January 2, 2015
by julie
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Following up on our last post about the NSC Velodrome, the current state of affairs remains a hazard for the beloved Velodrome. The NSC Foundation, along with the Friends of the Velodrome, have appointed a group to find a “viable” … Continue reading
June 10, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Alert: Big Rivers Trail Closed Between Lilydale & Mendota
Mudslides have forced the closing of both Highway 13 in Mendota from 2nd  Street and Lexington Avenue, and the closing of the Big Rivers Regional Trail from the Lilydale Trailhead to Mendota at Highway 13. Highway 13 is in danger … Continue reading
March 13, 2014
by julie
Comments Off on Accept the Consequences of Opposing Density
If you oppose density, don’t be surprised if you don’t gain any of the benefits of density. In Blaine, there has been a very suburban kerfuffle: Within a large, multi-builder housing development, there were several commercial plots. Despite the housing … Continue reading
July 18, 2013
by julie
Comments Off on Ice Cream by Foot in St. Paul & Afield
This post cross-published from Streets.MN On Monday, David discussed the challenge of walking anywhere when one lives in the neighborhood bordered by MN280 and I94. Because it’s July, and I operate on “any excuse necessary to discuss ice cream,” today … Continue reading
December 11, 2012
by julie
Comments Off on 2013 Minnesota Ironman Moves to Washington County
The Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride, one of the first big t-shirt rides/recreational pain fests of spring, announced its move to Washington County for 2013. After 13 years in Lakeville, the ride chose to move. In that 13 years, the area … Continue reading