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Minneapolis City Council to vote on Lyndale reconstruction next week as business concern grows
By Emily Baude at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 10, 2026
· 2 min read
Uptown business owners say a planned Lyndale Avenue rebuild could threaten their shops as Minneapolis leaders weigh whether to move ahead.
Business owners along Lyndale Avenue raised concerns Thursday about the city’s $24 million reconstruction project. They said a long construction timeline a...
Key takeaway Moser, owner of Bob’s Java Hut, said she has been in business for 33 years.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis business owners are not alone in their concerns about the impact of major construction projects on local shops and restaurants. The experience on Hennepin Avenue, cited by Bob's Java Hut owner Liz Moser, is still fresh in the minds of many, and the potential for a similar outcome on Lyndale Avenue is a major worry. The city's efforts to balance the need for improved infrastructure and safety with the needs of local businesses will be closely watched. City Council Member Soren Stevenson's warning about the risk of losing federal funding if the project is paused adds an extra layer of complexity to the decision. As the city council prepares to vote on the Lyndale Avenue plan, the question of how to mitigate the effects of construction on local businesses will be crucial, and the outcome will have significant implications for the future of Uptown's commercial district.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? Uptown business owners say a planned Lyndale Avenue rebuild could threaten their shops as Minneapolis leaders weigh whether to move ahead.
Business owners along Lyndale Avenue raised concerns Thursday about the city’s $24 million reconstruction project. They said a long construction timeline a...
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