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Longfellow Nokomis Your community Messeng newspaper since 1982 February 2014 • Vol. 29 No. 12 www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com 21,000 Circulation Longfellow: Could it be the new ‘Highland Park’? A once-languishing corridor is now in vogue

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN much of the success of an area is would provide capital until Re- “Longfellow is the new based on perception, and when design got involved. Highland Park,” according to there are vacant buildings, resi- This is the first brick and Eddie Landenberger of Redesign, dents and business owners are mortar location for Sonora Grill, a private, non-profit commercial discouraged from not just mov- which has operated out of Mid- and housing real estate developer ing in but also frequenting the town Global Market since 2011. based out of Seward that also businesses already there. Opened by Mexican immi- provides community develop- grants Alejandro Castillon, Con- ment services. rado Paredes, and Fernando Ar- Landenberger noted that re- SONORA GRILL REVIVES nanda, the made-from-scratch cently opened Longfellow restau- MOLLY QUINN'S BUILDING menu is a fusion of South Ameri- rants are enticing folks from Mer- can and Spanish flavors. Since Redesign has focused on filling riam Park to cross the river and opening the Longfellow location empty buildings on Lake St., and dine in Longfellow, rather than in mid-December, Sonora Grill head south to Highland Park. has stepped in to rehabilitate has been busy, despite the fact And Longfellow residents buildings that others won’t touch. that January tends to be a slow that were driving to Highland Such was the case with the month in the restaurant busi- Park are “happy to have these op- former Molly Quinn's building ness. Plus, they’re employing 35 tions in their neighborhood,” he at 3300 E. Lake St., now occu- local residents. Since opening the Longfellow location in mid-December, Sonora Grill said. pied by Sonora Grill. A collapsed “Things are really good,” noted (3300 E. Lake St.) has been busy, despite the fact that January tends to be A real estate broker and sen- foundation had doomed the Paredes. “We’re really happy.” a slow month in the restaurant business. “Things are really good,” said ior projects manager at Redesign, property to vacancy since 2008, Conrado Paredes. “We’re really happy.” The location at Midtown Global Landenberger observed that and there wasn’t a bank that Continued on page 3 Market has remained busy, as well. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Two Minnehaha Academy Seniors Receive 4-Year Scholarships Local man killed by light College for many high school students is a dream. And for too many students, figuring out rail train at 42nd Street how to pay for it is a nightmare. Zoey Twyford and Tianna By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN cyclist. Briese, from Minnehaha Acade- An Ericsson resident became “This is the only pedestrian my’s senior class, had their the 10th person to die after being accident at this location,” stated dreams come true when they struck by a light rail train in Min- Siqveland. “In September of 2004, were awarded the 4-year Quest- nesota. motorist Hilmer Iverson, 87, drove bridge National College Match The Blue Line along Hi- through a gate arm at this intersec- Scholarship. awatha Ave. opened 10 years ago tion and his automobile was The Questbridge National in June 2004. struck by a southbound train.” Match Scholarship helps out- According to John Siqveland standing students from lower of Metro Transit, Michael F. LIGHT RAIL VS. AUTOS income families gain admission Kwosek, 62, was walking west- and full four-year scholarships bound on the southern side of the “Fatalities and crashes in this to the nation’s most selective gated intersection at 42nd St. mode of transportation are rare, colleges. when he was struck by the braking but they do happen,” observed Twyford, who is gifted in southbound train at about 6pm Mantill Williams of the American languages (Chinese and Latin) on Sun., Jan. 12. Public Transportation Associa- will be attending the University Kwosek was six blocks from tion. “There’s no mode of trans- of Chicago, and Briese is on her his home on the 4200 block of portation that is risk free.” way to Vanderbilt to study Span- 30th Ave. S. According to the U.S. Depart- ish, biological sciences and The gate arms controlling the ment of Transportation, fatalities eventually go to medical school. intersection were in the lowered on light rail lines over the last 15 Minnehaha Academy Col- On left –Zoey Twyford, a resident of St Paul, plays varsity soccer, manages position, and the train came to a years has ranged from a low of 13 lege Guidance Counselor both the boys’ basketball and girls’ fastpitch softball teams, is Senator of the stop a short distance beyond the in 2002 to a high of 33 in 2009. Richard Harris, encouraged the Classics Club and Chair of the Chinese Club. On right – Tianna Briese, also intersection after striking the man. There are 27 light rail lines in seniors to apply based on their of St Paul, plays fastpitch softball and is on the math team. Both work part- The light rail line was closed United States, and several get excellent academic records and time jobs outside of school. and buses were brought in to added every year, according to extracurricular involvement. The transport rail passengers between Darnell Grisdy, American Public application for the Questbridge cent of applicants are granted knew it would be posted that Franklin and Fort Snelling stations Transportation Association Direc- National College Match Schol- this scholarship, it is extremely day,” said Briese. “We were so until about 7:50pm. tor of Policy Development and arship is rather difficult for stu- uncommon that two students nervous, and I was going Metro Transit Police, as well Research. dents to complete, because it re- from the same school would re- through the motions really slow as Metro Transit’s Rail Safety divi- He pointed out that the vast quires extensive essays, recom- ceive the Questbridge Scholar- because my hands were shaking sion, are investigating the inci- majority of deaths on light rails mendation letters, and because ship,” said Harris. “It’s an honor so badly. Then I read ‘congratu- dent. lines are suicides. students need to submit a vari- for our school to have two stu- lations’ and ‘Vanderbilt’ and I According to Siqveland, of 10 In comparison, 40,000 peo- ety of different documents to dents represented.” just smiled. It hasn’t sunk in that fatal accidents since the Blue Line ple a year died in automobile different colleges. “Zoey and I had been wait- next year I’ll be going to opened, five have involved pedes- deaths, said Grisdy. “Because only about 3 per- ing for an update because we Vanderbilt for free!” trians; four have involved mo- “It’s the safest mode of trav- torists; and one has involved a bi- el,” Grisdy remarked. formative use of literature for her S. will hold an opening reception Cities are heavily represented, Local teacher chosen students at Roosevelt High Feb. 1 from 6-9pm for the new with images from the State Fair, School,” said Kerri Miller, host of photography exhibition by Keith the Pride Parade, tailgate parties as Travel Scholar MPR News’ The Daily Circuit and Holmes, “Pursuit of Happiness.” and many other smaller commu- Students in Molly Sheahan-Spec- Talking Volumes. “We always Holmes is the fiscal year 2013 nity events. Photographs from tor’s English classes next fall at want to help bring books to life Artist Initiative grant recipient the diverse cultural milieu of San 1885 University Ave. Roosevelt High School will do and sometimes the best way to from the Minnesota State Arts Francisco from the 80s will also St. Paul, MN 55104 more than just read “The Great do that is by exploring the au- Board. be featured, as well as images 651-645-7045 Gatsby.” They’ll learn about the thor’s life and inspirations. We “Pursuit of Happiness” ex- from the Denver Stock Show and life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his hope that this program will do plores popular culture in these Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Publishers: Paris inspirations when Sheahan- just that – not only for those on United States, through images of Wyoming, in the 90s. Calvin deRuyter, Tim Nelson Spector returns from Paris as part the trip, but also for Molly’s stu- street fairs, parades, demonstra- The