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by Professor Samuel L, Myers Jr, University of Minnesota. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer during an arrest. The officer pressed his knee to Floyd’s neck for
By Blake MacKenzie, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Originally published February 14, 2020. If you’ve ever driven on I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’ve gone right over the heart of the historic Rondo neighborhood. Before
I was delighted to hear Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz mention the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul during his inaugural address in January. While elaborating on his vision for One Minnesota, he mentioned the importance of
by Beth Mattson-Teig, ULI. Originally published March 29, 2018. ULI Advisory Services has presented their recommendations on a proposed Rondo Community Land Bridge in St. Paul—a project that is intended to build both a physical and
by Emma Nelson, Star Tribune originally published March 24, 2018 A constant roar rises from Interstate 94 in St. Paul as cars rip down eight lanes of traffic on their way between the Twin Cities’
by Frederick Melo, Pioneer Press. Originally published March 16, 2018. Construction of Interstate 94 through St. Paul in the 1950s and 1960s upended the Rondo neighborhood, forever separating what’s now Summit-University with a deep highway
Report originally broadcast on KSTP Channel 5 A community push to reconnect an historic African-American St. Paul neighborhood is getting national support. This week, the Urban Land Institute joined the nonprofit ReConnect Rondo to discuss
Report originally broadcast on KSTP Channel 5 ST. PAUL, Minn. (KMSP) – The construction of I-94 more than 50 years ago cut straight through the Rondo community in St. Paul. This weekend, an effort to
by Matt Reicher, streets.mn. Originally published September 10, 2013. The idea to connect the Twin Cities was first approached by city officials in the 1920s, but took hold in 1944 due in part to a proposal
by Ehsan Alam, MNOPEDIA. Originally published June 14, 2017. St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood ran roughly between University Avenue to the north, Selby Avenue to the south, Rice Street to the east, and Lexington Avenue to
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1360 University Ave W.
Ste 104 #181
Saint Paul, MN 55104-4092
© 2021 ReConnect Rondo
All Rights Reserved.