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New architects for Vikings stadium laid out vision for new facility; minority subcontractors not yet identified

Saturday, 03 November 2012 00:00 Harry Colbert, Jr.

With the selection of the architectural firm for the new Vikings stadium, one question still to be answered is how much work will be subcontracted to African American firms.

Lighthouse Training Center

Friday, 02 November 2012 12:09 Shaina Brassard, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition

Nursing assistants and home health aides have become integral parts of our healthcare system, and can be found providing important services and care in nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, and in their patients' homes.

New architects for Vikings stadium laid out vision for new facility; minority subcontractors not yet identified

Monday, 29 October 2012 15:33 Harry Colbert, Jr.

With the selection of the architectural firm for the new Vikings stadium, one question still to be answered is how much work will be subcontracted to African American firms.

Anytime Fitness coming to North Minneapolis

Thursday, 25 October 2012 00:00 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Drivers along West Broadway near Penn Avenue may be doing double takes as they pass 2104 W. Broadway and notice a large, distinctive Anytime Fitness sign at the top of the building.

$65 million renovation of iconic Riverside Plaza is complete

Monday, 22 October 2012 15:28

The $65 million renovation of 1,303 affordable housing units at the iconic Riverside Plaza is now complete. The renovation is one of the largest U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-supported projects in the country. An event was held at Riverside Plaza today to celebrate the revitalization of the property. The housing unit improvements include upgrades to the mechanical and electrical systems that will extend the lifespan of the property for another 40 years. The exterior and site work focused on returning much of Riverside Plaza to its original 1970s appearance.

Anytime Fitness coming to North Minneapolis

Monday, 22 October 2012 15:05 Harry Colbert, Jr.

Drivers along West Broadway near Penn Avenue may be doing double takes as they pass 2104 W. Broadway and notice a large, distinctive Anytime Fitness sign at the top of the building.

Bobby Joe Champion gets Arts All Star Award

Friday, 19 October 2012 11:21

(DFL- Mpls) received an Arts All Star Award from Minnesota Citizens for the Arts (MCA) on September 19, 2012 at MacPhail Center for Music. The award was in recognition of Rep. Champion's support of the arts in the 2012 legislative session and represents one of only a few Arts All Star Awards being presented this year.