exhibit will open with a Managing Editor: of Minnesota Public Radio’s liter- dents.” tions, and other events held in reception on Feb. 1, and end with As the Travel Scholar, Shea- Denis Woulfe ary tour of the city where Fitzger- the public arena. The work cele- a closing party and artist talk on ald lived and worked. Together han-Spector will enrich the expe- brates individual quirkiness and Mar. 1. Advertising: with Project SUCCESS, Minneso- rience for fellow travelers on the creativity, but also suggests the Denis Woulfe - 651-917-4183 ta Public Radio selected Sheahan- trip, providing historical and lit- conflicting values and cultural Photographer: Spector as the Travel Scholar for erary context and creating engag- pluralism that have characterized Special winter ing activities focusing on Fitzger- Stefanie Berres the Paris trip, Apr. 7 -14, with the American social landscape on-air host, Kerri Miller. ald’s writing legacy, including since the Sixties. Despite the title programs planned Production/Illustrations: Sheahan-Spector was select- “The Great Gatsby.” When she re- of the show, the project does not Bob Wasiluk ed from a competitive pool of turns, she will incorporate the focus on personal desire for such at Fort Snelling subject matter back into her Contributing Writers: Twin Cities educators. This things as pleasure and money. Several programs are scheduled in school’s classroom and commu- Iric Nathanson, Deborah Brotz, unique professional develop- The work is really about social February in the Thomas Savage nity, integrating her own experi- Jane McClure, Tesha M. Christensen, ment opportunity was designed identity, and staking a claim to Visitor Center at the Fort Snelling ences into the curriculum. Sherri Moore, Tom Gilsenan, to give a current 6-12 grade Proj- America based on values, culture State Park, 101 Snelling Lake Rd., Jan Willms, Jill Boogren, The F. Scott’s Paris with Kerri ect SUCCESS partner teacher and ethnicity. It’s about the de- St. Paul: Matthew Davis Miller trip is part of the MPR from a Minneapolis or St. Paul sire to belong, the need to repre- —Sat., Feb.; 1-2pm: “Animal Skins Now, communicate with the school the opportunity to experi- Custom Travel program. To learn sent, and the collision of aspira- more visit: www.projectsuccess.org. and Skulls.” All animals are Longfellow/Nokomis ence F. Scott Fitzgerald’s writing tions as we define the dream, uniquely adapted for their survival. Messenger electronically! legacy on a once-in-a-lifetime ad- and chase it, on the street and Learn about the adaptations of var- Now it’s easier than ever to keep in touch venture and bring the experience Photo exhibition the stage. ious animals that live in the park with the Messenger. Letters to the editor to life for students. The exhibit features 50+ im- by examining their skins and and news releases for publication can be “Molly’s energy is infectious. ages, all silver 20” x 24” photo- skulls. sent via e-mail at denis@deruyternel- Her application made it clear opens at Vine Arts graphs, hand-printed by the son.com. Be sure to send copy in the body of the e-mail, and please mark that she is dedicated to the trans- Vine Arts Center, 2637 27th Ave. artist. 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Page 2 February 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com ing dominate their industries. De- Longfellow spite its incongruous suburban layout, Minnehaha Mall attracts shoppers from a wide area. redevelopment “If these businesses had Continued from page 1 failed, Lake Street would have had multiple large vacancies that Paredes credits Eddie Landen- would discouraged the first devel- berger of Redesign for their move opers.” into Longfellow. “Eddie did a Investment in the middle sec- good job presenting the project to tion of Lake Street has led to the us and showing us how it would opening of Sonora Grill at 33rd look,” he said. He appreciates that Avenue and the redevelopment of they were able to occupy just part the near-vacant CTC building at of the building, which made it 34th, where the law firms of seem like a “safer” investment for Kennedy & Cain and Eric Day will the Sonora Grill crew. soon join Diversity Day Care and And Paredes believes that Bukhari Institute, remarked their presence and the support Kennedy. Longfellow Market at they’ve gotten from the neighbor- 39th will open in 2014. Further hood will encourage other small east, Parka and Forage are new at business owners to start up. 41st Ave. “Our goal was not just to turn The three partners of 292 Design Group, (left to right) Pam Anderson of Nokomis, Tom Betti of St. Paul and Mark “Things have really turned the property around, but to turn Wentzell of Longfellow “are looking forward to having the opportunity to become more involved in the neighborhood around and I think you’ll see a lot the corner into an asset for the and working with others in the community,” according to Anderson. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) more business and residential de- neighborhood,” stated Landen- velopment coming,” remarked berger. Next, Redesign is working Mark Wentzell lives in Longfellow. major structures at 27th and the for championing a new business Lake Street Council Executive Di- to bring in a retail business to fill rector Joyce Wisdom. the space next door. Tom Betti lives just across the river construction of a mixed use build- climate. The street became more in St. Paul. ing at the river changed things. welcoming after the reconstruc- Ask Landenberger to look Sonora Grill is glad to be part into the future and this is what he of the revitalization of East Lake The design firm has worked “The removal of these blight- tion in 2007-08. on the YWCA buildings in Mid- ed bookends directly led to a bur- “Often overlooked are the sees: “More interest, more people St. moving into the neighborhood. I “I think the fact that the town and Uptown, and is current- geoning restaurant scene (Glaciers, stalwarts that continue to draw ly working with neighbors Mer- Gandhi Mahal, El Nuevo Rodeo, people to Lake Street,” Kennedy see developers who used to just be building is not sitting here falling interested in the river moving apart makes a big difference,” said lin’s Rest and Graphic Systems. Town Talk, T’s Place, Manny’s Tor- said. “Businesses such as the used Anderson considers East Lake tas, Denny’s, and Longfellow Grill car lots, the garages, the auto parts west. I see more variety and more Paredes. “That’s what I hear from small businesses.” And as Lake neighbors and customers.” Street to be a great location, one opened), but also created energy stores, the fast food restaurants that is easy to find, accessible by around maintaining momentum,” and Honda Town retain the old Street continues to evolve, Landen- bus and walkable. said Kennedy. flavor of Lake Street. Northern Sun berger also foresees retail growth 292 TRANSFORMS FORMER “It has been great to see other He credits the Longfellow and Northwest Graphics are estab- along Minnehaha Ave. new businesses move into the Community Council and the lished retail stores. American Rug “The challenge now is to sus- MASSAGE PARLOR area; we see a lot of excitement Longfellow Business Association Laundry and Don’s Leather Clean- tain momentum,” said Kennedy. A few blocks east, another decrepit about the future of this neighbor- building has been transformed by hood,” Anderson remarked. the 292 Design Group. The interi- your backyard to increase the them during spring, summer, or at 3533 E. Lake St. was gutted Fort Snelling number and variety of birds and fall, but where do they go and replaced with an airy floor CORRIDOR NOW THRIVING using your feeder. during winter? Grab your par- plan. “Fifteen years ago, Longfellow’s winter programs —Sun., Feb. 9; 1-3pm: “The Big ents, dress warm and come The building was once the stretch of East Lake St. faced chal- Continued from page 2 Chill.” How do animals prepare learn how aquatic insects sur- notorious home of Diane’s Mas- lenges: a closed gas station greeted for, survive, and thrive in winter? vive the cold winter when lakes sage Parlor, just one of many pros- traffic from St. Paul and the near- —Sun., Feb. 2; 1-2pm: “Winter It’s not all that different than are frozen over. Meet at the titution fronts in the neighbor- vacant Podany’s and Odd Fellows Bird Feeding Tips.” Attracting you and I. Join us for some park’s fishing pier. hood that city officials and resi- buildings occupied 27th and birds to your backyard feeders hands-on games and outdoor There is no charge for these dents drove out over the last 30 Lake,” pointed out longtime resi- can sometimes be a challenge. exploration. programs, but state park vehicle years. dent Dan Kennedy of Kennedy & Learn how you can attract more —Sun., Feb. 16; 1-2pm: “Pond permits are required. Permits, The new location brings 292 Cain. “Three saunas, some vacant birds by using a variety of seeds Life Though the Ice.” Do they available at all state park offices, Design partners closer to their buildings, and scant lighting made and feeder types. Also learn how migrate? Do they hibernate? cost $5 for a daily and $25 for a homes and their clients. Pam An- the thoroughfare inhospitable.” you can improve the habitat in Aquatic insects, you see lots of regular annual permit. derson is a Nokomis resident and The revitalization of the

