Monday, August 13 - 6-8:30 p.m. Armatage Park

Join your friends and neighbors for this fun night at the park! There will be a collector car show (more information here), food, Sebastian Joe's ice cream, face painting, games, magic show (6:30-7), moonwalk, inflatable obstacle course, silent auction (over $4,000 worth of items to bid on!), skateboarding contests, yoga sessions by Invisible Bee Yoga and live music by Jack Klatt & the Cat Swingers http://jackklatt.com/!

• Scott Beamish 
• Justin Bullis 
• Todd Cogan 
• Erik Gilg 
• Jessica Henrikson 
• Mike Levad
• Misty Borg Misterek 
• Janelle Nivens 
• Mark Noble
• Noah Schuchman
• C.M. Skrzynecki

Thanks to ANA board member Nicole Lindberg, a photobook for the Armatage365 pictures is now available. Each of the project photographers will be given a photobook at the July ANA meeting. There will be a small number of books available for purchase at the Armatage Summer Festival on August 13 and they are also available online at:

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3337656

If you are interested in participating as a photographer or volunteer on a future Armatage 365 project, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

May 2 At about 8:40 a.m., a male exposed himself to a victim while standing in the driveway of a home on the 4600 block of Drew in Linden Hills. The suspect had his sweatpants down around his ankles. The suspect went westbound on 47th St and was gone when police arrived.

On May 10, 26-year-old Travis Scott Hanson was arrested for probable cause felony indecent exposure. Hanson was positively identified by an adult female victim. Hanson was subsequently released pending criminal complaint. Hanson has a prior conviction in Washington County for 3rd degree felony possession of drugs. 

The Minneapolis Police department asks that residents contact the 5th Precinct at 673-5715 with any additional information about this individual. Please call 911 immediately when you see suspicious persons, vehicles, and/or activity in your neighborhood.

May 26 At approximately 1:45 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was seen in an alley near 49th Street W. between Penn and Queen Avenues. A faded red, older model sedan, possible a Honda Accord or similar pulled up next to an 11 year old female who was taking a walk. The driver of the vehicle, a white male, approximately 25-30 years old, scarring or pockmarks on face, with a brown crew cut, medium build wearing a brown t-shirt asked the girl if she wanted a ride. She said no and walked away. The area was checked but officers were unable to locate the vehicle or suspect.

Crime Reports: Fulton, Linden Hills, Armatage, Kenny, Lynnhurst

Forced entry property crimes

April 11 Between 5 p.m. and 6:50 a.m., an unknown suspect forced entry to a home on the 4900 block of Emerson in Lynnhurst and took unlisted item(s).

April 12 At about 1:40 a.m., officers saw a male walking on the sidewalk near 52nd & Penn carrying a scooter. Officers noted that there have been a number of garage burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in this area. 21-year-old Adam Lloyd Tymeson of 6037 Penn Ave South was arrested for a misdemeanor warrant for carrying prohibited weapons. Tymeson has prior convictions in Minnesota for possession/sale of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 21 Between April 21 and 24, an unknown suspect broke into a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a home on the 4400 block of Zenith in Linden Hills and took change.

April 25 At about noon, police were dispatched to a theft from person at 50th & Xerxes. The victim told police that a suspect attempted to take her cell phone out of her hand. The victim stated that the suspect fled from the area after she screamed. Squads checked the area but did not find the suspect.

A FAMILY DINNER & NO DISHES!

Are you interested in having more meals with your family?
HOME Plus, a family-focused research study to promote healthful behaviors in partnership with Minneapolis Park and Recs, is looking for parents who:

• Have an 8-12 year old child
• Are the primary meal-preparers
• Can speak, read, and write in English
• Are interested in increasing family meals and healthy behaviors in their home

• Information on healthy eating from September 2012-June 2013 either through monthly newsletters or by attending a fun session with your family that includes hands-on cooking one night a month at Armatage park & rec center.
• You and your 8-12 year old child will complete surveys in the convenience of your home 3 times over the next 2 ½ years.
• A $75 Target gift card for each of the home visits. Your first one will be this summer!

On May 26, 2012 at approximately 1:45 p.m. a suspicious vehicle was seen in an alley near 49^th Street W. between Penn and Queen Avenues A faded red, older model sedan, possible a Honda Accord or similar pulled up next to an 11 year old female who was taking a walk. The driver of the vehicle, a white male, approximately 25-30 years old, scarring or pockmarks on face, with a brown crew cut, medium build wearing a brown t-shirt asked the girl if she wanted a ride. She said no and walked away.

