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by grrdanko
February 17th, 2017, 11:32 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics
Replies: 2031
Views: 803096

Re: Downtown Minneapolis General Topics & Development Map

I went there a couple times. My wife experience was the food and service not being good at all. I never went back.
by grrdanko
February 10th, 2017, 10:42 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Skyway System
Replies: 519
Views: 106354

Re: Minneapolis Skyway System

To be fair, I don't think it has so much to do with race as it does with not wanting people to loiter, vandalize, or defecate in the skyway. There is some precedence for concern due to the anti-social behaviors that have been occurring in the skyway near the street connection to the St Paul Skyway:...
by grrdanko
February 7th, 2017, 2:56 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Star Tribune (& other local media)
Replies: 241
Views: 51923

Re: Star Tribune

If the Star Tribune cared about local reporting I'd be happy to pay for it. Their local stories are about as substantial as the local tv news. I know where you're coming from, but you're basically saying "if the Strib could afford to hire enough reporters to cover local news in-depth, I'd pay ...
by grrdanko
February 7th, 2017, 2:24 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Star Tribune (& other local media)
Replies: 241
Views: 51923

Re: Star Tribune

As has been pointed out above, there are ways to work around the paywalls and get the Strib for free, so this isn't really an exercise in getting the best price. If you're paying for it, it's because you value you it at some level. Perhaps $4 per week really is too much, and I'd tend to agree that ...
by grrdanko
February 7th, 2017, 12:04 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: 2020 Census
Replies: 1
Views: 565

Re: 2020 Census

A census taker once tried to test me....
by grrdanko
January 2nd, 2017, 1:59 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Armory
Replies: 361
Views: 72679

Re: Minneapolis Armory

They are working on the elavator penthouse on the Armory. Does anyone know what's been approved? I know some people are disappointed with this project, but I'm excited to see this building get some use again. If they have to have parking in the basement to make it financially viable I'm good with th...
by grrdanko
January 2nd, 2017, 12:36 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 549333

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

I know Tom Pham is a crook, but I've enjoyed the food at all of his restaurants.
by grrdanko
December 31st, 2016, 6:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2951
Views: 724380

Re: Public Transit News and Current Happenings

Yeah the fact that I always have to re-log in to get to my purchased tickets is extremely annoying. Yea, but it's good for security reasons. You don't want anybody logging in your account to purchase more tickets for you, as that could be very dangerous. If you have a code or a fingerprint on your ...
by grrdanko
December 11th, 2016, 3:54 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Expo 2023 / 2027
Replies: 53
Views: 23726

Re: Expo 2023

by grrdanko
October 22nd, 2016, 12:23 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Minneapolis Armory
Replies: 361
Views: 72679

Re: Minneapolis Armory

Why do trains have to stop for cars exiting CP Plaza? You don't cross the tracks from that garage.
by grrdanko
October 9th, 2016, 7:39 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 549333

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

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by grrdanko
October 9th, 2016, 6:05 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News
Replies: 1261
Views: 549333

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Restaurant News

Five Guys looks like it will be open tomorrow.
YES! The hours make me so happy :)

11a-10p M-F

We need more cheap and quick options downtown that are open more than just weekdays at lunch.
by grrdanko
October 9th, 2016, 4:42 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Oakland Apartments (213-215 South 9th St) and neighbors
Replies: 43
Views: 7931

Re: Downtown Minneapolis General Topics & Development Map

Oakwood apartments by Harry wild Jones. 1890s. A gem worth saving.

I don't know if they'll be able to rehab the building. There is a lot of damage.

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by grrdanko
September 24th, 2016, 10:00 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 494177

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Sad day: Happy Days Market appears to have closed.
They've been closed for at least two weeks.
by grrdanko
September 20th, 2016, 10:38 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: North Loop Office Building - 419 Washington Ave N / 420 N 3rd St
Replies: 122
Views: 28503

Re: 419 Washington Ave N - 10 story office

Well this got significantly worse. It's now just mostly a parking ramp.
I think it looks really nice.
It's not a stand alone parking structure and sufficient well hidden parking in the neighborhood is a good thing.
by grrdanko
September 19th, 2016, 1:15 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 494177

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

I suppose I wonder how that will fit in with a new retailer then.

I think it's the same type of merchandise. Just a different vendor.
by grrdanko
September 19th, 2016, 12:01 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 494177

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Hmm. Good that something is going to fill it in. Still, I kind of liked that it was a Minneapolis/Minnesota-themed store that also provided visitor and transit info.
The visitor information center isn't going away.
by grrdanko
September 19th, 2016, 11:22 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Red Rock Corridor
Replies: 49
Views: 10489

Re: Red Rock Corridor


- Long term: 2020-2040. When Rt. 363 reaches 25 passengers per in-service hour, replace with BRT service.
25 passengers an hour? We need to enhance service where people are and where they want to go. What are they thinking?
by grrdanko
September 18th, 2016, 4:40 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 201249

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium

https://youtu.be/0vUsfcmMxn8/

Everything looks great today. I just wish thee was an alternative to the temporary security tents.
by grrdanko
September 16th, 2016, 11:06 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Housing Market/Economics - General Topics
Replies: 260
Views: 120147

Re: The economics of housing

A new residential home builder is focusing on small starter homes in North Minneapolis. http://finance-commerce.com/2016/09/modular-home-maker-considers-north-minneapolis-plant/ I wish them the best of luck, but this is way over priced for the neighborhood. You can get this trailer house for $22500...