Mandy Tempel's Blog (5)

Just got this from the City of Minneapolis Traffic Alerts. You too can sign up for these alerts at: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/ Portion of Central Avenue NE to close June 29 through July 1 Central Avenue NE, from Columbia Parkway on the north to 35th Avenue NE on the south, will be closed to all traffic beginning at 9 a.m., Monday June 29 through 6 p.m., Wednesday July 1. Canadian Pacific Rail crews will replac… Continue

Tweet your postal code! On Friday, May 1st, everywhere around the world join others and Twitter (AKA microblog) your Postal/Zip Code! Let's call it #LocalDay Let's see how many northeasters participate! Details Hey, want to connect with your local neighbors online? Perhaps ... * Say hello to those in your community * Exchange a few notes on local issues * Organize a flash BBQ (outdoor party) * Meet other parents and kids for playt… Continue

During the month of March, for every pound of food donated, the Local Senior Food Shelf receives a dollar from Minnesota Food Share, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, and the Feinstein Foundation. Up to $9 worth of food can be purchased for each dollar donated! What Can You Do? 1) Donate your dry, shelf stable food to the one of the following drop off sites in Northeast Minneapolis: Lily's Café 3301 Central Avenue NE (612) 789-2158 Audubon Coffee, 2852 Johnson St NE (612) 781-0427 The Se… Continue

Anyone can watch the returns on-line or on TV, but why not share the fun in NE? Please add to these events as you hear about them: Sen Yai Sen Lek 2424 Central Ave NE, just south of Lowry Sen Yai Sen Lek is locally owned and serves top notch Thai food in a freshly renovated space. Rumor has it that there will be some free snacks & beverages starting at 7-8p. 331 Club… Continue

EPA to Test for Asbestos in Northeast Minneapolis; Meeting Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m. CHICAGO, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 will begin an indoor air assessment involving 30 to 50 homes in northeast Minneapolis on Sept. 24. The homes selected are a sample of the more than 260 residences where outdoor areas were cleaned of "Libby asbestos" contamination from the long-closed Western Mineral Products/W.R. Grace plant at 1720 Madison St. EPA conducted a… Continue