July 14, 2016

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THE RISE OF EAST TOWN

INSIDE U.S. BANK STADIUM

A new downtown landmark opens its doors

By Sarah McKenzie / smckenzie@journalmpls.com

IN THIS ISSUE

From some vantage points, the new U.S. Bank Stadium looks like a massive ship that has docked downtown.

From the front, its glass doors — the largest operable doors in the world — reflect the city’s skyline.

Inside, the stadium is designed to feel like you’re outside with natural light pouring through the transparent roof and gigantic glass doors.

At 1.75 million square feet, it’s twice the size of the Metrodome, the Vikings’ former home. It was also twice as expensive to build. The $1.1 billion project — the largest construction project in state history — has also been one of the most controversial with many critical of the financing plan.

The Vikings have pledged to pay for 53 percent of the stadium ($577 million) through private financing and seat licenses. The State of Minnesota is contributing $348 million and the City of Minneapolis $150 million. The city is financing its portion by issuing bonds that will be repaid by tapping a portion of Convention Center taxes.

The stadium’s food service provider Aramark and SMG, the stadium operator, are contributing the remaining $12 million.

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), a local governmental unit of the state, owns and operates the stadium. A grand opening celebration for the venue will be held Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, following an official ceremony and ribbon-cutting event on July 22.

Free tickets are required to tour the stadium for the opening weekend. Outdoor events planned for the weekend include family activities on the plaza, a 3D chalk art installation, live music, movies in the new Commons park and giant-sized Connect Four and Jenga games.

The first event at the stadium is the 2016 International Champions Cup soccer match Aug. 3 featuring AC Milan v. Chelsea FC. The Vikings will play their first game in their new

Boosters want to build buzz for the Commons PAGE 10

An East Town evangelist: Q&A with Dan Collison PAGE 14

A roundup of new East Town development PAGE 19

An East Town walking tour PAGE 22

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Signs of solidarity Rally and march honors lives lost to violence

By Sarah McKenzie / smckenzie@journalmpls.com Hundreds of people gathered in Loring Park on July 9 to share sorrow about lives shattered by gun violence and personal stories about how racism impacts their lives.

Then they marched through the streets of downtown, led by a group performing traditional Aztec dances,

and carried signs honoring Philando Castile, a 32-year-old black man killed by a St. Anthony police officer in Falcon Heights on July 6. Some signs were shaped like state license plates that read: “shame.”

The march included two short “die ins” where protesters laid down in

the street near 9th & Hennepin and the Basilica of Saint Mary.

One of the event organizers, Jason Sole, a criminal justice professor and member of the Minneapolis NAACP, said he’s frustrated and hurt that it’s taken so long for people to awaken SEE PROTESTS / PAGE 8

Marchers head to the Basilica of Saint Mary on July 9.

Photo by Sarah McKenzie

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Steve Horton’s goal was to bring milling back to Mill City, and he’s finally done it.

The former Rustica Bakery owner has begun milling and baking out of Northeast Minneapolis’ Food Building with his new small-scale craft flour company, Baker’s Field Flour & Bread. The concept, which is possible thanks to the City Council adopting amendments to the zoning code to allow for smallscale grain milling, will soon roll out flour, as well as a fresh-baked bread, for wholesale accounts and local farmers markets.

For Horton, who sources his grain from farmers in the upper Midwest, his locally stone-milled flour helps to fill an underserved aspect of the market, which is traditionally full of less tasty and more uniform industrialized flour without clear origins.

“It’s craft flour. I almost think of it as single origin,” Horton told The Journal. “It’s starting to grow. Every couple months I hear about somebody new or something coming up.”

Despite more than a decade of experience baking at Rustica, stone milling is new for Horton, he said. But he’ll have many chances to experiment on the mill at Baker’s Field, which is from Vermont-based Elmore Mountain Bread. When milling, there are several controls, from the speed of the mill to distance between stones and more, and each kind of grain can have its own conditions, he added.

“There’s a lot of trial and error with every grain. Every grain is going to have its own hardness and consistency,” he said.

Horton has thousands of pounds of grain, including golden flaxseed from southern

Minnesota, emmer from North Dakota, buckwheat from South Dakota, spelt from Michigan and more. He’s also hoping to get malted grains from Northeast Minneapolis-based Able Seedhouse and Brewery, a farm-centric taproom that opened near the new Highlight Center last fall. Several of the farmers are featured on the Baker’s Field website.

Horton’s flour will retail in two-pound and five-pound bags at farmers markets. Right now he’s looking at a whole wheat flour, a bread flour, a whole rye flour and corn meal for the first batches, but Horton said he’s looking to add an all-purpose flour and flours made from spelt and buckwheat.

For bread, Baker’s Field will have a rye bread, a whole grain bread, a filone, a seeded loaf, hamburger buns and more.

Horton said he’s also working on a pan white bread and flatbreads.

Horton has begun testing batches in the Baker’s Field space in Kieran Folliard’s food startup incubator, the Food Building, in the Sheridan neighborhood. Baker’s Field is the last production space in the building that is also home to Mike Phillips’ Red Table Meat Company and Rueben Nilsson’s The Lone Grazer Creamery. The Draft Horse, a neighborhood restaurant, deli and bar, also opened last December.

Baker’s Field will begin selling flour and bread at the Mill City Farmers Market, Midtown Farmers Market (flour only), the Northeast Farmers Market and the Riverplace Market beginning Saturday, July 16. For more information, visit bakersfieldflour.com.

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The Minnetonka-based hospitality company is partnering with bike-sharing company Spinway to offer the program.

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The Northeast Minneapolis Italian restaurant has added a bar and more seating thanks to an expansion into the into the former flagship space of the baby gift and clothing boutique. Pacifier relocated from the Hennepin Avenue space in January to open a larger location in the North Loop.

Kristin Van Duyne, co-owner and pastry chef, said the new 1,600-square-foot space doubles the restaurant’s size. It also allows for larger groups and events to book space.

Along with the new bar, which opened July 7-8 as part of a grand opening celebration, the restaurant has added a new appetizer menu for the bar and is now serving a new lunch menu. Thanks to the project, The Butcher Block also has additional patio seating and will eventually add a valet

service, according to a news release.

The bar menu features spiedini, or skewered and grilled meat — chicken, octopus, lamb and beef are all rotating as options — prepared in the traditional style like in Rome, where executive chef Filippo Caffari worked as a butcher for almost 20 years. Happy hour in the bar is from 4-6 p.m. daily.

The lunch menu features options like classic short ribs or chicken parmiggiana — now available as sandwiches — tuna carpaccio, pasta dishes like tortellini with peas and ham, and salads. The Butcher Block serves lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

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The fitness studio, the San Franciscobased company’s first in Minnesota, is being planned for Hines’ seven-story T3 project, a mass timber office building currently in construction off Washington Avenue. The Bar Method is one of the country’s leading practitioners of barre, which combines dance conditioning and isometric training, according to a new release.

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Fight for $15 heats up Petition drive seeks to amend city’s charter to raise the minimum wage

By Sarah McKenzie / smckenzie@southwestjournal.com Backers of a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis have turned their focus to City Hall.

Low wage-workers and community organizers have collected nearly 20,000 signatures for a petition to amend the city’s charter to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2020 for employers with 500 or more employees and by 2022 for employers with fewer than 500 employees.

Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (NOC), Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en Lucha (CTUL) and 15 Now Minnesota have been leading the fight to raise the wage.

Questions remain, however, about whether it’s legal for the city to raise the minimum wage.

City Attorney Susan Segal said she will be preparing a memo for the City Council on establishing a Minneapolis minimum wage, but said it would be “premature” for her to comment on the petition drive.

She said Minnesota courts have ruled that City Councils can vote to not put proposed charter amendments on the ballot if it’s not a “proper subject” for a charter revision (i.e. one that conflicts with state or federal law).

The City Council voted to proceed with a minimum wage study last fall, but it is not yet completed. The study’s scope includes evaluating the impact of increasing the minimum wage in Minneapolis and regionally in Hennepin and Ramsey counties — both a $12 minimum wage phased in over five years and a $15 minimum wage phased in over five years.

Rose Lindsay, a spokeswoman for the city’s Community, Planning and Economic Development department, said the city will receive the study in August and plans to present results to the City Council in September.

The petition will be referred to the Charter Commission and then the City Clerk’s office will review the signatures to verify that they are all valid registered voters in Minneapolis.

Barry Clegg, a principal at Gray Plant Mooty and chair of the city’s Charter Commission, said the commission will forward the petition on to the Council, which will then determine if it’s appropriate for the ballot.

“My own position, and I’m not speaking for the Commission, is that I support this idea and think the Council should enact this or something like it,” he said. “But I don’t think it’s a valid charter amendment. I think it’s an initiative disguised as a charter amendment. Initiative and referendum is legal in Minnesota for charter cities, but only if your charter provides for it and ours does not. If the petitioners want to take this to the voters, I think they need to amend the charter to permit initiative and referendum first and then move this proposal forward as an initiative.”

Supporters of increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour rally in City Hall.

Photo by Sarah McKenzie

also led the way on the recent successful push for paid sick time in Minneapolis.

Becky Dernbach, communications director for NOC, said they estimate that the wage increase will impact 113,500 workers.

“This includes 92,600 workers currently earning less than $15 an hour and 20,900 additional workers who will earn up to $16.86 per hour due to ripple effects,” she said.

Stephanie Gasca, an organizer with CTUL, was one of the organizers of a recent march and rally at City Hall. “I think it’s a long time coming,” she said of the campaign for a $15 minimum wage in the city. “It’s a constant struggle to play catch up.”

Minnesota’s minimum wage increases Aug. 1.

Large employers must pay workers at least $9.50 an hour and small employers must pay at least $7.75 an hour. A training wage of $7.75 an hour may be paid to employees who are younger than 20 during their 90-day training period, and a employees under 18 can be paid $7.75 an hour.

Supporters of increasing the minimum wage point to a Feldman Group poll last November indicating that 82 percent of likely Minneapolis voters supported a $15 minimum wage.

Business leaders, however, have reservations.

Minneapolis Downtown Council CEO Steve Cramer said city officials should not let the city’s charter “be misused as a vehicle for initiative and referendum style governance which is not permitted in Minnesota.”

“As to the policy issue of minimum wage, Minneapolis business owners should not be subjected to yet another unique mandate only in our city, especially since a recent statewide approved increase is still being implemented,” he said. “While the economy is doing well at present, it will be diminished by an onslaught of policies that make Minneapolis a more costly and complicated place to do business. This will only serve to most undermine opportunities for those advocates purport to support.”