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Late January still had everyone double figures, which will pose a locked in frigid temperatures, so it problem in facing the higher-level may be hard to believe that the teams in the conference. winter high school sports season Minneapolis’s girls hockey team has passed the midway point. In The Zone (9-10-1, 4-3 through Jan. 22) put As the snow will hopefully By MATTHEW DAVIS themselves in a place to position thaw, several area teams may heat themselves in the Tri-Metro Confer- up and make big runs in the final ence and section late in the season. month or two of the season. Still frozen: a look at area winter prep sports at season's midpoint The Minneapolis co-op is made up of While December and January cer- Minneapolis area high schools. tainly had frigid temps, several area teams and athletes Junior guard London Cobbs has been a bright spot for Senior forward Katy Fuller leads the team in scoring looked on fire at times. the Teddies with 14.5 points per game. He has scored 20 or with 25 points through Jan. 22. She had a four-goal game Minneapolis South boys basketball (8-6, 3-2) finds more points in a game three times this season, including a against Hutchinson on Dec. 28 in a 10-0 win. themselves near a log jam at the top of the Minneapolis 30-point performance at Eagan on Dec. 28. Overall, the Junior forward Sadie Baker also had a four-goal outing City Conference. As of Jan. 22, North, Washburn and Teddies have struggled this season with a 3-12 record earlier in the season against Fergus Falls on Nov. 30 in a 5-2. Southwest all have 4-1 records, tied for first while the Tigers through Jan. 22. She has 21 points for second on the team through Jan. 22. sit a game back at 3-2. The Tigers see Southwest and Wash- The Minneapolis South girls basketball team has a Senior goalie Kellie Winchell has an .885 save percent- burn again in early February, and the Tigers get another shot chance to make a big run in February, sitting two games out age and an 8-10-1 record through Jan. 22. She has 371 at Southwest later in February. of first place in the Minneapolis City Conference through saves and one shut out so far this season. Senior guard Kenley Farrow leads the Tigers in scoring Jan. 22. The Tigers (7-5, 2-2) play all of the top three teams Senior Stellan Christensen leads the Minneapolis boys with 16.5 points per game. He had a season high of 30 (North, Southwest and Washburn) in February. The Tigers hockey team in scoring with 14 points through January 22. points at Wayzata on Dec. 21. Sophomore forward Payton have already beaten North once on Dec. 17. Goalie Walker Arp has a save percentage of .887 and a Bowdry more recently hit for 30 points at Minneapolis Leading scorer Morgan Hill had a season-high 31 record of 3-4-1 in goal. Henry on Jan. 22. He averages 12.8 points per game for the points in that win for the Tigers. She averages 15 points per Minneapolis South wrestling has an 8-3 dual match Tigers. game. Lexus Hughes has also given the Tigers consistent record through Jan. 22, including a 72-11 win over Roo- Minneapolis Roosevelt senior guard Terrence Hicks scoring in double figures with 11.2 points per game. sevelt on Dec. 12. The Tigers lead the conference with a 6-0 leads the Teddies with 15.3 points per game this season. He While Minneapolis Roosevelt (2-8, 2-2) has struggled dual record while Minneapolis Henry sits in second at 5-1. torched Minneapolis Henry with a season-high of 34 points overall, they sit tied with the Tigers at 2-2 in the conference. The Teddies (1-12, 1-5) have struggled in dual matches this on Dec. 19. Unlike the Tigers, the Teddies do not have a girl averaging season.

Thank You, NBNYE Volunteers! ternoons. If you are interested in working with the Fair, either in The Night Before New Year’s Eve planning or as a Board member, celebration on Dec. 30 drew a you can call the NENA office to large crowd to the Nokomis NENA (Nokomis East Neighborhood Association) learn more (612-724-5652). Community Center, despite the BY RITA ULRICH AND DOUG WALTER, NENA STAFF fact that it was a cold evening and snow had traffic backed up Save these 2014 Dates all around the metro. An esti- Large crowd drawn to New Year’s event The South Minneapolis Housing mated 800 people enjoyed Fair will be Sat., Apr. 5, 10am- hayrides, music, games, a photo- Housing Fair Seeks Board Members 3pm, at the Minneapolis Sports booth, crafts, hot dogs, 1919 root beer and KidsDance Center, which is adjacent to the Midtown YWCA. The fair DJs leading kids in contests and dance lines. The South Minneapolis Housing Fair recently incorporated is free and open to everyone. NENA would like to thank all the volunteers who as an independent non-profit organization after operating The NENA Annual Meeting will be in late April, tenta- made the event possible, especially the “stage managers” for 19 years as a program jointly produced by several south tively Apr. 22 or 29. Watch for details on the NENA website who coordinated different areas of the event: Lynne St. Minneapolis neighborhood organizations. As a new non- and in this column next month. Now is the time to start John and Anne Preston (kitchen), Michelle Malek-Zada- profit, the Fair is looking for people to serve on the Board. thinking about running for the Board of Directors. For in- gan (gym/games), George Jelatis and Kent Knopp-Schwyn If you are interested in housing issues, home improvement formation, call the NENA office (612-724-5652). (outdoors), Elke Knopp-Schwyn (volunteers), Bill Kon- education, or have experience in a related field, your interest The annual Nokomis East Garage Sale will be Sat., cak, Helena Pikus-Li and Andrea Jauli (setup and decora- would be welcome. There are no geographical restrictions June 28. Watch for applications on the NENA website in tions). Over 40 volunteers worked a total of 110 hours on who may serve, so it isn’t necessary that members live in April or call the office (612-724-5652). preparing and running the event. any particular neighborhood. The Minneapolis Monarch Festival will be Sat., Sept. We also want to thank the talented and fun staff at The Fair also has a separate planning group that works 6, 10am-4pm, at Lake Nokomis by the Naturescape Gar- Nokomis Community Center, our partners in producing with the Fair Coordinator to plan the Fair and related activi- dens. Check www.monarchfestival.org as we get closer to NBNYE. Thanks also go to Trinity Lutheran of Minneha- ties, such as community education classes. That group also the date for more information. ha Falls for providing the free shuttle bus, and to Oxen- welcomes new members. Meetings for the upcoming Fair, dale’s Market and McDonald’s Liquor for their support. which will be Apr. 5, are held twice a month on Tuesday af- Continued on page 11

Page 4 February 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com Meet your new Park Commissioner: Steffanie Musich

