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Emerald Ash Borer Meeting at Lafayette, Thurs., Dec. 10 »

Emerald Ash Borer Informational Meeting WHAT: Public meeting to answer questions about the recent discovery of emerald ash borer on Park Point in Duluth. WHEN:                  Thursday, December 10, 2015, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.     WHERE:  Lafayette Community Recreation Center 3026 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802 On October 23, 2015, the Minnesota Department of […]

The Woods Known As Pontliana Woods- 17th – 18th on the bay »

This forested wetland area was thought to be in protected, “conservation” status. Read more about this in the Reader: Pontliana Woods in the Reader Aerial photo of the woods: Park point woods for sale Currently a group of Park Pointers is working to keep this land protected from future development. St. Louis County has been […]

Emerald Ash Borer Public Meeting on December 10th at 6pm »

Thursday, December 10, 2015 6-7:30pm  Lafayette Square Community Center Press Release An excerpt is below: Duluth area residents invited to public meeting concerning emerald ash borer Public can also weigh in on adoption of a formal quarantine of Park Point in Duluth PAUL, Minn. – Residents of Duluth are invited to a public meeting on […]

PPCC Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 »

Information  from the Study Group, City Planning on Neighborhood Water Access on Park Point Proposed Tier Two Access Pt. 10-29-15 Draft Resolution from Study Group Agenda for Nov. 19 Program on Safety Issues on Park Point: Neighbor Dennis Hoelscher- canceled Notes from the presentation here. New date tbd. Bylaw revision to change regular meeting to […]

PPCC Meeting Notes for Thursday, October 15, 2015 »

Hi Neighbors, Thank you to the community volunteers who worked on Tuesday’s forum. Here is the letter from the Forum Organizing Committee, and the questions from approximately twenty five community members that were sent to the candidates before the forum.Forum Invite and Questions 10.2015 sent                     […]

Found on October 11, 2015: Sixteen foot metal fishing boat on Park Point »

Have you lost your boat? If you have lost your 16 foot metal fishing boat and think it could have possibly washed up on the bay side of Park Point at 31st Street, email Dawn at parkpointcc@gmail.com.  

Park Point Happenings and More »

  Oct 10 Get to the Point Awesome Art & Gift Fair will be held at Lafayette Community Center, 3026 Minnesota Ave. on Park Point. Local artists, local authors and some local nonprofits will be featured at Arts and Crafts Fairs. Annual Meeting of the SLSA on Saturday, 10 Oct. 2015 UMD, Griggs Center, Kirby, […]

Lafayette Community Edible Garden Potluck, Monday, 9/21/15 at 6pm »

All are welcome to: Garden Potluck 6 p.m. Monday,  9/21 Lafayette All about preserving

September 17th Meeting: Ranked Choice Voting Information »

For this month’s meeting: Katie Humphrey, the Political Director for the Duluth Better Ballot Campaign, and a Park Pointer, will present information on a November 3rd ballot referendum item.  Duluth residents will vote on the  choice to adopt Ranked Choice Voting to elect City Councilors and the Mayor. Please contact Katie in advance with any […]

Meeting on Thursday, August 20, 6:30pm social; 7pm meeting »

Hi Neighbors, Hope to see you on Thursday night. Jim Booth and Kris Osbakken who are running for City Councilor At-Large seats are planning to stop in to visit with us at 6:30pm. Meeting agenda items: Candidates Forum set for Oct 13 at Lafayette: Would you be interested in helping plan this event and collect […]