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November 2018 Vol. 36 No. 9 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com 21,000 Circulation • Minnehaha 46 housing project made affordable by design Smaller units, fewer amenities planned for new 54-unit building at 46th and Minnehaha

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSON The new five-story build- ing proposed at 46th St. and Minnehaha Ave. will be afford- able by design, according to de- veloper Sean Sweeney of Hayes Harlow Development. While working for eight years in San Francisco, Sweeney was a part of affordable housing and market-rate projects, and saw the challenges of both, he told citizens gathered at a community meeting on Oct. 9. In Minneapo- lis, he continues to hear that the A new, 38,452-square-foot building proposed at 46th St. and Minnehaha city needs more affordable hous- Ave. will offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with rents ex- ing, but he pointed out that get- pected to range from $900 to $1,200. (Graphic submitted) ting the federal subsidies and tax The existing building at the corner of 46th St. and Minnehaha Ave. offers credits for those projects can be approach a new site, they ask The current plan calls for 54 12 transitional housing units that share four bathrooms with low-cost rents very time-consuming. the following questions: What is housing units spread out over ranging from $450-650 a month. Sweeney said they considered keeping Instead, he has decided to most needed? What is the best five floors, with 2,900 square feet the building, but determined it was too run-down to rehabilitate. It will be construct buildings that are af- use at this site? in retail space on the first level replaced with a five-story structure that will have 54 apartments and retail fordable by design. “We’re build- At Minnehaha and 46th, along 46th. A parking lot with 27 space on the first floor. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) ing smaller units,” he said, “and they determined the need was units is planned for the back of keep the building tight, simple housing units and commercial the property with access off the and efficient.” This helps keep transitional housing units that bathrooms would be needed. space. They were drawn to the alley, along with parking for one rents lower, Sweeney explained. share four bathrooms with rents This project does not include site because of its proximity to bike per unit. A new, 38,452-square-foot ranging from $450-650 a month. the building that houses Solid the light rail station and bus “We looked at underground building will replace an existing Sweeney said they considered State Records on the east. lines, and believe that most of parking,” noted architect Pete structure that Sweeney said he’s keeping the building, but deter- their building residents will use Keely of Collage Architects. “But been told is an “eyesore in the mined it was too run-down to re- 54 units, 27 parking stalls transit instead of their vehicles. we get about as much and we community.” habilitate. The mechanicals need- According to Sweeney, when they “We think this is a great The existing building has 12 ed to be upgraded and additional area,” said Sweeney. Continued on page 5 New director brings Theatre of the Absurd to Roosevelt High School By JILL BOOGREN In the auditorium at Roo- sevelt High School, students move deliberately in a tight group across the stage, scripts in hands, rehearsing their lines. Behind them, a trio of musicians creates a palpable tension on guitar, cello, piano, and muted trumpet. In front, on the main floor, the director paces back and forth, follow- ing the same time and rhythm. He calls out an occasional note, and actors and musicians respond with subtle alter- ations. They run through the scene again. “Oh”! the director shouts to the full group, electrified. “You’re killin’ it!” Roosevelt Theater Director Ryan It’s the sixth day of rehears- Underbakke in the auditorium. als for the school’s upcoming (Photos by Jill Boogren) fall play, and it is evident the cast and crew are jumping right Students rehearse Roosevelt Theater’s upcoming play “Rhinoceros,” adapted by the high school’s new theater director in. Steering the production is 20th century absurdist master- Ryan Underbakke (foreground, in silhouette). Shows are Nov. 15-17. (Photos by Jill Boogren) Ryan Underbakke, who is bring- piece, “Le Rhinoceros.” ing his own brand of energy The play takes place on its themes—individual will, ing to Underbakke, has stu- ers and audiences alike. and enthusiasm to his new role a sunny afternoon, a day like responsibility, logic, absurdi- dent-created music, a physi- “I think it’s gonna be... hope- as director of Roosevelt’s the- any other. Things are normal, ty, fascism—resonate as readi- cally-dynamic cast, and a cine- fully uncomfortable, exciting and ater program. And he’s charging mundane even, when sudden- ly today as when the play pre- matic style. The aim is to shake full of rhythms,” said Ryan. “It’s right out of the gate with his ly everyone begins turning into miered in 1959. things up and deliver a new adaptation of Eugene Ionesco’s a rhinoceros. Absurd? Yes. But This production, accord- theater experience for perform- Continued on page 13 Dowling librarian pens children’s book about biologist Edward Just By JAN WILLMS trade books. I did not have book that a lot of books deal with ap- The life of Edward Ever- signings like I do now, and it’s a plied science, but he worked on ett Just, an African American whole different ball game. I have basic or pure science. “It’s a very marine biologist whose career to work on the speaking part. important field, but we don’t spanned the years from 1911 to I am so used to talking about hear about it that much.” 1941, is being celebrated in a other people’s books; it’s differ- She also noted that black new children’s book authored ent to talk about mine.” scientists are not so well known. by Melina Mangal, a librarian Mangal said she hopes kids “Just is a science hero, but also media specialist who teaches re- will be inspired by her book. an American hero,” she noted. search and literature at Dowling “My big goal is to have kids “He was doing his work at a Elementary, 3900 W. River Pkwy. think about their own backyards time when it was difficult and The idea for “The Vast Won- and explore what is around could actually be dangerous and der of the World” came from them,” she said. Another reason life-threatening in the places he Mangal’s daughter, who was in she wanted to write about Just is was in, but he persevered.” kindergarten in 2012 and had a coloring sheet on Just. “I know of a lot of scientists, but I had never heard of this person, so I wanted to know more about him,” Mangal said. Her research- Melina Mangal holds a copy of her new children’s book, “The Vast Wonder ing instincts kicked in, and she of the World,” which honors the life of Edward Everett Just, an African began exploring his life. “Every- American marine biologist from the early 20th century. Mangal is a librari- thing I learned just made him an media specialist at Dowling Elementary. (Photo by Jan Willms) sound a lot more interesting,” she said. “He was honored on a postage stamp in 1996. His per- many different versions I wrote digging through old research.” sonal life was as interesting as before getting a publishing She explained that she had his professional life.” contract.” more access to information than Mangal, who has written She said that in working Manning had, who wrote his four other biographies and short with a picture book, the editor is book before so much was dig- stories for children, thought Just the one who works directly with itized. “I was able to find new would be an interesting person the illustrator. Luisa Uribe, who documents, and connect the for her first children’s book with lives in Bogota, Colombia, was dots. And the act of writing illustrations. chosen as the illustrator. grounds me and cements so She said a book about Just’s Mangal said Uribe’s sis- many things in me.” academic life and his search for ter lives in South Carolina and When she first started re- funding, “Black Apollo Scien- was expecting a child while they searching the book, Mangal was tist,” had been written in the worked on the book. “Luisa was working part-time and had more 1980s by Kenneth Manning, able to go out and visit her sis- opportunities to work on her currently a professor at MIT. “It ter, and at the same time get a writing. “The last several years is a great, comprehensive book, more concrete idea of time and I am working full-time again, but not for kids. And I thought place by visiting and walking the so I get up early and write be- kids should know more about areas where Just lived; she was fore school,” she said. “I take this scientist.” doing the same things I did.” the summers off and get into a Mangal received a teach- Uribe had her own vision stricter routine.” BUY LOCAL er’s study grant and traveled to of what the illustrations would She has several books in the South Carolina, where Just grew look like, according to Mangal. planning stages. “I always have up. “It was fascinating to go to a “She did an excellent job in cap- too many things going on in my place where his family had lived, turing some of the whimsical, head,” she said with a smile. “I see the water and the lowlands. spiritual nature of Just’s work never had writer’s block; I had It had sounded like he was and writings. He always had dreamer’s deluge.” She has two awakened to science in college, a mystical inclination about biography ideas she is research- but he was versed in it as a child. him…she captured that as well.” ing, a series of fiction stories she It was part of his upbringing,” The back of Mangal’s book is finishing and a picture book she said. “What did he do as a includes a detailed timeline of completed that is being sent out kid? What did he see? What did Just’s life and some quotes at- to publishers. he explore?” These were ques- tributed to him. “There was so “The Vast Wonder of the tions Mangal sought to answer. much of that I had to originally World” will be launched Nov. 3 Just’s father died when he leave out; I was so happy to be at the Red Balloon Bookshop, was four, and he was raised by able to add it,” she said. 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Man- his mother, who founded the Mangal said she likes both gal will also have book sign- town of Maryville, named after the research and the writing ings at Barnes and Noble and her, and served as mayor and when working on a book. “I’m Galleria. “This is new for me,” also started a school. “I also such a research nerd,” she joked. she admitted. “My other books wanted to write a book about “I love the process of going and were more educational and not his mom after doing the re- search,” Mangal said. “She was a force.” Beginning his studies in literature, Just was also a poet. But then he took a biology class and his life changed forever. As she researched Just’s life, Mangal said she worked with a couple of scientists who helped her get the facts right. She was also able to interview some of Just’s family members. “I talked with a niece of his, who is in her 80s. Just at one point lived with her family for a while.” It took more than five years of research and writing to com- plete the book. Mangal discov- ered that Just went through real institutional struggles with seg- regation. He ended up doing a lot of his research in France, Italy, and Germany. “He found a better environment in Europe and felt more welcome there,” she said. “The research and writing took a long time,” Mangal ex- plained. “I had to write under 1,000 words. There were so

Page 2 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Aldi will open in former Rainbow Foods site later this year Charter school building complete; focus shifts to grocery store and retail as part two of redevelopment phase

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Wendy’s along Minnehaha. Aldi will open in the former Rainbow Foods space at 2912 28th Will Aldi close existing store? Ave. S. in November or December. Aldi has not confirmed wheth- The grocery store is part of er it will move out of the exist- a second phase for redeveloping ing store at 2100 E. Lake St. or the site. whether it will keep it open, ac- During the first phase of cording to Wellington. Minnehaha Commons, Universal With more than 1,800 stores Academy Charter School used a across the country, Aldi is in the section of the former grocery store midst of an accelerated growth during the 2017-18 school year plan, investing more than $5 bil- while a 19,600-square-foot sec- lion to remodel and expand its ond-story addition for classroom store count to 2,500 by the end of space was built on the back side of 2022. Aldi is more than halfway the building. To accommodate the Work is now underway renovating the west side of the former Rainbow Foods building for Aldi and the adjacent through its remodel investment. addition, a single-family home on retail. The entire west facade will be replaced. Various pedestrian improvements will be made adjacent to the new The new Aldi store layout features the property was torn down. The retail entrances including new sidewalks, a raised pedestrian crossing connecting Aldi to the parking lot, plantings additional refrigeration space to addition was completed over the and bike racks. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) accommodate more fresh, healthy summer and Universal Academy and convenient products. moved into the new addition at the “The continued success of start of the 2018-19 school year. tinues the efforts of Wellington that our store expansion and remodel Wellington has now shifted began more than a decade ago with initiatives has given us the oppor- focus to the front of the building projects such as Hi-Lake Shopping tunity to carefully select and intro- near the parking lot. Center, the Greenway Office Build- duce new products that satisfy our “We are excited to renovate a ing, Corridor Flats, Lake Street Sta- customers’ increasing preferences tired building and bring new life tion, and the Blue Line Flats. for fresh items, including organic and energy to this block,” stated The total project cost, includ- meats, salad bowls, sliced fruits, Wellington Management Director ing acquisition, phase one (Uni- and gourmet cheeses,” said Jason of Acquisitions and Development versal Academy expansion) and Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S. “We know David Wellington. “After sitting va- phase two (Aldi/retail renovation) people lead busy lives, so we’re cant for several years, the project is approximately $18 million. This making it even easier for them will once again be an amenity to does not include additional tenant Universal Academy Charter School moved into a 19,600-square-foot sec- to purchase everything on their the neighborhood by bringing jobs, improvements being made by Aldi ond-story addition built on the back side of the building in time for classes shopping list at Aldi, while still a successful school, and neighbor- and future retail tenants. to begin for the 2018-19 school year. (Photo submitted) saving money.” hood-serving retail to the Longfel- Wellington does not own As part of the expansion, low community.” Schooner Tavern, just north of the represent the second largest piece on the ground level. This portion Aldi is increasing its fresh food Rainbow building at 2901 27th Ave. of continuous asphalt in the city of of the project is behind schedule as selection by 40 percent with new Renovation underway S. and it is not part of this project. Minneapolis, pointed out Welling- Wellington Management works to items, including: Built in 1984, Rainbow Foods Work is now underway ren- ton. The city’s plans for the area call put the financial pieces together to • More ready-to-cook and organic closed in 2014 after the store was ovating the west side of the Rain- for greater density due to the light make it affordable. fresh meats to make meal prepa- purchased by Jerry’s Enterprises as bow building for Aldi and the ad- rail line, which Wellington Manage- “We are working diligently to ration more convenient, including part of a 27-store deal that reshaped jacent retail. The entire west facade ment has focused on providing as it secure public financing sources organic chicken breasts and mari- the Twin Cities grocery scene. The will be replaced. Various pedestri- redevelops the area. needed to build the affordable nated cilantro lime chicken breasts. building and 6-acre lot were pur- an improvements will be made ad- housing project,” said Welling- • Expanded produce selection, in- chased by Wellington Management jacent to the new retail entrances Phase 3: affordable housing ton. “We are hopeful that Phase cluding veggie noodles and ready- Company two years later for $5.35 including new sidewalks, a raised Phase three includes the construc- 3 construction can begin in late to-eat sliced fruits, such as mango, million, according to Hennepin pedestrian crossing connecting tion of a mixed-use building on 2019, but it’s more likely to start pineapple, and watermelon spears, County records. This is Wellington’s Aldi to the parking lot, plantings the northwest corner of the park- in early 2020.” and more organics. first foray into developing property and bike racks. ing lot. It will have 90 units of af- Wellington Management tried • Expanding its Earth Grown line on the east side of Hiawatha. The Taken together, the Rainbow fordable housing for seniors, and to purchase the Auto Zone prop- with new vegan and vegetarian Minnehaha Commons project con- site, Cub land, and Target property 15,000 square feet of retail space erty at the corner of E. Lake and options, such as kale and quinoa Minnehaha, but the property own- crunch burgers, and chickenless ers were not interested in selling. patties and tenders. So they signed a long-term agree- More than 40 million cus- ment with Wendy’s to remain there tomers each month use the sim- for 20 years, and the building was ple, streamlined approach Aldi given a facelift. brings to retailing. Aldi sells fre- Wellington also plans to con- quently purchased grocery and struct a single-story 3,500-square- household items, primarily under foot retail building in the existing its exclusive brands. parking lot area not being used by Messenger

