Minneapolis, MN
Road reconstruction project causing concern among NE Minneapolis artists
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Artists say Quincy Street is a special place with unique character and a charming vibe.
Cause for concern
What we know:
For Eddie Phillips, turning wood into furniture is a form of artistic expression, but he is worried a road reconstruction project could have a negative impact on the street his woodworking shop calls home.
“I think everybody wants the reconstruction to happen. It’s the how it’s going to happen,” said Philips, who owns Boom Island Woodworking.
From manufacturers to makers
The backstory:
The City of Minneapolis is planning to rebuild several streets in an industrial area of northeast called Logan Park. That includes several blocks of Quincy Street, an uneven brick road, which is more than 100 years old.
But some of the artists who moved in after being displaced by development in the North Loop are concerned the project will get rid of the historic charm of the area and lay the groundwork for gentrification, which could force them to move again.
“Quincy has seen a lot of change in the last 15 years and I think there is a concern that we could be pushed out,” said Phillips.
City officials say the street doesn’t have proper drainage and many spots have missing sidewalks and pedestrian ramps, which make the area hard to navigate, especially for people with disabilities.
But some artists believe a lengthy construction project could make it hard to hold events like Art-A-Whirl for a couple of years and limit access to the buildings for both the artists and the general public.
“We want the city to engage with this as a partner and help preserve, establish, and foster the arts community,” said Jono Query, who owns the Q.arma Building on Quincy.
No final plan yet
What they’re saying:
Ultimately, Phillips hopes the project lays the foundation for the heart of the arts district for the next 50 years.
“We need to be able to get deliveries, We need parking for our customers, but you know at the same time, we want the arts district to be accessible and walkable as well,” said Phillips.
The city is still gathering input from the public about Quincy Street and the other streets involved in this reconstruction project.
That project is scheduled to begin in April of next year.
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Sunday,…
San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
LINE: Spurs -4.5; over/under is 215.5
WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Spurs lead series 2-1
BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series. The Spurs won the last meeting 115-108 on Saturday, led by 39 points from Victor Wembanyama. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32.
The Timberwolves are 31-21 against Western Conference opponents. Minnesota is sixth in the Western Conference with 33.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.5.
The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. San Antonio is fourth in the Western Conference with 16.3 fast break points per game led by Julian Champagnie averaging 3.0.
The Timberwolves’ 13.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are just 0.8 more made shots on average than the 13.0 per game the Spurs allow. The Spurs average 13.6 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.1 per game the Timberwolves allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and five assists for the Timberwolves. Naz Reid is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Wembanyama is averaging 25 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 3.1 blocks for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox is averaging 18.6 points and 6.2 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 111.1 points, 47.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 6.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.1 points per game.
Spurs: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 46.5 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 7.7 steals and 7.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 105.5 points.
INJURIES: Timberwolves: Donte DiVincenzo: out for season (leg).
Spurs: David Jones Garcia: out for season (ankle).
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Minneapolis, MN
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Residents of a northeast Minneapolis apartment were seen evacuating the building after fire crews were called to the scene on Friday morning.
This all happened around 3 a.m. near 5th Street and 7th Avenue Northeast near Saint Anthony Park.
A 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS crew says that multiple fire crews were on scene and several residents were seen evacuating.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Minneapolis Fire for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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