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Lake Street Council, Graves Foundation announce spring kickoff event for $8 million Lake Street Lift initiative
The Lake Street Council, together with the Graves Foundation, today announced the spring kickoff event of its Lake Street Lift initiative to support the corridor. The $8 million initiative funds both Lake Street-wide projects and targeted assistance to local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and developers to cultivate a more vibrant, safe and flourishing Lake Street.
Mentions
The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page MPR
Interview with Weekly Dish mytalk 107.1
Trump's claims during debate prompt look at progress rebuilding Lake Street after unrest Fox 9
Interview with Shop Girls myTalk 107.1
Lake Street boasts more than 100 murals by local artists WCCO
The state of Lake Street 4 years since George Floyd’s murder MPR News
Murals, loans and grants aid Lake Street's recovery, but years of work remain. Star Tribune
Minneapolis hoping for an injection of federal funds to help with its climate equity goals MinnPost
New Lake Street medical clinic to replace former Family Dollar destroyed in 2020 Minneapolis riots. Star Tribune
Shop local at Lake Street-area businesses, get rewarded. KARE 11
How Minneapolis' Lake Street is incentivizing a resurgence in shopping. WCCO
Spend $15 on Lake Street, and get a $15 gift card for other Lake Street businesses. Bring Me the News
Chef Ann Kim's restaurant 'Kim's' opens along with closure of beloved 'Sooki and Mimi'. MPR News
Coliseum reconstruction boosting East Lake revival. Longfellow-Nokomis Messenger
3 years after civil unrest, Lake Street's full recovery may take more than just money. WCCO
Community Leaders Call on the State to Support Rebuilding Post 2020 Uprising. Streets.mn
Lake Street art drop hopes to draw people back to commercial, cultural corridor. Fox 9
Minnesota legislators consider $100 million or more for communities hit by unrest. Star Tribune
Three Years After the 2020 Uprising, Neighborhoods and Businesses Continue to Rebuild. Streets.mn
Breathing New Life on Lake Street. Dispatch
Underserved neighborhoods given boost to switch over to clean, solar energy. WCCO
Businesses along Lake Street rebuild, reopen after recent challenges. KSTP
More than $100M in projects will emerge this year from diversity funds pledged after George Floyd's death. Star Tribune
Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Lake Street Council rising. Southside Pride
Lake Street mall businesses held on for us. They’re hoping we show up for them this season. Star Tribune
Restore-Rebuild-Reimagine. Southside Pride
Another $10M in grants will help riot-damaged Minneapolis corridors rebuild. Star Tribune
Lake Street murals help beautiful the community, deter graffiti. Kare 11