The area was checked but officers were unable to locate the vehicle or suspect.

The following are some tips for parents when talking to their children regarding strangers:

1. Teach your child(ren) your address and phone number, including the area code. Instruct your child(ren) on how to use the telephone to call home, and in an emergency, 911.

2. Keep an updated file on your child, including a photograph and physical description. If your child is under two years of age, you should update the information at least four times each year.

3. Pay close attention to the clothing your child is wearing each day and never display your child's name on his/or clothes or books. Children will often respond to strangers who call them by name.

Fulton, Linden Hills, Armatage, Kenny, Lynnhurst

Forced entry property crimes

March 12 Between 1:20 and 3:55 p.m., an unknown suspect broke out the passenger side window of a vehicle which was parked at West 42nd St & West Lake Harriet Parkway in Linden Hills. No loss was reported.

March 13 At about 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of two male suspects going through cars on the 3900 block of Drew in Linden Hills. A witness pointed out the victim's vehicle to officers: a Bluetooth, cell phone charger, and vehicle owner's manual were taken. Police brought in a K-9 unit and checked the area. The suspects fled through the Minikahda Golf Course.

March 14 Between 9 a.m. March 14 and 1:10 a.m. March 15, an unknown suspect entered a vehicle and a garage at a home on the 5700 block of Upton in Armatage. No loss was reported.

March 14 Between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., an unknown suspect entered a vehicle which was parked at an address on the 5000 block of Logan in Lynnhurst and took a wallet and sunglasses.

March 17 Between 1:00 and 10:55 p.m., an unknown suspect kicked in the back door of a residence on the 5800 block of Penn in Armatage and took a digital converter and DVD player.

Over 50 Armatage residents turned out to hear from special guest speaker Secretary of State Mark Ritchie as well as City Council Member Betsy Hodges. There was also a presentation of the 2012-13 Armatage street work.

The Armatage Neighborhood Association membership elected six board members at the ANA Annual Meeting on March 20th. Congratulations to the incumbents, Denis Houle, Nicole Lindberg, Noah Schuchman, Jim Steely and Alisha Strowbridge; and welcome new board member, Jeff Forss. There are also five board members serving the second year of their terms: Tom Alagna, Kelly Falsani, Steve Johnson, Betsen Philip, and Keith Swanson

March 28, 2012:  Considering input gathered at public meetings, Public Works has created a Layout 3 (see this link to view the Layout 3 graphic).  Layout 3 is similar to Layout 1 with a few significant revisions:

Bike lanes are no longer proposed for Penn Avenue.  Public Works is reviewing adjacent streets for bicycle improvements.  Shaun Murphy can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions about the bike route review.

Parking is proposed on the west side of Penn, south of 58th Street except where that width is needed for the left turn lane and left turn lane tapers.

Parking lane width is increased to 10 feet at a few select locations where traffic volumes are over 10,000 ADT or where parking demand is very high and space for trees and grass is not sacrificed.

Public Works is recommending Layout 3 for Council Approval.

Note: Con The Minneapolis Park Board and Public Works are coordinating to replace ash trees as part of the project.

Note: MnDot is planning to re-deck the bridge over MN-62 in 2013

Crime reports: Armatage, Kenny, Linden Hills,  Lynnhurst and Fulton

Forced entry property crimes

February 2 Between 7:00 and 9:30 p.m., an unknown suspect entered a vehicle which was parked on the street on the 5400 block of Washburn in Armatage, rummaged through the glove box, and took the insurance card.

February 6 Between 7 and 8 a.m., an unknown suspect entered a garage on the 5200 block of Vincent through an unlocked service door. The suspect rummaged through an unlocked vehicle which was parked inside and took change and a roll of quarters.

February 8 Between 3:00 and 3:20 p.m., suspects forced open the front door of a home on the 3800 block of Upton in Linden Hills and took unlisted item(s).

February 9 At about 8:55 a.m., a suspect broke into a home on the 6100 block of Penn in Armatage through a basement window. The suspect fled on foot.

February 11 Between 6 p.m. and 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect broke into a vehicle which was parked on the street on the 5000 block of Abbott, rummaged through it, and took two unlisted items and change.

February 14 Between February 14 and 16, an unknown suspect broke the window of a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a home on the 4200 block of Linden Hills Blvd and reached inside to check out some cardboard boxes, which contained books. There was no loss.

February 21 Between February 21 and 25, an unknown suspect forced entry to a home on the 6000 block of Newton in Armatage and took unlisted items.