Council divided on issue

‘A long time coming’ Community organizers involved in the campaign

Minneapolis City Council members have a variety of views on the minimum wage issue.

Council Member Lisa Bender (Ward 10) said she wants to review the city’s upcoming minimum wage study before deciding on a course of action.

“I was an early supporter of a higher city minimum wage in order to address the huge racial and economic disparities in our city. I remain supportive of higher wages, but I do want to see the results of our minimum wage study and to hear from the many businesses in my ward and across the city before taking any specific action,” she said. “If there is a question on the ballot this fall, I would expect many Ward 10 constituents to be supportive of a $15 minimum wage.”

Council Member Alondra Cano (Ward 9) said she supports putting the measure on the ballot this fall.

“Minneapolis’ moral compass is unflinchingly pointing towards raising the wage to help residents keep up with basic bills and their monthly rent. What’s good for the working families in our city makes our businesses and local economy strong,” she said. “I look forward to voting yes on approving the $15 per hour minimum wage language to place it on the November ballot and allowing the people of Minneapolis to lead the way on this important economic justice effort.”

Cano said she plans to reach out to businesses in her ward to gather feedback on the proposal.

Council Member Cam Gordon (Ward 2) said he’s also supportive of the campaign and favors an approach that would help low wage workers quickly on a schedule that would have the least “negative impacts on business operators, employment and the overall economy.”

“I favor a phased in approach, although both the state and the ballot proposal seem slower than I would prefer,” he said. “The city ballot one is a little faster. However, I believe they both have been arrived at in a thoughtful and are sensitive to the needs of businesses.”

Council Member Blong Yang (Ward 5) said he’s opposed to the proposed charter amendment, arguing it would have negative impacts on people in his ward.

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By Sarah McKenzie smckenzie@journalmpls.com @smckenzie21

The clock face interior on the 12th floor of City Hall’s clock tower. Photo courtesy of the City of Minneapolis Archives

City Hall celebrates 125th cornerstone anniversary City leaders and local history buffs celebrated the 125th anniversary of the installation of City Hall’s granite cornerstone — the symbolic start of construction on the civic building — on July 11.

The anniversary celebration featured a

civic ceremony, music, root beer floats, a chance to browse building artifacts and remarks by local architecture historian Larry Millett, among other things.

City Hall’s cornerstone is 30 feet above street level because the building was already

two stories high when city leaders and other state dignitaries took time to celebrate construction of the building.

The City Hall and Courthouse building, featuring rusticated pink Ortonville granite, was built between 1887 and 1906, according to the Municipal Building Commission.

The City Council passed a resolution honoring the anniversary at its July 1 meeting, calling the cornerstone and the building it supports “a symbol for the Minnesota ideal of civic partnership and engagement for the next 125 years.”

The building features a five-story rotunda, a 365-foot tall clock tower with a clock face that is larger than Big Ben’s in London, and the 14,000-pound Father of Waters statue, which was carved of marble from quarries in Italy used by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, according to the Municipal Building Commission.

The statue in the center of City Hall’s rotunda was originally commissioned for the city of New Orleans, but the city couldn’t afford it and it was later presented to Minneapolis officials in 1904 by leading citizens and the Minneapolis Journal.

It’s said to be good luck to rub the Father of Waters’ big toe.

The building was designed by Long and Key Architects in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.

Cedar Imboden Phillips, executive director of the Hennepin History Museum, and Jack Kabrud, the museum’s curator, have gathered items from the museum’s collection for displays at City Hall to mark the anniversary.

A newspaper from the late 1880s features a cover story on the new courthouse building. The headline reads: “A magnificent granite pile.”

The museum also has old City Hall ledger books and postcards.

Kabrud said he’s always been “in awe” of the building and has been visiting it since

The Father of Waters Statue. Submitted photo he was a child. He’s captivated with the building materials, ornate windows and elevators.

Phillips said she admires how accessible the building is to the public. “You can just wander in,” she noted.

She said there was great fanfare when the city celebrated the laying of the cornerstone July 16, 1891. There was a large parade and festivities attended by the governor, state Supreme Court justices, city and county officials. St. Paul leaders even attended despite a fierce rivalry between the two cities.

The City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County each owned and occupied half the building when it first opened. At various times in its history, City Hall has also been home to a blacksmith shop, horse stable and chicken hatchery.

The building was the tallest in Minneapolis until the Foshay Tower surpassed it in the 1920s.

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He said action and policy changes need to follow the conversations and demonstrations.

“I can walk into spaces and read people’s lips: ‘oh, it’s a black guy.’ I feel that, and they don’t know me or my heart or what I do or anything about where I’m going in my life. I shouldn’t have to live like this,” he said.

Nekima Levy-Pounds, president of the Minneapolis NAACP and a civil rights attorney, also addressed the crowd.

“We wanted this day of atonement, solidarity, march and rally to be something that’s grassroots and organic. So we did not have any organizations co-sponsor this. It is for the people, by the people so that we can have a space to say what we want to say about what has happened here this week in the state of Minnesota and across this nation,” she said.

Anna Gambucci came to Loring Park carrying a sign reading: “End white silence. Black lives matter.”

She said she has attended many Black Lives Matter events and had plans to go out of town, but decided to stay and honor Castile.

She said he was shot about a mile and a half from her home.

“I need to shift business as usual,” she said.

Another protest shut down traffic on Interstate 94 in St. Paul later that evening.

St. Paul Police said 21 officers from multiple jurisdictions were injured during the protests. Black Lives Matter leaders have been quick to denounce the actions of those who threw bottles and rocks at officers, saying they were agitators not affiliated with peaceful demonstrators.

Outrage follows police shooting death of Castile An outpouring of anger and intense grief around the country followed the fatal police shooting of Castile during a traffic stop while he was with his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter.

Castile’s girlfriend Diamond Reynolds livestreamed the immediate aftermath of the shooting on Facebook and the video quickly went viral.

Reynolds said Castile had his hands up in the air when an officer shot him in the arm five times. The officer had asked for his license and registration after pulling him over for a broken tail light, she said. Castile also notified the officer that he had a permit to carry a gun.

Marchers on Hennepin on July 9. Photo by Sarah McKenzie

Minneapolis leaders have joined people around the world in expressing sadness about Castile’s death.

Levy-Pounds and protesters have Philando Castile gathered outside the governor’s mansion in St. Paul since the shooting. She said she was “chilled to the bone” while watching Reynolds’ cellphone video.

Gov. Mark Dayton extended condolences to Castile’s friends and family and promised to do everything in his power to “see that this matter is brought to justice.”

Dayton said he called White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough to request that the U.S. Department of Justice begin an immediate investigation into the shooting. The state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) will also conduct an investigation.

The governor said he was “shocked and horrified” by what happened to Castile, who was an employee of St. Paul Public Schools.

He was a cafeteria supervisor at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School.

Here’s an excerpt from a statement from St. Paul Public Schools: “Colleagues describe him as a team player who maintained great relationships with staff and students alike. He had a cheerful disposition and his colleagues enjoyed working with him. He was quick to greet former coworkers with a smile and

hug.”

Grief counselors will be made available for staff and students.

At a press conference later in the day, Dayton said he was “heartbroken for Minnesota” and said he doubted Castile would have been shot by the officer if he was white.

The Minneapolis Federation of Teachers also expressed grief over Castile’s death: “He was a beloved coworker known for his humor and kindness that made JJ Hill Montessori a better place for students. With a heavy heart, the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers gives its most sincere condolences to his family and friends. … As educators we stand united against violence. MFT is joining with others to support Philando’s family at J.J. Hill Montessori at 5:30 p.m. for a vigil.”

President Barack Obama also posted a statement on Facebook about the fatal police shootings of Castile and Alton Sterling in Louisiana.

“To admit we’ve got a serious problem in no way contradicts our respect and appreciation for the vast majority of police officers who put their lives on the line to protect us every single day. It is to say that, as a nation, we can and must do better to institute the best practices that reduce the appearance or reality of racial bias in law enforcement,” the president wrote.

Mayor Betsy Hodges said she’s grateful that Dayton has ordered an independent criminal investigation.

“My heart is heavy at the tragic death of Philando Castile, known to so many as a

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kind, caring man whom children loved. I am especially troubled that he died violently in front of his partner and her 4-year-old daughter; to witness that is unimaginable,” she wrote on her Facebook page. “People in Minneapolis, in the region, and across the nation are in deep mourning: full of emotion, wondering what this means for their families, for our lives together. I hear that. My prayers are with Philando’s family and loved ones, and for healing for everyone.”

Congressman Keith Ellison asked for the BCA to release any videos of Castile’s shooting as soon as possible and called on prosecutorial authorities to reject the use of a grand jury to determine whether charges should be filed against the officer.

“We live a world where certain Americans live in fear that their name will become a hashtag. It is not enough to say ‘Black Lives Matter.’ It’s time to make the system mean it.

We need immediate and meaningful accountability and justice,” he said. “Officers who use excessive force cannot assume immunity as they routinely do today. We need one standard of justice for all. I join my colleague Representative Betty McCollum in calling for an immediate investigation by the Department of Justice.”

The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Minnesota (CAIR-MN), an organization based in Northeast Minneapolis, is calling for congressional hearings to address the recent police shootings.

“We call on federal officials to investigate the shooting of Philando Castile and for a thorough review of police policies, hiring and training in the wake of this tragedy,” said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein.

State Sen. Bobby Joe Champion (DFL59), whose district includes downtown and North Minneapolis neighborhoods, issued a joint statement with Deputy Senate Majority Leader Jeff Hayden (DFL-62).

Minneapolis City Council Member Alondra Cano (Ward 9) urged Dayton to create a statewide task force to engage all police departments in the state to undergo implicit bias training and create new police accountability standards.

“I, like many of you, am angered by this vicious pattern, specially when I hear that Philando’s mother says she feels that the African American community is ‘being hunted down,’” she wrote on her Facebook page. “No one in this country should ever feel like they are being hunted down. The irrational fear of the black men and boys in our community — our brothers, our fathers, our grandfathers, our uncles, and our cousins — must end.”

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“Every world-class city has a vibrant downtown, central park,” said Frey, who imagined the Commons as both a “kitchen table” for Minneapolitans and the first place they’ll bring their out-of-town guests. “It should be emblematic of everything great about Minneapolis.”