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This Plan now for Night Before New Year’s Eve 2018 with the Gateway Garden near family-oriented, free event is the 50th St. LRT station. Both chock full of activities, includ- the Naturescape and the Gate- ing a “midnight” countdown at Upcoming meetings and events: way Garden are certified Mon- 7:15pm. Enjoy a kid-friendly din- 11/7/18, 6:30pm: NENA Housing, Commercial, and Streetscape Committee, arch Waystations and home to ner, carnival games, music, and NENA Office, 4313 E. 54th St. a large variety of native, pol- dancing, marshmallow roasting 11/13/18, 6:30pm: Nokomis East Business Association Meeting, McDonald’s Liquor linator-friendly plants. This over a bonfire, face painting, and Event Room, 5010 S. 34th Ave. year’s Monarch Mile gardens much more! Interested in volun- 11/14/18, 6:30pm: NENA Green Initiatives Committee, NENA Office will grow the existing pathway teering at this year’s event? Con- 11/15/18, 7pm: NENA Board Meeting, NENA Office to 20 residential pollinator tact Program and Communica- patches. tion Manager Lauren Hazenson at Web: www.nokomiseast.org • Facebook: www.facebook.com/Nokomiseast lauren.hazenson@nokomiseast. Twitter: twitter.com/NokomisEast • Email: [email protected] • Phone: 612-724-5652 54th St. Blooming Boulevards org or 612-724-5652. The 54th St. Blooming Bou- levards project added five Remember to vote Nov. 6 ing to drive customers to your public engagement partnership tors will review all applications bioswales to the southern part As a civic engagement nonprof- door during this holiday season? can apply for up to $5,000 in and appoint a new Board mem- of Nokomis East. Bioswales it organization, NENA encour- NENA offers the Marketing matching funds. ber at its Nov. 25 meeting. This are landscaping designed to re- ages all residents to be involved Matching Grant and the Business Contact Program and is a replacement appointment move pollutants from runoff and informed. Voting contributes Partnerships Grant, exclusive to Communication Manager Lau- serving from November 2018 water. Some of the plantings to a healthy community and a businesses located in Keewaydin, ren Hazenson at lauren.hazen- to April 2020. The appointed also feature pollinator-friend- healthy democracy. Remember Minnehaha, Morris Park, and [email protected] or go to Board member may run to be ly plants. Interested in cre- to vote on Tues., Nov. 6, between Wenonah neighborhoods. ww.nokomiseast.org for more elected to the seat at the April ating more projects like these 7am and 8pm. Find where you information. Annual Meeting and serve a boulevard gardens? Check out can vote, what’s on your ballot, Marketing Matching Grant full two-year term. Visit www. http://nokomiseast.org/about/ or find voter assistance resources Businesses seeking to update Vacant Keewaydin board seat nokomiseast.org for more infor- green-initiatives-committee/ at vote.minneapolismn.gov. their branding, website, market- NENA is seeking applicants for mation and an application. If you are not currently reg- ing, or looking to attract more the vacant Keewaydin neigh- NENA News istered to vote, it is not too late! customers can apply for up to borhood Board seat. If you live Sustainable boulevard gardens $2,000 for their project. This Your Guide to News, Events, All Minnesotans eligible to vote (homeowner and renters) in the Early this October NENA in- and Resources! Get your neigh- can register on Election Day at grant matches $1 for every $2 Keewaydin neighborhood, you stalled native plant boulevard spent by the participant. borhood news delivered to their local polling station. In- can nominate yourself (most gardens along 54th St. and your inbox every other Wednes- formation on what you need to common); or any NENA member along E. 50th St. The installa- Nokomis East Business day. Sign up today at www. register on Election Day can be can nominate a Keewaydin neigh- tion will both expand the exist- nokomiseast.org. Once you sign found at mnvotes.org. Partnership Grant borhood resident as an applicant ing Monarch Mile and introduce Two or more Nokomis East busi- up, you’ll receive updates on for the Board. Completed nomi- bioswales to 54th St. Both proj- news and happenings for your Nokomis East Business Grants nesses seeking to engage in a nation forms are due on Nov. 8. ects are made possible through a short or long-term marketing or neighborhood. Local businesses—are you look- The NENA Board of Direc- partnership with Metro Blooms The volunteers with Transition vironment Fair, in conjunction Longfellow create opportu- a few other southside neighbor- nities for South Minneapolis hoods, for April 2019. If you’d neighbors to get to know one Transition Longfellow like to be part of the planning another while also learning to process, the committee meets live more sustainably and pre- By LESLIE MACKENZIE (jointly with the River Gorge com- paring for changes ahead. Visit mittee) on Wed., Nov 7, 7pm, at www.transitionlongfellow.org Longfellow Park Building. for more details on these and In November: Mending Circle, Movie Night, Parent Group other activities. groups across the Twin Cities trash. Transition Parents & Kids Play Movie Night, Fri., Nov. 16, pot- will gather to give quick pre- Group, Sat., Nov. 3, 10am- luck at 6:30, movie at 7-9pm, sentations about chapters from Environment Fair noon, Longfellow Park Build- Living Table United Church of the book “Drawdown,” and to Longfellow Environment ing, 3435 36th Ave. S. Christ, 3805 E. 40th St., (note discuss things people can do to- Committee is planning an En- Join with other parents who location change) gether to further one or more of are concerned about raising re- Share a potluck meal, then the climate solutions outlined in silient kids, living a sustainable, watch the hilariously serious the book. low-waste, less consumer-orient- antics of Reverend Billy and ed family life. Share conversa- the Church of Stop Shopping Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic, tion, resources, and ideas. in their cross-country crusade Sat., Nov. 10, from noon-4pm to question American consum- at Seward Montessori, School, Mending Circle, Wed., Nov 14, erism, in “What Would Jesus 2309 28th Ave. S. 6-8pm, 2852 35th Ave. S. Buy?” This movie is appropriate Bring small household ap- Do you have a pile of socks for all ages. pliances, clothing, electronics, to mend, pants to hem, seams mobile devices and more and to resew? Need to fix your jacket Transition Twin Cities Solu- receive free assistance from before winter? Bring your proj- tionary Book Discussion: volunteers. Fix-It Clinics teach ect and work on it with others. "Drawdown," Sat., Nov. 10, basic repair skills, build com- Some experienced menders will 9-11:30am, Walker Community munity connections and re- be on hand to advise, but you’ll Church, 3104 16th Ave. S. duce the number of repairable do your own work. Sewing ma- Folks from Transition objects that are thrown in the chine available.

Page 4 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Oppidan considers townhomes or five-story apartment building Community feedback on Cub site options will be solicited at Nov. 1 meeting

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN The new building would Oppidan is considering a offer 580-square-feet studios low-density and a high-density (15 total), 750-square-feet approach to the south end of the one-bedroom apartments (37 property that will soon house a total), 950-square-feet two-bed- Cub and a five-story apartment room units (22 total), and building with 148 units. 1,000-square-feet two-bedroom Drew Johnson of Oppidan units (22 total). asked for feedback on the two While the Lowa46 building options during the Oct. 2 Neigh- on the north side will be market borhood Development and rate with rent prices at about $2 Transportation (NDTC) meeting. a square foot or $1,800 for a one The proposal will also be bedroom, Oppidan is proposing discussed during a community that the building on the south be meeting on Nov. 1, 6-7:30pm, at workforce housing with rent pric- the Hiawatha School Recreation es at about $1.30 a square foot Center, 4305 E. 42nd St. or $900 for a one-bedroom. This Lowa46, the five-story struc- would be possible through the ture on the north end of the lot use of low-income housing cred- along 46th St. and Snelling, will Drew Johnson of Oppidan shares two options for development on the south side of the Cub parcel with Neighbor- its, a national program that the be complete in 2019. Cub Foods hood Development Transportation Committee members during the Oct. 2 meeting. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) state administers, said Johnson. is expected to open in April or One of the major factors May, and the apartment complex that will determine whether the in June or July. high-density option is even pos- Phase two of the project in- sible is whether the large Xcel volves the two-acre triangular transmission tower is moved, ob- shaped area on the south side, served Johnson. Oppidan would between the old Bridgeman’s and apply for a Met Council grant Dairy Queen. to help with the “extraordinary This parcel was part of a 12- costs of moving the tower.” acre area identified as a Town Center site in a 2002 study based Is community input valued? on neighborhood input. This plan Some have questioned whether provided the framework for Oppi- Oppidan really factors in com- dan’s vision for high-density use munity feedback, as it didn’t at the site. The plan called for 450 seem to affect the grocery store units of housing clustered around chosen at the site. the light rail station and 95,000 According to Johnson, Hyvee square feet of retail and commer- was interested in the site but cial space, pointed out Johnson. wanted the amount of parking In 2013, the study was updated, In the second option, a five-story building with 96 units of workforce housing would be built. It would include a you’d find in a suburban neigh- and a goal set to expand diverse parking garage with 55 cars and a surface lot with space for 41 cars next to the existing parking lot for the Lowa46 borhood. They said they’d come multi-family housing options building. (Graphic submitted) if the parking lot size was dou- near the light rail station. bled, and the city wouldn’t agree “We’re taking our frame- to that. On the other hand, Cub work from these documents, tion of eight townhomes in a However, the planning doc- garage with 55 cars and a surface was willing to work within the but we want to get feedback,” row along the Min Hi Line. The uments seem to support a denser lot with space for 41 cars next to regulations at the site. stated Johnson. front doors and parking would plan, observed Johnson. the existing parking lot for the Also, for every person that face west (towards the six-story In the second option, a Lowa46 building. Access will be suggested another option such Two options apartment building that has been five-story building with 96 units from the south along Nawada- as Aldi’s or Trader Joe’s, there In the low-density option, Op- proposed by Reuter Walter on the of workforce housing would be ha or north from 46th and the were people saying, “I love pidan proposes the construc- old Bridgeman’s site). built. It would include a parking Snelling Ave. extension. Cub,” said Johnson.