By JILL BOOGREN From her home at the south- ern end of Lake Nokomis, Min- neapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Commissioner Steffanie Musich is well situated to take ad- vantage of the park. In the winter you may find her cross-country ski- ing or ice skating on the lake, and in the summer she may be out bik- ing trails, paddling her canoe, or taking part in the park-sponsored weekly swim across the lake. Musich moved here with her husband, Matt, and son, Optimus, from north Minneapolis about five and a half years ago. Recognizing the value of the lake and surround- ing park, she set out to protect it. “I have this beautiful regional Steffanie Musich, the new District 5 Minneapolis Park and Recreation park in front of my house and I Board Commissioner, took office in January. District 5 includes all of want it to stay that way,” said Mu- Nokomis and much of the Longfellow neighborhoods. (Photo by Brian BUY sich, who took office in January as Shekleton) the new commissioner for District 5, a seat vacated by Carol Kum- needs are heard by the park board rightly so (they’re just now finish- mer. “I felt a personal responsibili- as a whole. ing the final component of Min- ty to help it stay that way.” “That appeals to me, to be nehaha’s master plan begun over LOCAL She found the Blue Water able to help people see a need in 20 years ago). Commission, a combined effort by their system and have that be ad- “That’s great, but we need to neighborhood associations to work dressed,” she said. get started on this element,” Mu- on water quality issues, but felt Musich had already been lob- sich said. “Things are going to de- strongly there needed to be some- bying the park board to get started grade further if we’re not actively one actively recruiting people to on a master plan for Lake thinking about what needs to hap- volunteer in the parks beyond the Nokomis, something she’ll be pen there.” annual creek cleanup. She helped pushing for as commissioner. The When reviewing the budget launch Friends of Lake Nokomis. plan will identify anything that Musich kept seeing funds allocat- Among other work, Friends needs to be removed, upgraded, or ed for Lake Nokomis, but nothing actively engaged with MPRB to remodeled, from park benches to was happening with it. She said bring the new food concession, trails to buildings, a process which the planning department has been Sandcastle, to the main beach. was supposed to have started last “woefully understaffed,” but up- Serving on its Community Adviso- year but didn’t. coming staff additions make it ry Committee opened Musich’s “The park has been a little bit more likely things will get started eyes to how much power the dis- neglected in recent years,” she this year. trict commissioner has to ensure said, adding that there’s been a lot community voices, wants and of focus on Minnehaha Falls, and Continued on page 7

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • February 2014 Page 5 Distill my heart! Micro-distillery to open in Longfellow

By JILL BOOGREN $1,000, making room for smaller Those who like to eat-drink operations like Du Nord. local will soon be able to take it up “We’ve always had this love of a notch and get liquor made right good spirits,” said Shanelle. “[Run- here in the neighborhood, too. Du ning a distillery] started as a ran- Nord Craft Spirits, housed in the dom idea, and before I knew it my former Motoprimo Motorsports husband was writing a business shop at 2610 32nd St., is gearing plan.” up to bring you hand-crafted spir- Chris, the master distiller, has its as early as April. been a homebrewer for about Co-founders Shanelle and eight years, and while it’s not nec- Chris Montana came to the busi- essarily a natural leap to go from ness after watching the craft beer making beer to making liquor, it’s craze from Washington, D.C., their a background many distillers share home at the time. Returning to in common. Minnesota, Chris noticed a lesser- Distilling happens basically hyped provision of the 2011 “Surly after beer is made (without the Law” (which gave rise to the tap- hops) by boiling the fermented room boom by allowing micro- liquid then separating out the al- Co-founders Chris and Shanelle Montana, with their son Elijah, at their still at Du Nord Craft Spirits, 2610 E. breweries to sell pints and bottles cohol. It’s really an added, if com- 32nd St. (Photo by Jill Boogren) of their own beer on site) allowing plex, step from where beer leaves small-scale distilleries to make off. liquor. The Montanas will do every about being able to mill in-house, the purest middle (the “heart”). sell bottles on premises. A fee that before cost a whop- aspect of production in their facili- bringing “grain to glass.” Corn will From the 150-gallon still, about “We’d love to have the equiva- ping $30,000, effectively squeezing ty, starting with milling the grain. come from her family’s farm in 10-20 gallons will become their lent of a tap room,” said Shanelle. out the little guys, was now Shanelle is particularly excited Cold Spring, MN, where she grew end product. Not a bar, but a place where peo- up, and their wheat and other 750 ml bottles will be filled ple can take a tour, try their spirits, grains will come from other local four at a time, each labeled sepa- talk about flavors, and maybe go farmers. rately, then distributed around the home with a bottle. Being able to Lost Falls Distillery coming “Without the mill we’d have Twin Cities. They’ll offer L’etoile sell their bottles is key, but so is had to buy processed grain,” she Vodka, Fitzgerald Gin, Appleseed creating a space where people can By JILL BOOGREN ning a dark cherry rum using said. Their goal is for most ingredi- Whiskey, and eventually Longfel- come for the experience and learn If Du Nord is part farm and Minnesota molasses and Min- ents to come from the Midwest. low Bourbon, which needs at least about distilling and spirits. Some- part city, Lost Falls Distillery nesota cherries. With local Obviously not cinnamon or co- two years to age. thing we don’t see here, the Mon- may be like the wild cousin honey from Beez Kneez in Se- riander, which don’t grow here, The Montanas are happy to be tanas think, because there’s no who lives in the woods. ward, they’ll craft a Barenjager but rosehips and other botanicals back in Chris’s old neighborhood, local tie. Currently looking to set up honey liqueur. And with used to flavor spirits, yes. near a burgeoning Minnehaha “That’s what’s cool about craft shop near Longfellow, Co- sorghum from a farm near Iowa The grain will arrive 1,000 Ave., bike trails and light rail. brewing,” said Chris. “People learn owner Nils Collins says Lost they’ll make a Chinese spirit bushels at a time by the semi load Plans are to keep Motopri- about beer at the brewery. The Falls will be a lot smaller than called Baijiu. and run through a mill so surpris- mo’s diamond-plate metal tread same is going to be true with the Du Nord and a lot more experi- They plan to release very ingly small it could fit in the pas- on the inside walls and bring in re- distillery.” He wants people to dis- mental. They, too, will use local small batches in 750 ml bottles, senger seat of the semi’s cab. used wood for counter tops to add cover the nuances of an ingredient ingredients as much as possible and hope to work especially Grains will be mashed, the a rustic feel, another way to blend like lemon zest, something major -- even foraging for berries, like with restaurants who want to liquid fermented then distilled in farm and city. A customer space producers could never use, in the choke cherries and mulberries feature their spirits, perhaps their custom-built, Indiegogo- will be created along the street- flavor of hand-crafted spirits. Or to growing wild in the city, to in- even with food pairings. funded column pot still. The Mon- front, making use of the existing understand what makes a “high corporate into their spirits. They hope to be in produc- tanas will manually remove the garage doors and deck. Their goal rye” whiskey, and why it was cho- Collins and Co-owner/Dis- tion by summer to take advan- less desirable portions (the “heads is to have a hospitality room sen. tiller Brian Nackerud are plan- tage of the cherry season. and tails”) of the distillate, leaving where they can serve cocktails and ”We want to be able to show- case our product,” said Shanelle, in a way most people experience spirits – as a mixed drink. Trouble is, that’s not legal yet. Right now people are only allowed a small sample, and there’s no off-sale. As president of the Minnesota Dis- tillers Guild, Shanelle hopes that will change very soon. Two bills in the legislature, which goes into ses- sion later this month, would allow sales of cocktails and bottles, put- ting distilleries more in line with breweries and wineries. Du Nord may be the first dis- tillery on the south side, but they won’t be the last. Co-owners Nils Collins and Brian Nackerud are looking at spaces nearby for their Lost Falls Distillery (see sidebar). Shanelle is excited they’ll be moving close by. “Northeast has breweries, which is great... We'd love to see more distilleries on the south side,” she said. Distillers talk to each other regularly and help each other out. “It’s a good com- munity.”

