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Time for Commissioners to decide what happens at Golf Course
Meanwhile, golfers ramp up efforts to save course and continue to question why Minnehaha Creek can’t be dredged By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN As the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) of … more
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Athletic fields designed near Nokomis, urban ag proposed near Hiawatha
Open house held as changes require modification of Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park by park board By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN With the focus of nearby Bossen Park on softball, some residents feel that … more
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Minnesota DNR supports closing Hiawatha Golf Course
DNR favors reducing pumping at the golf course. Residents are split: peace and quiet vs. maximum usage of space. By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Of the two directions for the Hiawatha Golf Course that were … more
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If there is no Hiawatha Golf Course, what do residents want there?
The Park Board continues to evaluate whether it will keep the golf course running. Exercise prompts residents to consider the sorts of amenities they would support at Hiawatha Golf Course if the … more
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Over 1,500 people plant 300 trees at Lake Hiawatha on Arbor Day
By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN To celebrate Arbor Day 2017, over 1,500 people planted 300 trees at Lake Hiawatha Park. The location was chosen, in part, because of the highly engaged community that cares … more
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MPRB presents five scenarios for Hiawatha Golf Course
Five scenarios being studied for Hiawatha Golf Course: • Alternative 1 - Existing Conditions: 18 hole golf course, current pumping; affects one house • Alternative 2 – No groundwater pumping, … more
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What would happen to Lake Hiawatha if dams in creek were removed?
Park Board, City enter phase two of investigation and hope to find preferred solution to water issues at golf course By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN If the level of Lake Hiawatha were lowered, would that … more
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City testing floating catchment to stop trash from entering lake
Staff will evaluate pilot project after eight weeks to see if it is helping Lake Hiawatha reduce its drainage debris By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Will a floating yellow curtain help with the trash problem … more
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Basements likely to flood if pumping stops at golf course
Neighborhood warned about possible flooding; MRPB collecting basement elevation numbers from nearby homes By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Turning off the pumps at Hiawatha Golf Course may flood 9-18 homes … more
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Local residents push Minneapolis Parks to ban use of pesticides
(Photo above) Standish-Ericsson residents Sean Connaughty speaks to the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board on Mar. 16, in favor banning Roundup. He was one of 40 people who attended the meeting … more
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Lake Hiawatha water quality discussed at community meeting
Residents learn about the factors affecting water quality, and discover poisons and chemicals from trash aren’t being measured Article and photos by TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN How healthy is Lake … more
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Local resident envisions food forest at Hiawatha Golf Course
Ryan Seibold stands next to Minnehaha Creek near where it currently empties into Lake Hiawatha. Given the water issues at the Hiawatha Golf Course, which at some points lies about 4 feet lower than … more
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Parks plan bringing changes to neighborhoods
Planners seek to individualize neighborhood parks and offer diverse activities within entire service area By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN In the coming years, you’ll see fewer tennis courts and baseball … more
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Hiawatha Golf Course at lower elevation than Lake Hiawatha
The groundwater pumped out of golf course per year equals 15-16” covering entire 640-acre Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park...data leaves MPRB with more questions and puts golf course improvements on … more
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Lake Hiawatha’s trash problem fed by culverts every rainfall
Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Sept. 15 will re-imagine Hiawatha Golf Course and help fix garbage problem By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Since May, Standish-Ericsson resident Sean Connaughty has removed … more
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Next up: re-imagine Hiawatha Golf Course
Because of flooding, the Hiawatha Golf Course will remain closed until 2017. The course was built in 1929 and opened in 1934. The course was created on the west shore of what is now Lake Hiawatha by … more
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Nokomis-Hiawatha Master Plan nearly finished
Last chance for public to give input during 45-day review process or January public hearing By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Today, 10% of the Nokomis-Hiawatha Park is natural and the rest is turf grass. … more
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Options abound for athletic fields, rec center, beaches, bathhouse and playgrounds at Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park
Residents review two plans during an open house; comments will be reviewed by the community advisory council   By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Changes are coming to Lake Hiawatha and Nokomis parks, and … more
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