By: Barry Lytton
The city of Minneapolis is known for its winters, long seasons blanketed by somber streets and bitter cold.
But after the snow melts, summer’s sawdust collects and streets roar alive with the buzz of jackhammering and the melodic beep of backing trucks.
This summer was no exception. At least 19 major construction projects — ranging from building renovations to street reconstruction — are underway in the University of Minnesota area.