Page 6 February 2014 • Messenger • www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com ball in winter and soccer in sum- ple, is in such bad condition it riously negatively impacting the brate his birthday. Park Commissioner mer. can’t be used, that doesn’t mean bee population, she would like to Park District 5 includes all of Continued from page 5 “I’ve dealt with the dust storm no one wants to use it. Musich en- see a moratorium on their use Nokomis and much of Longfellow. over there,” said Musich, referring courages people to let her know until it is determined one way or Commissioner Scott Vreeland, “Coming in as commissioner, to the condition of the fields they what they want. the other. MPRB’s vice president, continues these are things we should draw at- play on. She hopes they can come “Staff may not notice things “We need pollinators, we need to represent Longfellow to the tention to,” she said. “The money up with a way to offer programs someone in the park is noticing, them desperately,” said Musich. north in District 3. All Minneapolis is there. We need to find staff across seasons and still have someone who experiences it as “We don’t have the manpower to residents are also represented city- hours to get it done.” healthy fields. theirs that they use every day,” she have people manually pollinate wide by three at-large commission- Musich also serves on the MPRB is now doing a system- said. “We can’t fix things we don’t everything we harvest.” ers: John Erwin, Annie Young, and Recreation Committee. Her son wide assessment of parks to gauge know about.” As a longtime home brewer, newcomer Meg Forney. plays youth soccer, so she’s spent a what condition they’re in and how Outside of enjoying parks, she’s also looking forward to using Musich invites you to follow fair amount of time in the district’s they’re being used. One challenge Musich will begin keeping bees the honey to make mead. Every park activities on her Facebook neighborhood parks. McRae Park, is that underuse of an amenity this spring, in part to help boost a year she and her husband open up page and contact her at her MPRB also on the docket for improve- doesn’t necessarily mean lack of declining bee population. Con- a bottle of mead they made just email with any questions or sug- ments, is a popular site for broom- desire. If a tennis court, for exam- vinced systemic insecticides are se- before their son was born to cele- gestions.

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • February 2014 Page 7 Welcome new thing suspicious. He said that many Greater Longfellow community. lished in the March issue of the times people are reluctant to call Each year there is an opportunity Longfellow/Nokomis Messenger. LCC Board Member 911 because they think they are for residents and business owners LCC Board meetings are open to bothering the police or they are in Greater Longfellow to run for a the public and we encourage any- Bree Dalager not positive that what they are see- seat on the LCC Board. Election of one with an interest in the work of The LCC Board of Directors and ing is actually suspicious behavior. the 2014-2015 LCC Board of the Board to attend. The next two Directors will be held at the Annual Board meetings Thursday, staff welcome Bree Dalager who 12 Ward Council Member Andrew General Membership “No Pie February 20th and Thursday, will fill Community Representative Johnson also attended the meet- Charts! Only Pies!” meeting on March 20th, both at Brackett Park seat on the Board. Bree lives in the ing and offered to sponsor a com- Tuesday, April 22nd. There are mul- from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. For more Howe neighborhood and is the munity-wide meeting to gather tiple seats available for differing information contact Melanie Director of Partnership Activation Inspector Sullivan noted that vio- residents and business owners term lengths offering shorter or Majors, LCC’s Executive Director at for the Minnesota United FC, lent crime (homicide, rape and together to talk more in-depth longer-term commitment options. 612-722-4529 ext. 14 or via email Minnesota’s professional soccer assault) has actually dropped by about ways in which the commu- A list of open seats will be pub- at [email protected] team. Bree recently worked on the 12.5% in the 3rd Precinct where nity can work together to collec- campaigns of Jacob Frey (City officers have been able to specifi- tively approach community crime Council) and Matt Schmitt (State cally target “hot spots.” The police prevention. This meeting will be Calendar of Meetings and Events Senate). She has already joined are at the lowest number of officers co-sponsored with LCC. Watch LCC’s Advancement committee that they have seen in a decade LCC Facebook and website for the and is looking forward to helping and its a challenge to decide where upcoming meeting day and time. LCC plan and implement successful to focus the officers. If you or anyone you know is FEBRUARY 2014 and fun fundraising events. Please The police have focused a lot of interested in learning more Meetings are free and open to the public, and are accessible. join the LCC staff and Board in wel- about community crime preven- coming Bree. their resources in the Longfellow Check the calendar on our website www.longfellow.org and Howe neighborhoods. They tion efforts, please contact look for burglary patterns, com- JoAnna Lund, LCC’s Community ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE LCC responds to the partmentalize the area and inun- Engagement Coordinator at 612- Wednesday, February 5 increase in crime in date the area with officers. Officers 722-4529 ext. 11 or via email at 7:00 - 8:00 pm are asked to use any extra available [email protected]. Fireroast Café Greater Longfellow time to do alley sweeps to create an 3800 37th Ave Reports from the 3rd precinct even greater presence in the com- Join the LCC FFI: [email protected] munity. show a increase in crimes such as Board of Directors NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE burglary, robbery and larceny in The police depend heavily on the Monday, February 10 Greater Longfellow. Inspector The Longfellow Community participation of community mem- 6:30 - 8:00 pm Michael Sullivan and other law bers to help them in their efforts to Council (LCC) is a direct route to LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S enforcement officers from the 3rd prevent or identify criminals. getting involved in the communi- Precinct attended LCC’s January Inspector Sullivan has encouraged ty. Volunteers are our strongest FFI: [email protected] Board meeting for a conversation LCC to get the word out to resi- asset and we offer many opportu- RIVER GORGE on the most effective ways for the dents and business owners to call nities for people who are interest- community to address this issue. 911 whenever they notice any- ed in sustaining and growing the Monday, February 10 7:00 – 8:30 pm Hiawatha School Park 4305 42nd St. E Longfellow365 FFI: [email protected] Started on January 1, 2014, the community art LONGFELLOW FAITH FORUM project of daily photo- Tuesday, February 11 graphs of the Greater check website for location Longfellow community is FFI: [email protected] well under way! Photo- graphers have captured COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS beautiful scenes of neigh- Tuesday, February 11 bors, winter activities, 6:30 - 8:00 pm cozy cafes and the LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S chilly, snowy outdoors. FFI: [email protected] Keep watching longfel- low365.com or follow BOARD OF DIRECTORS facebook.com/longfel- Thursday, February 20 low365 for more than 300 6:30 – 8:30 pm photos of our awesome Brackett Park neighborhood still to 2728 39th Ave S come! If you are interested FFI: [email protected] in becoming a guest photographer, fill out an application on the website, and if you have any photo suggestions, such as a business ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION or event to highlight, please email [email protected]. Tuesday, February 25 6:30 - 8:00 pm The LF365 LFL is by Jane Strauss, the bike family by Eric Day, and the hockey LCC Office, 2727 26th Ave S photo by Robert Ball (they are all part of the Longfellow 365 project). FFI: [email protected]