in Minneapolis. “There are pro- Minnehaha 46 posals on the table in the city for Continued from page 1 projects with 49 units in two sep- arate locations that are planning no parking at all. The city is very save $600,000-700,000 by not supportive of the reduced parking going underground.” requirements,” stated Sweeney. Other buildings in the metro They anticipate adding 15-20 area that Sweeney has developed cars a day to the local traffic. that have fewer cars than residents include the Ray Apartments in Stepped-back design St. Paul, the Lyndy in Lyn-Lake in Minneapolis and the Central In order to avoid placing a tall, five-story wall next to residences on the north side, developers have proposed a stepped-back design that moves from five foot from the property line on the first floor to 11 feet away to 30 feet away on the upper floors." With that approach, the first floor is 9,982 square feet, the sec- Pete Keely of Collage Architects (left) and Sean Sweeney of Hayes Harlow Development explain their development ond and third floors 9,465, the proposal during a community meeting on Oct. 9. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) fourth floor 8,296, and the fifth floor 7,283. up entries and space for a garden two-bedroom units will be avail- focus on smaller units and afford­ Units on the first floor will and patio in front. able with rents expected to range ability,” stated Sweeney. “I believe resemble townhouses with walk- Studio, one-bedroom and from $900 to $1,200. One-bed- people want to live in great neigh- rooms at the nearby Oppidan/ borhoods and those neighbor- Cub development are expected to hoods will be ones that feature a start at $1,200, Sweeney pointed multitude of housing options at out in comparison. different price points, walkability, Storage is planned for the transit, and neighborhood-serving center of the building. There will commercial. The creation of those be a small, 10x20 roof deck on neighborhoods will hopefully the top floor. work to improve people’s live, Construction will likely begin reduce car dependency and help next April and last 10-11 months combat climate change.” with completion in early 2020. The Neighborhood Develop- ment and Transportation Commit- Smaller units, more affordable tee will consider this proposal at its “I think the trend will continue to Nov. 8 meeting and decide whether to provide a letter of support. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 5 Fungi, a new urban agriculture opportunity for South Minneapolis By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN partners are on board, installa- Backyard Fungi is the brain- tion dates will be scheduled for Minnesota conifers (cone child of two young Minneapolis the spring. Partners must agree bearing trees) support more entrepreneurs: Ryan Franke and to participate in the installation than 50 different types of Torin Dougherty. Franke is a ded- of their own mushroom beds, mushrooms including chan- icated mycologist (someone who whether they are layering wine terelles, morels, and porci- studies fungi), and Dougherty caps into piles of wood chips or ni—to name just a few culi- represents the business arm of inoculating logs with shiitake nary delights. A mushroom the newly formed business. Their spores. Mushrooms require sur- hunter should be very care- Backyard Partner Program strives prisingly little watering during ful when harvesting, making to bring more urban gardeners the growing season, maybe only sure that their identification into the booming Twin Cities four or five times. Partners are is 100% accurate. agriculture community, and they responsible for watering, and are seeking applications from for harvesting in the spring and I turned to the work of Paul Sta- South Minneapolis residents. fall: cutting, cleaning, and refrig- mets, one of the world’s most re- “We want to promote in- erating the mushrooms they’ve spected mycologists who is both terest in growing fungi,” Franke grown until they can be picked an author and YouTube present- explained. “Our goal is to have up for distribution. er. When I bumped into Torin, a clusters of backyard partners The model for reimbursing business major I’d known when in different South Minneapo- Ryan Franke (left) and Torin Dougherty, co-founders of the new urban agri- backyard partners is called a Har- we were both students at Gus- lis neighborhoods, to provide a culture business Backyard Fungi. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) vest Barter. It’s a 50/50 split be- tavus Adolphus College, my first source for restaurants and food tween the partner who grows the question was, ‘Do you want to catering businesses in search of mushrooms and Backyard Fungi. start a mushroom business to- locally grown, organic mush- food. Backyard Fungi business model A person could also choose to gether?’” rooms.” • A desire to be part of a com- allows them to absorb many of pay the $400 installation cost According to Dougherty, Dougherty added, “Our 2019 munity-based model of urban the upfront costs in exchange for in full, keep the total yield for fungi operate as part of a re- backyard partners will be grow- agriculture. a portion of future mushroom themselves—but they would lose source-sharing network. They ing wine cap mushrooms on • 75 square feet of available yard yields. all the benefits of being a partner. are connected to bacteria, plants, wood chips and shiitake mush- space (fenced if there is a dog). Fungi are not difficult to Franke got hooked on fungi animals, and other fungi. They rooms on logs. These are the • A willingness to communicate grow; they’re just different. “We’ll as a kid and re-hooked when he distribute nutrients, water, and types of mushrooms we’ve had clearly and reliably. bring our ‘fungal knowledge’ to was camping on the North Shore minerals to their partners. Fran- the most success with.” Franke and Dougherty are your backyard when we schedule with his wife two years ago. Fol- ke and Dougherty envision their The requirements for accep- lowering the barriers to partic- your site visit, teach fungal stew- lowing heavy rain, mushrooms business running in much the tance as a Backyard Partner will ipation so that more gardeners ardship, and provide support as started appearing—almost out of same way: as a resource sharing be, at a minimum: can be involved. They are asking needed throughout the growing nowhere. He said, “After that trip, network with mutual benefits. • Able to commit 16 hours of participants to pay $100 toward season,” Franke said. I just couldn’t ignore the lure of For more information on be- time for the 2019 season, primar- the start-up of their backyard Their decentralized business fungi anymore. I got an ID book coming a backyard partner with ily in the spring and fall. mushroom beds, although the model has generated a lot of in- and started figuring out every them in 2019, contact backyard- • An interest in growing organic actual cost is closer to $400. The terest so far. Once all of the 2019 species I could find. From there [email protected]. #StandOnEveryCorner sets down roots in South Minneapolis By STEPHANIE FOX When Bryce Tache held the very first ‘Stand On Every Corner’ protest in his Nokomis neighbor- hood, he didn’t know if anyone would show up. At first, the turn- out was small, but soon, more and more of his neighbors start- ed to show up at the daily pro- test, holding hand-lettered signs and encouraging drivers to honk in support. The messages range from anti-Trump or pro-immi- grant to ones saying, simply ‘This Join Us sign at the corner of Chica- is what democracy looks like’ or go Ave. and the Parkway. (Photo by ‘Make empathy great again.’ Stephanie Fox) As of Oct. 22, there are 257 such corners all over the coun- try, all local and all organized by neighbors. Some are located in tiny towns, like Twisp, WA with a population of 956. But, in big cities like New York City and San Francisco, people are gathering in their own neighborhoods to make their voices heard. You can find ‘corners’ from Key West to Alaska. In the Twin Cities, there are 16 #StandOnEveryCorner Bryce Tache stands with Cecil Farnham and his son holding electric vote letters. (Photo by Stephanie Fox) protest groups, three in the Nokomis neighborhood. One, at the corner of Diamond Eric Solovjovs protesst at the corner Lake Rd. and Portland Ave. of Diamond Lake Rd. and Portland a vacation in Spain. “The peo- stood with Childers waving at start honking a block away.” (Tache’s home corner) draws Ave. as the sun begins to set. (Photo ple there were shocked,” he said. passing cars and chatting with “It’s not about left versus participants every evening by Stephanie Fox) “They asked me why Americans walkers and joggers passing on right or blue versus red,” Tache during rush hour. Another, weren’t out protesting every day. I the Parkway. said. “It’s about right versus at the corner of Minnehaha announcing their location and was tired of waiting for someone They get a lot of positive wrong. It’s about holding our Pkwy. and Chicago Ave., gath- times they’ll be gathering. Any- else. I needed to do something.” reactions from those driving elected representatives account- ers weeknights. The newest one can join. At some locations, Andrea Childers, who helped by. There are honks and waves. able. It’s about being there for gets together at Cedar Ave. and local corner organizers bring organize the Chicago/Nokomis “We’ve gotten a few middle fin- each other.” Minnehaha Pkwy., meeting signs for those who show up Pkwy. protest, shows up with her gers, too,” she said. Childers said The original plan was for the every Monday and Thursday. without any. husband, Cecil Farnham, her two she also got some targeted, per- corner protests to go through the The protest has grown, Tache “It started June 21, when children and a handful of her sonal threats from one stranger. Nov. 6 general election. Wheth- said, not just in the number of Trump’s immigration policy neighbors. “I said ‘why not?’ It’s “They rattled me,” she said. But, er the protests can continue after corners but with the number came into full effect,” Tache said. empowering to get out here and they didn’t stop her. the election, especially in cold of people who have shown up, “My kids are immigrants. I can’t take a stand. A lot of other mem- At the Pearl Park location, climates like Minneapolis, has some every night. Tache is not imagine their terror if they were bers of the silent majority need a couple of dozen people show yet to been seen. “The movement leading the movement. It’s purely locked in cages. It was a com- to know that they are not alone,” up every night. “People expect us will evolve, depending on how grassroots, with neighborhoods pletely inhuman way to treat she said. every night,” said Warren Bowles, big our wins are in November,” joining up on the https://stan- people.” “It’s also a way to make new a neighbor who showed up to he said. “But, it will continue in doneverycorner.com website, Tache had just returned from friends,” said Ann Meyer, who stand with his neighbors. “They some way.”

Page 6 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Longfellow neighbor helps others at Franklin Hiawatha Encampment By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Jase Roe and his partner re- cently bought a house near Minnehaha Falls. In between packing and unpacking, and studying to become an addiction counselor at MCTC, Roe is spend- ing many hours each week at The Wall of Forgotten Natives (also known as the Franklin Hiawatha Encampment). A former heroin and methamphetamine addict, Roe understands the complexities of addiction from both sides. “There’s a stigma attached to being Native American that can break you,” Roe said. “I’m a member of the Northern Chey- enne Tribe of Montana. I was adopted by one of my aunts as a baby and raised in Eagan. Growing up in a white suburban community, I was bullied a lot. I turned to drugs early and lost 25 years of my life to addiction. I’m 42 now, and sober for almost six years. My struggle with ad- diction helps me to understand what some of the people in the encampment are dealing with.” Roe spends his time at The Wall learning names and faces, and directing campers to available services. Last week, he logged two days signing people up for medi- cal insurance and flu shots. The Franklin Hiawatha En- campment held as many as 300 campers at its peak this summer. Jase Roe (pictured right) and friends at a blanket and clothing drive event. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) Roe estimates that number is closer to 200 now, about 80% of whom are Native. He noted, “The still a sense of community in the ing by Sept. 30, but that date politan Urban Indian Directors Development Institute (attention population has grown more chal- encampment, but the number of has come and gone. After three offered a thoughtful explanation: Two Spirit Society: encampment lenging. There are hardly any kids drug users has grown considerably. emotional city council meetings, “Minneapolis is built on Dakota meals). Their mailing address is around anymore, which is good. In my opinion, many people there a decision was made to develop land, and has long been home 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Suite #1, Most of the families have been are in survival mode.” properties owned by the Red Lake to a significant number of Na- Minneapolis 55404. taken in by local churches or have The City of Minneapolis and Band of Chippewa Indians on the tive Americans. Generations of As Roe settles into his new found temporary shelter with help its agency partners had hoped 2100 block of Cedar Ave. S. and genocide and forced assimilation home, he is well aware that this from the Metropolitan Urban In- to transition residents of the en- the 1800 block of 22nd St. E. This have made the 21st century very is the second time he has lived dian Directors (MUID). There is campment to temporary hous- is a short-term option, but all par- challenging for Native people, in this neighborhood. The first ties agreed it was the best of the who make up a disproportionate was several years ago when his possible, imperfect solutions. number of the homeless in Min- home was a mattress in the base- Buildings on the sites have neapolis. Causes of homelessness ment of a drug house near Lake to be demolished, and some are related to addiction, mental Nokomis. “My life was a total environmental remediation illness, domestic violence, job- mess then,” he said. “I realized done before FEMA style trailers, lessness, economics, and many I was either going to die soon, water, and sanitary sewer can be other causes. Minnesota’s opioid or go to prison. I had lost every- brought in. Roe said, “I’m appre- addiction crisis continues to hit thing. Even my teeth had fallen hensive about how long all that the Native American population out because of my meth addic- will take, and about who will ac- especially hard.” tion. If I smiled, I always cov- tually be housed. There are many In a situation packed with ered my mouth with my hand. more people in the encampment unknowns, one thing is certain— I have a new life now, thanks to than there are anticipated beds.” winter is coming. A very success- the Minnesota Two Spirit Society, For those outside the Na- ful blanket and clothing drive Out and Sober Minnesota, and tive American community, it can has just ended. Anyone wishing my own motivation. I can leave be hard to understand how this to make a monetary donation to- a legacy of hope for my nieces situation has gotten so bad. A ward meals can send a check to and nephews now because I was statement issued by the Metro- the Native American Community given another chance.”