The city spent nearly $20 million to acquire and prepare two blocks for the Commons, one a former surface parking lot and the other the longtime home to the Star Tribune’s headquarters, until it was demolished last year. The plan is to recoup the costs through parking fees paid at a new stadiumadjacent ramp.

The park is nearly surrounded by new construction, including Edition, a “boutique” apartment on the park’s western edge; Wells Fargo’s twin 17-story office towers to the north; and the new, $1.1-billion home of the Minnesota Vikings football club to the east.

The eastern parcel that makes up the largest part of the Commons was expected to open in time for the stadium’s July 22 ribbon cutting ceremony. The fencing and jersey barriers surrounding the park’s western section should come down in mid-August, predicted Tony Barranco, vice president of Ryan Cos., the developer behind the massive Downtown East project.

Construction costs for this first phase total $10.8 million, according to city estimates.

What Ryan Cos. is delivering is much more than the flat patch of grass the city and company agreed on when they negotiated the Downtown East redevelopment plan in 2013. But it’s also less than the full vision for the park developed by Hargreaves Associates, the award-winning San Francisco-based landscape architecture firm that won a city contract for the project in 2015.

In January, when it learned a campaign to raise $22 million for the Commons was progressing more slowly than expected, the City Council decided to accelerate construction but scale-back the overall plan for the park. Two park buildings, terraces around the park’s Great Lawn and a “water plaza” stripped from the plan may appear later — or they could be replaced by new elements, like a restaurant, Frey suggested.

Downtown Council President and CEO Steve Cramer, another key player in the Commons, suggested a wait-and-see approach.

“It could be that in the end doing it this way is what makes the most sense, because we’ll get a sense of usage patterns and what is the next round of investments going to be in that park,” Cramer said. “Maybe it’s going to be what Hargreaves designed, maybe it’s not, based on the usage.”

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A new kind of Minneapolis park

With just weeks to go before the Commons’ debut, crews were busy watering trees and planting flowers in early July. Photo by Dylan Thomas

In a city that values and is known for its parks, the Commons will be something different — a kind of public-private collaboration common in other parts of the country but new to Minnesota.

The Minneapolis Downtown Council established Green Minneapolis, a nonprofit conservancy, to run the Commons and, eventually, other public spaces downtown. The fledgling organization is currently running the fundraising campaign, but it won’t be ready to take on the park for at least six months, so the city awarded the Downtown Improvement District (part of the Downtown Council) a $600,000 contract to manage park operations in the meantime.

Cramer said the city would still have a role in funding park operations. The cost is expected to run to $1.9 million in 2017, although a significant part of the conservancy’s role will be to attract revenue-generating spon-

BY THE NUMBERS

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$10.8 million Construction costs for the first phase of the park

4.2 acres Size of the park

58 days Days each year the park is allotted for use by the Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority

sorships and park programming to offset some of that expense, Cramer said, adding that there may be a need for ongoing fundraising, as well.

The size of the city’s ongoing financial commitment to the Commons is one of several questions that have dogged the park for months.

Some who followed the design process were disappointed when the city and Hennepin County couldn’t agree to close Portland Avenue, a one-way county road that divides the park in two. The road has been narrowed from three auto lanes to two, but traffic will continue to flow through the park.

“There are grade-A parks around the world that do have streets running through them,” Frey said. “We are not an anomaly by any extent.”

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The very nature of the Commons as a public space was also put into question by agreements with the Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority that grant both entities the right to use all or part of the park for a combined 58 days each year.

Frey said the public would have access to the park “even on Vikings game days.” Cramer wouldn’t rule out the possibility of the park closing for private use — by the Vikings, MSFA or even Green Minneapolis — but said “if such events occur they will be very rare.”

The Commons isn’t a typical neighborhood park, and Green Minneapolis Executive Director Win Rockwell said developing an identity for the space would be a process of “co-creation” with the public.

“It takes work,” Rockwell said. “The

(conservancy-run) parks that have succeeded in other cities around the country typically have gotten there by a thoughtful, incremental process of focusing on the space, finding activities that really work in that space outdoors, that fit in that community.”

Rockwell, currently Green Minneapolis’ sole employee, said he aims to add 10 to 12 full-time staff members by the time the organization takes over the park, probably in the spring. Their mission isn’t just to be caretakers of the grass, trees and hardscape seating areas but to program activities and events that draw in the public.

“The goal of a destination park is to be humming, to have a buzz to it,” he said.

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A TOUR OF RYAN COMPANIES’ NEW DEVELOPMENT

The Millwright building The future headquarters of Ryan Companies is slated for this four-story, 174,000-squarefoot brick building that’s designed to evoke “Minneapolis’ warehouse history.”

“We’re making a statement by moving our corporate headquarters there,” said Tony Barranco, Ryan Cos. vice president of development.

By Michelle Bruch / mbruch@journalmpls.com

 Location: corner of Portland Avenue & 3rd Street  Formerly: Surface parking lot  Status: Under construction

Radisson RED Hotel Edition Apartments Amenities include a dog run and dog wash, coffee bar, demonstration kitchen, bike repair station, 24-hour concierge service, a fitness center with classes on-demand, and skyway connections in two of the three buildings.

The luxury apartments are 29 percent leased, and they have rates ranging from $1,130 for a 490-square-foot micro studio to $4,935 for a three-bedroom apartment. The units have 77 different floor plans, with features that include granite and quartz countertops, walk-in closets, stainless steel appliances and plank wood floors.  Location: Three buildings front 4th Street and 5th Avenue bordering the new Commons park

The five-story, 164-room Radisson RED is a hotel designed with a bar and no front desk. A smartphone app will help guests check in, receive keyless room access, order food, or ask other hotel guests to grab a drink. Staff called “creatives” will circulate with iPads to offer additional help.

“There is a big DIY component to Radisson RED,” said Rich Flores, Radisson’s vice president of global branding. “We built a brand centered around the Millennial mindset.”

The Minneapolis location is one of the first to roll out in the Americas, along with locations in Colombia and Brazil, and 60 more locations are anticipated by 2020.

Local muralist Adam Turman is commissioned to paint a large mural in the hotel’s “OUIBAR and KTCHN,” which features a patio at the corner of 3rd & Portland.

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They’re really making it come alive,” said Jennifer Rusert, watching nearby construction during her first week at Wells Fargo’s new East Town office. “It’s going to be beautiful.”

Two 17-story Wells Fargo towers are part of the extensive development taking shape in “East Town” near the new Vikings stadium. Ryan Companies projects include a Radisson RED hotel, a brick office building, three apartment buildings called Edition (built in partnership with The Excelsior Group), a parking ramp, and a new proposal for an office tower over the ramp anticipated to rise between 15 and 20 stories.

Another Wells Fargo employee said the East Town area feels less congested than her former office at 7th & Marquette.

“I like the openness of this area,” she said. “We have really nice views from our floor.”

She said she’s anxiously awaiting more food options on the east side of Downtown. Einstein Bros. Bagels and Caribou Coffee are open in the skyway (one area staffer said the morning lines are always long), and D. Brian’s and the restaurant McKinney Roe are under construction.

A Wells Fargo branch is also open, and additional restaurant space and skyway retail space are still available.

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Here are highlights of a recent interview with Collison.

THE RISE OF EAST TOWN

What motivated you to get involved in the East Town Business Partnership?

I joined the partnership in 2010 as a volunteer board member. My family moved downtown from the Twin Cities western suburbs in 2009 to help re-birth First Covenant Church, a congregation located between HCMC and the stadium that had declined for several decades and was ready for a ‘reboot.’ It only made sense to volunteer in the community as a means to learn how to be a good and contributing neighbor.

In 2011 the East Downtown Council completed a comprehensive market analysis we called “The East Downtown Great Streets” study. It was undertaken to identify and understand the economic revitalization potential of our district, which includes the Elliot Park and Downtown East neighborhoods.

It was this study that got me personally excited and inspired about the potential for our area. I was also shocked to learn that only 16 percent of the land in East Town was used for housing while 25 percent went to surface parking lots and vacant land. Our district was ripe for rediscovery!

The passage of the 2012 stadium legislation was what set the stage for a new wave of development, but it was the diligent work of many, but especially former Mayor R.T. Rybak that truly inaugurated a new era for East Town. I became the board president in 2013 and spent much of that year racing throughout downtown asking our members, our neighbors, elected city and county officials, the development community and regional voices “what do you want East Downtown to become?”

There were consistent responses: “become more integrated, improve connections and pedestrian environment, leverage transit, and whatever you do — while advocating for the new stadium be sure to reach further for a complete vision of holistic 21st century urban development.” At that point I fell in love with not only the vision potential but the challenge of the ask!

My professional work began in June of 2014 and expanded to include a shared staff role as director of East Town Partnership for the Minneapolis Downtown CouncilDID and executive director of what we have been renamed as the “East Town Business Partnership.” This innovative partnership leverages the emerging grass roots nature of the East Town business community and the larger reach and influence of the MDC-DID.

Dan Collison, executive director of the East Town Business Partnership. Photo by Janelle Nivens

AN EAST TOWN EVANGELIST

What are the greatest strengths of East Town?

I like to think of East Town as an emerging “complete” community. And, by “complete” I mean:

By Sarah McKenzie / smckenzie@journalmpls.com

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an Collison’s Twitter profile sums up his unique role in the community: “A pastor and civic leader who spends most days bringing people together across sectors through inter-disciplinary work for the purpose of human flourishing.”

He serves as executive director of the East Town Business Partnership (formerly the East Downtown Council)

and lead pastor of First Covenant Church in Minneapolis.

Before he became a pastor, he ran an adult foster care home for men with development disabilities with his wife Holly.

He’s a champion of East Town, the newly branded east side of downtown that has been dramatically reshaped by the new stadium, Commons park, the Wells Fargo towers

• two diverse neighborhoods that meet in the middle with our new metropolitan park “The Commons”; • rapidly expanding hotels and hospitality; • strong mix of small, medium, and large business including an array of nonprofit organizations; • diverse residential population of 10,000 now and the potential of growing to 16,000 by 2030;

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What are some of the challenges facing the neighborhood?

For several decades the income disparity between Downtown East/Mill District and Elliot Park was stark and unfortunate.

This was true regarding housing and retail opportunities as well.

The leadership of the East Town Business Partnership (which has existed since 1979) continues to diligently look for ways to bridge those gaps and bring people together for the common good, and in common shared spaces. Now that development is reaching into all corners of both neighborhoods, we realize that the rising costs of home ownership and rentals will continue to be a pressure point for low and middle income families. We are working with the development leadership of the Minneapolis Downtown Council-DID 2025 Plan to explore ways and means to pursue a diverse housing narrative in the currently hot housing market.

