Hiawatha Golf Course in South Minneapolis has received a National Register of Historic Places but the battle over its future remains.
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Gloves are still on in the Hiawatha Golf Course bout
The Park Board’s vote to move ahead with its Master Plan has not deterred the plan’s critics.
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Hiawatha Golf Course nominated for National Register of Historic Places
On Monday, it was announced that the course, which has a storied Black history, could be deemed eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Homeless advocates, Mpls Park Police clash over encampments
Homelessness in Minneapolis continues to be a problem, and the COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the need for a solutions.
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MPRB seeks nominations for MLK “Living the Dream” Award
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB)’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Living the Dream” Award recognizes people and organizations who demonstrate dedication and distinguished service to the park system and the lives of Minneapolis residents. “Living the Dream” honorees embody Dr. King’s message of justice for all and commitment to community and […]
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Mpls park board dedicates headquarters to its first Black leader
The board hosted a ceremony renaming its West River Road building to Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters.
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Lola on the Lake to rebuild after suspected arson
The iconic pavilion that housed Black-owned Lola on the Lake is set to be torn down after suspected arson.
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Weigh in on North Minneapolis park plans
The MPRB just released plans for North Minneapolis’ 31 neighborhood parks and three regional trails.
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North Commons dome proposal stirs controversy
An extensive process of community involvement has preceded this public comment phase, and in a few parks the proposed improvements have generated some spirited debate. None, however, have been as controversial as the dome proposed for North Commons.
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Concerned about Park Board election
As a long time observer of the MPRB, I am concerned about the possible outcome of the Park Board election in November. When Nekima Levy-Pounds was attending Park Board meetings she would criticize the all-White Park Board because of its lack of racial diversity. The current Park Board is composed of five White women and four White […]
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Demands for apology follow Park Board’s trespassing threat
Disconnect is between board and communities of color, says commissioner Protesters from the community vow that they will continue attending Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) meetings until their voices are fully heard. “I want all human beings who are sick of this to stand up,” proclaimed Minneapolis NAACP Spokeswoman Raeisha Williams last week standing […]
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2016 MPRB Swimming Lesson Scholarship Program
2016 MPRB SWIMMING LESSON SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Description: The MPRB Swimming Scholarship program is for low income families who are Minneapolis residents. Children who receive free or reduced lunch program in school meet the qualifications. Parent or guardian receives a special coupon code from MPRB or PFP and uses it when registering their child through the […]
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Mpls parks chief defends racial equity progress
New 20-year plan tackles 20-year work backlog The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) plans to invest over $65 million in city parks improvements over the next five years. The MPRB commissioners in May approved a new “20 Year Neighborhood Park Plan” as well as a new “criteria based” system to determine future rehabilitation and […]