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 7 How much traffic can 46th St. and Hiawatha handle? Residents discuss traffic, parking, and air quality issues sparked by proposed developments near Minnehaha Park

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Photo right: There are five develop- Can the 46th St. and Hi- ments being proposed or in progress awatha Ave. area handle all the around Minnehaha and 46th. Being traffic caused by development proposed are the Hayes Harlow De- there? velopment’s project at Minnehaha Residents aren’t sure, and and 46th, the Lander Group proj- they have been voicing their con- ect at Greg’s Auto location at 4737 cerns at local meetings, including Minnehaha, the Oppidan phase two one on Oct. 9 at Brackett Park. project, and Reuter Walter’s project There were two develop- at the former Bridgeman’s property. ments that night on the agen- Under construction is the first phase da, Reuter Walter’s proposal for of the Oppidan project that in- the former Bridgeman’s proper- cludes 148 market-rate apartments ty and Hayes Harlow Develop- and penthouses, a 45,000-square- ment’s proposal for Minnehaha foot Cub Foods grocery store, 3,000 and 46th (see related article on square feet of small-shop retail, and page 1), but overall five projects a large public plaza. (Graphic by are currently being reviewed for Tesha M. Christensen) the area. Plus, just north is the upcoming Snelling Yards devel- opment and Amber Apartments building, and to the east will be the redevelopment of the Ford plant. “That’s a gigantic increase in car traffic,” said one resident. Another stated, “It’s going to be a traffic nightmare.” Citizens are asking for a traf- fic study. Others also asked for air pollution and air quality stud- Residents question Reuter Walter ies to be done in the area. representatives during a community Council member Andrew meeting on Oct. 9. Reuter Walter has Johnson clarified that a traffic proposed razing the former Bridge- study couldn’t be used to deny man’s near Minnehaha Park at 4757 a project. “It can be used to Hiawatha Ave., and constructing a mitigate traffic impacts,” he ex- six-story, 85-unit structure. (Photo by plained and stated that he will Tesha M. Christensen) push for one to be done. Johnson said that it is im- portant to him that traffic flow from Minnehaha Park to know well in this area, but that in- if a restaurant or coffee shop was cludes vehicles, pedestrians, bicy- there. There’s also an issue with cles, and buses. parking, which could prevent a “It’s not easy as there’s a lot business from moving in as it did of competing interests here,” he for so many years on the lower said. “How do you make 46th St. level of the building at the 46th adequate for not just now but 10, St. light rail station. Venn Brewing 20 years down the road?” finally moved in after years of ne- gotiation with neighbors regard- Parking concerns ing parking on the streets nearby. Residents have also been express- Some residents expressed con- ing concerns about parking at cern about the proposed height at these buildings, which are some- 4757 Hiawatha Ave., which will times providing less than one be about the same as the five-story parking spot per unit. Lowa46 building just to the north The 4757 Hiawatha Ave. that will house Cub. project proposes 59 stalls for “I kind of feel like you are the 85 units; the Oppidan phase 2 6.5-foot person standing at the Neighborhood Transportation high-density option next door front of the concert,” a resident and Development Committee of proposes 96 stalls for 96 units; stated. Longfellow Community Council, the Minnehaha 46 building pro- The next meeting on this 7:30-9pm at Brackett Recreation poses 27 stalls for 54 units, and project will be on Nov. 8 at the Center, 2728 S 39th Ave. the Lander Group proposal for Family Dentistry the Greg’s Auto site has 37 stalls for 37 units. “Where are everyone’s Joan Jakubas, D.D.S. friends going to park?” ques- tioned one resident. Another Jenna Swenson, D.D.S. pointed out that most couples have two vehicles. • General Dentisty • Cosmetic Bonding Six-story, 85-unit building • Whitening Reuter Walter has proposed raz- ing the former Bridgeman’s near • Crown and Bridge Work Minnehaha Park at 4757 Hi- awatha Ave., and constructing a New Patients Welcome! six-story, 85-unit structure. Our name has changed, Reuter Walton decided not our providers have not. to include commercial space in this development because it will be located on the same block as the new Cub Foods develop- 612-721-3012 ment, explained Brasser. “Specu- Comprehensive, Gentle Dentistry with Above and Beyond Service lative retail space in apartment buildings is difficult to fill,” he www.MinnehahaFallsFamilyDental.com stated. Formerly Jakubas Dental A citizen argued that the location is a “gold mine,” espe- Serving you since 1988 cially on the weekends. “You’ve 4554 Minnehaha Ave. S. got to see the lines at Sea Salt,” he said. Others pointed out that Mpls., MN 55406 visitors wouldn’t be able to see Most Insurance Accepted • Ample Parking the first floor of this building

Page 8 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Good food, a good cause at one of Longfellow’s newest eateries By STEPHANIE FOX As an attorney, Emily Hunt Turner spent six years in New Orle- ans, working for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, trying to help former prisoners re- adjust to society. What she found was that those with criminal re- cords had problems finding hous- ing, getting work and being able to again join society as a productive and contributing members. Even those who have paid their debts to society years before—sometimes decades before—were still facing discrimination. Turner was originally from Wahpeton, ND. In 2002, she moved to New York to begin her studies in architecture at Syracuse University. While there, she started to notice inadequate and rundown Yeng Thao grills up one of Four Square’s signature cheese sandwiches. Angel Usher takes a lunch order from two customers. (Photo by Stephanie housing was adversely affecting the (Photo by Stephanie Fox) Fox) lives of the people who had to live those houses and apartments. Scot Harris and Ryan, Schaefer, This was a revelation that ef- Eemployment Specialists from the fected Turner as well, and she de- nearby Assistance Council for Vet- cided to get her Master’s degree erans, enjoy their sandwiches on a in public policy. From there, she warm October day. (Photo by Steph- moved to New Orleans for law anie Fox) school and then, signed on with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, working on most expensive sandwiches are $8. prisoner reentry, housing discrimi- A kid’s sandwich is $5. nation and housing segregation in Popular choices are the Jerk post-Katrina New Orleans. Chicken, a combo with rotisserie After moving to Minnesota, chicken and Swiss cheese, provo- she hoped to create ways to help lone, guava jam, and Jamaican Minnesotans who faced the same jerk sauce. The Charcuterie com- problems she’d seen in New Orle- bines brie, onion jam, prosciutto, ans, something she said she consid- and almonds. The Pesto sandwich ered one of the biggest civil rights is a mozzarella, provolone sand- issues the country is facing. wich with pesto and fresh basil. She came up with a novel idea. All are grilled, so the cheese is Settling into a former vintage store melted and gooey. on Minnehaha Ave., she set out to “They are super responsive to open a non-profit restaurant that feedback,” says customer Scot Har- would hire only those with crim- ris, who brought co-worker Ryan inal records. She set up a 43-day Schaefer for lunch at one of the Kickstarter program and discovered restaurant’s outdoor tables. “I came that there were a lot of people in get several grants from the Minne- found that she knew almost noth- would be a hit. She would open a in and made the suggestion for a the community ready to support apolis Foundation, Seward Rede- ing about starting a business, how restaurant that would employ only vegan sandwich and the very next her idea. She raised more than sign and other organizations, rais- to run a nonprofit or how to run a those with criminal records, giv- week, it was there.” $60,000, $10,000 higher than her ing another $70,000. neighborhood restaurant. But, she ing them a purpose, training and a “I’m not vegan,” said Schaefer. original goal. She also managed to With all her education, she had an idea, one that she thought chance to join society again. “They have a good variety of sand- The menu, she decided, would wiches, and they are pretty good. be upscale grilled cheese sandwich- We work for the Minnesota Assis- es of various types. The restaurant tance Council for Veterans, helping would be called ‘All Square,’ a play homeless veterans, so we under- on words for both the restaurant’s stand and support their mission. square sandwiches and the goal of And, we like to support small local making things all square for those businesses.” who worked there. Those at All Square like to All Square opened in Septem- point out that everyone has vio- ber. The employees work 30-hour lated the law at some point, but weeks and are paid $14 an hour, most have been lucky not to have plus tips, while they learn skills. to face consequences for their On Mondays, when the restaurant actions. But, sometimes, even a is closed, Turner brings in experts minor mistake can follow some- to teach classes on entrepreneur- one their entire life. The restau- ship, business, online work, and rant sells a book, “We Are All even basic finances. There is also a Criminals,” which tells of peo- chance for workers to learn basic ple who committed crimes and criminal law and justice reform. were never caught or punished— Turner, who claims she hates things like smoking marijuana or to cook, convinced Sarah Masters, public drunkenness. a semi-finalist on ABC television’s You can also buy t-shirts say- ‘The Taste,’ to come up with recipes ing, “Don’t judge. Just eat.” and got together with Heather Bray At the restaurant, at the be- and Jodi Ayres, owners of Lowbrow, ginning of the day, the workers are who were happy to advise how to smiling, learning to work as a team. operate a restaurant. And, she lob- Some will advance to management bied local cheese producer Crystal and then, when they graduate from Farms, who donated a year’s worth the program after 13 months, many of cheese, giving the restaurant a fi- could start their own business or nancial head start. move to a commercial restaurant Inside, the 850 square foot to manage there. Then, a new coa- restaurant is sunny and bright, with lition of new workers will join to- colorful touches, large windows gether at All Square, looking for a and mirrors to reflect the sunlight. way for re-entry, a second chance, A chalkboard at the entrance lists and a new, better life. the sandwich choices, including You can find All Square at four vegetarian sandwiches. Cheese 4047 Minnehaha Ave. They are is the star, pork is the co-star, but opened Tuesday through Sunday, there are choices for any taste, in- 11am-9pm., closed each day be- cluding gluten-free and vegan. The tween 3-4pm. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 9 Longfellow School to celebrate100th year with event on Dec. 6 By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Science teacher Lauren Tolbert and are present for every school Longfellow High School (left) and principal Dr. Padmini function and celebration. Through (formerly Longfellow Elemen- Udupa (right) are helping to orga- their food distribution program tary School) is inviting past and nize the 100th Anniversary Cele- Fare for All, Trinity donates vouch- present alumni, staff, neighbors, bration of the building that houses ers for free, nutritious boxes of food and friends to help celebrate the Longfellow High School. (Photo by to six students each month. school’s 100th Anniversary on Margie O’Loughlin) The East Lake Library is also Thur., Dec. 6 from 3:30-6pm. Lo- closely connected with Longfellow cated at 3017 E. 31st St., the vener- High School through book dona- able brick building has seen a lot the community art project to be ti- tions and librarian visits. Students of change since it was built in 1918. tled “100 Hands.” and their children are encouraged The school currently serves If anyone has school memo- to visit the library as well. Principal pregnant and parenting students rabilia in the form of photos, year- Dr. Padmini Udupa said, “We work between the ages of 12-21, and their books, or written memories, or is hard to get our students out in the children. Part of the Minneapolis willing to make food or beverage community so that they can experi- Public School (MPS) system, Long- donations, contact Lauren Tolbert ence its many assets first hand.” fellow High School is an Alternative at [email protected]. Udupa was quick to add, “It’s Learning Center with on-site child Longfellow High School en- important that our students ar- care and required parent education joys an unusually close relation- en’t always on the receiving end of classes for all students. ship with the neighborhood it sits kindness; we also help them find Science teacher and event or- in. “The students who come here, ways to give back. Last year, sever- ganizer Lauren Tolbert said, “I’m on average, have attended as many al students worked with volunteers very proud of our school, especial- as seven different schools,” Tolbert from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ly because of everything our stu- explained, “It’s rare that a student to make polar fleece blankets that dents have to deal with. Being teen transfers out of Longfellow. The re- were then donated to Children’s moms, they’re often balancing lationships that students build here, Hospital in Minneapolis.” being heads of households, raising with each other and with the staff, Udupa continued, “One of the children, and finishing their edu- are essential for their success in things we need to develop this year cations so they can support their school. A stipulation of being here is more service learning opportuni- families better. When the ALC is that each student must agree to ties for our students during school opened in 2013, we had to make attend daily prenatal, infant, tod- hours. If there are businesses with- significant changes to the building dler, or preschool child develop- in walking distance that could use so that it could function as both a ment classes (depending on their a small group of students (and an high school for 85 students and a progression of pregnancy and par- accompanying staff person) to do family center for nearly as many enting level). They’re not only grad- meaningful volunteer work, we en- infants and small children. The an- uating with a high school diploma; courage them to contact us.” niversary celebration is a chance they’re learning how to be well-in- To RSVP for the 100th Anni- for people in the community to formed parents.” versary Celebration, respond to see how it all works.” Nearby Holy Trinity Lutheran https://goo.gl/forms/xGkTQLP- When the celebration begins Church has provided substantial, 1Dw62DXx12, or call the front Dec. 6, there will be play time for ongoing support and encourage- desk at 612-668-4700. families from 3:30-4pm, including ment to students and their chil- Udupa concluded, “We’re a water table, art activities, photo elected officials, previous staff and the old school song. From 5-6pm, dren. Upwards of 30 church vol- looking forward to reminiscing booth, and light refreshments. students. Former Longfellow Ele- tours of the re-configured building unteers teach knitting classes, bring together. The building is alive be- From 4-5pm, MPS superintendent mentary School music teacher Amy will be offered. Throughout the af- Quarterly Award ceremony treats, cause of all of the memories that it Ed Graff will speak, along with Furman will lead a group-sing of ternoon, guests can participate in ”adopt” families at holiday time, holds.” The many seasons of a painter’s life Messenger editor and co-owner Calvin deRuyter wins Winsor & Newton Award in national watermedia exhibition By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN form of art materials or monetary abstract watermedia painting Italian for “second in a series Calvin deRuyter, editor compensation. called Formare Due, which is of paintings based on form, Continued on page 15 and co-owner of the Longfellow All the winning paintings Nokomis Messenger, recently won can be seen online at www.north- the Winsor & Newton Award in starwatermedia.com/2018-north- the NorthStar Watermedia Soci- star-4th-national-watermedia-jur- ety’s Fourth National Juried Ex- ied-exhibition. hibition. deRuyter has entered the Watermedia refers to paint- competition each year since it ings made with any medium that started, but this is the first time can be dissolved in water, such that he’s won an award. “There’s as watercolor, acrylic, gouache, never any way of predicting if casein, egg tempera, and wa- you’ll get into a juried show, or if ter-based ink. you’ll place. You enter, and then Artists from 20 states and you hope,” he said. Australia submitted 280 entries, His winning submission and 16 awards were given in the was a nearly mono-chromatic