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The other challenges include acclimating thousands of new residents and businesses to our area and help everyone to form a growing and new common vision for what East Town’s contribution will be to the larger downtown.

What is the goal of the East Town branding effort?

Ultimately this process was about creating a cohesive sense of place that celebrates the individual parts of the district but casts a larger vision celebrated on a regional and even national scale.

The East Town area is centered by the new Commons park, Wells Fargo mixeduse development and the U.S. Bank Stadium. In the past, depending upon who you talk to, the area has been called East Downtown, Downtown East, Mill District, and Elliot Park. A few people even called it The Stadium District.

The branding effort, led by the business community with input from neighborhood organizations, has worked to bring the area together much as a South Minneapolis business community did in the 1930’s when “Uptown” united several neighborhoods together around the newly built Uptown Theater.

On May 5, 2016, after almost two years and countless community engagement meetings with stakeholders the East Town Business Partnership Board of Directors officially adopted “East Town” as the new name for their business district. The graphic presentation developed by Padil-

laCRT, mostly through pro bono efforts, provides a key visual brand commitment along with some possible creative expressions that will be developed further with community partners in the months ahead.

The brand vision driving the visual identity paints a compelling vision of where we are going with this new name: East Town: A Vibrant, Multifaceted and Connected Community.

What are your hopes/dreams for East Town?

(This response was written by Paul Mellblom, president of the East Town Business Partnership. I think that he and I, and the entire board share these hopes and dreams!)

East Town is poised to reap the many benefits brought by the projected growth in visitors and employment connected with the opening of the new stadium and Wells Fargo towers. The construction boom in our district has provided thousands of well-paying construction jobs, with a significant focus on sharing the equity of those jobs among minority workers and businesses. Our organization is committed to partnering with, advocating for and assisting in efforts to grow opportunities for marginalized persons and businesses so all benefit from the prosperity in our district — especially people living here now. We join with the city, businesses, civic institutions and the neighborhood organizations to build a better district that benefits all.

Our landscape is greatly improved by the presence of U.S. Bank Stadium, Commons park, the Wells Fargo towers, four proposed hotels, hundreds of planned or under construction residential apartments and condominiums, the Kraus-Anderson campus, Ryan Companies’ headquarters, HCMC’s outpatient specialty center, and a Trader Joes on Washington and Chicago Avenues. From the soccer field in Elliot Park to the new connection of Samatar Crossing

to the exciting vision for the riverfront, we are undergoing profound, positive change.

It feels like some may win and some may lose out, but it is the work of the East Town business community to help shape growth such that more feel included. Our business organization is diligently working with municipal leaders and staff, civic and nonprofit leaders, and especially with the neighborhood organizations to minimize the negative impacts within our district.

Together we can make a difference by advocating for opportunity and consideration of all points of view and interests — even and especially those that challenge our own biases. Undoing the damage of decades of neglect has not been easy but it is necessary.

So what’s next? We are developing a continuous brand identity for our district linking the distinctly different and established neighborhoods. We all benefit by this connectivity: it brings people together, brings clarity to a larger landscape and builds upon existing strengths. Our brand is a vibrant, multi-faceted and connected community.

We aspire to be a regional focal point offering a diverse range of activities near the center of downtown with streets that are rippling with life and too many activities to choose from, all surrounding a new metropolitan park. Our strength is what is here and the people and buildings that will be here soon. Our district is the last to reach maturity among the many great places that ring Minneapolis’s Central Business District: Loring Park, North Loop and Warehouse District, Nicollet Island/East Bank and Marcy Holmes. We are extremely excited to connect two vital neighborhoods (Elliot Park and the Mill District) across the void (Downtown East) to become a booming district that encompasses the best of each neighborhood in such a few short years.

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Inside U.S. Bank Stadium.

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FROM STADIUM / PAGE 16

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$1.1 billion Construction cost

2,000 High-definition TVs

66,200 Seats (expandable up to 70,000)

131 Suites

30 Stories tall at highest point

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UPCOMING EVENTS U.S. Bank Stadium Open House: Saturday, July 23, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. & Sunday, July 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Free tickets are required to tour inside the stadium.) There will be familyfriendly activities on the plaza, a 3D chalk installation, live music and much more. For more information, go to usbankstadium.com International Champions Cup: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 8 p.m. The first major event at the stadium will be a soccer match featuring AC Milan vs.

Chelsea FC. Luke Bryan: Kill the Lights Tour, Friday, Aug. 19.

Metallica: Saturday, Aug. 20.

Vikings first preseason game: Sunday, Aug. 28

STADIUM TOURS The stadium will be offering 90-minute guided tours of the building. Tickets range $7-$19 (children under 5 can tour for free.) To purchase tickets and schedule information, go to usbankstadiumtours.com/tours

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

By Eric Best ebest@journalmpls.com @ericthebest

Catholic Eldercare to open $10M transitional care center in Northeast Senior housing provider Catholic Eldercare is expanding its Northeast Minneapolis campus with a $10 million transitional care facility set to open this fall.

The project, which saw a groundbreaking last October, will add a 24-bed transitional care unit (TCU) that will primarily serve elderly patients with chronic conditions.

Dan Johnson, president and CEO of Catholic Eldercare, said the area is currently without such a facility and the new expansion will serve the growing populations of downtown and Northeast Minneapolis.

“Catholic Eldercare did not have a short stay service, nor is there a fully dedicated one in the wider community we serve,” he said in a statement. “Our purpose is to provide that care, plus the housing and services needed by older adults to live fully, with dignity, within a caring community. Transitional care moves us that much closer to fully meeting our mission.”

The facility in the St. Anthony West neighborhood will admit patients from area hospitals and other care providers, Johnson said. Patients would stay in the facility for an average of about 18 days, he added.

The 23,000-square-foot building will offer an array of amenities like a café for visitors,

Catholic Eldercare is building a 24-bed transitional care facility in Northeast Minneapolis.

Submitted image. a private green space and a hydro spa. It will create approximately 40 jobs.

The project joins the multi-building Catholic Eldercare campus at 149 8th Ave. NE. There the company has a 150-bed nursing home, 53 apartments of assisted living, the 150-year-old St. Anthony of Padua Chapel and its adult day program.

“With the new Transitional Care Unit, Catholic Eldercare will continue to expand

its mission and the way it has served the community for the past 30 years, especially its oldest members: parents and grandparents, neighbors, members of our parishes and churches and those who’ve worked a lifetime for area businesses,” Johnson said.

Catholic Eldercare expects to admit the facility’s first patients Oct. 1.

Stahl plans HQ move to Miller Textile Building Stahl Construction plans to relocate its St. Louis Park headquarters to Northeast Minneapolis.

The building company has signed a lease for 15,666 square feet of the Miller Textile Building on Hennepin Avenue in the Beltrami neighborhood.

Since late last year the Ackerberg Group

has been renovating the four-story building to convert it into about 10,000 square feet of retail space and 38,000 square feet of office space for new users.

Stahl will occupy the entire second floor, according to an announcement from Ackerberg. The deal brings the nearly 50,000-square-foot warehouse building

complex to 35 percent leased.

“We plan to showcase our brand through a unique, sustainable design that honors the raw materials in the building, while enabling our team to work flexibly and collaboratively,” said Jessie Houlihan Bingen, Stalh president, in a statement.

YCMA, United Properties buy floors in Gaviidae Common The YMCA is moving forward with a plan for a new downtown headquarters and health center on Nicollet Mall.

The YMCA has purchased floors 3-5 in the six-story Gaviidae Common building for $9.9 million, said YMCA spokeswoman Joan Schimml.

The YMCA then sold 51,000 square feet on floors three and four of the building to Bloomington-based United Properties for $2.35 million. New York-based Nightingale Properties, which owns Gaviidae Common, required the YMCA to purchase the space in the transaction.

While designs haven’t been released, the YMCA told city planning staff that the project is estimated to cost $37 million. Last March, it announced a plan to move its downtown Minneapolis health club and headquarters from its current building at 30 S. 9th St. near LaSalle Plaza to Gaviidae at 6th & Nicollet.

The nonprofit plans to open the new facility and office in early 2018. It will feature gathering space for community partners, nonprofits and entrepreneurs, along with collaborative workspace for staff, according to a press release.

“We are thrilled to have purchased a portion of Gaviidae to build a contemporary, collaborative and convening space to serve our growing and changing community,” said Glen Gunderson, president and CEO of the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, in a statement. “In this new optimal location, the Y will continue to deliver on our promise to serve relentlessly with our community until all can thrive at each stage of life.

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Minneapolis Armory Ned Abdul’s Swervo Development acquired the Minneapolis Armory for $6 million last summer with plans to turn the landmark into an event venue. The building, which has served as a parking garage since a failed redevelopment effort, has so far received infrastructure improvements with no hard completion date in sight, a spokesman with the developer said. Swervo has not yet actively marketed the space for events, but has received inquiries. Minneapolis-based Shea Design is designing the project and has been drafting redevelopment solutions for the Armory for more than a decade. Armory Development II sold the property to Swervo.

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Kraus-Anderson block Kraus-Anderson is well underway on a fullblock development in Elliot Park that will consist of its new five-story headquarters, a 17-story apartment building with 307 units and an eight-story hotel with 158 rooms.

Construction will move to installing the office building’s structural steel by the end of August or early September. The project, a collaboration with Finnegans, will also includes a brewery, a restaurant, and event and office spaces for the non-profit brewing

Iron Clad Minneapolis-based Graves Hospitality intends to break ground around the end of the year on a hotel and apartment project, dubbed Iron Clad for the iron-clad grain silo that was once on the site, in Downtown East near U.S. Bank Stadium. Preliminary plans, submitted in the spring, showed a 153-room Marriott Moxy hotel and 166 market-rate apartments. The mixed-use project, consisting of an eight-story hotel, a 15-story apartment and a four-story office building, would also have roughly 30,000 square feet of office space and 15,000 square feet of retail space. COO Ben Graves said they haven’t signed anchor tenants to the office and retail portions.

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Over the past few months, Wells Fargo has started moving the first of some 5,000 employees into the two 17-story towers in Downtown East. The buildings are already fielding new tenants, including the now-open co-branded Coffee & Bagels location from Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels and the upcoming McKinney Roe restaurant from Dermot Cowley of O’Donovan’s. The bank will also have a tech-focused branch in the skyway level of the towers. The skyway connects Ryan’s Downtown East development to the skyway system. A new, approximately 164-room Radisson Red hotel is under construction in a site abutting the towers.

