Windom Park Citizens in Action

09/17/2026

As a part of tonight’s Neighborhood Meeting with MnDOT and Metro Transit, the conversation shifted towards delivery driver parking in traffic lanes. There is a study that will be happening in both Minneapolis & Seattle investigating the impacts of this occurrence:

In mid-December, the cities of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Seattle, Washington, were jointly awarded a $14.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to further their ongoing efforts to improve curb-management practices. The funding will enable Minneapolis and Seattle to purs....

09/11/2026

SAVE THE DATES!!
Make sure to get Windom Park's Fall
Movies in the Park series on your calendar!
Pizza, drinks, fires & s'mores....Free.
Bring a blanket and your family or friends!
Make community memories.

09/11/2026

Hey Folks! Be sure to catch Waite Park's Fall Fest TOMORROW, always a fun time just a few blocks to the north!

It's almost here! The Fall Festival is this Saturday, 9/12 from 3-7pm!

08/26/2026

Hey Neighbors, let's keep each other safe on the streets!

It can feel like you can speed your way to "on time" but rarely does it actually work. More so, it puts those in your community at risk.

Soon, we'll have kiddos walking, biking and busing to and from school. Take 60 seconds to read a few helpful tips from our friends at the Minnesota Department of Transportation:

08/21/2026

OPEN!!!

Great news! Hwy 280 will reopen in both directions Friday morning, Aug. 21..

To prepare for the reopening of Hwy 280, southbound I-35W and westbound Hwy 36 will be reduced to one lane near Hwy 280 from 10 p.m. Thu, Aug. 20 through 5 a.m. Fri, Aug. 21, while crews remove road and ramp closure signs.

**Westbound I-94 ramp to northbound Hwy 280 now one lane**
Crews have reconfigured the ramp from westbound I-94 to northbound Hwy 280 to limit the entrance onto northbound Hwy 280 to one lane. This new configuration enables drivers from both westbound and eastbound I-94 to merge more safely onto northbound Hwy 280. Motorists should stay alert and drive carefully to ensure a safe transition into the new configuration.

**Work during and after the State Fair**
There will be no significant work on Hwy 280, or any ramp or lane closures during the State Fair. After the State Fair, we will limit traffic impacts to short-term lane and ramp closures through the fall. Hwy 280 will remain open to traffic and will not be fully closed again this fall.

**Continue to drive with caution through the area**
As traffic returns to Hwy 280 and traffic signals at cross streets, including Larpenteur Ave., are turned back on, please be vigilant at signals and stop signs — especially at the Como Ave. exit and entrance ramps on Eustis St. and Hunting Valley Rd. — to help keep everyone safe.

Your patience is appreciated while these improvements are completed. Visit 511mn.org or download the free 511MN app for real-time traffic and travel information.

**Please note that all timeframes are approximate, subject to change and weather and schedule dependent.**

08/14/2026

COMMUNITY INVITED TO THE MUNICIPAL CONSENT HEARING IN MINNEAPOLIS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Community members are invited to attend an upcoming public hearing as part of the municipal consent process in Minneapolis for the Central Ave. Northeast project from University Ave. to 37th Ave.

The public hearing will be held as part of the Climate and Infrastructure Committee Meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thu, Aug. 20, at Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380 located at 350 South 5th St. in Minneapolis.

The Municipal Consent public hearing is part of the formal approval process for the Minneapolis City Council to formally approve or reject the design plans for Central Ave. Northeast. The public can voice their opinions about the project at the public hearing. The road layout will also be available for viewing at the meeting.

There will be a presentation about the Central Ave. Northeast project, followed by an opportunity for the public to provide verbal comments.

With municipal consent, the project moves into the next phase of design.

For those unable to attend the meeting, information is available under the “Proposed design” tab on the project website.

**More about this project**
MNDOT is collaborating with local agencies and the public to create a new road design for Central Ave. Northeast (Hwy 65) between University Ave. and I-694. As a part of this project, we are working closely with Metro Transit on the integration of the METRO F-Line, a planned bus rapid transit line that will provide improved transit service on the Route 10 corridor.

Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2028 in Columbia Heights and the Minneapolis segment starting in 2029.

For more information, visit the Central Ave. Northeast project webpage. If you have questions, please contact the project team.

08/12/2026

Notice the work going on at Pillsbury yet? It's getting a fresh new set of equipment!!

Pillsbury Community School PTA

07/27/2026

Hey Y'all! What a fun night this past Wednesday!! 200+ neighbors showed up, ate up every last morsel and we watched a whole lotta connection happening. One of our most important functions is to bring people together, especially in these times of social isolation, it's more important than ever....but it doesn't work if you're not there.

So THANK YOU for showing up and connecting with one another. We are so happy to see folks talking, grooving, playing, eating and simply seeing one another. Sometimes it just that simple.

And a special thanks to all our friends at Recovery Bike Shop for bringing the Sociable Ride to Windom Park...we hear it was a record with nearly 60 riders! That was special. Thanks again everyone!

05/19/2026

** TRANSPORTATION TUESDAYS**

From our partners at Minnesota Department of Transportation:

To help keep everyone safe during daily commutes and summer travel, May 11-31, law enforcement agencies across the state will be conducting a statewide seat belt enforcement and awareness campaign. While more than 95% of Minnesotans wear their seat belts, sadly, those who don’t buckle up make up nearly a third of all traffic fatalities.

Know the Law & Stay Safe

Adults:
Minnesota law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. Ensure the belt is tight across your hips and the shoulder strap is across your chest – never tuck it under your arm or behind your back.

Children:
- Under 2 years: Rear-facing car seats are the safest option.
- Ages 4–9: Use a belt-positioning booster seat until they pass the five-step test.
- Under 13: Children should always sit in the back seat whenever possible.

The Golden Rule:
If a child fits in more than one category, the child must be placed in the more protective category.