Painter Calvin deRuyter got this advice 20 years ago from a respected teach- er, “Either have fun with it or stop painting.” These days he’s concentrating on abstract forms, in which he may include watercolor, acrylic, and wa- ter-soluble graphite. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

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strong feelings about each other. Dec. 2. The church is located date Meeting on Tues., Nov. 13, ical delicacies which are a cross ‘Rhinoceros’ to be Hero Now’s production pres- at 3045 Chicago Ave. S. Mount 6-8pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran between a pancake and a popover ents three opportunities for in- Olive Cantorei is under the di- Church, 2730 E. 31st St., in the and topped with powdered sugar. staged Nov. 15-17 volvement by both veterans and rection of Director and Organ- Bartsch Room. A strawberry sauce accompan- Sunny afternoon. Newbury Street. nonveterans. Audience members ist David Cherwien. This event is The Longfellow Communi- ies these Danish donuts. Once a Meeting a friend for coffee. You’re can arrive early to familiarize free and open to the public. ty Council (LCC) with represen- year, St. Peder’s Lutheran Church borderline depressed… crappy themselves with the poems quot- Mark the season with a sol- tatives from Hennepin County, cooks up Aebleskive for everyone, job, too neurotic to make the first ed in the play. They can also stay emn procession and a series of Lake Street Council and Holy and they invite the community to move with a “good pal” co-work- after to hear current veteran-artists lessons and carols for Advent, Trinity Lutheran Church are host- come and enjoy the fun. er, wallowing in self-pity… and discuss the relationship between and enter this season of hope in ing this community meeting. The maybe just a little hung-over. Ev- their art and their service. Third, the darkest time of the year. Can- meeting will feature discussions erything is normal. audience members can view a dles, incense and beautiful music about planned improvements Second concert in And all at once, everyone you display of clay masks from the all invite the listener to engage in and LCC’s Hi-Lake survey results. know turns into a rhinoceros. Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance’s this profound liturgical season. All residents and businesses are series set Nov. 11 Adapted and directed by Veterans Unmasking Project. Rep- This is the third event in invited to attend to share feed- Mount Olive Music and Fine Arts Ryan Underbakke, the play, “Rhi- resentatives of the Alliance will the 2018-19 Mount Olive Music back and ask questions. presents Tulio Rondón (viola da noceros,” is a brand-new take on be on hand to discuss how this and Fine Arts season. For further Can’t attend the meeting? gamba) and Tami Morse (harp- Eugene Ionesco’s 20th century program has helped veterans deal information on this event, and on There will be more points of sichord) celebrating their recent absurdist masterpiece, reimag- with traumatic experiences. the Music and Fine Arts program, engagement on this issue. Check recording of the J.S. Bach gamba ined for the 21st. Tickets are available at her- please contact Dr. Cherwien at the the Longfellow Community sonatas with a Minnesota tour. Shows are Nov. 15-17, at onowtheatre.org and can be pur- church office at 612-827-5919, Council website or Facebook page Hear the complete J.S. Bach so- 7pm at Roosevelt High School chased at the door if available. by email at cantor@mountoli- for additional meeting details, natas for viola da gamba and (4029 28th Ave. S.) auditorium. Prices are $20 for adults, $15 for vechurch.org, or online at www. and all future meeting informa- obbligato harpsichord, their ar- Requested donation is $5, but seniors, $10 for students. Veter- mountolivechurch.org. tion as it becomes available. rangement for harpsichord and everyone is welcome. ans are admitted free. Donations gamba of the d minor organ trio of clothes can be brought and sonata, and selections from the will be given to Every Third Sat- Seward Concert Cabin Fever begins French Suite No. 5 in G Major Shopping Boutique urday, an organization that works for solo harpsichord. Tami will with homeless veterans to help Band plays Nov. 10 again on Nov. 7 perform on a 2018 Klinkhamer planned Nov. 16-17 them achieve stability. The Seward Concert Band will On Wednesdays starting Nov. 7, harpsichord, modeled after the The 41st annual Epworth Holiday Hero Now’s production of fill the space with spooky autum- Epworth UMC (3207 37th Ave. Colmar Ruckers harpsichord Shopping Boutique is planned at Not About Heroes is funded nal melodies, harmonies, and S.) offers indoor play space for from 1624. It is the only instru- Epworth UMC, 3207 37th Ave. in part with a grant from the rhythms for the Second Saturday kids 0-5 years old from 9:30- ment voiced in bird quill that S., for Nov. 16-17. Enhance your Minnesota Humanities Center, Concert Series, Sat., Nov. 10, 11:30am. Large and small motor can be heard publicly in the state holiday season with Grandma’s whose Veterans Voices pro- 3-4:30pm at Bethel Evangelical activities, crafts, and a healthy of Minnesota. Attic baked goods, decorations, gram aims to bring veterans and Lutheran, 4120 17th Ave. S. snack are provided free of charge. The event takes place at 4pm handcrafted gifts, plus lunch and non-veterans together to increase For over forty years, the Seward Kids must bring a caring adult on Sun., Nov. 11, at Mount Olive refreshments will be available. understanding about how war has Concert Band has been playing with them to watch them as they Lutheran Church, 3045 Chi- The Boutique will be open in the affected U.S. service members. music written by the masters of play. Coffee and conversation for cago Ave. S. A reception in the Fellowship Hall on Fri., Nov. 16, music and is eager to share their adults. Cabin Fever ends in mid- church’s Chapel Lounge follows. 12-5pm and Sat., Nov. 17 from Halloween-inspired concert with March. This event is free and open to the 9am-2:30pm. Garden Club plans you. public; a free-will offering may be received to support the Music last meeting of 2018 Artist Huie honored and Fine Arts program. ‘Not About Heroes’ Something different is sched- Stone Arch Jazz This is the second event uled for the Longfellow Garden in celebration in the 2018-2019 Mount Olive staged in November Club’s November meeting, 7pm, performs Nov. 15 The McKnight Foundation invites Music and Fine Arts season. U.S. military veterans will be ad- Wed., Nov. 14, at Epworth Unit- Minneapolis Eagles #34, 2507 the public to attend the celebra- For further information on this mitted free to all performances ed Methodist Church, 3207 37th E. 25th St., will host Stone tion of 2018 McKnight Distin- event and on the Music and Fine of Hero Now Theatre’s November Ave. S. Arch Jazz on Thur., Nov. 15, guished Artist Wing Young Huie Arts program, please contact Dr. production of “Not About He- They are putting together a 8-10:30pm. It will be an evening on Mon., Nov. 26, 5:30-8pm at Cherwien at the church office by roes,” by Stephen MacDonald. Fall craft workshop where you of toe-tapping feel-good music Midtown Global Market, 920 E. phone at 612-827-5919, by email The play, chosen to mark the can make and decorate items for those that want to come and Lake St. at cantor@mountolivechurch. 100th anniversary of the World using plants and other items soak up the rhythms and for Through his powerful pho- org, or online at www.mountoli- War I Armistice, is about two ac- you’ve collected and dried. Three those who want to dance the tography and compelling public vechurch.org. tual WWI British officers who kinds of crafts are included: dec- night away. art projects, local artist Huie has met by chance but developed orative votives and vases, indi- Stone Arch Jazz Band spe- brought a critical lens to Min- a deep relationship as they dis- vidual note cards or small pic- cializes in the original New Orle- nesota’s changing cultural land- Hiawatha Academies cussed duty, friendship, and the tures, and various hanging ball ans Jazz of the early 1900’s pep- scape for more than 30 years. The receives MNHS grant art they both practiced: the writ- ornaments. Please also bring pered with other classic blues, evening will honor Huie’s excep- ing of poetry. your reading glasses (if you need gospel and pop tunes of the era. tional artistry and his significant The Minnesota Historical Society Performances of Not About them) and small scissors (if you Open to all ages from the contributions to the state’s cul- recently announced 39 recipients Heroes are Nov. 8–11 and Nov. have them). very young to the young at heart, tural life. (See last month’s Mes- of 40 Minnesota Historical and 15–17 (7pm, except for the 11th, Bring any dried plants, blos- with an admission charge of $5. senger for a full story on Huie, or Cultural Heritage Small Grants which is at 2pm). Off-Leash soms, and bits such as ribbon search “Huie” on the Messenger totaling $336,477 in 20 coun- Area Art Box is located at 4200 to use, and any votives or small website.) ties. Among the awards was E. 54th St. vases you have in mind. Mem- Craftasic Sale The program will run from $1,923 for Hiawatha Academies Wilfred Owen, a shell- bers of the group have also been 6:15-6:30 with a Guzheng per- to add Minnesota history books shocked soldier recovering in an collecting and drying things, so if planned Nov. 23-24 formance by Jarrelle Barton from to Hiawatha Collegiate High Edinburgh hospital, meets the the weather has not been helpful, 6:30-7pm. A variety of food and School’s holdings to make this don’t worry. They’ll provide some There will be a Craftastic Holiday poet he idolizes, Siegfried Sas- Sale on Thur., Nov. 23, 6-9pm refreshments will be available information more accessible to soon. Both have witnessed the dried and pressed flowers, some from Global Market vendors. No the public. votives, card stock, hanging ball and Fri., Nov. 24, 12-6pm, in horrors of trench warfare, and the Gandhi Mahal Community RSVP is necessary. both write poems about it. As ornaments, glue, and some cute ideas and examples. Room at 3009 27th Ave. S. Local they discuss how they can tell artists will be selling their one- Film and book the truth about war, a channel of More at www.facebook.com/ Aebleskive Breakfast LongfellowGardenClub. of-a-kind holiday gifts. There will communication opens, allowing also be door prizes. release slated Nov. 4 them to talk honestly: Is the war planned Nov. 11 Filmmaker Will Hommeyer will justified? Should they return to Advent Procession St. Peder’s Lutheran Church, premiere his film “Buoyancy,” the battle lines? At first intended Meeting planned on 4600 E. 42nd St., will hold their and poet/writer Jeannie Pie- to be therapeutic, their writing scheduled Dec. 2 Aebleskive Breakfast on Sun., kos will release her book by the resulted in some of the finest En- Hiawatha/Lake Nov. 11, 10-11:30am. same title, at an event Sun., Nov. glish-language war poems ever Mount Olive Music and Fine Arts There will be a Hiawatha/Lake What is an Aebleskive? It is written. But one thing they strug- presents its annual Advent Pro- a little ball of delight—spher- gle to confront honestly is their cession Service at 4pm on Sun., St. Intersection Community Up- Continued on page 12 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 11 voice recalls Jeannie C. Riley while will also be a silent auction, raf- In Our Community Volunteers work to spruce up savanna her songwriting has a Lucinda Wil- fles, Grandma’s Attic and the best Continued from page 11 liams-like balance of down-and- bake sale. In the kitchen, they will out grit and hopeful beauty.” — serve Flotegrot, ham sandwiches, Chris Riemenschneider, Minneap- cake, and coffee. olis Star Tribune 4, 6pm, at the Parkway Theater, Third Wednesdays (Nov. 4814 Chicago Ave. S. Piekos will 21, Dec. 19) will feature the Big LGBTQ support group read selected works and sign cop- George Jackson Blues Band (spon- ies of her memoir. sored by Able Seedhouse & Brew- meets Saturdays When faced with an aggres- ery). Vocalist/harmonica player Big sive and rare cancer diagnosis, A support group for LGBTQ adults George Jackson is known as the Piekos found a way to navigate living with mental illness meets “authentic big man of the blues.” and share her cancer journey weekly on Saturdays, 1-2:30pm, He sings with a distinctive bass- through essays and poetry. In at Living Table United Church rich voice that only a six-foot, six- “Buoyancy, the memoir,” she of Christ, 3805 E. 40th St. This inch gentle giant could be blessed travels from the heart-breaking, free support group is sponsored with. Add his fat harmonica play- life-threatening diagnosis through by NAMI Minnesota (National ing, dead-on phrasing, command- the treatment protocol with its Alliance on Mental Illness) and ing stage-presence, and instant au- side-effects and fallout, and on- led by trained facilitators who are dience rapport and it easy to un- ward into a transformed, unrecog- This fall, volunteers and staff from Friends of the Mississippi River also in recovery. For information derstand why the audience howls nizable self that yearns to find (including Longfellow resident Sophie Downey above) expanded a call David at 612-920-3925 or call when he delivers his music. self-acceptance and possibly, re- buffer of native plants around the rare oak savanna just off the trail 651-645-2948. On the fourth Wednesdays covery. Buoyancy provides a lens at 36th and W. River Pkwy. Volunteers planted shrubs and wildflow- (Nov. 28, Dec. 28) Scottie Miller into a private space that allows ers specially selected to replace European buckthorn, a once-popular will perform (sponsored by Fair the reader to be witness to the hedge, to keep it from encroaching upon and taking over the prized AA and NA meets State Brewing Cooperative). loneliness, bittersweet poignancy site. The volunteer outings were supported by the Longfellow Com- Minneapolis based singer-song- Every Monday night there is an and universality of disease. munity Council. Once covering much of the state, just 1 percent writer-pianist Miller recently AA meeting at 7pm at Minnehaha Piekos is an award-winning of Minnesota's oak savannas remain. Our local site is home to the released his tenth CD “Stay Above Communion Lutheran Church poet and author of the chap- highest quality plant communities left in the Mississippi River gorge Water.” Miller was inducted into (4101 37th Ave. S.), and every book, “Held Up To The Light.” and provides essential habitat for birds in the Mississippi River flyway. the MN Blues Hall of Fame in 2017 Tuesday and Wednesday night She co-founded the Powderhorn (Photo submitted) and received an award for Best there is an AA meeting at 7:30pm. Writers Festival, produced Write- Self-Produced CD. Miller has gar- On Thursday night, there is an On! Radio and has performed nered international recognition as NA meeting at 7:30pm. All are her work on stages throughout three-year project to improve their skills to demonstrate fluen- touring keyboardist for three-time welcome to attend. Minnesota. Jeannie lives in South Lake Nokomis’ water quality by cy at their respective instruments Grammy-nominated singer Ruthie Minneapolis with her husband reducing the lake’s population of through complex melodies, dense Foster and is featured on her Blues and dog Pearl. this species. Research conducted compositions, improvisational so- Music Award winning CD “Live At Nov. events at LS The film, “Buoyancy: Living during the project will also guide loing and dynamic presentation. Antone’s.” between dualities,” is an inti- the development of an Integrated Whether presenting their more Healthy Seniors mate portrait of a woman who Pest Management plan for this complicated pieces or playing becomes stricken with a rare di- invasive species. The goal is to easy-going tunes, The Dang Ol’ Holiday Bazaar Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy agnosis. Juggling life and death, keep the carp population low Tri’ole exhibits a highly entertain- Seniors and Minneapolis Com- she finds a path to authenticity enough so that the fish don’t ing stage presence that mixes musi- scheduled Nov. 17 munity Education for a month- as surgery, chemo and radiation affect water quality, and large- cianship with humor. ly Senior Social/Health Talk on strip the unessential away. scale removals are infrequent or Second Wednesdays (Nov. 14, Minnehaha Communion Luth­ Tues., Nov. 20, at 10:30am (doors The vision for Buoyancy was even no longer necessary. Dec. 12) find Becky Kapell & The eran Church, 4101 37th Ave. S., open at 10am) at Holy Trinity to go behind the veil to share Fat 6 on stage (sponsored by In- will hold its Annual Holiday Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St. one woman’s very personal, in- sight Brewing). “This late-bloomer Bazaar on Sat., Nov. 17, The presentation is on Foot Care. nermost journey exploring life, Bazaar and lunch Minneapolis country crooner fell 9am-2pm. There will be crafters Learn about preventing foot in- sexuality, disease, motherhood, in with esteemed local twang vets selling cards, calendars, jewel- juries, increasing circulation in and mortality. Director Hom- planned Nov. 17 Paul Bergen and Erik Koskinen to ry, crocheted items, dish towels, your feet and toes, and what to meyer uses his camera to wit- Bethel Lutheran Church, 4120 craft her debut album ‘That Cer- American Girl Clothing and other ness the passage as she stumbles 17th Ave. S., will hold their tain Ache.’ Her smoky but tender finds that make great gifts. There Continued on page 13 down the rabbit hole of cancer annual bazaar and noon meal on treatment. The film draws on Sat., Nov. 17, 9am–1:30pm. The universal themes of fear, loss, bazaar includes a cookie walk, and love within Jeannie’s expe- crafts, roll and coffee, krumkake rience and allows the audience and lefse demos, a Granny’s attic, to see themselves in her place; to a selfie Santa, and more. Lunch Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! walk beside her on her journey. will be served 11:30am-1pm. For Bethlehem Covenant Church Spirit Garage - The church with the St. Peder’s Evangelical Lutheran Hommeyer is an award- information, call 612-724-3693. 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 really big door 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 winning filmmaker whose pre- Everyone is welcome. www.bethlehemcov.org The Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge www.stpeders.org vious documentary titles in- Rev. Matthew Kennedy 3010 Minnehaha Ave. • 612-827-1074 Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor clude “The Pulse,” and “Seeds, Handicapped Accessible www.spiritgarage.org Sundays: 9 am Worship (childcare available) Hope and Concrete.” Hop brew tasting Contemporary Worship – 8:45am Come to church - 10:30 AM Sundays! 9 am Kids and Youth Faith Formation A trailer of the film can be Traditional Worship – 11:00am Strong coffee, loud music, serving all 10 am Coffee & Fellowship seen at vimeo.com/242316837. scheduled Nov. 3 Espanol – 1:30pm makes and models 10:30 am Adult Faith Formation Wednesday Meal - 5:45pm 3rd Thursday Theology on Tap: Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Community Hops is hosting Wednesday Kids choirs and bible studies Sisters’ Sludge Wine and Coffee bar Sunday of the month. Carp removal from the 4th Annual Fresh Hop Brew 3:45 – 5:45pm November 15th, 7-8:30 PM November 11 – 10 am, Aebleskive Competition on Sat., Nov. 3 at the Youth Activities 6:30 – 8:00pm Pastor: Holly Johnson Breakfast. All are welcome. Lake Nokomis Hops Garden on 38th St. and Dight Thanksgiving Eve Service – Nov. 21 Music: John Kerns and bands (Handicap acc., Braille) Ave. The event is free and open to at 7pm People may have noticed a lot the public to taste and judge home- St. Albert the Great Catholic Trinity Lutheran Church of activity on and near Lake brewed beers made with fresh local Epworth United Methodist E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • of Minnehaha Falls Nokomis in October. Contrac- hops. The tasting will start at 1pm 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 612-724-3643 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 tors were testing box-netting and last until 4pm, or until the www.epworthmpls.org www.saintalbertthegreat.org www.trinityfalls.org techniques that may play a part homebrew is gone. Pastor Steven Reiser Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. Pastor Matt Oxendale in long-term control of invasive Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday Mass: 9:30 am (Childcare available) Sunday Worship 10:30 am carp at Lake Nokomis. (Childcare Provided) Saturday Mass: 5 pm Sunday School/kids & adults 9:15 am Carp at Lake Nokomis have Music Wednesdays (Wheelchair Accessible) M,T, Th, F: Rosary at 8 am, Daily Mass Nov. 21 Thanksgiving Eve Service - 6:45 pm been getting corn regularly from Upcoming: 8:15 am AA Sun & Tues 7:00 pm a feeding station, which was now ongoing November 3: Fall Pasty Sale Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, used in tandem with the box net Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am starting Nov 7: First Fridays from 9 am to noon to remove carp at various times Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge, Cabin Fever (Handicapped accessible) during the open-water season. 3010 Minnehaha Ave., has sched- November 11: Brunch Bunch Also, large-scale removal of uled performances for its popu- November 14: Beer & Bible invasive carp also occurred using lar Free Music Wednesdays series. November 16 - 17: UMW Holiday a seine net. This removal pro- Doors open and happy hour for Shopping Boutique cess occurs as lake temperatures these free 21+ performances starts December 2 - Advent Workshop PROJECT OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES drop and carp begin schooling— at 6pm, with music at 7pm. The or forming a tight aggregation. residencies feature a variety of Minnehaha Communion Lutheran Minnehaha Food Shelf, The location of schools can be genres of music, all presented in a 4101 37th Ave. S. • 612-722-9527 Serving People Tuesday, 10:30 am - 3 pm determined by carp that have comfortable lounge setting. www.minnehahacommunion.com been tagged with radio tracking First Wednesdays (Nov. 7, Pastors Dan and Sally Ankerfelt Call us at 612-721-6231 devices. Schooling, a behavior of and Dec. 5) features The Dang Sunday Worship – 9:45 am Minnehaha United Methodist • Ol’ Trio (sponsored by Bent Pad- Sunday School – 9:45 am many fish species, provides the 3701 E. 50th St. best opportunity to remove a dle Brewing). The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole Meal & Songs of My Life Service - 11/14, 6:00 pm large number of carp at one time is a six-person bohemian folk (Wheelchair Accessible) Carp removal is part of a group. Having played together seven years, members have honed

