“Right now, it’s mostly open grass with minimal access to the river,” Pederson said. “We want to give students and neighbors better access to recreation and the river itself.” mndaily.com/city/east-ri...
East River Flats expanding new recreation features and river acces
A development plan for East River Flats Park, led by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, aims to transform the open space into a popular recreation spot. The proposal includes...
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Earth Day 2026 Clean Up this Saturday, April 18th. East Bank is coordinating multiple sites. We are also kicking off our Father Hennepin Bluff Park stewardship this Saturday, and hoping you can join us on the East Bank Bike Tour on Saturday, May 2nd. If you want a free helmet, we got that too.
More Details now available for our next East Bank Bike Tour on Saturday, May 2nd. Info about location / times, and giveaways (including bike helmets, bells and light sets) can be found here --> www.eastbankmpls.org/bike-tours
DreamHaven in Dinkytown, August 1994
Chris Steller@chrissteller.bsky.social · 7mo agoLongtime #Dinkytown shop owner Greg Ketter is the 70yo you may have seen in a TV interview speaking his mind and walking away into a gas cloud. The September 1985 Southeast (Minneapolis) neighborhood newspaper noted his shop's move from above Gray's Drug to a street level entrance around the corner.
Longtime #Dinkytown shop owner Greg Ketter is the 70yo you may have seen in a TV interview speaking his mind and walking away into a gas cloud. The September 1985 Southeast (Minneapolis) neighborhood newspaper noted his shop's move from above Gray's Drug to a street level entrance around the corner.
Robin Bougie@robinbougie.bsky.social · 7mo agoComics retailing legend Greg Ketter standing up to ICE in Minneapolis. Yes, that's tear gas. He's 70 years old.
Not an original idea at all, just felt like fartin around tonight. @dinkytown.bsky.social @eastbankmpls.bsky.social #mpls
Mpls Park and Rec Board renames Marcy Park to Dinky Park Dinky Park is located at 711 11th Ave SE, near the U of M campus and Dinkytown area. The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership officially submitted a request to rename the park to the MPRB in 2024. www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinky-p...
"I am proud that last year the City Council took action and provided funding for Dinky After Dark. Now, after years of advocating, students will have increased lighting in corridors and improved safety for all," said Councilwoman Robin Wonsley www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...
New LED pedestrian lights in Dinkytown aiming to make Minneapolis area safer
There's new light shining on Dinkytown in Minneapolis tonight. It's part of a $500,000 initiative called "Dinky After Dark."
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We’ve got reports from the League of Women Voters MPLS that their system glitched and the livestream will not be operational tonight. However, they are filming it and will post the video after the event.
One hour until the Ward 2 City Council Candidate Forum Coffman Union Theater (1st floor).
What are you up to at 6:30p today? If it's not the MPLS Ward 2 Candidate Forum, you must not be from around here. No worries, anyone can join! See you from 6:30 to 8 at Coffman Memorial Union's 1st Floor Theater.
"Officials activated new sidewalk lights in Dinkytown to help curb crime as part of the "Dinky After Dark" initiative." www.kare11.com/article/news...
'Dinky After Dark': New public safety initiative brings more lights to neighborhood
The U of M is trying to curb crime near campus.
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😅 Not a renting pro? Don't worry -- we've got a forum for that. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th at University Lutheran Church of Hope in Dinkytown for a Renter's Rights Forum you won't want to miss. Stay after the forum for 🍕 FREE PIZZA 🤤 & social hour + our quarterly meeting to follow.
The Minneapolis Park + Rec Board is holding its 2nd public hearing over renaming Marcy Park on Thursday, September 25th at 5:45 pm. Learn more about this endeavor at www.eastbankmpls.org/marcy-park. Sign on to support the name change at: forms.gle/ABSAMRWJXxse...
Am I the only one who wishes there was a “neither” option?
"Route 6 service to southeast Minneapolis, Dinkytown and the University of Minnesota will double. Throughout the bus era, half the Route 6 trips have terminated in downtown, with half continuing to southeast. This will increase the frequency from 30 to 15 minutes."
The Quarterly Transit Report: August 2025
New and improved bus service metro-wide brings the Network Now goals — improved access, serve today’s travel patterns — one step closer.
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The Marshall student apartment building in Dinkytown stands on the site of Marshall High School (later Marshall-University High School) which closed in 1982. It became a small business incubator bldg (you could share a fax!) before being razed for housing (can't find a pic w/the big MARSHALL sign)
Dinkytown pedestrian lighting installation begins www.eastbankmpls.org/news/dinkyto...
Dinkytown pedestrian lighting installation begins — East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership
From Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley’s newsletter: Dinkytown is getting new pedestrian lighting thanks to City Council advocacy and funding. For decades, students and university community memb...
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Notice of a Public Hearing: Dinkytown Commercial Historic District Monday, July 23, 4:30 pm Details: www.marcy-holmes.org/notice_of_a_...
METRO E Line construction is starting soon. Metro Transit is currently in the process of awarding a construction contract. Once a contractor is selected the E Line team will finalize the construction schedule. Activities may begin as early as the last week in April.
