Today there was a public hearing on the proposed Southwest Transitway Light Rail Line. There are two proposals under consideration that will affect the Lake Street community in different ways. One proposal (called "A" in the study) passes west of the Lake Street corridor and instead uses Kenilworth to go to downtown Minneapolis. The other (called "C") uses the Midtown Greenway to travel through the Uptown and Lyn-Lake areas before turning north on Nicollet and going through a tunnel. If you would like to weigh in on this decision, you can send your comments to swcorridor@co.hennepin.mn.us, or call at 612-348-9260. Public comments are being accepted until a recommendation is acted upon in February.

The Minneapolis SCORE Chapter #2 is hosting a half-day Marketing Your Business workshop on Saturday, February 3 at the Minnetonka Community Center. Reaching customers effectively and efficiently is critical to the success of a business. This hands-on workshop will help you develop or refine your marketing plan. In the breakout sessions, SCORE volunteers will provide individual instruction. The workshop takes place from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; the cost is $45 if your pre-register - $55 at the door. To register call 952-938-4570. For more information on this and other SCORE workshops visit: score-mn.org/courses/index.php