Page 12 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com In Our Community NA group meets Home-Based Professionals of NEBA to meet Nov. 20 Continued from page 12 twice weekly The next meeting of the Home- like president, CFO, marketer, financial excellence. A Narcotics Anonymous group Based Professionals (HBP) of and HR director. The HBP want Jensen is a financial advi- consider in selecting the right meets every Wednesday at the Nokomis East Business As- to help you navigate these chal- sor with Edward Jones. He has footwear, in a presented by Mi- 7:30pm, and every Friday even- sociation will feature Finan- lenges to improve your business lived in the Wenonah neighbor- chael Brown, R.N. ing at 7pm at Faith Evangelical cial Advisor Patrick Jensen on and personal financial situation. hood for three years and is on Tai Chi Easy exercise classes Lutheran, 3430 E. 51st St. Tues., Nov. 20 at 6:30-8:30pm. Financial Advisor Patrick the board of the Nokomis East are held on Mondays from 10:30- Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held in the Jensen will share tools and fi- Business Association. 11:30am at Holy Trinity Lutheran Lower Level Event of McDon- nancial strategies to help make Home-Based Professionals Church, 2730 E. 31st St. Classes ald’s Liquor & Wine, 5014-34th building, running, and preserv- of NEBA is a group of Nokomis cost $5/each and discounts may Nokomis seniors plan Ave. S. ing your business easier. He’ll East area neighbors working pre- be available for lower-income As a home-based profes- discuss the unique ways that dominantly from home – either seniors. Tai Chi is a low-im- upcoming events sional and business owner, you you, as a business owner, can for themselves or for others – pact, slow-motion exercise that’s probably have your hands full save for retirement, prepare for who gather every other month. adaptable to individual abilities. Nokomis Healthy Seniors (NHS) with day-to-day activities. And, the unexpected, and create a For additional informa- Movements vary between sitting would like to invite the public even if you have a financial vi- legacy for your family. As an en- tion, please contact NEBA and standing and help improve to the following programs and sion for your business and per- trepreneur, these ideas will help board member Bob Albrecht at breathing, coordination, flexibil- events. Unless otherwise noted, sonal life, it can grow cloudy you create the best mix of oper- 612-910-2272 or Bob@BobAl- ity, and strength. Registration is events are held at Nokomis when you wear so many hats— ational, business, and personal brechtRealEstate.com. not required —come and try it. Healthy Seniors, 4120 17th Ave. S., A free monthly Diabetes in the Bethel Evangelical Church Support Group for adults will building. All events are free, open Healthy Seniors inside Bethel free or donation. Ford Pkwy. in St. Paul, will be held on Wed., Nov. 14, from to all, and no reservations are re- Lutheran Church. No reservations open a new exhibition of the 1-2:30pm at Trinity Apartments, quired unless noted otherwise. required. work of pen and ink artist 2800 E. 31st St. Anyone with Join Nokomis Healthy Seniors Gamblers Anonymous Larry Ehrlich. An opening re- Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is invit- on Fri., Nov. 2, from 1-3pm, for ception will be held on Sat., ed to attend. a free Diabetes Support Group at Zorongo schedules meets Wednesdays Nov.. 3, 7-9pm. Nokomis Library, 5100-34th Ave. “Rock Art” classes (applying Gamblers Anonymous meets Ehrlich grew up in St. Paul, paint or polish on small stones) S. Call NHS at 612-729-5499 for Nov. performances just a few short blocks from more information. Wednesdays from 6-7pm in the will be held on Mondays, Nov. 7 Zorongo Flamenco Dance The- the Mississippi River bluffs, his Join Nokomis Healthy Seniors Hope Room at Living Table Church, and Dec. 5 at Trinity Apartments. atre, based at 3012 Minnehaha childhood spent in an amaz- for “Lunch and a Movie” on Thur., 3805 E. 40th St. Anyone with a Classes cost $4/each, and all sup- Ave., is planning three upcom- ing world where, in winter, hid- Nov. 8. Share a meal at 11:15am, desire to stop gambling is welcome. plies are included. Registration ing performances, Nov. 3-4. den waterfalls froze like prismed and then watch the movie “The is required by calling 612-729- On Nov. 3, 8-9:30pm, they glass, and in summer he could Intern” in our own theatre. The 5799. will present Gritos y Suspiros hear the horns and engines of 2015 film is about a 70-year-old Beer & Bible with A “Coloring Jam” (open col- (Cries & Whispers) at Park widower who discovers retirement early morning boat traffic as oring session) will be held Wed., Square Theatre, 20 West 7th isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and Epworth set Nov. 14 he delivered newspapers to the Nov. 28 from 1:30-3:30pm at Place in St. Paul. This is an eve- becomes an intern. Starring Robert Whether you’re new to the Bible, homes of his neighbors. Trinity Apartments. Come spend ning of song, dance, and guitar De Niro and Anne Hathaway. Held new to beer, or well-versed in both, time coloring and relaxing with that illustrates the emotional at Nokomis Healthy Seniors inside you’re invited to join the Beer the group! Healthy Seniors will range of this dynamic art form. Bethel Lutheran Church. All are and Bible group once a month at Mpls Parks Board provide a variety of coloring Guest Artists for the evening welcome. Reservations required. Merlin’s Rest, 3601 E. Lake St. The books, markers, crayons, and include Dancer Jesús Muñoz, Call 612-729-5499. next event is Wed., Nov. 14, 6:30- bans glyphosates colored pencils. A class fee of $4 Singer José Cortés Fernández, On Tues., Nov. 13 at 1-3pm 8:30pm. This month, we continue covers all supplies. Registration and Guitarist Juanito Pasqual. At its Oct. 17 meeting, the Min- there will be a free Low Vi- our conversation about the Book is required by Nov. 21 by calling The performance will also fea- n­eapolis Park and Recreation sion Support Group meeting at of Exodus. All walks of life and 612-729-5799. ture Zorongo’s Company and Board (MPRB) of Commis- Nokomis Square Co-op, 5015- faith welcome. Come and enjoy Additionally, they are look- Majas Dancers. Cost is $25, sioners passed Resolution 2018- 35th Ave. S. great discussion and fellowship— ing for “Friendly Visitor” vol- and tickets can be purchased at 303, which establishes a mora- Nokomis Healthy Seniors beer is optional. unteers and volunteer drivers to zorongoflamenco.brownpaper- torium on the use of glyphosate will host a Health and Enrichment help seniors live independently. tickets.com. in all MPRB land and water program on “Medical Cannabis in Call Longfellow/Seward Healthy On Nov. 4, 2-3pm, Zoron- resource management activities. Minnesota,” presented by Minne- Seniors at 612-729-5799 or email go will perform it’s beloved Craftastic Holiday The moratorium will begin on sota Medical Solutions, on Wed., them at info@LShealthyseniors. children’s puppet show “Tra Jan. 1, 2019 and apply to work Nov. 14, 1:30pm. It will be held at Sale scheduled org for more information on Ti Ti Tran Tran Toro” at Black Nokomis Square Co-op. The pro- performed by MPRB staff as well activities, services or volunteer Dog Cafe, 308 East Prince St. The Craftastic Holiday Sale will gram is free, and all are welcome. as consultants and contractors. opportunities. in St. Paul. Choreographed and be held Fri., Nov. 23, 6-9pm, No reservations required. directed by Susana di Palma, and Sat. Nov. 24, 12-6pm in Join Nokomis Healthy Seniors this flamenco puppet show the Gandhi Mahal Community for “Lunch and Bingo” on Thur., Submit your news Telling Our Stories is one-of-a-kind. This perfor- Room, 3009 27th Ave. S. Local Nov. 15 for “Give to the Max” Day. mance is free or donation. artists will be selling handmade If you are an organization locat- They’ll share a meal at 11:15am, to meet Nov. 30 That evening, Nov. 4, holiday gifts, jewelry, clothing, ed in the Longfellow Nokomis followed by a spirited game of 7-8pm, the Theatre Company paintings, and pottery, among Messenger delivery area, you can “Elder Voices Telling Our Stories” Bingo. All are welcome. Reserva- will present “Flamenco other items. There will be draw- submit your event, special pro- will meet Nov. 30, 10am-11:30am, tions required. Call 612-729-5499. Intimo,” also at Black Dog ings for prizes. gram, or noteworthy news to us at Turtle Bread Company (4205- Get your blood pressure Cafe. It features evocative caba- for consideration. Submit your 34th Ave.). We will be telling our checked, socialize with your ret flamenco singing, dance, item by email to editorial@der- stories respecting our retirement neighbors, and enjoy a treat and and guitar in an intimate tablao Frameworks exhibits uyternelson.com. The deadline journeys. Additional topics will coffee at Nokomis Healthy Seniors’ setting. Guest artists José Cortés for the next issue is Mon., Nov. include Open Enrollment for “Nurse is In” drop-in free Blood Fernández, Jesús Muñoz, and art of Larry Ehrlich Medicare experiences. Pressure Clinic every Thursday 12 for the Nov. 26 issue. Zorongo dancers. This event is from 9:30-11:30am at Nokomis Frameworks Gallery, 2022A

