MnDOT I-35W@94 project update (note time changes)

Greetings,

We had a few timing changes for some upcoming closures. They are highlight below. Also, some ramps have been added to Highway 77 and I-494 preventative maintenance work.

All closures and openings are weather permitting and subject to change. Please check the project web page http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/ and www.511mn.org for real-time updates.
Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time. On closures, ramps usually close about an hour before the freeway.

For info on other projects, see the email that was sent Tuesday afternoon.

Please note, the schedule for the I-35W@94 projects has some changes from last week. Here is the latest:

I-35W@94 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

· This is a change: The access to 11th Street and East Grant Street from I-35W north is closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 10-13.
· This is a change: I-94 west is closed daily from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, June 6 and 10 p.m. Friday, June 7 to 7 a.m. Saturday, June 7 between I-35W and I-394.
· I-94 east will have lane closures from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8 near the Portland Tunnel.
· I-35W south is closed from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 9 to 5 a.m. Monday June 10 between I-94 to Highway 62.
· The left lane of I-35W north is closed from 10 p.m. Sunday, June 9 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 10 between Highway 62 and I-94.
· I-94 east is closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 from I-394 to I-35W.
· The ramp from I-35W south to 46th Street is closed starting at 6 a.m. June 10 for about a month.
· Please visit the web page for local road closures.

Upcoming:
· Weekend closure: I-94 east is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 14 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 17 between I-394 to I-35W.
· I-35W is closed in both directions 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 to 5 a.m. Thursday June 20 between I-94 and Highway 62.
· I-35W south will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 19-23 between Highway 62 and I-94.
· Weekend closure: I-35W is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 1 between Highway 62 and I-94.

Here are some updates on some other projects in Hennepin County:

MnDOT projects:

I-94 Highway 280 to Western Ave. http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i94-stpaul-resurfacing/
· Weekend closure: I-94 west is closed at 10 p.m. Friday, June 7 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 10 between I-35E and Highway 280 for resurfacing. Check web page for detour.
Upcoming:
· Weekend closure: I-94 west is closed at 10 p.m. Friday, June 14 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 17 between I-35E and Highway 280 for resurfacing.

I-35W Fifth Street Bridge http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/
Upcoming:

· Weekend closure: I-35W is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 21 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 24 between I-94 and Highway 280.

Highway 77, I-494 bridge maintenance
Crews will be doing preventative maintenance on bridges on Highway 77 and I-494 near the Mall of America June 4-14. The ramps to the bridges will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. It is difficult to know what nights the bridges will be closed because it’s based on the contractor’s availability. They will not be closed at the same time. Motorists will want to check www.511mn.org and watch the closure signs on the highway. Access to Highway 77 north will be maintained at Killebrew Drive and access to southbound Highway 77 will be maintained at Lindau Lane. Each ramp will be closed one night and then reopened and the closed again two or three days later.

Here are the affected ramps:
· Ramp from Highway 77 south to Lindau Lane
· Ramp from Lindau Lane to Highway 77 north
· Ramp from I-494 east to Lindau Lane
· Ramp from Killebrew Drive to Highway 77 south.
· New: Ramp from collector lane to Highway 77 north
· New: Ramp from collector lane to I-494 west.

Please let me know if you have questions.

Thanks

Dave

Dave Aeikens
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metro Communications and Engagement
Phone: 651-234-7511
Cell: 651-775-1261

MnDOT I-35W@94 and other Hennepin County projects update

Greetings,

This is an update for the I-35W@94 list. This update includes a few other projects in Hennepin County as well. It includes some MnDOT maintenance work and projects in the county and other cities that create closures on MnDOT roads and ramps.

All closures and openings are weather permitting and subject to change. Please check the project web page http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/ and www.511mn.org for real-time updates.
Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time.

Here is the latest:

I-35W@94 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/
· I-35W in both directions is closed from 10 p.m. Friday May 31 to 5 a.m. Saturday, June 1 between Highway 62 and I-94.
· The access to 11th Street and East Grant Street from I-35W north is closed from 10 p.m. Friday May 31 to 5 a.m. Saturday, June 1.
· The access to 11th Street and East Grant Street from I-35W north is closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 7, 10, 11 and 12.
· I-94 west is closed daily from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. June 5 and 6 between I-35W and I-394.
· I-94 east is closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. June 7 and 10 from I-394 to I-35W.
· The ramp from I-35W south to 46th Street is closed starting June 10 for about a month.
· Please visit the web page for local road closures.

Upcoming:
· The access to 11th Street and East Grant Street from I-35W north is closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 7,10, 11 and 12.
· Weekend closure: I-94 east is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 14 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 17 between I-394 and I-35W.
· I-35W in both directions will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 19-22 between Highway 62 and I-94.
· Weekend closure: I-35W is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, June 28 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 1 between Highway 62 and I-35W.