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First Covenant housing First Covenant Church, Ryan Companies and Community Housing Development Corp. (CHDC) have been working for more than a year to build a six-story affordable housing project on a downtown surface parking lot near U.S. Bank Stadium. The development team submitted preliminary plans in the spring that called for a six-story building of affordable housing with 154 units and approximately 12,500 square feet of commercial space. The church has done the preliminary work for a land swap with Hubert’s Café and Sports Bar, which will give it control of the entire block, said Tony Barranco, Ryan’s vice president of development. The proposed project would have 135 underground stalls for paid commercial parking and 53 surface spots for accessory parking for the church and retail tenants.

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HCMC expansion Hennepin County Medical Center broke ground on a $221 million expansion last fall that will consolidate about 40 clinics across nine existing buildings into one.

The 377,0000-square-foot building, six stories of clinics and specialty centers, will have primary care, specialty care and physical therapy. The expansion will be home to a cafe, a pocket park and 220 underground parking spaces when it opens in January 2018. St. Paul-based BWBR handled the project’s design. The new building will also feature an oral health center as part of an agreement between the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation and Hennepin Healthcare Systems.

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The East End Sherman Associates is beginning utility work in mid-July on two existing buildings, the Thresher Square and Old Spaghetti Factory buildings, as part of its long-anticipated Thresher Square project. The developer is set to break ground around Sept. 1 on a new approximately seven-story apartment building, dubbed The East End Apartments, that will be home to 180 apartments, a Trader Joe’s grocery and liquor store and a Jimmy John’s restaurant. Major renovation work on the Thresher Square building this October will turn it into a 180-room hotel, though a hotel partner has yet to be disclosed. Sherman Associates plans to have the renovated hotel open by the Super Bowl in February 2018. The Old Spaghetti Factory building, where the developer has offices, will largely remain the same during the project and the restaurant will remain open during construction.

apartment complex consists of two fivestory apartment buildings abutting the new 17-story Wells Fargo towers and a six-story building lining one block of The Commons park, for a total of 195 apartments. Edition, named for the former Star Tribune building that was once on the park site, includes amenities like a sky deck, club room and a fitness club. Construction in the last building will be completed in mid-July, Tony Barranco, Ryan’s vice president of development, said, with resident move-ins shortly after.

Encore Sherman Associates’ 123-unit luxury apartment building, the Encore, is nearing a late November completion near the Downtown East riverfront. The $36 million project, slated to open around Thanksgiving, includes two-story townhome units with private entrances, three-bedroom penthouses and several amenities, from a club room and rooftop deck to a fitness center and a sauna. The 12-story Encore fills the block now home to Sherman’s other projects, the Aloft Hotel and the Zenith Condominiums. The site saw a proposal for a 103-unit condominium building on the site a decade ago.

company and a FINNovation Lab. The headquarters is expected to open in the fall of 2017 and, in the meantime, Kraus-Anderson, which has been headquartered downtown since 1897, has temporarily relocated to 3433 Broadway St. NE during construction.

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Millwright Building Ryan has begun work on its new headquarters building, dubbed the Millwright Building, in Downtown East. About 250-300 employees from the developer’s current headquarters on Nicollet Mall will move into 55,000 square feet in the new building when it opens around April 1 next year, said Tony Barranco, Ryan’s vice president of development. About 100,000 square feet of the 172,000-square-foot office building is being marketed to other tenants, with no currently announced yet, he added.

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THE RISE OF EAST TOWN

EAST IS THE NEW BLACK

By Carla Waldemar Back in the day, color it gray: no reason to patrol its dingy sidewalks. Today, thanks to classy condos too numerous to count, a destination theater and a grand new stadium, the area—newly christened East Town—is humming with some of the trendiest dining destination in the city.

They’re backed by a renewed interest in a couple of longtime dining oases still blooming in a former culinary desert.

South Washington Avenue has always been the area’s corridor, delivering folks from points north in the city to points south. Today it hosts tasty new reasons to pull over and enjoy the evening.

Let’s start, as many a good time does, with beer. Day Block Brewing Company, at 11th & Washington, debuted in 2005 in the former HQ of a lumber and milling magnate, after which they named their primo IPA, Leonard Day. And, what’s a pint without pub snacks? The kitchen agrees, readily supplying pretzels, charcuterie and cheese plates, beer mussels, and flights— get this!—of bacon and of pickles. What’s not to like? Check out the global pizzas, too.

Moving north, Wasabi Fusion, 903 Washington Ave. S., is your one-stop for Japanese eats, from tempura and teriyaki to hibachi dinners. But the main reason to find a seat is the kitchen’s sushi; choose from a list longer than Nelsons in the phone book.

Sanctuary, also at 903 Washington Ave. S., is one of the city’s surprises, an Alice in Wonderland experience set in grottolike chambers, where Chef Patrick Atanalian creates complicated dishes that, I promise you, no one has ever envisioned, like halibut with watermelon ratatouille, ancho pepper syrup and China Cola foam.

Or New Mexican pepper-painted pork tenderloin, served with a white chocolate cheesecake mousse and cherry emulsion.

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Next in line, Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Ave., scene—since forever—of Italian eats chosen to soothe the palates of office gatherings and visiting Scout troops in a warehouse saved from the wrecker’s ball.

The fare’s more original at neighboring Sawatdee, longtime leader of Thai cuisine backed by décor to dazzle—both imported from her homeland by Supenn Harrison, doyenne of spring rolls and curries.

Cross the street, and the map, to Zen Box Izakaya, 602 Washington Ave. S., possibly the most homey Japanese joint in town, offering authentic comfort dishes (good sign: no California roll) in tapaslike portions. Mix yourself a feast from the list of irresistible gyoza, slippery udon noodles, bowls of donburi, rice balls and more, orchestrated by John and Lina, as passionate about hospitality as they are about their hometown eats. Bet you crave a beer after that. Just steps away, the Crooked Pint, 501 Washington Ave. S., obliges, and gladly furnishes a side of pub fare like pot pies, Lucys and tater tots. Live music and trivia, too.

Eastside, 305 Washington Ave. S., is the new kid on the stretch, all dressed up to serve the folks in adjoining condos who’re scared of their own stoves. And why turn on the oven when you can dine instead on New American interpretations like roast chicken piled with pliant polenta, arctic char aside morels and spring onions, or a new spin on surf ’n’ turf: swordfish cum pork belly? Belly up to the bar lining the open kitchen or choose a windowside table.

Veer west, off Washington, for a pair of worthy kitchens, one a classic, one pulsing with new blood. Ask grandpa about The Normandy Kitchen, 405 S. 8th St., and he’ll start with a story about the famed Henry VIII burger, on the menu since 1941 (and for a good reason). But today you can order it with a side of fries Bearnaise.

It occupies pride of place on a revised, hipster-friendly list that salutes kale with quinoa, and caramelized Brussels sprouts fattened with lardons. Pot roast? Sure—but today with truffled mashed potatoes. Star of the kitchen may be the roast chicken for two with all—and I do mean all—the trimmings, from gingerbread-cherry stuffing to parsnips, carrots, fingerlings and pearl onions.

Harder to find, but worth the effort, is Mona—a wood-clad haven in the Accenture Tower on South 7th. Here Chef/ patron Lisa (thus the name: Get it?) Sarazin creates a series of inventive small plates, from BLT devilled eggs to eggplant/spinach lasagna; from pink, plump shrimp in dill mayo on brioche to an easygoing veggie Madame sandwich.

Where to eat when holding Guthrie tickets? Three choices that don’t require a hike, starting with Kindee Thai, 719 S. 2nd St., home of lettuce wraps, curries and stir fries in a modern setting. Sharing a sidewalk with the Guthrie, Spoonriver, 750 S. 2nd St., celebrating 10 years of delivering what’s fresh and fine in local, sustainable cuisine, is the urbane offspring of Brenda Langton’s original Café Brenda, pioneer of haute-veggie cooking. Today she includes meat and seafood (daily specials) in her market basket, along with her idea of tasty burgers: veggie/nut/rice or Moroccan lamb.

Anchoring the Guthrie itself, the James Beard awarded chefs of Sea Change, 806 S. 2nd St., showcase seafood as carefully curated as what’s onstage. The riverview see-and-be-seen room provides a cosmo backdrop for ultra-fresh crudi and offbeat starters (sweetbreads, octopus, pea soup sparked with mint and lobster) as prelude to pristine cuts of fish. As they say in the building, enjoy the show!

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THE RISE OF EAST TOWN

WALKING THROUGH EAST TOWN’S PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

By Janelle Nivens

The colorful Valspar building next to the stadium. Photo by Janelle Nivens

Bordered by the Mississippi River on the north, I-35 on the east, I-94 on the south, and 5th Avenue South on the west, the recently named East Town is made up of 120 square blocks (about 300 acres.) After years of stagnation, this area of Minneapolis is rapidly changing. It’s a great time to explore on foot to remember the past, capture the present, and envision the future.

Minneapolis maps and guides cannot keep up with the fast-paced changes happening in East Town and this article is no exception.

It should also be noted that the suggested route for this walk may require detours as construction is ongoing in this area for several years. It is not possible to capture every point of interest within two large neighborhoods for one article. I bet you’ll find many more places to love within East Town when you go on your own walk!

The Route Distance: 6 miles Duration: 2 hours (factor in more time to make stops along the way) Starting point: Northeast corner of 4th Street & Chicago Avenue near the East Downtown LRT station Getting here: If it is not practical for you to walk to the starting point, you’ve got lots of options: Metro Transit Green or Blue Line to the East Downtown LRT station, bike parking around the perimeter of U.S. Bank Stadium, ride a Nice Ride to a nearby station, or park at the new ramp at 3rd & Chicago.

Tip: If you happen to park at the new ramp on 3rd Street and Chicago Avenue, go to the top of the ramp for great views of the city and an aerial view of the new park.

Maps: Google: https://drive.google.com/open ?id=18UPZtmua4zUqKYPM9dUiS3TZPI&usp=sharing Strava: https://www.strava.com/ activities/630092393

Walk highlights U.S. Bank Stadium 900 S. 5th St. Celebrating its grand opening July 22-24, the U.S. Bank Stadium is home to the Vikings football team and will host other sporting and cultural events such as an International

Champions Cup match and a Metallica concert.

