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The fall colors were spectacular this year in Coon Rapids. I added a few pictures below to show you some of what I saw on our walk today through Bunker Hills Regional Park and the Oaks of Shenandoah. We walked through the new tunnel under Hanson Blvd and over to the new tunnel under the railroad tracks and through the golf course. They still have it closed at the tracks but we walked on around anyway. The trail map is below the pictures.

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Who said the market is slow? Certainly not in Elk River right now. On one street with 20 new townhomes that all went back to the bank, there are currently 11 pending sales. That is unheard even in the best of times. Granted these homes are selling at about 60% of their value when built, but we are really seeing homes sell fast here. I know this is a very small micro market and this does not signify anything huge but, I think this may by a sign of a bottoming out. This also may be another reason to oppose the bailout as the free market seems to be working fine.

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As a frequent blogger on the 35W river project, I had to be one of the first people to cross the new bridge. My wife and I went to pick up my car at Orr Auto in Eden Prairie yesterday morning. 35W was a few miles further but we went that way and crossed around 7am, about 2 hours after the bridge opened.

I brought my daughter to the airport the morning of July 31st 2007. There was quite a bit of construction on the bridge that day. one lane in each direction was closed. Little did I know that we crossed the bridge for the last time.

Anyway, I thought you might enjoy a few pictures my wife took as we crossed the bridge once again open.

A great opportunity to own a piece of Andover history with a 1919 farm home.

The original farm house that has been completely restored. The charm of hardwood floors, front porch, great kitchen, and bay window. No details were missed and almost everything is new. Move right in and enjoy. Windmill, silo and old barn foundation still on property. 2 story garage is ready for your ideas. 2.5 acres includes small pasture, heavy woods and a great yard.

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The Interstate 35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge is scheduled to open to public traffic during the week of September 15, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. "Throughout the rebuilding process, we have kept the memories of the victims of last August's bridge collapse in our thoughts and prayers," said Mn/DOT Commissioner Tom Sorel. "This bridge has been built to the highest possible safety standards and is coming in ahead of schedule and on budget. We're looking forward to seeing motorists using the new bridge next week." The bridge is expected to open to traffic as early as Tuesday, September 16, 2008. A news conference with Governor Tim Pawlenty and other officials will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 15, at the bridge to announce the specific opening time and other details. Construction on the new I-35W Bridge began on November 1, 2007 and crews have worked around the clock since then. The project has employed extensive safety and quality inspection programs to ensure that the finished bridge will be high quality, safe and last for at least 100 years. During the final week of construction, work crews will continue: * Installing and testing anti-icing and smart bridge systems * Finishing and striping the bridge deck * Installing roadway signs * Landscaping areas along the corridor * Installing and testing traffic signals and lights * Cleaning up the site "I-35W in Minneapolis is a major transportation artery for the Twin Cities and entire state. Each day this bridge has been closed it has cost road users more than $400,000," Commissioner Sorel said. "Area residents, business owners, motorists, workers and countless others have been affected by this corridor's closure. The opening of this bridge reconnects our community."

You have probably seen this home in the past and wondered, what is with the front of this home? Who would put the front entrance so high? I need to haul my groceries up those stairs? What is with the light blue siding? Well here is your chance to find out the answers to your questions. First the insurance caompany agreed that hail did the siding in so you can now pick the look you want. Simply put your offer in by 10-1-2008 on this home and you can pick your color.

As for bringing in the groceries the garage entrance is on the main level (2 steps) and 10 feet from the kitchen, so that is not an issue at all. As for the entrance, we'll leave that up to your imagination and the original designers mind set.

Anyway, give me a call and I will gladly show you this home and you will fall in love with the way the light streams throughout. The 2.5 acre spuce lines yard is open yet private. The master suite is simply amazing with vaulted ceilings and bay window. Plus the 1300 square foot garage will keep all your toys save and sound.

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Fantasy style that is. Our first fantasy draft was held tonight at Manny's place. As usual we had a pot luck with Matt cooking up burgers and brats to add the dishes everyone else brought. The feast was followed by the team number selection, then draft order. Manny threw in a curve ball this year by handing the cards 1-10 then saying we would pick a number to start each round. So the ace may not be the first pick. The kids were all there as you will see in the photo link below. It is great to see how fast they grow. The biggest one is Jake who helps his dad draft. He also had a cast on from breaking his arm and joining the over the bar club for bikers.

LT however was no surprise as the first pick, followed by Brady and AP. We picked 6th and selected Marion Barber. Eventually we drafted Jake Delhomme and that is how our team is named "Del Homies".

Thanks to Manny for hosting and being a great commisioner all these years!

Here are the rest of the photos.

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This home will really brighten your life. Large windows on the south and west sides really make this home shine. Relax in your 4 season porch year round and watch spectacular sunsets every night! A multi level deck is right off the porch and is ready for your grill. From there you can enjoy your spruce lined 2.5 acre yard that looks like a fairway. The neighborhhod park is connected to the back yard.

Playtime allows you to go the rec room and play billiards or workout. The 4 car garage is 1300 square feet for all of your toys. Afterwards, cozy up to the granite wood fireplace in the family room.

A wonderful kitchen with tiled counter tops and oak cabinets greets you and awaits your cooking creations. You will have a formal dining room along with a dining area by the kitchen. You also have a main floor laundry and bedroom.

When the day ends, your master suite awaits you. Vaulted ceilings, bay windows, seperate vanity area, walkin closet and private master bath highlight this room. Don't worry as the other bedrooms are plenty spacious too. The hallway is even 10 feet wide.

For piece of mind there is a security system and full intercom system.

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This is great news from Minnesota Department of Transportation.

New Anoka County Road 14 bridge over Highway 65 opens Friday, Aug. 29 in Blaine 121st Ave./Paul Parkway, 129th Ave. close for overpass construction

ROSEVILLE, Minn. - The new Anoka County Road 14 bridge over Highway 65 in Blaine is scheduled to open early afternoon on Friday, Aug. 29. County Road 14 has been closed since March 31 for construction of a bridge and interchange at Highway 65. The single-point diamond interchange brings all traffic to a single traffic signal in the middle of the bridge. At the same time, the intersections of 121st Avenue/Paul Parkway at Highway 65 and 129th Avenue at Highway 65 will close permanently for construction of new overpasses. Traffic will detour on 117th Avenue, County Road 14 or 131st Avenue to reach homes and local businesses. The entire project to rebuild the interchange of Highway 65 and Anoka County Road 14, along with new overpasses at 121st Avenue/Paul Parkway and 129th Avenue began in spring 2007 and will be completed by fall 2009. Additional information about the construction is available at: Highway 65 Web site

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