Here are some updates on some other projects in Hennepin County:

MnDOT projects:
I-94 at Lowry Tunnel (tunnel washing)
· Both directions of I-94 are closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. June 12 and 13 between I-394 and the Hennepin/Lyndale exit.

France Ave Bridge http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy62andfranceavebridge/
· Watch for single lane closures on Highway 62 from 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 30 between Valley View Road and Xerxes Avenue.

Upcoming
· France Avenue from 66th Street to the France Avenue bridge will reopen June 7.
· The ramp from France Avenue to Highway 62 east will reopen June 7.
· The ramp from Highway 62 east to France Avenue will reopen June 7.

I-35W Minneapolis to Roseville
· The ramp from East Hennepin Avenue to I-35W south will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, May 31 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 3.

Highway 77, I-494 bridge maintenance
Crews will be doing preventative maintenance on bridges on Highway 77 and I-494 near the Mall of America June 4-14. The ramps to the bridges will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly. It is difficult to know what nights the bridges will be closed because it’s based on the contractor’s availability. They will not be closed at the same time. Motorists will want to check www.511mn.org and watch the closure signs on the highway. Access to Highway 77 north will be maintained at Killebrew Drive and access to southbound Highway 77 will be maintained at Lindau Lane. Each ramp will be closed one night and then reopened and the closed again two or three days later.

Here are the affected ramps:
· Ramp from Highway 77 south to Killebrew Drive
· Ramp from Lindau Lane to Highway 77 north
· Ramp from I-494 east to Killebrew Drive
· Ramp from Killebrew Drive to Highway 77 south.

I-35W (This is a maintenance project)
· I-35W north is closed from I-35E/I-35W/I-35 split to I-494 from 10 p.m. Friday, May 31 to 5 a.m. Monday, June 3. Detour: I-35E, Cedar Avenue/Highway 77 and I-494.

Highway 62 and Highway 5 (This is maintenance)
· The ramp from Highway 62 west to Highway 5 west to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is closed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 31.

Projects by other jurisdictions affecting MnDOT highways and ramps:
I-494 and Rockford Road bridge (City of Plymouth project) https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/public-works/project-spotlight/street-projects/county-road-9-bridge-over-i-494

· The ramp from I-494 north to Rockford Road is closed until June 28.
· The ramp from Rockford Road to I-494 south is closed until June 28.

Brooklyn Blvd. at Highway 100 (City of Brooklyn Center project) http://www.cityofbrooklyncenter.org/index.aspx?NID=1190
· The ramp from Highway 100 to Brooklyn Boulevard is closed at 9 a.m. Thursday. May 30 to 9 a.m. Thursday July 18. This is for reconstruction of Brooklyn Boulevard.

Highway 55 to Lake Street ramp (City of Minneapolis project) http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cip/currentprojects/hiawatha-trail-gap
· The ramp from Highway 55 north to E. Lake St. will close at 9 a.m. Monday, June 3 until 3 p.m. Thursday, July 31.

I-94 Weaver Lake Road (Hennepin County project)
· The ramp from I-94 west to Weaver Lake Road in Maple Grove is closed at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 to 5 a.m. Friday, May 31.
· The ramp from Weaver Lake Road in Maple Grove to I-94 west is closed from 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 to 6 a.m. Thursday, May 30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, May 30 to 5 a.m. Friday, May 31.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks

Dave

Dave Aeikens
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metro Communications and Engagement
Phone: 651-234-7511
Cell: 651-775-1261

Midsommar and Vikings and Lawn Parties – Oj!

