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Minneapolis Water Restrictions Start Wednesday 7/21

July 20, 2021 By Sarah

Minneapolis is now under a drought warning per the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Citywide water sprinkling restrictions go into effect Wednesday, July 21, until further notice.

The Mississippi River has reliably provided the City of Minneapolis with drinking water for over 150 years. Public Works is confident in its continued ability to produce sufficient quantities of high-quality water for Minneapolis residents. The restrictions outlined below are consistent with other metro cities and will help reduce demand on the Mississippi River during this ongoing drought. You can also find details on watering restrictions here.

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Know the Restrictions

  • Sprinkling lawns is NOT allowed from noon to 6 p.m. on any day.
  • On calendar days that are even numbers (examples: July 26 or Aug. 18), the even side of the street CAN sprinkle lawns outside of the noon to 6 p.m. time window. Examples: 1238 Oak St. or 2574 Cedar Ave.
  • On calendar days that are odd numbers (examples: July 27 or Aug. 19), the odd side of the street CAN sprinkle lawns. Examples: 1247 Maple St. or 2561 18th Ave.

Know the Exceptions

  • Bushes and flowers may be watered with a hand-held hose as needed.
  • Vegetable gardens and new sod (first two weeks from placement) may be watered on any day but not during the prohibited afternoon hours of noon to 6 p.m.
  • Trees may be watered with a dripping hose, bucket or tree watering bag as needed.

Other Tips for Using Water Responsibly

The City also encourages residents and business owners to follow other responsible water conservation practices whenever possible. Here are some suggestions:

  • Water during the coolest part of the day to avoid evaporation.
  • Water grass only when it needs it. Most lawns only need an inch of water a week.
  • Install low flow shower heads and faucet aerators.
  • Take shorter showers using low flow showerheads instead of baths.
  • Turn the faucet off while you shave or brush your teeth.
  • Load dishes into the dishwasher without rinsing them.
  • Run the dishwasher only when it’s fully loaded.
  • Fill the sink to wash dishes by hand instead of letting the water run.
  • Use a large pan to clean vegetables rather than letting the water run.
  • Only wash full loads of laundry.

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Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at Tonight, Wednesday, June 29th from 6:30-8:30pm at MLK Park (4055 Nicollet Ave), join neighbors for a free ice cream social! Music, face painting, crafts, rides for kids, and free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream will be provided. Donations welcomed! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 608-224-9998.
Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, Saturday July 9th, 10am-12pm / Tuesday, July 12th, 4:30-6:30pm / Community Garden Workdays / 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, 55408

Want to get involved with nearby community gardens? Want to learn from master gardeners? Pillsbury Garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue is currently being maintained by a group of six gardeners called the Master Gardeners who have gone through a garden training program with the University of Minnesota Extensions and who are now completing their community project by maintaining part of Pillsbury garden and growing food for local food shelves in the area. They would love YOUR help to maintain this garden. Come to the garden at 3110 Pillsbury Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55408 on Saturday, July 9th or Tuesday, July 12th to learn gardening techniques, to help tend to the land, and to meet other neighbors while enjoying the beautiful garden! All are welcome. Can’t make it to these workdays? Don’t worry, they will happen every second Saturday and following Tuesday of each month this summer. Neighbors are also always welcome to stop by the garden and help weed and water in their own time. Also remember that there is another group of master gardeners who take care of raised beds at MLK park. They would also love your help! They meet every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm at MLK Park! Questions? Email organizer@lyndale.org or call 612-824-9402.
From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm From June 27th until August 26th from 12:30-1:30pm, MLK Park and Painter Park are giving out free, nutritious lunches for kids, 18 and under. These lunches are served everyday except for July 4th from the MPS Nutrition Center. Make sure to check them out!
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Lyndale's Education Program is currently accepting applications for volunteers who are able to work with their Digital Literacy/ESL class located at Horn Towers, 3121 Pillsbury Avenue! Help your neighbors gain important computer and English skills from 2:00 - 4:00, Monday - Thursday. All neighbors are welcome to volunteer, not just Lyndale neighbors. Please contact Education Program Manager, Nicki Olalde at nicki@lyndale.org for more information and to sign up.
A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosti A reminder that Minneapolis Parks and Rec is hosting day camps for kids throughout the summer! Learn more and sign up here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNPARKREC/bulletins/31a291e.
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