A Minneapolis and St. Paul Amalgamation
A municipal proposal for the Twin Cities. (1981). A History of the Minneapolis St. Paul Amalgamation The question of amalgamation was first proposed in public plebiscites, held in 2020 and 2038, the issue was defeated despite the advocacy of various local politicians. A similar initiative to merge Crystal and New Hope passed with a sound [...]
DOCOMOMO Presents: Modernist Sacred Spaces Tour
DOCOMOMO US MN Presents: Modernist Sacred Spaces Tour DOCOMOMO stands for DOcumentation and COnservation of buildings, sites and neighborhoods of the MOdern MOvement. DOCOMOMO promotes the study, interpretation and protection of the architecture, landscape and urban design of the Modern Movement. WHO: DOCOMOMO US MN WHAT: Modernist Sacred Spaces Tour WHERE: Churches across Minneapolis and [...]
Swamp of the Day
A wide spot in the Minnehaha creek between Edina and St. Louis Park. This photo is take from a trail that nobody ever uses on the south side. You can get there from Todd Park.
Melody Lake
It isn’t every day I come across a body of water in Hennepin County I’ve never seen before. Today I was pleasantly surprised a little snake shaped body of water called Melody Lake in Edina. The best way to get a peek at it is to visit the park located at 5501 Melody Lake Drive. [...]
Highway 100
The original construction of Highway 100 started in 1935, as a New Deal project. The project was a cooperative venture between the Works Progress Administration and the Minnesota Highway Department, and was the largest WPA project in the state. The demand for the highway came out of growing pains in the Twin Cities during the [...]