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from the Elm Ensemble, Paul School, 7001 Harriet Ave. S., Longfellow Garden Club. The how the relationship between the LBA meeting on Boehnke, guest conductor and Richfield. presentation begins at 7pm at heart and the brain influences artistic director of the Bach Society Epworth United Methodist our daily interactions with others. commercial taxes of Minnesota, and features Nicole Church, 3207 37th Ave. S. Meet- Help your child learn to handle Longfellow Business Association Warner, alto, and Craig Lemming, Friends of East Lake ings are free and open to every- difficult emotions and connect will host “Tax Talk!” on Thurs., tenor. There will be a freewill offer- one. with others in positive ways. The Feb. 13, 1:30-2:30pm, at Becket- ing with all proceeds going to Library meet Feb. 15 Create home-fashioned gifts presenter, Denise Konen, is a wood Cooperative, 4300 W. River SLRJP. The church is located at Love books? Love your Library? from your food or flower gar- Parent Educator and coach for Pkwy. Patrick Todd, City of 3244 34th Ave. S. Here’s a New Year’s resolution dens! Presenter Susan Reed will parents with children of all ages Minneapolis Assessor and Ken that will be fun: Join the Friends discuss living plants and pro- and also works in the Hopkins Rowe from Hennepin County of East Lake Library and be an ac- duce, preserving food, indoor Early Childhood Family Education Taxpayer Service will join us to dis- Cribbage tourney tive member. The next meeting and outdoor decorative arts, program. cuss commercial property taxes. scheduled Feb. 23 will be on Sat., Feb. 15, 1:30- herbal crafts, gifts for children Here’s your opportunity to get a 2:30pm in the East Lake Library’s and for attracting wildlife. She general overview of the taxing There will be a Cribbage meeting room, 2727 E. Lake St. will present lots of ideas and see Next Calof Series process, talk about how the value Tournament, Sun., Feb. 23, 1-3pm, The meeting will include the new possibilities coming from planned for Feb. 6 of your property is assessed, dis- in the lower level Social Hall at the finance report, election of offi- your yard and gardens! Take time cuss why your property taxes may Church of St. Albert the Great, E. cers, and plans for the year. Deb this winter to decide what mate- Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 have increased while your proper- 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. A $10 entry Reierson will report on the Li- rials you can use from what you Minnehaha Ave., continues The ty value went down, and whatever fee requested (although no one brary programs the Friends sup- have and make that list of new Calof Series on Thurs., Feb. 6, at else you want to know about your will be turned away) for singles port with money raised through plants you will look for. Read up 7:30pm. The program, which commercial property taxes. cribbage, double elimination. the Book Sales. New members on seed starting and plant includes two spoken word story- Refreshments served. Bring cribbage boards and cards. are welcome, and could also help cloning (if you didn’t make it to telling artists and two Free beverages, snacks and door us start activities such as a book January’s meeting), and get ready singer/songwriters, is free to the prizes are available. All proceeds club, sponsoring an author’s talk, for having more fun from gar- public. The program will feature Donery Exhibit at benefit Breaking Free, a non-profit or ...? dening. Tom Cassidy, Wanda Brown, working with women and girls Take part in the Book Sales: More information can be Phyllis Goldin, and Lonesome East Lake Library escaping prostitution. Trophies for donate books, collect books, sort found at: http://www.facebook.com Dan Kase. The Colof Series pres- Photographer Todd Donery will adult and youth winners will be books, encourage friends and /LongfellowGardenClub. ents works-in-progress to an have his photographs on display awarded. neighbors to come to the Sales, audience that will be encouraged at the East Lake Library Gallery, put up a few flyers, make signs, Program on kids to offer feedback via dialogue 2727 E. Lake St., now through cashier at the Sales and, most fun with the performers. In addition, Feb. 28. The gallery is open the GOP Senate Dist. 63 of all, watch the folks who come planned at Hope throughout the evening they'll same hours as is the library. discover favorite books read years be offering free coffee and baked caucuses February 4 ago, find a new writer or two, and “Emotional Intelligence: Raising goods from wonderful neighbor- The Senate District 63 (SD63) go home happy. Kids Who Connect” will be pre- hood sponsors including Peace SLRJP presents Republican Party Precinct Caucuses sented at Hope Lutheran Church, Coffee. Free parking is available will be held Tue., Feb. 4, at 7pm. 5728 Cedar Ave. S., on Mon., Feb. in both of the Patrick’s Cabaret Bach’s Cantata 161 Locations include: Garden Club meets at 10, 7-8:30pm. Come learn how parking lots, and on Minnehaha The Seward Longfellow Restorative —Lake Nokomis Community Epworth February 12 children who know how to deal Ave. and Snelling St. Justice Partnership (SLRJP) will School-Wenonah Campus, (Wen- with their own and others feel- present The Christ Church Choir onah Elementary School), 5625 “Gifts from Your Garden!” is the ings are more successful in school “Bach’s Cantata 161: Presentation 23rd Ave. S. Minneapolis; and — Wed., Feb. 12 program of the and other life activities. Learn Continued on page 10 Vespers” on Sun., Feb. 2 at 4:30pm. The 4 precincts within Richfield The program will include friends will caucus at Richfield High Neighborhood Churches Welcome You! Bethany Lutheran Epworth United Methodist St. Peder's Evangelical Lutheran 3901 36th Ave S - 612-729-9376 3207 37th Ave. • 612-722-0232 4600 E. 42nd St. • 612-722-8000 www.bethanyon36th.com www.epworthumcmpls.org www.stpeders.net Pastor Jo Bauman Rev. Pam Armstrong Julie A. Ebbesen, Pastor February Schedule: Sunday Worship 10:30 am Worship 9:00 and 10:30 am, Sundays Worship with Communion 10:30 am Education: Adults at 9:45 am; Summer - 9:00 only Education for all ages 9:15 am Children and Youth, 10:45 am Education for all at 9:00 am Feb. 9, Contemporary Music Service (Childcare Provided) (Childcare; Wheelchair Acc., Braille) Wednesdays - Study Group 10 am (Wheelchair Accessible) Coffee 10 am Sat. Feb 8, Creativity & Conversation All are welcome! Minnehaha United Methodist Trinity Lutheran Church 3701 E. 50th St. • 612-721-6231 of Minnehaha Falls Bethlehem Covenant www.minnehaha.org 5212 41st Ave. S. • 612-724-3691 3141 43rd Ave. S. • 612-721-5768 Traditional Service 9:00 am www.trinityfalls.org www.bethlehemcov.org Contemporary Worship 11:00 am Pastor Derek Johnson Pastor Ryan Eikenbary-Barber (Sept.-May) 10:30 am (June-Aug.) Sunday Worship 8:30 & 10 am (Handicapped accessible) Education for all ages 10:15 (Sept.-May) Children’s Church at 10 am Service Children especially welcome (Childcare; fully accessible) Feb. 2 – 10am Service Only Contemporary Worship Sundays 8:30 am AA Meetings Tuesdays/Sundays 7 pm Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am St. Albert the Great Catholic Traditional Worship Sundays 11am E. 29th St. at 32nd Ave. S. • Wednesday Feb. 12, 19, 26 meal and 612-724-3643 activities for the family at 5:45pm www.saintalbertthegreat.org Projects of the Christ Church Lutheran Fr. Joe Gillespie, O.P. Sunday Mass 9:30 am (Childcare available) Neighborhood 3244 34th Ave. • 612-721-6611 Saturday Mass 5:00 pm www.christchurchluth.org M,T, Th, F: Rosary at 8 am, Daily Mass 8:15 am Churches Include: Pastor: Kristine Carlson (Handicapped accessible) (Children welcome, Childcare available) Minnehaha Food Shelf, Sunday Worship at 9:30 am Serving People Tuesday 11:15 am Education 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pastor: Kristine Carlson The Friends of CCL offers free tours of Call us at 612-721-6231 our National Historic Landmark building 2nd Sunday of each month, 11 am. Minnehaha United Methodist, 3701 E. 50th St.

