FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2019

Media Contact:
Anne Sonnee
(651) 757-1536
(651) 263-2640 cell
anne.sonnee@state.mn.us

WHAT :    

Two events to mark the reopening of the historic truss bridge that spans Minnehaha Creek on the campus of the Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis. We will also be hosting an Open House for our new Education Center.

• The “Walk, Woof & Bike” Pedestrian Preference event will permit pedestrians (dog walkers welcome!) and bicyclists to be among the first to cross the bridge.
• The “Ribbon Cutting” ceremony will mark the bridge’s official opening; an Open House will be held to showcase the new Education Center as well.
  

WHO :    

The public is invited to both events hosted by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA). Speakers will include MDVA Commissioner Larry Herke, MDVA Deputy Commissioner - Veterans Healthcare Douglas Hughes, Minnesota Department of Administration Commissioner Alice Roberts-Davis, American Legion Alternate NEC MAN Peggy Moon, and leaders from the Minnesota State Senate and House who supported this project.

WHEN :    

“Walk, Woof & Bike” event: Wednesday, January 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy hot cocoa and a treat for your dog at the Building 15 entrance. Directional signs will be posted.

“Ribbon Cutting” ceremony: Thursday, January 9 at 2 p.m. Enter via Building 15. Directional signs will be posted.

WHERE:    

Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis
5101 Minnehaha Ave. So., Building 15
Minneapolis, MN

RSVP:    

For the “Ribbon Cutting” event only, please RSVP to Sandy Larson at sandy.larson@state.mn.us by Monday, January 6. 

No RSVP necessary for the “Walk, Woof & Bike” event.