‘Miscellany’ Archives
Rounding the Corner
METRO TRANSITÂ By JOHN CHARLES WILSONÂ From the perspective of the common customer, the situation with Metro Transit and the coronavirus probably looks like the end of the world. However, from the point of view of someone who follows the inner workings of the system, it is merely asleep, not dead. There is a service change going into effect 12 September 2020. Unfortunately, the details haven”™t been made public as of the deadline for this month”™s Alley issue. That said, I speculate that we will be moving closer to a restoration of the full pre-COVID-19 schedule. For those of us who are tired of long waits, or of having to go a different way because their usual route is suspended, this will be great news. Behind the scenes, plans are still being made for the future. At present, there is one piece of major good news and one piece of bad news. The bad news first: The Blue Line extension to North Minneapolis and the [...]
Hennepin County Libraries are reopening with limited in-person services
By LINDSEY FENNER Franklin Library Computer Hours Tuesday & Wednesday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday 12-7:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Sunday & Monday ”“ closed Franklin Library meal pick-up for youth, Thursdays, Noon-2 p.m. For ages 18 and under. Pick up a week worth of free meals. Caregivers can pick up meals for youth who are not present. Meals include: sandwiches, milk, fruit, vegetable, and snack. Connect with the library social worker outside Franklin Library, Wednesdays 9am- 5pm: ”¢ Basic needs (clothing, food, meals, shelter) ”¢ Chemical Health ”¢ Disability Services ”¢ Education & Employment ”¢ Hennepin County Benefits ”¢ Housing ”¢ A listening ear ”¢ Mental Health Resources ”¢ Transportation ResourcesFor Updated information on Hennepin County [...]
Peace Lantern Procession on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 pm
Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts will be hosting a Peace Lantern Procession on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 pm starting at the site of the proposed East Phillips Urban Farm Project, at the intersection of 28th St. and Longfellow Ave. S. The procession will weave through the neighborhood visiting spots that need some peace and light, ending up at St. Paul”™s Lutheran Church, 2742 15th Ave. S. with video projections and live music. Free public lantern making workshops will be hosted at various sites in the East Phillips and Midtown Phillips neighborhoods in the early/mid-September. The dates for these workshops and online instructions for making a lantern can be found at Semilla”™s website www.semillacenter.org and Facebook page in late August. Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts @ St. Paul”™s Lutheran Church 2742 15th Ave S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 612-724-3862 www.semillacenter.org Twitter & Instagram: [...]