After you’re done taking photos of the reflection of the downtown skyline on the side of the stadium, continue walking north on Chicago Avenue.

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Built in 1974, what we now know as First Covenant Church was originally designed for a Swedish congregation by Warren H. Hayes, an architect responsible for several Minneapolis churches. Evidence of this history is the inscription “Svenska Missions Tabernaklet” carved into the building on the 7th Street side (best viewed from the south side of the street).

Big changes are coming for this corner of East Town. The building that used to be Hubert’s Sports Bar & Grill is set to become home to Erik the Red, a new restaurant by Erik Forsberg. East Town Apartments, a sixstory building with first-floor retail is also planned on this block by First Covenant

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Valspar murals Hiawatha Trail & 11th Avenue S, The bright abstract mural featuring bold Valspar paint colors was recently redesigned and repainted. I get to see this daily on my commute to work and it always brings a smile to my face. ƍƍ Be aware of trains before crossing the tracks. Turn left (west) onto the Hiawatha Trail. Cut through the parking lot to 10th Avenue South. Before walking north on 10th Avenue, take a moment to view the juxtaposition of the old small buildings and the Minneapolis skyline. I took the time to document some of the old surface parking lot signs as I’m sure they are on borrowed time (no love lost for me!).

Periscope mural and colorful window art South and east sides of 921 Washington Ave. S. The only thing that makes the giant surface lot tolerable for me on my walks through this part of town is the view of the Periscope mural and the colorful abstract design added to the windows.

Private Residence 247 10th Ave. S. Despite its unique details, it would be easy to walk past this private residence, which has been described as “Tim Burton meets Lord of the Rings” by its current owner, Jeff Arundel.

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An East Town building that was once home to a brothel. Photo by Janelle Nivens rior. Originally converted into a residence by John and Sage Cowles, the former storefront is a two-story brick building with the words “Electric Flash Company” written on it. ƍƍ From 10th Avenue South, turn right onto Washington Avenue South.

Open Book 1011 Washington Ave. S. The Open Book building is beautiful inside and out and is home to The Loft Literary Center, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and Milkweed Editions. The windows serve as a street gallery and lettering on the window

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Day Block Brewing 1105 Washington Ave. S. Stop in for a handcrafted beer and a slice of pizza (several unique options are available.) ƍƍ Cross 11th Avenue South and turn left (north) to cross Washington Avenue South. Turn around to see the Day Block Building, which was built in 1883 for Leonard Day. Continue walking north on 11th Avenue South.

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Former Ida Dorsey Brothel 212 11th Ave. S. Built in 1891, this brick building has always caught my attention. The brick arches and script lettering on the doors are the types of architectural details that can cause me to stop in my tracks. The juxtaposition in size and style with its condo neighbors makes it even more attractive. To top it off, this is last standing bordello from Minneapolis’s late 19th century red-light district. ƍƍ Cross South 2nd Street and continue walking north on 11th Avenue South.

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+ Izzy’s Ice Cream 1100 S. 2nd St. Home of the Izzy Scoop, a three-fourth’s ounce scoop added to your order. Izzy’s has a constant rotation of unique flavors many of which are inspired by other local traditions and companies like Birchwood Cafe, Peace Coffee, and the Minnesota State Fair. ƍƍ Continue walking north on 11th Avenue South (Gold Medal Park is on your left).

Cross West River Parkway to reach the Grand Rounds Trail. Turn left (west) onto the trail. Consider paying your respects to the victims of the I-35 Bridge collapse at the Remembrance Garden.

Continue walking along the path and keep to your right so that you walk down closer to the Mississippi River. You will cross a parking lot and reach trails leading you to the Mill Ruins Park.

A view of the riverfront and Gold Medal Flour sign reflections, as seen from the Guthrie. Photos by Janelle Nivens

Mill Ruins Park 102 Portland Ave. S. This unique park lies within the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District and features accessible trails allowing visitors to view the exposed structures that once powered the city’s flour milling industry.

ƍƍ After exploring the Mill Ruins Park, walk through the parking lot near the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center and follow signs for the Stone Arch Bridge and walk up the ramp. As difficult as it may be, walk past the Stone Arch Bridge

to continue this East Town adventure.

Cross Portland Avenue to walk east on West River Parkway. You will pass Mill City Museum (don’t worry, we’ll be back!). Walk up the stairs to reach the gathering place between the Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater. There is an accessible public restroom available at the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center.

(Note: A more accessible route avoiding stairs would be to turn right (north) onto Portland Avenue. Then turn left (east) onto 2nd Avenue.)

Mill City Farmers Market 2nd Street and Chicago Avenue between Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater It’s a great idea to plan your East Town walk around the Mill City Farmers Market, which is open rain or shine every Saturday, May through October, and every second Saturday, November through April, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This year-round farmers market was founded in 2006 by chef Brenda Langton in collaboration with the Mill City Museum.

In addition to fresh produce and flowers, you’ll find local purveyors of foods like meat, cheese, and honey. You’ll also discover artist

Izzy’s Ice Cream shop.

made jewelry, clothing, and housewares — great gifts for loved ones (or yourself ). You can fuel up for the rest of your walk thanks to food vendors offering everything from pastries to wood fired pizzas.

Guthrie Theater 818 S 2nd St. Built in 2006 and designed by French architect Jean Nouval with Minneapolis-based Architecture Alliance, the Guthrie is a must stop on the walk along the riverfront. While checking out the calendar of performances, treat yourself to spectacular views of the riverfront area via the Endless Bridge on level 5 and the Amber Box on level 9 (make sure to go to the north side of the lobby for views of downtown). Self-guided tour podcasts are available: http://www.guthrietheater.org/visit/ tours.

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A view of the Mill District from under the Stone Arch Bridge. Photos by Janelle Nivens

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described on the theater’s site as “a hyperlocal conversation regarding housing and homelessness in Minneapolis and our neighborhood of East Downtown.”

in the vacant spaces invite those with an entrepreneurial spirit to call for leasing information. I look forward to seeing this area develop as thriving local businesses add a lot to a neighborhood’s vibrancy and walkability.

ƍƍ After exploring Guthrie Theater, walk west on 2nd Avenue South toward the Mill City Museum.

ƍƍ Walk on South 10th Street and at Park Avenue South look to your left and you’ll see Drexel Apartments at 1009 Park Ave. S. Turn right onto Park Avenue South.

Mill City Museum 704 S. 2nd St.

Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) Ambulatory Outpatient Specialty Care Center South 8th Street, between Park and Chicago Avenues

Built within Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, the Mill City Museum serves as a link between downtown Minneapolis and the Saint Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. The award winning design

by Thomas Meyer, principal architect of MSR is a stunning example modern building elements tied into an existing historical structure.

HCMC is building a new 367,000-square-foot clinic across from its emergency department.

From the sidewalk perspective, I am excited to learn that HCMC is planning to create a public pocket park on the corner of 9th Street and Park Avenue.

The soccer field in Elliot Park. ƍƍ Walk on South 2nd Street and turn left (north) on Park Avenue South. I love what the homeowners at Park Avenue Lofts have done with their front entrance gardens. You will walk past the future home of the first Radisson Red Hotel in the United States. At South 4th Street, turn right (west) toward Portland Avenue South. Turn left (north) onto Portland Avenue South.

Downtown East Commons Park Between 4th and 5th streets, and Portland and Park avenues The greening of downtown Minneapolis has been a sight for sore eyes. Regular walks through East Town allows first-hand observation of this remarkable transformation.

Though the park’s amenities will evolve as budget allows, the experience of walking in this part of Minneapolis is drastically improved with the addition of grass, trees and flowers. ƍƍ Continue walking north on Portland Avenue South

Corner of South 8th Street and Portland Avenue South At the time of my walk, there was a massive hole in the ground where a huge surface parking lot used to be. I’ll trade parking my car for staying at a brewtel any day of the week. This block will be home to Kraus Anderson’s headquarters, a boutique hotel, apartments, restaurant and bar and a brewery. ƍƍ Continue walking on Portland Avenue South. You will walk past several beautiful residential buildings including Rappahannock Flats (built in 1895), The Balmoral (built in 1917), and The Roselle (two buildings built in 1888 and 1895).

Among these historic buildings is a newer residential option in Elliot Park — 27-story Skyscape Condos which were built in 2006.

ƍƍ Cross East 15th Street and turn left to walk on the north side of the street.

This provides a view of the ruins of First Church of Christ Scientist (614 E. 15th St.), which will be demolished to make way for a new housing development.

federal grants, it created the first fully accessible recreation center in the park system.

More recent amenities include a skateboard park, NiceRide station, and a soccer field.

ƍƍ From 15th Avenue South, turn right onto Park Avenue South. After crossing East 16th Street, you will walk by a couple of old Victorian homes on the east side of the street. Further down the block if you look across the street to the west side, you will see Meshbesher & Spence, a unique building that was used as a filming location for the 2009 Coen Brothers film, “A Serious Man.”

T.J. Jones Information Resource Center (Originally Tourtellotte Memorial Deaconess Home) 915 E. 14th St.

ƍƍ Turn left onto East 17th Street. At the corner of East 17th Street and Elliot Avenue is Liechty Hall, a beautiful building owned by North Central University and used for the business administration and international studies departments. On the opposite side of the street is a gorgeous home facing Elliot Avenue and a carriage house facing East 17th Street being restored and renovated by its owners. ƍƍ Turn left onto 10th Avenue South. You will walk by a stretch of beautiful homes and gardens along this street. ƍƍ At Elliot Park, turn left (west) onto East 14th Street. You will pass the Elliot Park Recreation Center and the new soccer field.

Elliot Park 1000 E. 14th St. One of the first parks in Minneapolis, the park’s namesake was Dr. Jacob Smith Elliot.

He and his wife Sarah donated their land after moving to California. The park has a history of responding to the needs of the neighborhood. In 1980 with the help of

ƍƍ Continue walking on East 14th Street.

Built in 1914 by Mrs. Harriet Arnold Tourtellotte in memory of her husband Dr. Jacob F. Tourtellotte was originally a home for the deaconesses that worked at nearby Asbury Hospital (which is now Miller Hall, 910 Elliot Ave. S.) ƍƍ Continue walking through North Central University’s campus on the north side of East 14th Street. Cross Chicago Avenue South. Veer toward the right and you’ll be on South 10th Street.

In the triangle where South 10th Street and East 14th Street meet, a small red and white diner serves as a beacon for this walk.