www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • February 2014 Page 9 music and dance by Lynn O’Brien this February. The class consists of 11am at Holy Trinity Lutheran This event is for families. Calling In Our Community and Akiko Ostlund, dance Sara ten weeks of study from 2-3:30pm Church, 2730 E. 31st St. Monday all future engineers and architects! Kelly and Hip Hope, the spoken on Sunday afternoons starting Feb. yoga classes focus on healthy, We’ve got the bricks, but we need Continued from page 9 word by Talia Young and Ollie 2 through Apr. 6 (just in time for strong bones and participants will you to bring your imagination. No Schminkey, a bellydance/hip hop Holy Week). Apart from your learn safe movements to sustain experience necessary. Four local residents combo by Claire Martin and favorite copy of the Bible, the sole and improve skeletal health. Friday —The Mystery/Thriller Adult Book music by Josh Wise. Tickets are $8 textbook for the class is Luther’s classes focus on gentle yoga, and Club meets on Sat., Feb. 1, 1pm. named to dean’s list in advance from artists and $10 at Small Catechism (can be pur- participants will learn breathing — “Paws to Read With an Animal” chased for $13 from the church) Four local residents have been the door (cash or check only). techniques, balance poses and will take place Sat., Feb. 8, 3-5pm. and we will cover everything from relaxation methods. No pre-regis- This event is for families Volun- named to the Dean’s List of Christian doctrine fundamentals Macalester College for academic tration is required – just show up. teers will help put young readers Longfellow photo (God, man, sin, redemption, etc.) Call Longfellow/Seward Healthy at ease so they can cuddle up with achievement during the fall semes- to the Sacraments and even to the ter of the 2013-2014 school year: — Seniors at 612-729-5799 for more a certified therapy animal and project now online End Times. If you’re new to the information. The cost is $3/class! practice reading aloud. Most li- David Baldus, the son of Bill Baldus local community or would simply and Geri Fedorowicz, was a gradu- Started on January 1, the communi- braries host dogs and you can call like an opportunity to share the ahead to see if other animals will ate of South High School, and is a ty art project of daily photographs faith with other Christians, you are first-year student at Macalester; of the Greater Longfellow commu- Mardi Gras planned be visiting. welcome. Refreshments and bever- —Baby Storytime meets at the li- —Duncan Claypool, the son of nity is well under way! Photo- ages will be provided. at Epworth March 1 Deborah and Stephen Claypool graphers have captured beautiful brary on Saturdays through Feb. was a graduate of Henry Sibley scenes of neighbors, winter activi- The second annual Mardi Gras 22 at 9:30am. This program is for Senior High School, and is a first- ties, cozy cafes and the chilly, snowy Acupuncture topic of dance and festival will be at Epworth children from birth to 24 months year student at Macalester; outdoors. Keep watching www. United Methodist Church, 3207 and their parent or caregiver. Talk, —Allison Mabbs, the daughter of longfellow365.com or follow face- Healthy Seniors group 37th Ave. S., Sat., Mar. 1, from 7- sing, read, write and play together Dickran and Linda Mabbs was a book.com/longfellow365 for more 10pm. Food, dancing, fun—all are in a format designed especially for graduate of South High School, and than 300 photos of the neighbor- Join Longfellow/Seward Healthy free, but donations for the babies. Share books, stories, is a senior; hood still to come! If you are inter- Seniors and Minneapolis Com- Minnehaha food shelf of nonper- rhymes, music and movement. —Dylan Saul, the son of Polly and ested in becoming a guest photog- munity Education for a presenta- ishable food items or financial con- —The Fearless and Friendly Knit- Bruce was a graduate of Mounds rapher, fill out an application on tion about acupuncture on Tue., tributions are accepted. You are ting Group will meet Tues., Jan. 28 Park Academy, and a junior at the website, and if you have any Feb. 18 at 10:30am at Holy Trinity invited to come in a Mardi Gras cos- and Feb. 11 and 25, 2-4pm. This Macalester. photo suggestions, such as a busi- Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 31st St. tume; there will be a costume con- group is for men and women at all ness or event to highlight, please This session will give you a test and prizes. Whether in costume skill levels. Drop in, or stay the email [email protected]. short overview of acupuncture, its or not, come for dancing to record- whole time. Learn how to knit or Cabaret presents scientific study, and its benefits. ed music. Children of all ages are practice new techniques. Bring This program is presented by welcome when accompanied by your own needles and yarn, “Hibernation Dreams” Faith hosts basics Margaret Landry from Dancing adults; child care will not be provid- please. Other needlecrafts wel- Dragon Acupuncture and Wellness. come! Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minne - ed. For more information call the Christian class Epworth office: 612-722-0232 or —K-12 Homework Help is sched- haha Ave., presents “Hibernation uled on Tuesdays, 3-6pm; through Dreams” on Fri., Feb. 7 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mary Ellen Reetz-Pegues at 763-560- Yoga for seniors 6196. Beginning in February, Feb 25. Free in-person tutoring is 7:30pm. The night will feature 3430 E. 51st St., will host a available for K-12 students. No ad- storytelling by Andre Heuer, Christian Basics Class beginning set at Holy Trinity Epworth has a new e-mail address: [email protected]. vance sign-up needed. Two different styles of yoga classes —Every Tuesday in February, are offered each week from 10- 6:30pm, is Family Storytime. This Events slated at event is for children of all ages and Put Your Feet their parent or caregiver. Talk, sing, Roosevelt Library read, write and play together in a format appropriate for young chil- in Our Hands Roosevelt Library, 4026 28th Ave. dren. Share books, stories, rhymes, S., will sponsor a number of music and movement. events in February: —On Sat., Feb. 15, head on down Find Professional Solutions to the LEGO Lab, from 2-4pm. Continued on page 12 2221 Ford Parkway, Suite 350 St. Paul, MN 55116 651-698-8879 Physicians Treating (3rd floor, above Haskell’s) Foot & Ankle Problems www.mnfootdoc.com

