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Thursday December 18th 2025
Transit: The cacophony of the 6
By JOHN CHARLES WILSON
In 1999, Jennifer Lopez released an album titled “On the 6.” Of course, she meant the New York subway line, not the Minneapolis bus line, but I digress: rather than being musical, the cacophony of letters on the southbound 6 are a pain in the neck.
There are two versions of the 6 northbound: 6 and 6U. 6 goes downtown and 6U goes through downtown to the University of Minnesota. However, going southbound, we have eight letters to contend with. My friends at https://streets.mn think this is “Ludacris,” and I agree. I propose a Great Simplification:
”¢ 6A ”“ To 36th and Hennepin. Only runs twice a day, and is intended as a “helper” bus to relieve overcrowding in the Uptown area at the height of rush hour. This bus can be kept as is.
”¢ 6B ”“ Southdale via Wooddale. Hardly anyone gets on or off on the Wooddale branch except at rush hour. Move Wooddale buses to France Ave. off-peak and running an express route with a different number, say 556, to serve Wooddale at rush hour.
”¢ 6C ”“ Southdale via Xerxes. Keep this route but renumber it 6X ”“ X for Xerxes. I know Metro usually uses X to denote a bus headed to the garage, but this is a worthwhile exception.… Read the rest “Transit: The cacophony of the 6”
What’s up at the Franklin Library July 2019
By ERIN THOMASSON
All Ages
Dabaal-dega Dhaqanka Somaliyeed / Somali Cultural Festival
Saturday, July 6, 11am ”“ 4pm
Kaalay oo la Dabaal deg Maktabadda Franklin Hiddaha iyo Dahaqanka Soomalida! Qofwalbo waan soo Dhoweyneynaa.
Come celebrate Somali Culture with Franklin Library! All are welcome. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Read Together
Tuesdays, 1-2 pmÂ
Practice reading and enjoying books one-on-one or in a small group.
Franklin on the Green
Tuesdays, 3-4:30 pm
Play games outside this summer! We will have badminton, soccer, frisbee and other games set up to play, weather permitting.
Learn Together: Connect and Play
Tuesdays, 6-6:30 pm
 Connect with your child during this drop-in program exploring early literacy activities. Join your neighbors each week for a different theme including music, art, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), reading and creative play.
Science Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 3-4:30 pm
Join us for a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) activity each week!
Electronic Music Workshop
Wednesday, July 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
Entering grades 3-12. Make beats and experiment with electronic music production in a space that empowers girls, non-binary and trans youth. All are welcome! Collaborator: Beats by Girlz.
Puzzlemania!
Thursdays, 3-5 pm
Enjoy a variety of educational and fun puzzles and games!… Read the rest “What’s up at the Franklin Library July 2019”
Phillips West update July 2019
By CRYSTAL WINDSCHITL
Check out the Phillips West Website: www.phillipswest.info
No meeting
There will be no July 4 Phillips West Community Meeting due to 4th of July. Hope everyone has a great July! Contact Crystal at 612-879-5383 or email her at pwno2005@yahoo.com
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