Band Box Diner 729 S. 10th St. Opened in 1939 by Harry and Bert Wyman, Band Box is the oldest operating diner in Minneapolis and is on the Heritage Preservation Commission’s list of local landmarks.

Though not open all night, Band Box remains a gathering place for people from all walks of life. ƍƍ Continue walking on the south side of 10th Street.

Storefronts Gamut Gallery, 717 S. 10th St. Fades of Gray, 715 S. 10th St. Gamut Gallery and Fades of Gray make up two of four storefronts with large windows ready to engage passerby. The “for rent” signs

ƍƍ From Park Avenue South, turn right onto South 9th Street and you’re walking in a section of the Ninth Street South Historic District. A couple of great examples of historic buildings within the district are Heritage (Mayhew) Apartments, (614-626 S. 9th St.) and Lenox Brownstones (519 S. 9th St.) ƍƍ Turn right onto 5th Avenue South and walk north until South 6th Street. Turn right (east) and walk along the south side of 6th.

Minneapolis Armory 500 S. 6th St. Look up “PWA Moderne” and you’ll find the Minneapolis Armory listed as an example of this architectural style. Built for the Minnesota National Guard between 1935-36 with support from a Public Works Administration grant, this building is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Armory was purchased in 2015 by Ned Abdul of Swervo Development Corporation. His plans to convert the space into an entertainment center are on hold as the property has been nominated for local historical landmark designation by the city’s Heritage Preservation Commission. ƍƍ At Portland Avenue, walk north until South 5th Street which leads you back to U.S. Bank Stadium where you can return to the East Downtown LRT station, your bike, or your car.

Learn more about East Town and get involved: East Town Business Partnership (edcmpls.org) and Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. (elliotparkneighborhood.org).

Special thanks to Dan Collison, Anna Pratt, and Tom Reid for giving me tours of East Town and to Amy Olmscheid and Scott Nivens for exploring East Town with me.

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A JOURNAL COMMITMENT TO HIGHLIGHTING GREAT COMMUNITY CAUSES

Crisis Nursery

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Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, kids experiencing crisis and trauma have the opportunity to play and explore in a safe environment.

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Crisis Nursery works to end child abuse, neglect

A respite for children Many families in poverty don’t have a place to turn for child care help in times of crisis.

Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery provides them with that child care respite, allowing them to focus on addressing their challenges, whether it’s finding housing or coping with domestic violence.

The Minneapolis nonprofit cares for about 20 children each night with ages ranging from newborns to 6 year olds, providing them with clothing, meals, activities and more. Children can stay at the nursery for up to 72 hours at a time and up to 30 days in a calendar year.

“Our work is really about establishing relationships with families,” said the nursery’s executive director Mary Pat Lee. Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery began because of research the United Way did on child abuse and neglect in the late 1970s. United Way found that parents in crisis needed a place to turn when they lack help caring for their children.

Several community organizations banded together to open the state’s first crisis nursery in 1983. The nursery has expanded its capacity over the years from six to 20 children and has added services, such as a 24-hour crisis hotline, crisis counseling, home visits and parent education.

This past fiscal year, the nursery served more than 500 children, providing 5,764 days of care and more than 1,200 home visits. Nearly 90 percent of parents/guardians they serve are people of color and almost all are women. About 85 percent of Location families have incomes under $10,000.

4544 44th Ave. S. Parents bring their kids to the nursery for a variety of reasons, family services director Molly Kenney said, from emotional exhaustion to homelessness, domestic violence, a job search and more. The nursery lets the families tell them what a crisis Contact means to them, she said, and doesn’t limit access based on the crisis.

763-591-0400 “It doesn’t really matter what happens to them,” she said. “It more matters how we can support them.”

The organization works with parents to shape their kids’ experience at the nursery, allowing them to set goals for the stay Website crisisnursery.org and keeping them involved with the care process. Staff members provide the kids with structure and choices during the day, allowing them to pick their own clothes and food at meals and explore play spaces as they’d like.

Year Founded “The play activities are really led by the child,” Kenny said.

1983 The nursery has a four-to-one child-to-staff ratio, and staff focus on helping children better understand their emotions. They are also intentional about helping kids build relationships with other adults, a skill Lee said is useful for when they start school.

Partners in Pediatrics provides medical care and consultation for the nursery, which also partners with Early Childhood Family Education and the homeless shelter People Serving People on weekly parent-education groups.

Dr. Lisa Irvin of Partners in Pediatrics said a lot of the kids at the nursery face significant barriers to health care, from transportation to insurance issues. As the nursery’s medical director, she helps staff handle food allergies and medications and tries to encourage families to follow up with a primary care provider.

The nursery also has a home-visiting program that has master-level clinicians visit families once a week for 12 to 18 months.

“That’s really the opportunity we have to work with them to try to create the stable environment they want,” Lee said.

The nursery appears to be generating positive results, as more than 90 percent of parents said it helped them gain a better understanding of child development and alleviate their crises.

That’s welcome news for Lee and Kenny, who said the ultimate goal is to prevent events that can permanently break up families.

“If we can get to families before something devastating happens, it’s so much better for everybody,” Lee said.

By the numbers

526

Children the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery served in fiscal year 2015

5,764

Days of care it provided

3,727

Crisis calls it managed

4,087

Children who were victims of abuse and neglect in Minnesota in 2014, including 19 who died

20

Number children ages newborn to 6 the nursery can care for each night

What you can do Volunteer: A complete list of opportunities can be found at their website, crisisnursery.org/volunteer, but include cooking meals, child care and leading activities.

Donate: Nearly 40 percent of the organization’s income comes from individuals. Attend an event, tour the facility or advocate to end child abuse and neglect.

About the Where We Live project This project is an ongoing series spearheaded by Journals’ publisher Janis Hall showcasing Minneapolis nonprofits doing important work in the community. The editorial team has selected organizations to spotlight. Nate Gotlieb is the writer for the project. To read previous features, go to southwestjournal.com/section/focus/where-we-live

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If you could go back in time and offer advice to your younger self, what would you say?

5JOE MOORE, MINNEAPOLIS “Everything you’re going through right now will be worth something in the end.” I grew up in a Christian fundamentalist household and I’m gay. I got pushed into a marriage to a woman when I was 18 to “cure” me. Didn’t work. But she’s my best friend now. We have a son and it all worked out.

Was there a pivotal moment that helped you embrace who you are?

My son. I figured if I wanted him to be able to tell me anything without having to worry about me not wanting him, then I should be able to do the same thing. I sat down and told my then-wife and she said she had a feeling. We’ve known each other since we were 18 and she told me it was OK. If she was OK with it and my son was OK with it, then that was enough for me.

How about the rest of your family?

They will come around, hopefully. Eventually you have to love people for who they are and hope that they do the same for you.

5KEITH KOSTMAN, MINNEAPOLIS “Take more chances.” At this point in my life I’m working on my bucket list, but I could’ve gotten started a lot earlier. I’m 53 now and I’ve finally realized that experiences are really the only currency that I’m interested in. Most of my bucket list revolves around travel.

Possessions don’t really count for much for me. Going bungee jumping or skydiving, or talking to somebody on the street. Those are the things that you take with you. I work 9-5 and I don’t want to wait until retirement to get all that stuff done.

I went to the Himalayas and ran for nine days through the mountains. I was out in North Carolina running a 50k. You do all these things that you think are right, like, “I’m gonna eat healthy. I’m gonna exercise.” But you know what? In 2008 I had a stroke and I just had a stent put in my heart about a month ago because my artery was 90 percent clogged. So what does any of that mean? It all seems so random. That’s why right now it seems more important than ever to live like it’s your last day. Because you just don’t know. You could do all the right things and drop dead. You can do all the wrong things and live forever.

JUDITH GEHRKE, MINNEAPOLIS4 “Don’t get caught up in old beliefs and stereotypes.” When I was more into my career at about 45 years old, business took front and center and most of my interactions were with people my age or older. I lost track of what youth were thinking and how open they were.

I had limited my exposure. Not intentionally, but I had a busy, corporate routine without access to younger minds, like college students.

Were you able to reconnect with those younger voices?

Yes. I went into data technology and almost all of my peers were right out of college. Also, my nieces and nephews became of age, so I would hear them out at different gatherings.

What did you learn?

That their ideas made a lot of sense. They were more efficient in how they went about their day. They cut out a lot of redundancy. They made me think before I spoke in terms of hanging onto some of my beliefs, such as that their way would never work because it seemed impractical and they hadn’t had as many life experiences. It wasn’t true.

I realize that at 65, this isn’t my generation. I don’t need to be convincing people to do things my way. It’s antiquated.

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Early Summer Chick Pea and Vegetable Curry with Curried Sugared Walnuts

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Mill City Cooks / By Jenny Heck

SQUASH BLOSSOMS: THE ALLURING SUMMER CROP YOU SHOULD BE EATING The flower of any vegetable is a delightful sign of the fruit to come, but with summer squash, also known as zucchini, the reward comes well before the mid-summer harvest.

Bright yellow, four-inch-long squash blossoms are abundant on tables at farmers markets from mid-June through July. We all know bunches of these flowers make for first-rate Instagram posts, but did you also know that they are highly nutritious and a luscious addition to summer meals?

Like many other edible flowers, squash blossoms are an excellent source of vitamin C, calcium, and other nutrients. Around the world they are commonly prepared fried in a cornstarch and flour batter with herbs or baked, stuffed with a ricotta cheese and honey. Chopped squash blossoms, with their delicate flavor, can also be tossed into pasta dishes, quesadillas, frittatas, and so much more. Below is Mill City Farmers Market Chef Jenny Breen’s recipe for a summer curry with squash blossoms, chick peas, and other early summer vegetables.

You can find naturally grown squash blossoms at the Mill City Farmers Market every Saturday while they’re in season. The market is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and located on the corner of Chicago Avenue South and

MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET The market is located in the Mill District at 704 S. 2nd St. and is open Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Recipe by market chef Jenny Breen Curried Sugared Walnuts Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts, halved 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1/8 teaspoon cumin 1/8 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Chick Pea and Vegetable Curry Ingredients 2 tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 bunch spring onions, cleaned and sliced 4 cloves garlic, garlic scapes, or green garlic, minced 2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and minced 6 cups vegetables, chopped into 1 inch pieces. Early Summer picks: Squash blossoms, leeks, bok choy, zucchini, snap peas, broccoli, green onions, and carrots 1 14-ounce can coconut milk 1 cup apple juice

1/2 cup stock or water if needed 2 cups chick peas cooked in 6 cups water (or 2 14 oz. cans) 1 tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon cumin 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons fresh thyme 2 teaspoons cayenne or red chillies 2 teaspoons salt Whole Grain Rice or Asian Style Noodles (optional for serving)

Directions for Curried Sugared Walnuts  Melt butter and maple syrup together in pan or microwave.  Toss walnuts in melted butter/syrup mixture.  Stir together spices and salt in a medium bowl; sprinkle over walnuts, tossing to coat.