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www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com • Messenger • February 2014 Page 11 —The 55+ Book Club meets 9:30am and Saturdays, Feb. 1, 8, card game. This is event is for In Our Community Wed., Feb. 5 at 3pm to discuss and 15 at 9:30am. teens. Use our free cards and Applications open new and interesting titles. Bring —The Fearless and Friendly Knit- decks, or bring your own! Sat., Continued from page 10 for Farmers Market along your recommendations for ting Group will meet Wed., Feb. Feb. 1 and 22, from 2-4pm. future meetings. This month 12 and Feb. 26 from 10am- — Conversation Circles will Interested in vending at the Events planned at they are discussing "The noon. Men and women at all meet Sundays through Feb. 23 Midtown Farmers Market? Mar. 7 Zookeeper’s Wife," by Diane skill levels are invited. Bring from 1-3pm. Non-native English is the deadline for all vendors Nokomis Library Ackerman. your own needles and yarn, speakers: practice your English except arts and crafts vendors, —The Nokomis Library Writing please. and make new friends in an in- whose deadline is Apr. 4. Quality Nokomis Library, 5100 S 34th vendors are the heart of the Ave., has the following events Group meets Mon., Feb. 3, at —LEGO Lab meets Sat., Feb. 1, formal, volunteer-led setting, 6:30pm. Join fellow writers for from 3-5pm. This event is for and learn about the library, too. Midtown Farmers Market and they planned in February: strive to create a balanced and — Bargain hunters and book encouragement, feedback, and to families. Calling all future engi- Call 612-543-5669 for more in- help each other take writing to neers and architects! We’ve got formation in English or, in diverse vendor mix each season. lovers take note: Used Book Sale Applications from Minnesota and will take place Sat., Feb. 22, the next level. Bring works in the bricks, but we need you to Hmong, 612-543-8845; in So- progress, paper and pen. You bring your imagination. No mali, 612-543-8756; in Spanish, Wisconsin farmers, artisans and 10am-4pm. The Friends of the producers are welcome. Visit our Library will hold a sale of hun- will explore different ways to experience necessary. We’ll have 612-543-8510. think about writing. LEGOS and DUPLOS®, so all — Job Search Assistance is website, www.midtownfarmers- dreds of adult and children’s fic- market.org, for more information tion and nonfiction books in —The Sci-Fi Adult Book Club ages are welcome. planned for every Tues., through meets Thurs., Feb. 6 at 6:30pm, Feb. 25, from 3-5pm. Are you and to access the 2014 vendor hardcover and paperback. Most application. books are withdrawn from the this month to discuss “The best seeking new employment or re- Hennepin County Library system of Connie Willis: Award-Win- Events scheduled at entering the workforce? Do you or donated by the public. Funds ning Stories,” by Connie Willis. East Lake Library need help looking for a job, fill- Midtown Greenery raised will benefit the library. —The First Friday Diabetes Sup- ing out applications or writing This sale involves adult materials port Group meets Fri., Feb. 7, East Lake Library, 2727 E. Lake St., your résumé? Stop in for free Call for Proposals only. Book donations are now 1pm. Share experiences with has numerous scheduled events one-to-one assistance with a job others living with diabetes and search representative. The Midtown Greenway Coalition being accepted at the library. during February. Among them: announces a call for proposals for — “Game On! Gaming Thurs- get tips and advice from a health —Family Storytime is held on —K-12 Homework Help is care professional on blood sugar scheduled on Mon., Tues. and Northern Spark 2014. The event days” takes place on Thursdays, Fridays, through Feb. 28, 10:15 will be held June 14 in locations through Feb. 27, 4:30-6pm. This management, diet and exercise. a.m. This event is for children of Thurs., 3:30-7:30pm through Please call Nokomis Healthy Feb. 27. Free in-person tutoring throughout Minneapolis, including event is for teens. Play Xbox 360 all ages and their parent or care- the Greenway. or Magic: The Gathering games Seniors, 612-729-5499, to make giver. Talk, sing, read, write and is available for K-12 students. No arrangements for free transporta- advance sign-up needed. You are invited to apply as a at the library! play together in a format appro- Greenway artist! The event will co- —The Graphic Novel Adult Book tion to the program. priate for young children. Share —Childcare Group Storytime, —Family Storytime for children Wed., Feb. 5, 10:30am. Talk, incide with the third annual Green- Club will meet Thurs., Feb. 20, books, stories, rhymes, music way Glow ride along the Midtown 6:30pm to discuss “Watchmen,” of all ages and their parents, and movement. sing, read, write and play togeth- meets every Friday through Feb. er in a format appropriate for Greenway. This year’s deadline for by Alan Moore and Dave Gib- —Baby Storytime is scheduled proposals is Fri., Feb. 7 at 12pm. bons. 14, at 10:30am and every Satur- Fridays through Feb. 28, 11:15 the children in your care. Share day through Feb. 15 at 11am. books, stories, rhymes, music For a downloadable application, —K-12 Homework Help is a.m. This event is for children please visit http://midtowngreen- scheduled on every Mon. and This is for children of all ages from birth to 24 months and and movement. and their parent or caregiver. —Teen Anime Club (for teens) way.org/projects-and- Thurs., 3:30-7:30pm through their parent or caregiver. Talk, programs/public-art. Talk, sing, read, write and play meets Thurs., Feb. 6, 6-7:30pm. Feb. 27 (except Feb. 17). Free in- sing, read, write and play togeth- Northern Spark, organized by together in a format appropriate Watch anime, discuss manga and person tutoring is available for er in a format designed especial- Northern Lights.mn, is a unique, for young children. Share books, share artwork. Something differ- K-12 students. No advance sign- ly for babies. Share books, sto- free, annual, multidisciplinary, stories, rhymes, music and ent every time! up needed. ries, rhymes, music and move- multi-venue, multiple partner, —The Mystery/Thriller Adult movement. ment. —The Adult Book Club will meet dusk-to-dawn, public arts festival. A Book Club meets on Mon., Feb. —Baby Storytime, for children —“Game On”, Join up to learn Fri., Feb. 14, 10:30-11:30am one-night event, it serves as a plat- 10, 6:30pm, this month to dis- from birth to 24 months (and the basics – or some new tips when they will be discussing form for artists to dream of and cuss “The Poacher’s Son," by their parent or caregiver) meets and tricks – to the popular “Caleb's Crossing," by Geraldine plan projects that use the city as a Paul Doiron. Tues., Feb. 4 and Feb. 11 at “Magic: The Gathering” trading Brooks. stage and screen.

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