Learn more about proposed Xcel expansion and weigh-in
Xcel Energy and Phillips Community Energy Cooperative (PCEC) will host upcoming meetings to discuss Xcel's proposed Hiawatha Project, which would construct new electric transmission lines along or near the Midtown Greenway and two new substations, including one near Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue. Xcel will host open house meetings to share information and gather public feedback on Thursday, January 15 from noon to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. In addition, PCEC invites residents to a community discussion about the Hiawatha Project and its impacts, and topics of energy use in our neighborhoods, on Monday, January 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. All meetings will take place on the 3rd floor of Plaza Verde, 1516 E. Lake St.
A number of community groups including CNO have expressed concern about the project, citing its potential negative impact on economic development along the Greenway and other issues. Xcel is expected to submit a permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in early 2009, which would likely trigger a public review process.
Nominate an outstanding citizen for Corcoran, 9th Ward awards
Give the gift of recognition to an extraordinary neighborhood volunteer! CNO seeks nominations from the community through Friday, January 16. All nominees will be recognized at Corcoran’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, scheduled for the evening of Monday, February 2 (please mark your calendar). Nominate an outstanding volunteer by sharing two to three sentences about their accomplishments with Alicia at CNO.
In addition, the annual 9th Ward Awards breakfast will take place Friday, January 30 from 7:30 to 8:45 am at Mercado Central, 1515 E. Lake St. Awards will be given for Leader of the Year, Block Club of the Year, Neighborhood Project of the Year, and Youth Leader of the Year. To make a nomination for the 9th Ward Awards, write a brief description of the accomplishments that you think deserve recognition. Submit your nomination to Council Member Gary Schiff by Friday, January 23, and reserve your seat at the event via e-mail or at 612-673-2209. Breakfast will be available for purchase for $7.
Join your neighbors on the Corcoran News team
A volunteer News Team meets monthly to work on The Corcoran News, our monthly newspaper. The Team will reconvene on Monday, January 12 at 6:30 pm at CNO to begin work on the February issue, and invites all Corcoran neighbors to join the effort. The Team actively seeks writers, photographers, and layout personnel. Join us on the 12th, or learn more here.
Attend a learning fair for home-based businesses
Do you have a home-based business? Lake Street Council invites you to a Home Based Business Fair from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 31 at Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St. Areas of interest include bookkeeping, accounting, taxes, insurance, tech support, legal services, home office design, guerrilla marketing, website design, and much more. Learn more.
Allina seeks resident input on its Backyard Initiative
Allina Hospitals is preparing to launch a "Backyard Initiative" aimed at improving the health and health care of residents in the Corcoran, Powderhorn Park, Central, and Phillips neighborhoods, and will hold a series of meetings to create a community engagement process. Dates include January 8, January 22, and February 5. At meetings will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm at The Cultural Wellness Center, 1527 E. Lake St.
Rep. Davnie and Sen. Torres Ray will host Town Meeting
Senator Patricia Torres Ray and Representative Jim Davnie will host a "town hall forum" on Tuesday, January 13 to discuss the 2009 Legislative Session and other issues. 6:30 to 8:00 pm at Corcoran Park, 3334 20th Ave S. "It is critical for us to hear first-hand what is and isn’t working in our communities," said Sen. Torres Ray. The Minnesota Legislature operates on a biennium, with the odd years focused on the setting of the state budget.
Powderhorn Park will host MLK celebration
Residents are invited to a celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 19 at Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S. From noon to 2:00 pm this youth and family event will feature games, food, crafts for kids, entertainment, music, and fun.
Showcase your home, attract new homebuyers to Corcoran
The annual Minneapolis-St. Paul Home Tour is taking applications through Friday, January 23. If you own a unique home, consider exposing hundreds of prospective home buyers to the Corcoran neighborhood, by putting your home on the tour.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588