Above the Falls

Above the Falls
The cutoff wall: St. Anthony Falls' hidden hazard
December 8, 2022
The nearly 150-year old cutoff wall underneath St. Anthony Falls is a critical piece of infrastructure. But you wouldn't know it by how the wall is inspected and maintained. Read more
Water flows over the St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam on a sunny day.
Waterway cleanup with United By Blue (partner event)
May 31, 2022
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Volunteers at a waterway cleanup
Plant shrubs along the shoreline at BF Nelson Park
May 9, 2022
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Volunteers at BF Nelson Park
Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan faces first lawsuit
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
November 9, 2021

The Minneapolis City Council recently approved the controversial Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment plan for the North Minneapolis riverfront. Community members have filed a lawsuit alleging that the project's environmental review was inadequate (and we agree).  >>

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Upper Harbor Terminal: The benefits and their cost
August 12, 2021

It can be challenging to weigh or even track what benefits the Upper Harbor Terminal redevelopment promises against their cost. This infographic lays out what we see as possible positive outcomes against the uncertainties and costs.  >>

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What's missing from the Upper Harbor Terminal environmental review
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
July 28, 2021

We're anticipating several key Minneapolis city council votes on the Upper Harbor Terminal development project this fall. Next up is the project's environmental review. Here's what we think is missing from this report and how this important, mile-long riverfront redevelopment in North Minneapolis could be better.  >>

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Annual park rankings highlight racial and economic disparities
by Colleen O'Connor Toberman
June 7, 2021

St. Paul and Minneapolis are known to have some of the country's best urban park systems. But how well do they deliver equitable park access to all residents?  >>

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