AT THE MARKET Join the Market on July 16th as it celebrates the Mighty Mississippi!

The University of Minnesota Raptor Center, Mississippi Park Connection, Great River Coalition, and other conservation groups will be at the market teaching visitors all about the ecology of our beautiful river! Learn more at millcityfarmersmarket.org.

South 2nd Street in the Mill District. Learn creative ways to prepare healthy, seasonal meals every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Mill City Cooks Kitchen, where the Market hosts professional chefs for a free 30-minute cooking class.

 Spread in a single layer on a nonstick lined pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.  Cool in pan on a wire rack; separate walnuts with a fork. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Directions for Chick Pea and Vegetable Curry  Heat oils in pan, then add tougher vegetables like carrots and onions and sauté about 3 minutes or until onions are soft.  Add other vegetables and sauté until desired tenderness, about 2-5 minutes.  Sprinkle in spices and apple juice and continue to cook, making sure the spices are well blended. Add coconut milk and chick peas and combine well.

TIP This can be prepared ahead and served cold.

 Turn the heat to low and let simmer about 12-15 minutes.  Serve over cooked whole grains or Asian-style noodles and garnish with Curried Sugared Walnuts.

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Ask the Nurse Practitioner / By Michelle Napral

SHOULD I RUN THROUGH MY KNEE PAIN?

Q:

As a long-distance runner, I like to increase my miles and run outside this time of year. But I recently developed knee pain on the outside of my knee. What do you suggest?

You’re not alone! Long distance running is an ideal way to enjoy Minnesota in nice weather. But, with the increased miles, comes increased risk for injury.

Interestingly, the knee is one of the largest joints in the human body, with more volume, surface area, and cartilage, than shoulder and hip. It also has the greatest susceptibility to injury, wear and tear, and inflammation.

Common causes of knee pain include, osteoarthritis, meniscal tear, ligament injury, patellofemoral pain syndrome, popliteal cyst, bursitis, stress fractures, and referred pain syndromes.

But, one of the most common running injuries is iliotibial band syndrome, which occurs in 15 percent of knee overuse injuries. Iliotibial band syndrome, also known as IT band syndrome, can cause pain on the outside of one or both knees. It is especially common in long-distance runners, but also occurs in athletes who cycle, ski, row, or play soccer, lacrosse and basketball.

People who are just starting to exercise can develop IT band syndrome too.

How it happens The iliotibial band is a strong, thick band of tissue that runs down the outside of the thigh from the hip to the top of the shin. During activity, the leg bends and straightens, and the IT band moves over the outer edge of the thighbone, called the femur. Research suggests that over time, the repetitive bending and straighten of the knee that happens during running can cause the IT band to compress and irritate underlying structures and tissues, creating pain and irritation.

We’ve seen patients at our downtown clinic present with this condition while training for running races and triathlons.

It may start with an aching sensation on the outside of the knee shortly before your workout ends. But, as the condition worsens, pain may start earlier and persist even after the exercise has ended.

To prevent this condition, you can run on more even surfaces and try different shoes. (If running on a track or slanted surface, be sure to run in both directions.)

Rest, the best medicine The fastest route to recovery is rest. Don’t run through the pain. Pain relievers help reduce pain, as does daily icing — 15 minutes every two hours — but place a towel between the ice and skin to prevent frostbite! In the

MILL CITY DERMATOLOGY, PA ALLISON HOFFMAN, MD, FAAD

initial stages of the injury, you will need anywhere from a few days to a few weeks of time off for the initial inflammation on the outside of the knee to calm down. If your case is severe, however, you may need up to six weeks.

The good news If, in fact, your IT band is the problem, you are probably not going to be sidelined all summer. Once the pain subsides, focus on prevention. There are simple exercises that have been proven to prevent IT syndrome.

Keep running because it’s healthy, but make sure you’re listening to your body’s

signs. If rest, ice and the other supportive measures don’t improve the pain after six weeks, it’s best to consult a provider who can help you determine the underlying cause using X-ray and MRI scan if needed.

Good luck on your upcoming races!

Michelle Napral is a nurse practitioner at the University of Minnesota Health Nurse Practitioners Clinic, 3rd Street & Chicago. Send questions to nursnews@umn.edu.

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AQUATENNIAL You know when Minneapolis is in the height of summer when the annual Aquatennial rolls around. The four-day festival (July 20-23), which has been around for more than 75 years, continues a refocus on the downtown Minneapolis riverfront and Loring Park with huge events like the Target Fireworks and Twin Cities Carifest. From new events like a downtown drag race (July 22 from 6-9 p.m. in the North Loop) to these tried-and-true traditions, there’s plenty to enjoy in Minneapolis during the Aquatennial.

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By Eric Best / ebest@journalmpls.com

Sister Cities Day Who knew Minneapolis had 12 sisters?

Minneapolis has sister cities on all corners of the globe, connections as far as Bosaso, Somalia; Ibaraki City, Japan; and Santiago, Chile. The city is celebrating over four decades of being a part of the Sister Cities program with an ice cream social and festival with entertainment from many of the sister cities. The afternoon features family-friendly activities and traditional dancing from places like Cuernavaca, Mexico; Tours, France; and Uppsala, Sweden.

Where: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power St. When: Sunday, July 17 from 1-5 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: minneapolis.org/sistercities

Lourdes NE Block Party

Target Fireworks Up and Down Though U.S. Bank Stadium has risen in Downtown East, it’s the Metrodome that’s the focus of a new photography exhibit at the Mill City Museum. Photographer Mark Jensen documented the former stadium’s construction between 1980 and 1982, and then its demolition in 2014. The resulting photos detail three decades of Metrodome history, along with the rise of the east side of downtown. “Up and Down: The HHH Metrodome” will have a public reception with Jensen on July 26 at 7 p.m. The exhibit is located in the Mill Commons, which is free and open to the public during regular museum hours.

Where: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St. / When: July 26 through Nov. 6 Cost: Free / Info: millcitymuseum.org

The oldest church in continuous use in Minneapolis is also home to a new celebration. The Third Annual Lourdes Northeast Block Party will bring locals and parishioners alike to the church for a neighborhood celebration of food, drink and music — not to mention fireworks.

The fireworks show to end all fireworks shows. Target Fireworks is one of the largest annual fireworks displays in the country, not to mention one of the city’s most popular events of the summer. If you’re looking for the best spots to see the show, try somewhere on West River Parkway between Gold Medal Park and the 3rd Avenue Bridge.

You can also try to squeeze in on the Stone Arch Bridge or Hennepin Avenue Bridge.

Where: Downtown Minneapolis riverfront When: Saturday, July 23 at 10 p.m.

Cost: Free / Info: aquatennial.com

Twin Cities River Rats Bring a beach towel or lawn chair to the Mississippi’s west bank during the Aquatennial and you’ll be treated to one of the more unique sights the river sees each year. The Twin Cities River Rats are once again bringing their family-friendly water works show to the riverbanks, which will feature Gru and the Minions battling Vector to become the best super villain in the world.

The rats entertain with their fast-paced antics and tricks, including human pyramids, swivel skiing and more.

Where: Our Lady of Lourdes, 1 Lourdes Pl. When: Saturday, July 23 from 6-10 p.m.

Cost: Free Info: ourladyoflourdes.com/blockparty

Where: South of Broadway Bridge When: July 21-22 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Cost: Free / Info: aquatennial.com

Taco Tour The Taco Tour returns to Lake Street to take thousands of diners on a journey through the tacos of south Minneapolis.

The tour starts at K-Mart and will move east to Taqueria La Hacienda, Taqueria Los Ocampo, A la Salsa, La Loma Tamales, Las Mojarras Restaurant, Taco Taxi, La Mexicana Supermercado, Cocina San Marcos and El Nuevo Rodeo. For early registrants there will even be free tacos, but for all diners there are special promotions and authentic Mexican flavors along the way. And the tour doesn’t end with just tacos. Harriet Brewing (3036 Minnehaha Ave.) is hosting a free after party from 6-11 p.m. after the tour.

Where: K-Mart, 10 W. Lake St. When: Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Cost: Free, registration required Info: tacotouronlakestreet.com

ArtCars + ArtBikes Parade The annual ArtCar Parade has been bringing the most unique wheels on the road all to one place for more than 20 years. This year’s parade cruise will feature the Faery ArtCar, Dragon ArtCar, Lipstick ArtCar, TOY-oh-TAH ArtCar, House of Balls ArtCar, Orange Cat Bike and more. There will also be an after party at the House of Balls (1504 S. 7th St.) to watch Aquatennial fireworks.

Where: Lake Harriet, 4135 W. Lake Harriet Pkwy. / When: Saturday, July 23 at 6 p.m.

Cost: Free / Info: artcarparade.com

Riverfront Fest The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, the East Exchange Club and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are celebrating the Minneapolis riverfront the only way Minneapolitans know how — with food trucks, music and a little beer. The Riverfront Fest returns, this time for its fourth year, with an evening of outdoor entertainment. Food trucks from Stanley’s, El Taco Riendo, Betty Danger’s, Cookie Cart and more will be on hand to serve up waterfront fare, along with beer from Northeast Minneapolis. All the Islands and the Sweet Colleens will be performing and for the kids the Riverfront Fest will have a pop-up park, face painting and more.

Where: West River Rd. North & Broadway When: Friday, July 29 from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Cost: Free / Info: minneapolisriverfront.org

Torchlight Parade The CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade is set to bring illuminating floats, bands and displays to Hennepin Avenue. The Aquatennial flagship celebration event, Minnesota’s largest nighttime parade, will have WCCO-TV Saturday morning anchors Mike Augustyniak and Natalie Nyhus as grand marshals. Before the parade, Loring Park will be home to a family fun night with canoe rides with Wilderness Inquiry from 5:30-7 p.m. The Twin Cities Orthopedics Torchlight 5K will also take place before at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Hennepin Avenue from the Basilica of St. May to 5th Street When: Wednesday, July 20 from 8:3010:30 p.m.

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