directing at Children’s Theatre, has the professional experience, a for Hire” and has been involved “Why not empower students, Roosevelt theater he has acted and taught in New deep acting resume. What’s been locally with Dark and Stormy treat them with respect, let them Continued from page 1 York, Los Angeles, London, and a real surprise is seeing him en- Productions and Live Action do their thing”? he said. the Twin Cities. gaging the kids.” Set. He has taught at St. John’s The choice of play is exciting gonna be weird.” At Roosevelt, he holds the By his own telling, Under- University, Richmond School of for Bradley, who sees it as an op- “Weird” is fitting. Underbak- position vacated by Kristi John- bakke had serious problems in Drama in England, New York portunity for students to dig deeper. ke seems to delight in messing son (Stepping Stone Theatre), school. He had problems con- Film Academy, St. Paul Conser- “By being exposed to absurd- with the expectations of theater- who revived Roosevelt’s theater necting, and college wasn’t on vatory of Performing Arts and ist theater, being pushed deeper goers. His adaptation and direc- program after a 15-year absence his radar. He felt he wasn’t good MacPhail Center for Music. into an active process, I hope to tion of the immersive “20,000 of theater at the school. Johnson at anything. And though he was Now Underbakke is bringing see the program grow and flour- played what Principal Michael “terrified” by acting at first, in the his experience and rigor to Roos- Leagues Under the Sea” at Chil- ish,” he said. “I want kids to dis- Bradley called a “pivotal role” theater he found a place where evelt High School. dren’s Theatre a few years ago, for cover their passion for the arts at in laying the foundation of the he was good at something. “The passion level here is so example, involved asking the au- Roosevelt.” dience to choose an action that school’s theater program, getting “I was such a rebellious lit- different,” he said, noting how students engaged, launching pro- tle kid. I wanted something im- much the artists at Roosevelt want The play will take place at would determine the ending. Roosevelt High School (4029 Underbakke brings with grams and directing a play and a portant to me,” he said. “Making to work. “Theater is fun when you full-length spring musical in each people feel important is super im- work at it. Structure is fun.” 28th Ave. S.) Nov. 15, 16 and 17 him a wealth of experience. He (Thur.-Sat.) at 7pm. The show received a B.A. in Theatre Arts of her three years. portant. We don’t do it enough.” For “Rhinoceros,” rehears- Johnson’s departure meant His is the classic tale of the als span about five weeks with all is a little over an hour with no from the University of Minnesota intermission. Baked goods will (U of M), studied film and tele- Bradley would need to find a one teacher who believed in him performers expected to be there be available before and after the vision acting at the Stella Adler new director who would meet his encouraging him to apply for a daily after school. It’s an ensem- show. Suggested donation of $5 Conservatory in Los Angeles, high standards. theater scholarship at the U of ble cast, all of whom are on stage then earned an M.F.A. from the “When we look to hire art M, which propelled Underbakke the whole time. In Underbakke’s is requested, but all are welcome London International School of teachers, I want people who are into a career in the dramatic arts. view, they all have to work togeth- to attend. Performing Arts. In addition to serious artists who are serious He had a role in the film er, and he invites input. Student about teaching,” he said. “Ryan “Melody June Cooper: Actress* musicians are scoring the show. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 13 Business owners concerned about 33rd St. reconstruction Will trucks be able to maneuver on a skinnier street with boulevards and curb cutouts?

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Business owners are concerned that the city’s plan to reconstruct a two-block section of 33rd St. E. be- tween Hiawatha and Minnehaha doesn’t factor in the street’s heavy industrial traffic. The plans presented for the project at the Neighborhood De- velopment and Transportation Committee (NDTC) meeting on Business owners are concerned that the city’s plan to reconstruct a two-block Oct. 2, would narrow the street section of 33rd St. E. between Hiawatha and Minnehaha doesn’t factor in significantly, which business own- the street’s heavy industrial traffic. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) ers believe would make it hard for trucks to maneuver. Transportation Planner Forrest Hardy chats with business owners regarding The street is currently 44 feet proposed changes to 33rd St. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) street is about 40 years. Pedestrian ramps are not generally across with parking on both sides. The reconstruction of both ADA-compliant. One option narrows the street to with a boulevard due to increased plan to close one of the two egress- 33rd and 35th will include remov- In the plan for 35th be- 38 feet and install five-foot boule- quantity of pavement and sublease es onto his property. He pointed al of the existing street, subgrade tween Hiawatha and Dight Ave., vards on both sides. The second op- materials, according to city staff. out that more trucks than the ones correction, curb and gutter, drive- the street will be narrowed to 38 tion would narrow the street to 32 Business owners stated that servicing his print company use ways, sidewalks, and utility work as feet. There will be a left turn lane, feet with eight-foot boulevards and they see very few pedestrians walk- the double egress to turn around. needed. The pavement condition through lane and right turn lane allow parking on only one side. ing down 33rd. While there is a gas This allows trucks to turn on private on both streets is rated as poor. off 35th onto Hiawatha. One Transportation Planner Forrest station at the corner with Hiawatha, property rather than try to do that The city will also coordinate driveway­ on the north side, cur- Hardy explained that boulevards they pointed out that there is no in the street near the railroad tracks. with the railroad to improve the rently blocked off, will be closed. between the street and the side- crossing and pedestrians need to go Businesses owners also ques- crossings. There are about 16 rail The reconstruction project walk provide a better pedestrian up to 32nd or down to 35th to get tioned the bump-outs planned at crossings per day. The crossing is will take place during the 2019 experience, and create a place to across Hiawatha. corners. Because of the angle that particularly bad along 35th. construction season, and will cost pile up snow. There are several businesses Snelling intersects with 33rd, trucks “Right now it is practically about 2.865 million. The city will When asked how much per along that stretch of street, includ- won’t be able to turn if there are impossible to cross the railroad maintain access to businesses while square foot a boulevard costs versus ing Castle Building, Lovelette Trans- bump-outs, they insisted. tracks on a wheelchair,” said the work is done, Hardy assured. a paved street, Hardy did not have fer Moving, McIntosh Embossing, Hardy. “There is no sidewalk A recommended layout is ex- an answer. While costs vary from United States Bench Corporation, Work planned in 2019 there. It’s just holes.” pected to be brought to the City project to project, typically a wider and R&T Cement. 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Page 14 November 2018 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com New permanent home for Rick’s Place and Every Third Saturday By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Tom McKenna (with his ser- Tom McKenna is a former vice dog Mack) in front of Every Marine and member of the Board Third Saturday’s future home at of Directors for the non-profit 5400 43rd Ave. S. He said, “Ev- called Every Third Saturday. He erything we do to serve home- retired from the military more less and struggling veterans will than ten years ago, but he’s still be magnified when we move into on the battlefront. our new space.” (Photo by Margie The forces he fights against O’Loughlin) these days are isolation, loneliness, feelings of worthlessness, and loss of hope. McKenna struggles with and distribution.” these forces himself, saying, “Some Stage III is down the road. days are better than others.” He McKenna said, “Our hope is to has made it his life’s work to help have an on-site enterprise one other veterans tend what he calls day that would employ veter- these“soul wounds”—which can ans and generate revenue. We sometimes be torturous enough to don’t know yet what that will cause suicide. look like, but ideas are starting Along with his wife Jessi, to come.” McKenna has run Every Third Sat- McKenna is anticipating an urday (a monthly goods and ser- windows, and insulation need to be “anthill of activity” once the new vices distribution program for vets) installed. He said, “We’ve received building is in full swing. A pro- and Rick’s Place (a donation based some generous offers of in-kind posed schedule includes every- coffee shop) out of three store- donations for electrical work and thing from Running Club to Fi- fronts on E. 54th St. since 2016. sprinkler fitting. We could really nances 101, and Life Coaching to When the building went up for use some help in the plumbing de- Car Repair. sale in August, they made an offer partment. Completing Stage I will “The VA does a fantastic job they were sure was good enough to mean that all of our stored goods, of treating veterans’ physical ail- close the deal. It didn’t, and some- clothing, and supplies could be ments, and they’re doing the best one else outbid them. moved to and distributed from the they can with the mental aspects “The owner of South Side Auto new building.” of what veterans go through,” had his building for sale for three Stage II has a target date of McKenna said. “What we do years,” McKenna said, “and it was spring 2019. The lease on Rick’s here is different though: at Every literally around the corner at 5400 Place expires in late February, and Third Saturday and at Rick’s Place, 43rd Ave. S. Jessi and I hadn’t con- McKenna hopes to make the move we walk through, and we talk sidered it because it was so different without having to miss a beat. through, what’s in the hearts and from our space. In hindsight, we Rick’s Place is open Mon.-Fri. from souls of veterans and their fam- think we had some tunnel vision 9am-4pm. McKenna said, “We ilies. While we’re building great going on. When we lost out on the could use a few more committed programming here, our deeper in- Ronie George (pictured left) is a retired art teacher from Minnehaha Acad- building we were leasing, we started volunteers to be at Rick’s Place on terest is in building great commu- emy and a regular volunteer at Rick’s Place. She teaches a drop-in art class reimagining how we could use the a regular basis; from 10am-2pm nity. We think it’s a model that’s every Monday from 10am-2pm. Veterans are welcome to participate at no South Side Auto space —and we would be ideal. Volunteers don’t absolutely necessary but, to our cost, as well as interested neighbors. No previous art experience is needed. thought we could do an even better need to be veterans. Sometimes it’s knowledge, it hasn’t been done (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin) job of serving homeless and strug- more fun if they aren’t because that anywhere else.” gling veterans there. We bought the can lead to broader conversations. To inquire about volunteering property, and we hope to be there will be three stages of develop- to make the building safe for habi- As part of Stage II, a new building or donating, contact jessi@every- for the next 50 years.” ment. Stage I, which he hopes to tation. A new concrete floor needs will be built off the back (on the thirdsaturday.com. McKenna envisions that there complete by Dec. 1 of this year, is to be poured, and better doors, 54th St. side) to house donations

