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Greenway, neighborhoods oppose proposed Xcel expansion in Midtown
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Several community groups have voiced formal opposition to Xcel Energy's plan to build new electric transmission lines along or near the Midtown Greenway and two new substations, including one near Lake Street and Hiawatha Avenue. Xcel officials have stated they will submit a project permit application to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in January, which would likely trigger a public review process. The Midtown Greenway Coalition, at its December 3 meeting, passed a resolution "currently opposing" the project, citing its potential negative impact on economic development and other concerns. The resolution calls on Xcel to delay the project, demonstrate sufficient need for it, and to explore alternative options. Several neighborhood organizations including Corcoran and East Phillips have passed similar statements of opposition, and Midtown Phillips has called for a delay to the project. This newsletter publicized a series of informational open houses on the project that occurred in October. Learn more about Xcel's 
Help advocate for a permanent Midtown Farmers' Market
Join a team of citizens who will advocate for a permanent physical space for the outdoor, seasonal Midtown Farmers’ Market at its current location at the southwest corner of Lake Street and Hiawatha. 2225 E. Lake is also home to Anishinabe Academy, but the school district is reassessing the future of the school, and has signaled that the building and land might be sold for redevelopment as early as 2009. Midtown Farmers' Market supporters are invited to a December 11 meeting at 7:00 a.m. to pursue Policy-related strategy, and/or to a December 15 meeting at 6:00 p.m. to pursue Site strategy. Both meetings will take place at the CNO office. Contact CNO staff to learn more.
CNO Director will serve on Homegrown Minneapolis
Homegrown Minneapolis is a new city-wide initiative aimed at increasing the growth, sales, consumption, and sustainability of local, fresh foods by Minneapolis residents, while improving the local food system. CNO Executive Director Amy Arcand has been asked to serve as co-chair of a Homegrown subcommittee which will provide focused recommendations for future development and support related to farmers' markets. According to publicity materials shared by Mayor R.T. Rybak's office, there will be opportunities for residents to share their expertise by contributing to various subcommittees. Watch future issues of this newsletter for more information.
Volunteer with Latinos En Accion!
Latinos En Accion (LEA), a project of CNO, builds cohesive and inclusive communities in 6 south Minneapolis neighborhoods through grassroots organizing work. At this time, LEA is seeking new volunteers for community outreach, office and computer support, media, childcare, an Ally Action Team, and more. LEA is also starting a new one-on-one language and culture exchange for those interested in building their skills in Spanish or English and expanding their connections in the community. To learn more contact LEA Organizer alejandra Tobar-alatriz.
Heart of the Beast presents La Natividad
La Natividad returns to In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre. Based on the Mexican tradition of Las Posadas, the audience moves outside the theatre and follows Maria and José through the streets of Minneapolis as they look for refuge, ending a candle-lit procession at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Nativity and a fiesta, complete with music and food. December 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 at 6:30 p.m. $15/person for residents in Powderhorn, Phillips, Corcoran or Central neighborhoods. 612-721-2535 or online.
Weigh in on the 2009 Neighborhood Policing Plan
Until December 14, the Minneapolis Police Department continues to seek input from Corcoran residents on a Neighborhood Policing Plan for 2009. What would you like the police to focus on in 2009, and what are your ideas for neighborhood/police partnerships? Click here to take the survey.
Volunteers needed to assemble luminaries for volunteer dinner
You are invited to join volunteers from the CNO Events Committee in preparing festive luminaries for the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, scheduled for February 2. The luminary making starts at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16 at 3408 21st Ave S. Contact CNO staff to learn more.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588