Rybak's water fountain plan draws some questions

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak.
MPR Photo/Tim Pugmire

Earlier this week, the city of Minneapolis unveiled designs for ten artist designed water fountains to be placed throughout the city. The plans call for fountains that look like river mussel shells, river bluffs and giant blades of grass.

The plan is part of Mayor R.T. Rybak's efforts to tout the city's water, but the $500,000 cost of the project has some people scratching their heads.

Minnesota Public Radio arts commentator and St. Paul Pioneer Press theater critic Dominic Papatola weighs in on the debate.

Dear reader,

Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.

Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?

It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.

Volume Button
Volume
Now Listening To Livestream
Meghna Chakrabarti
On Air
On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti