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Floating Ideas for Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock

October 19, 2019Media Coverage 1 Comment

It’s been four years since the last barge passed through Minneapolis’ Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock, and a group hoping to convert the site into the focal point of the downtown riverfront says it’s still years away from happening.

Plan to remake lock and dam, Minneapolis riverfront taking shape

October 11, 2019Media Coverage
Plan to remake lock and dam, Minneapolis riverfront taking shape

By Eric Roper for Star Tribune | October 11, 2019 (photo by Glenn Stubb) Early funding is falling into place for an ambitious plan to remake the lock and dam … Read More

Former County Commissioner, Mark Andrew, Joins Initiative to Transform Lock & Dam into World-Class Visitors & Interpretive Center

October 10, 2019Media Coverage
Former County Commissioner, Mark Andrew, Joins Initiative to Transform Lock & Dam into World-Class Visitors & Interpretive Center

Via an October 10 News Release: Mark Andrew, former Hennepin County Commissioner and chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, has been named president of Friends of the Lock & … Read More

Once key to industry and transportation, Mississippi River poised for makeover in Minneapolis

September 14, 2019Media Coverage
Once key to industry and transportation, Mississippi River poised for makeover in Minneapolis

By Janet Moore, Star Tribune. The Mississippi River’s blue-brown water lapped against the hull of Cory Parkos’ solar-powered leisure boat as he steered it away from Boom Island Park in … Read More

MN Public Utilities Commission Upholds Public Interest at Upper Lock

August 16, 2018Media Coverage
MN Public Utilities Commission Upholds Public Interest at Upper Lock

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA — By Eric Roper, Star Tribune. August 16, 2018 State regulators dealt a major blow Thursday to a controversial proposal to generate hydroelectric power beside the Stone Arch Bridge, possibly … Read More

Minneapolis City Council Approves “The Falls” Redevelopment Plan for the Upper Lock

April 13, 2018Press Release
Minneapolis City Council Approves “The Falls” Redevelopment Plan for the Upper Lock

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BY FRIENDS OF THE LOCK & DAM Contact: Kjersti Monson, 612.836.8266 April 13, 2018 (MINNEAPOLIS) – Minneapolis City Council passed a Resolution today supporting The Falls, a … Read More

WCCO Reports on The Falls in Advance of House Capital Hearing

March 19, 2018Media Coverage
WCCO Reports on The Falls in Advance of House Capital Hearing

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — By Molly Rosenblatt. It’s been almost three years since the Upper St. Anthony Falls closed to boat traffic on the Mighty Mississippi. Now, there’s a vision to transform the area … Read More

Veteran Lockmaster Mike DeRusha to the Washington Post: the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock is “a Jewel”

March 16, 2018Media Coverage
Veteran Lockmaster Mike DeRusha to the Washington Post: the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock is “a Jewel”

ALONG THE RIVER — The Mississippi runs the spine of America, touching 10 states and draining waters from 21 more, a vast waterway with a rich mythology, a sometimes powerful beauty … Read More

Two artists ‘lock it down’ with projects illuminating the history of St. Anthony Falls

October 2, 2017Media Coverage
Two artists ‘lock it down’ with projects illuminating the history of St. Anthony Falls

“Spirit Island Projection,” by Andrea Carlson. The lock at St. Anthony Falls doesn’t send boats up and down the Mississippi River anymore. Now it hosts art.On Friday and Saturday nights, … Read More

St. Anthony Falls Upper Lock to light up with art, river history

September 15, 2017Media Coverage
St. Anthony Falls Upper Lock to light up with art, river history

For the first weekend of “Illuminate the Lock” artist Aaron Dysart used data from 47 years of lock-keeper logbooks to program a light show. Courtesy of The Soap Factory You can … Read More

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