Comments for The Alley Newspaper

Comment on ReUse Center Closed after 15 years by Steve Moroukian

Steve Moroukian — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:17:27 +0000

I was the Inventory Manager and involved in development, marketing and start-up and for the first year of operation.
What glory I feel to have been a part of the creation of such a wonderful gem, assembled by innovators. The wisdom, love, care, knowledge, and skills of Susan Gust and Harvey Winje brought this dream to fruition.
The original intent was carried-out through the first year of operation. After that, things began to fall apart…it became overly politicized, which is where things go to die. The fact that this amazing operation continued for as long as it did is very impressive. My feeling is that if things had continued, if the Board had not ‘fired’ Susan after the first year of operation because she did not meet their “goals,” the business would still be operating and the community would have gained a lot more as a result of its existence.

Comment on Insights of Running Wolf by Becky F

Becky F — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:49:28 +0000

I am anxiously awaiting a book written by Sue Hunter Weir about her research findings of the lives of the people in the cemetary. Does he have anything in the works?

Comment on Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 & The Robber by Galvanised feeding barriers

Galvanised feeding barriers — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:51:19 +0000

The google map document indicates the problem is on the north side of the Bank/Riverside intersection. In fact, the most dangerous section is when travelling north on Bank, approaching the Riverside intersection from the south. The steep hill means cyclists pick up speed. In this area, buses are coming out the Billing’s and transitway area, some stopping as the bike lane becomes a turning lane for vehicles, and cars are speeding to make the right hand turn (eastbound) onto Riverside. The bike lane suddenly becomes the eastbound turning lane for vehicles onto Riverside. The cyclist then has to choose between using this turning lane, with fast approaching cars from behind, or using part of the vehicle lane heading north on Bank St. Because of the design, both vehicle lanes narrow and cyclists are squeezed. Yes, the narrowing of the road/bridge, once across Riverside is bad, but surviving the competition with speeding vehicles for space on the right side of Bank (approaching Riverside) is the worst danger. After 2 years of near-death experiences, I now go 15 min. out of my way to avoid this intersection.

Comment on Open Letter about Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery and Sue Hunter Weir by greg

greg — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:05:41 +0000

I really enjoy reading the columns about the Pioneer and Soldiers Cemetery. My family and I lived not far from the cemetery for about 25 years, and we spent many hours there every year just enjoying the solumn quiet, and regularly attended Memorial Day services there as well. My great grandparents, Helmer and Inga Marie Tiller, lived in the area from the 1890′s to 1937, and 4 of their children are buried there. One of them, Laura Tiller, burned to death in 1905 at the age of 10 years old.

I hope to keep reading these columns for many years to come.

Comment on ReUse Center Closed after 15 years by T. Friedlander

T. Friedlander — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:49:03 +0000

When I first learned about Reuse Center they were located on Lake near Hiawatha and the place was a treasure trove of old house parts. I would often go there just to see all the cool things I could get that I never really knew I needed. But times change.

I can understand why it closed. The last time I was there the staff was uninterested and not in the least helpful but more importantly the items they had were filthy and vastly overpriced. Diversity of items was pitiful and, finally, the new location was a bear to find.

I’m a big fan of NW Architectural Salvage on Selby in St. Paul. Small shop crammed with goodies.

Comment on ReUse Center Closed after 15 years by Resident of Minneapolis

Resident of Minneapolis — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:20:42 +0000

I am landlord of few properties in Minneapolis and I used Reuse center in past. It worked great, but today i went to their Maplewood center location to find some sash window weights just to learn there is no Reuse center there any more. Going on line looking for alternative to this Reuse center, i am not able to find any….this is sad. I believe i am not alone missing this center

Comment on Ah, but I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now! by Madeline Douglass

Madeline Douglass — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:02 +0000

“we must give back everything we know and discover that could help you with your journeys”

As you do each day, Robert!

When I visited Carl and Helen’s home last year, which they’ve lived in since the 1940s, they mentioned many photos and documents about their lives, work, and neighborhood history…I hope those will be donated to the Special Collections Dept. of Minneapolis Public Library before Carl and Helen’s “sunset”

Comment on Potter’s Field Tales no less rich and fascinating! Generosity doesn’t tell it all! by Beverly Atkinsonq

Beverly Atkinsonq — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:04:45 +0000

Most excellent article, Sue. Thank you for advocating for these 350 people in Potter’s Field of Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery.

Comment on Ingebretsen’s Saga: A Family, A Story, A Legacy in Food An East Lake Street Saga as told through a family history and a lot of food. by Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:16:03 +0000

I want to purchase a copy of this book. I cannot find it. Please tell me where to buy it. Thanks.

Comment on Ingebretsen’s Saga: A Family, A Story, A Legacy in Food An East Lake Street Saga as told through a family history and a lot of food. by Jonathan Miller

Jonathan Miller — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:45 +0000

At Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts, 1601 East Lake Street.