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Sunday December 21st 2025
Bangoura returns as Minneapolis Parks Superintendent
As former team lead in Phillips, he knows area well
Superintendent candidate finalist Al Bangoura
Alfred Bangoura, currently of Charlotte, N.C. but formerly of Minneapolis, has been named as the new Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Superintendent.
He replaces interim Superintendent Mary Merrill.
Bangoura formerly served as the Director of Recreation Centers and Programs for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. From 2001-2015, Bangoura held a variety of progressive recreation leadership positions with the MPRB, which included supervision over East Phillips, Phillips, Stewart, Elliot and Peavy Recreation Centers.
Commissioners hope to have Bangoura aboard as soon as possible.
“We”'re excited to welcome Mr. Bangoura back home to Minneapolis,” said Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board President Brad Bourn. “Al believes our parks are for everyone and he”'s ready to advance this board”'s mandate of increasing our investment in youth and building an even better park system for our guests and everyone who calls Minneapolis their home.”
Bourn added, “His knowledge of Minneapolis and our parks coupled with his unique professional skills will provide cohesiveness and inspire collaboration.”
Bangoura is currently the Recreation Superintendent of Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, which includes Charlotte, N.C. and serves over 1.1 million people. Bangoura oversees community and recreation services for the county”'s 17 recreation facilities and three senior and active adult facilities.… Read the rest “Bangoura returns as Minneapolis Parks Superintendent”
December 2018 service changes and a comparison between Minneapolis and Milwaukee transit
By JOHN CHARLES WILSON
The last “pick” of the year is upon us. A “pick” is when Metro Transit changes bus schedules and drivers are assigned new routes. This service change goes into effect the 1st of December 2018 and includes the following adjustments that will affect the Phillips Community:
Ӣ Route 5 will have trips reinstated that were eliminated during the driver shortage.
Ӣ Route 21 will run slightly less often.
Ӣ Route 53 will have one trip in each direction reinstated.
Ӣ Route 67 will have one weekday morning trip reinstated; however, there will be significant cuts in both the morning and evening seven days a week.
In addition, please be reminded that special schedules are in effect on Black Friday, Christmas Eve, and New Year”'s Eve. Black Friday and Christmas Eve are usually a Saturday schedule plus a few rush-hour trips on commuter routes. New Year”'s Eve is usually almost a regular weekday schedule minus a few rush-hour trips. Non-rush-hour fares are charged all day on Black Friday and Christmas Eve.Â
In other news, I recently had the opportunity to visit Milwaukee for two days. While I didn”'t have time to ride the buses there, I did pay attention to their system as best I could.… Read the rest “December 2018 service changes and a comparison between Minneapolis and Milwaukee transit”
What”'s Up at the Franklin Community Library | December 2018
By ERIN THOMASSON
Family Storytime
Fridays, 10:30-11 am
For children of all ages and their caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young children. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.
Joke Telling with the Mobile Comedy Suitcasee
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4:30-6:30 pm
Learn the art of writing and telling a great joke from a professional comedy writer and theater artist. And if you”'re brave enough, perform your favorite joke on their portable stage! Funded by Minnesota”'s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.Â
Teen Programs
Urban 4-H Club
Tuesdays Dec. 11 & 18, 5-7pm
We do everything from urban gardening to digital photo/video to theater. Partner: U of MN.
Teen Tech Workshop
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm
Get creative and make music, videos, animation and other projects using both high- and low-tech tools, everything from iPads and 3D printers to synthesizers and sewing machines. Led by the library”'s Teen Tech Squad.
Dhalinta Horumar sare rabta / Young Achievers
Wednesdays, 4:30-6pmÂ
U dabaaldag Dhaqanka Soomalida, sameyso saaxiibo cusub iyo in aad isticmaasho hab nololeed cafimaad leh. Lamaane: WellShare International. Celebrate Somali culture, make new friends and practice healthy lifestyles. Partner: WellShare International.
Teen Anime Club
Saturdays, 3-4:30 pm
Discuss manga and share artwork.… Read the rest “What”'s Up at the Franklin Community Library | December 2018”
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