...
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Help Plan the MPNAI Annual Meeting
Dear Events task force friends, The Annual Meeting for Midtown (Feb. 21) is approaching quickly. Since this is a major event for us, we need to give it some thought and planning. Our planning meeting will be Wednesday January 25 at 8:30 am at Maria’s Cafe, 1113 Franklin Ave. East. Look forward to seeing you there. All the best!Chuck SteddomEvents task force chair Posted via...
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Greenway HH Saturday - Streetcars, Winter Biking...
Open House/Happy HourDo you like the Greenway, learning about cool transit issues, and beer? Of course you do. Come enjoy all three onSaturday, January 21st in the Coalition office at our Transit Seminar/Happy Hour! The schedule for the day is: 3 p.m. Streetcars in the Greenway: Our wonderful MN Greencorps member, Michelle, will be talking about the history and future of proposed rail transit...
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MPNAI Board Members Meeting next Thursday, January...
MPNAI Board Members Meeting Agenda January 26, 2012.pdf Download this file ————— Forwarded message ————— From: Jacy Hildreth Date: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 7:20 PM MPNAI Residents & Friends: Attached and below is the agenda for the MPNAI Board Members Meeting next Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Open Arms...
Midtown Greenway Robbery Crime Alert ((tags:...
Here is the official crime alert about the robbery mentioned on e-democracy and twitter. ————— Forwarded message ————— From: City of Minneapolis <minneapolis@public.govdelivery.com> Having trouble viewing this email? http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-26c3e9” target=”_blank”>View it as a Web...
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Training for New Block Leaders 1/19
Hi. There is a training for people who want to become crime prevention block leaders TOMORROW (Thursday, January 19), 6:30-8:00 pm, at the Third Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Ave. Anyone interested should call Don at 612-673-3482 or Karen at 612-673-2856 to reserve a spot. I have also attached a flyer for block leader orientation trainings on Feb. 13 and March 20. The text is reprinted below....
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Weekly Update Sector One - Phillips Area 1-12-12
12-SectorUpdate_1.12.12 (1).doc Download this file Having trouble viewing this email? http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/MPLS-25853c” target=”_blank”>View it as a Web page. http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MPLS/2012/01/12/file_attachments/8…” target=”_blank”>12-SectorUpdate_1.12.12.doc Weekly Update for the four...
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Park Board Winter Program Guide
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/recCtrs/CSA/CSA6/CSA-6-Winter-Programs-2012.pdf CSA 6 winter program guide now available The CSA 6 winter program guide is now available http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/recCtrs/CSA/CSA6/CSA-6-Winter-Progr…” target=”_blank”>online. Find programs and activities available during the winter at...
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Jan 17 Midtown Business Association Meeting
MEETNGMIDTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Tuesday January 17th, 2012Noon- 1 PMSheraton Hotel Agenda Projects for 2012 - brain storm, discuss, planBusiness Assistance Funds Proposal for 2012 - projects, plan, budget Midtown Music Fest 2012 (2nd Annual) (Baba Letang)Midtown banners - design discussion (Dave Burrill)Business copper theft & vandalism - awareness and prevention discussion (Dave Johnson /...
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Xcel Ordered to Bury Lines
The Public Utilities Commission decided today that Xcel will bury the High Voltage Power lines under 28th St. Xcel still has 30 days to decide who they will charge for the $13 million additional charge for burying the cable (all Minnesota or just Minneapolis customers). From the Greenway Coalition: After a long deliberation, the Public Utilities Commission voted to bury the lines under 28th...
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Xcel Wants to Bury Power Lines
According to Ward 9 Councilman Gary Schiff, Xcel Energy has reversed their long held opinion about where to put their new power lines. From his Facebook account: Xcel reversed their long-standing objections to burying the power lines, and reversed their long standing opinion that if the line is buried, it should be payed for only by Minneapolis rate payers. Today they essentially changed their...
Video about Uncle Hugo's Science Fiction
Local bookstore Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction and Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore created a multimedia advertisement in conjunction with Dex. Dex actually created a really nice video about the store that is worth sharing here. <script...
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MPNAI Regular Monthly Members Meeting Tuesday,...
————— Forwarded message ————— From: Jacy Hildreth Date: Thu, Jan 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM MPNAI Residents and Friends: Please join us for the Regular Monthly Members Meeting this coming Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at Andersen United Community Schools from 6-8 p.m.Along with our regular agenda items, we will be discussing plans for our annual...
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Sector 1 Weekly Update January 4
12-SectorUpdate_1.4.12.doc Download this file Posted via email from Midtown Phillips News | Comment »
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Power lines hearings on Jan 10 and 12
If you’re having trouble viewing this email, you may see it online. Share This: Power lines on the Greenway? Not if we can help it. Public Utilities Commission Hearings regarding Xcel Energy’s Hiawatha Project January 10th and January 12th, 2012 9:30 a.m. in the Large Hearing Room on the 3rd floor of the Metro Square Building, 121 7th Place E, Suite 350 in Saint Paul ...
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MPD 3rd Precinct, Sector 1 Update, 12-29-11
Hi. Here is the latest Sector 1 report from CPS Don Greeley. Please share this information with anyone who would be interested. The text is below; to see this as a document, click on this link: 11-SectorUpdate12.29.11.doc. Thanks for your interest in reducing crime! And please let me know if you have trouble with this message or don’t want to receive this report from me in the future. John R....
December 2011
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2012 CPS positions are safe!!
12 3rd Precinct Community Resources.doc Download this file Hi. As you may have heard, the City’s final 2012 budget restored four crime prevention specialist (CPS) positions. This means that Midtown Safety Center will remain open in 2012! We will have five CPSs in Third Precinct: Don Greeley in Sector 1, Karen Notsch in Sector 2. Sue Roethele in Sector 3 and Shun Tillman in Sector 4. I...