The American Swedish Institute kicks off summer festivities with events giving a nod to The Vikings Begin exhibition, including a new Summer Lawn Party series and ASI’s annual, outdoor Midsommar Celebration on June 15, 2019 Midsommar Celebration Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. ASI’s annual Midsommar Celebration is inspired by similar events held in Sweden that mark the arrival of summer. Our family friendly festival embraces all the traditions of this beloved holiday, including raising the midsommarstång (midsummer pole), making flower head wreaths, singing, dancing and more. Whether you’re a festival regular, or simply curious about the Midsommar tradition, there’s something for everyone at this all-day, campus-wide gathering. Midsommar is included in museum admission. Special discounts/passes not applicable on festival days. FIKA will be serving counter-style, festival food throughout the day. Click here for more event information, including performers, family activities and shopping. Midsommar goes on rain or shine! Exciting Exhibitions On View Now at ASI The Vikings Begin Through October 27 Featuring a collection of ancient Viking artifacts unearthed in boat graves, this exhibition is based on new research that tells the story of how Viking society began. More than marauding seafarers, the Vikings were traders, craftspeople and innovators with strong spiritual connections. *Experience The Vikings Begin with a Private Group Tour Led by a knowledgeable ASI guide, private tours provide an informative, personalized experience of the exhibition. To begin, please fill out this Inquiry Form. Kinetic: Danny Saathof Through August 4 Danny Saathof’s suspended sculptural installations ask the viewer to witness and interact with change. Vikings Museum at ASI Through October 17 The Vikings Museum (of Minnesota Vikings Football) has shared some of their collection with ASI as part of a common interest in all things Vikings. Wee Thee Vikings Now open – come play! ASI’s Family Gallery in the Mansion’s lower level is an imaginative space that inspires kids and their special adults to explore the Viking world. All exhibitions are included in the price of ASI admission. Parties & Programs Summer Lawn Parties Thursdays June 6, July 11 & August 8, 6-10 p.m. These NEW, once-a-month parties are inspired by The Vikings Begin and feature live music, activities and an outdoor screening of a Viking film at dusk. $15 ASI members / $20 non-members. Click on each date for party details and to register: June 6 – with the SlovCzech Band and The Vikings film July 11 – with the Roe Family Singers and Knives of the Avenger film August 8 – with live music TBD and Outlander film *Premium Ticket Option: Exhibition Tour with The Theater of Public Policy 5-6:30 p.m. before each Summer Lawn Party Take an interactive tour through The Vikings Begin led by the improv comedy performers from The Theater of Public Policy before heading out to the Lawn Party. Includes a complimentary libation from FIKA. $45 ASI members / $50 non-members. Choose the Tour + Lawn Party option on the registration page for each party (above). Bus Trip to Nisswastämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival Saturday, June 8, 7 a.m. Ride instead of drive! ASI has arranged transportation to Nisswastämman with a bus that departs ASI’s parking lot at 7 a.m. and leaves Nisswa at 7 p.m. Transportation + festival admission is $15 for adults and $5 for ages 17-9 (free under age 9). Please register in advance to reserve your seat on the bus! To add on a smörgåsbord option during the festival, click here. Musical Performance of Swedish Women Composers Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. Flutist Paula Gudmundson, Assistant Professor of Music at the U of M Duluth, will perform from her new recording featuring Swedish women composers. Included in museum admission; no registration required. Classes & Workshops Nordic Craft Workshops Get crafty with us this summer – sign up soon for these upcoming Nordic Craft Workshops: Friday, June 7 – Viking Posament Bracelet with Liz Bucheit Wednesday, June 19 – Leatherworking 101 with Sam Gathje Thursday, June 20 & Friday, June 21 – Treasured Objects in Watercolor with Tara Sweeney Saturday, June 19 – Intro to Indigo Dyeing with Maddy Bartsch Looking ahead: Our Summer Craft & Cocktails Series begins on July 10 Nordic Table Workshops Connect around the most universal experience of all (sharing food and eating together) in June’s Nordic Table workshops: Wednesday, June 5 – Sweet Nature with Beth Dooley and Mette Nielsen Wednesday, June 19 – Herring Through the Ages with Patrice Johnson Language & Culture Classes Join our community of learners this summer! We have accelerated and short term Swedish language classes as well as workshops that allow you to expand on your Nordic know-how. Visit the website to check out all of our adult Summer Language & Culture Classes, including these upcoming opportunities: Wednesday, June 5 – Åh Snaps! Swedish Drinking Songs (then use lessons learned during the Swedish Language Happy Hour on June 12) Saturday, June 22 – Swedish Hiking Club Youth & Family Summer Day Camps at ASI There are still spots available in our Summer Day Camp program! From one-day to multi-day camps, and for preschoolers through elementary-aged children, campers will have fun learning about Nordic history and culture. Click here to view all openings! Midsommar Music & Magic Friday, June 7, 10-11:30 p.m. As part of ASI’s new Adult/Child Preschool Program, kids and their grown-ups will hop, dance and sing while learning about Swedish Midsommar traditions. $15 ASI member child / $20 non-member child. Click here to register. Kids at the Castle: Watch My Garden Grow Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21, 9-10 a.m. Discover the joy of flowers, veggies and – of course – dirt in this month’s program! $8 per family; no registration required. Babies at the Castle Friday, June 28, 9:15-10 a.m. Carry your Little Viking during this tour of The Vikings Begin and stay for sensory play. $15 for caregiver and child. Click here to register. Summer Slojd Youth Handcraft Series Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. beginning July 10 Young makers entering grades 2-9 will make projects from natural materials and recycled elements in this drop-off program. $10 ASI members / $15 non-members. Midsommar Pop-Up Shop At the ASI Museum Store During the Midsommar Celebration on June 15, the ASI Museum Store is hosting a special Pop-Up Shop featuring Swedish clogs from Troentorp/Baståd, Egos of Copenhagen tennis shoes and slippers and Dottir Jewelry. Also on site will be äventyr, Kilns of Flanders, Crown Trout Jewlers and Väva Veve. Follow the ASI Museum Store on Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest in-store products! Become an ASI member today! STAY CONNECTED:

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New youth kickball leagues launch in South Minneapolis parks this summer!