prentice. Accepted into graduate deRuyter went on to establish deRuyter award school but lacking the means to a reputation for himself as a land- Continued from page 10 go, deRuyter decided to take “a scape painter; what he called, “a couple of years off.” He had ed- Midwest colorist.” Now a ten+ year shape, and molding.” ited the student newspaper while tenant of the Northrup King Artist In a sense, he’s entering the at Hamline and, through a turn Studios in NE Minneapolis, he said, second stage of his career as an of events, ended up purchasing “There never was a color invented artist. deRuyter explained, “Over the fledging Midway Como Mon- that I didn’t like.” the last 15 years, I’ve been for- itor for $1 in 1975. He and his But the landscapes stopped tunate to win more than two business partner, Tim Nelson, holding his full attention a couple dozen awards for painting, in- purchased the Longfellow Nokomis of years ago, and the brilliant col- cluding four other national Messenger several years later. ors he had always been drawn to awards and four ‘best in show’ He didn’t pick up a paint- were slowly replaced with blacks, awards, but this NorthStar award brush again until 1998. greys, and whites. deRuyter ex- was especially meaningful. I’ve Eventually enticed by a friend plained, “If someone had told been working in abstract forms into taking a watercolor class at me ten years ago, when I was be- for the last couple of years, and Como Conservatory, deRuyter coming known as a colorist, that I I was pleased that one of those wasn’t exactly wild with enthusi- would be focusing on monochro- paintings was recognized with a asm. He said, “I was an oil painter matic or single color paintings in national award.” in college, and I thought watercol- the future, I would have called Like most artists, deRuyter’s or was a dirty word.” But, the two them crazy!” path to success has held its share friends completed their first class, “A viewer knows whether or of surprises. He graduated from then took another, and eventually not they like an abstract painting Hamline University with a fine signed up for a five-day watercolor right away,” deRuyter said. “But, art degree in painting and spent workshop with nationally recog- often they just don’t know why. a fifth year there as an artist’s ap- The abstract form is not famil- iar to most viewers in the same way that a landscape or a still life 㘀㄀㈀⸀㜀㈀㤀⸀㜀㘀 㠀 ∠ 眀眀眀⸀戀甀挀欀ⴀ戀爀漀猀⸀挀漀洀 㘀㔀㄀⸀㘀㤀㠀⸀㔀㘀㄀㠀 眀眀眀⸀戀甀挀欀ⴀ戀爀漀猀⸀挀漀洀 Of Calvin deRuyter’s award-winning painting, Judge Rachel Daly said, “To might be. As a selling artist, I’ve me, this painting is the crackling sound of thunder. Or what static looks like had to start over again from a under a microscope. It is a shifting, mysterious image of ice forming in the marketing perspective.” 圀攀 搀攀猀椀最渀 ☀ 戀甀椀氀搀 darkness of a December midnight. “ (Photo provided) deRuyter will be offering a four-class series in November called 椀渀 礀漀甀爀 渀攀椀最栀戀漀爀栀漀漀搀 nized teacher Skip Lawrence. for the next three days. Just have fun “Loosen up your Painting,” and a deRuyter explained, “More with the medium.’” two-day workshop in mid-January 䬀椀琀挀栀攀渀猀Ⰰ 䈀愀琀栀猀Ⰰ 䄀搀搀椀琀椀漀渀猀 than any other painting medium, “I really thought about what on the “Abstracted Figure” (both at 刀攀猀琀漀爀愀琀椀漀渀猀 watercolor has so many rules. I that meant,” deRuyter continued. White Bear Center for the Arts). 䴀一 氀椀挀攀渀猀攀 ⌀㐀㔀㤀㌀ never liked following them, and it “After driving to the workshop He will also be participating in showed in my work. On the second the next day, I wondered how I Art Attack, Nov. 2-4, a three-day cel- day of that workshop, the teacher could capture the feeling of that ebration of art at the Northrup King was making the rounds and look- grey, cold morning. I went into Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. He ing at what students had painted the studio, and just started paint- invites everyone to stop in and visit so far. He stopped at my table, and ing directly from the tube—with him in Studio 321. asked, ‘You’re not having any fun no palette, and a hard bristle To learn more about deRuy- at all, are you? You should forget all brush. I’ve been doing watercolor ter’s work and background go to the rules, paint the way you want to that way ever since.” www.CalsPortfolio.net. www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • November 2018 Page 15 ‘Lake Street Stories’ is collaborative anthology by 12 authors By JAN WILLMS Photo left: Authors of the new An incident on a city bus. A anthology “Lake Street Stories,” brutal storm on Lake Nokomis. recently meet for a creative work A child who runs from her tur- session. Back row (l to r): Wil- bulent home life. A group of liam Burleson, Don Browne, Will fumbling organizers who try to Kayser, Drew Danielson, Teresa create a summer celebration. Ortiz. Front row: Stephen Wilbers, These are just a few of the Marcela Estibill, Stephen Parker, 12 fictional tales that are in Edward Sheehy. Authors not pic- tured are Lucy Rose Fischer, Barry “Lake Street Stories,” a collec- Madore, Megan Marsnik. (Photo tion of works that are sometimes by Jan Willms) dark, sometimes nostalgic and sometimes humorous. Written by a dozen local authors and before in my lifetime.” edited by one of them, William That liveliness and flavor Burleson, the one thing that has been captured in this an- each story has in common is a thology, which is now avail- able by order at your favorite relationship with Lake St. neighborhood bookstore, or Burleson, Steve Wilbers online at a variety of retailers and Megan Marsnik who know including amazon.com, or in each other from classes at the E-Book. Loft, came up with a brain- storm. “Wouldn’t it be great to get together the best group perience, and all the constructive of writers we could and do an feedback I got was very helpful.” anthology?” Burleson recalled. Kaiser said some stories “We had no particular topic were darker in tone than oth- i chosen at the time, but we ers, but all members of the thought it was a great idea; we group genuinely liked each Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving went off and began recruiting.” other. “It was a very generous “Steve is a many-published group to work with,” he noted. THE MESSENGER STAFF author, and Megan just had a The book’s editor, Burleson, book serialized in the Star Tri- said it helped to have incredibly bune,” said Burleson, who is talented writers participating. himself a published author. “It “Some are published, and some wasn’t hard to recruit writers, are unpublished but should because we have been around have been published by now,” a lot, and we found some real- he said. “We definitely creamed ly cool people. We got together the top off all the Loft classes I and started talking about top- have taken, and we see the re- ics, and we got really excited sults now.” about Lake St.” “When you write something, The group started meeting and 12 people are giving you together and became enthusi- feedback, you sometimes wonder astic about the project. “A lot The new book “Lake Street Stories” where it is going,” said contribu- of us have a lot more connec- is a collection of 12 fictional tales tor Don Browne. But he said the that are sometimes dark, sometimes tions with Lake St. than oth- process was very helpful. nostalgic and sometimes humorous. ers,” Burleson noted. He said he Wilbers said the authors (Internet image capture) grew up going to school on the were also free to ignore the 21 bus, living on Lake St. and opinions given. But he agreed in present day catching the bus but we did make our group that candid responses from on Lake St. for work. “Lake St. more diverse,” he added. “I was the participants were helpful. is a major factor of my life,” he happy with that; the discussion “Sometimes I have to percolate said. was richer.” for a while. If I knew some- Although the book is a work Joining the group of writers thing was not quite working, of fiction, all of the authors have were Marcela Estibill and Tere- the other writers led me in the right direction.” He said that captured a flavor of Lake St., cit- sa Ortiz, who brought the per- writers can be very competitive, ing locations both past and cur- spective of other cultures to the but were not in this project. rent that have graced the well- anthology. “We all wanted everyone to be known thoroughfare. “The group was very wel- successful.” “Everybody looked at the coming,” said Estibill. “I al- The authors knew they theme and what they wanted,” ways felt like the comments wanted to have the profits said Steve Parker, another au- were very useful.” She said that from the anthology to benefit a thor. “It was neat to see how sometimes they did contradict charity, but they were not sure many different ways people each other, but it was easy to at the beginning which one to wrote about Lake St.” see that maybe they should try choose. “We started discussing “It took a year,” said Burle­ different things. it and agreed it should be for son. “We workshopped the sto- Ortiz said she arrived a lit- one of the current new arrivals ries. We would work together tle bit late to the project, but on Lake St.” They chose CLUES. closely, going over two stories she agreed that opinions ex- Ortiz works for CLUES, a every month, tearing them apart. pressed were valuable. “Peo- nonprofit organization that We did that a second time, work- ple were very kind with their provides services to Latinos in ing closely together through the opinions, but direct, and that is the Twin Cities. CLUES was whole process.” what you should do,” she said. housed next door to the Rob- Wilbers said the group lis- “We were all good readers.” erts’ Shoe Store building that tened to each other talk about Author Drew Danielson burned on Memorial Day. Ini- their work, offering sugges- said that he always felt the tially, nothing was hurt, but tions. “We took time, instead of group kept the energy going. when the building collapsed writing to a deadline,” he said. “I felt like it had a life beyond the roof of CLUES fell in. On the second round of edit- whether I felt like writing or “CLUES serves the people who ing, the authors tore the stories not. We were all working on have just moved in,” Ortiz said. apart and rebuilt them. They the same thing cooperatively, “It has everything to do reacted to each other’s stories. so I needed to be there and do with Lake St.,” Kaiser added. And I think it went smoothly my part. The project had a feel- Reflecting on “Lake Street because of the leadership; there ing of responsibility to it.” Stories,” Burleson said he has was just enough direction.” A labor of love was how been around Lake St. for 59 Contributor Will Kaiser Edward Sheehy described it. “I years. “It used to be boarded up said one of the things they didn’t feel like it was a pressure storefronts and porn shops. It struggled with was making sure situation at all,” he explained. “I was horrible, for the most part, the group was not comprised felt the core of the other writers, a terrible stretch. But now it is only of old white men. “We trying to bring our talents togeth- so alive, and it really has a nice still have some old white men, er. It was a really important ex- flavor to it, that it has not had

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