New youth kickball leagues launch in South Minneapolis parks this summer!

FREE LSS Employment & Financial Classes!

Good morning!

Attached please find information for the June classes in the LSS TEC (Training and Education Center) at 2400 Park Ave. S, Minneapolis (2nd floor).

Please post and forward them to your network. All classes are FREE and open to the public!

Employment Empowermentfrom 9:00am to 12:00pm daily starts on 06/03 and ends 06/21. Includes free Myers Briggs Personality Assessment(MBTI).

Four Cornerstones of Financial Literacyruns 06/05, 06/12 and 06/19 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
Attendance for all three days is required to receive the certificate.

Registeronline at: tec

Open Lab hours are on the flyer and mock interview/resume assistance can be scheduled during those times by contacting Sarah at 612-879-5256 or tec

If you have any questions please contact Sarah at sarah.northrup or 612-879-5256 or Joan at joan.riley or 612-879-5286.

Thanks,
Sarah

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MNDOT I-35W@94 and other Hennepin County projects update

Hello,

Here is an update on the I-35W@94 project plus a few other projects that are active in Hennepin County for those interested.

All closures are weather permitting and subject to change. Please visit the project web page http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/ for more information and www.511mn.org for real-time updates.

Please plan ahead and give yourself extra time.

I-35@94 http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

· I-94 east will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, May 30 to 5 a.m. Friday, May 31 between I-394 and I-35W.
· Both directions of I-35W will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, May 31 to 5 a.m. Saturday, June 1 between Highway 62 and I-94.
· The access from I-35W north to 5th Street and East Grant Street in downtown Minneapolis is closed from 10 p.m. Friday, May 31 and 5 a.m. Saturday, June 1.
· I-94 west is closed daily from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. June 4-7 between I-35W and I-394.
· The ramp from I-35W south to 46th Street closes at 5 a.m. June 10 for about one month. Motorists can use Diamond Lake Road or 60th Street exit ramps as detours. A fact sheet about the 46th Street ramp closure is attached.

France Avenue Bridge over Highway 62 in Edina http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy62andfranceavebridge/

· Watch for single lane closures in both directions on Highway 62 from 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29 to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 30 between Valley View Road and Xerxes Avenue.

Central Avenue Bridge/ County Road 101 Over Highway 12 in Wayzata http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy12andcountyroad101bridge/
· The ramp from Highway 12 west to Gleason Lake Road/County Road 15 is closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 to 5 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

Lowry Tunnel Washing
· I-94 will be closed in both directions from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily June 12 and June 13 between Highway 55 and the Hennepin/Lyndale exit.

I-494 Rockford Road bridge (city of Plymouth project) https://www.plymouthmn.gov/departments/public-works/project-spotlight/street-projects/county-road-9-bridge-over-i-494
· The ramp from I-494 west to Rockford Road/County Road 9 is closed at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 for 24 days.
· The ramp from Rockford Road to I-494 east is closed at 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 for 24 days.

Maintenance/Permit projects
· The left lane of I-394 from 3rd Street to 7th Street under the Target Field Plaza is closed from 6 p.m. Wed, May 22 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 23.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks

Dave

Dave Aeikens
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Metro Communications and Engagement
Phone: 651-234-7511
Cell: 651-775-1261

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Phillips West Spring Litter Pick-up this Saturday!

Phillips West Spring Clean-up!

Saturday May 18th 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Free Volunteers’ Breakfast from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Meeting place: The Center for Changing Lives Building (2400 Park Avenue) we will meet in the Centrum Room on the 1st floor of the Building. Since it is weekend the building is closed so please enter from 24th Street side entrance (between Park & Oakland Avenues) as it will be only door open. Please note this is just a litter pick-up. The Bulk Household Item pick-up happens at Phillips Wide Fall Clean Sweep October 12th, 2019.

Block by Block Litter Pick Up!

9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

(Trash Bags, Maps & Gloves will be provided)

For more information about the event please call Crystal Windschitl at the PWNO Office (612) 879-5383 or email her at pwno2005

We will see you and your neighbors in May!

Non-Residents and Large Group participation is welcomed too! Rain or Shine Event!

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Phillips West Neighborhood Organization
2400 Park Avenue South, Suite 337
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
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