10/24/10 by Sarah Bagwell

"American Elm" This tree was removed by a homeowner on 18th Avenue South today. Elms in South Minneapolis which are diseased must come down following an inspection by the City at which time the diseased tree is denoted as such by the tagging of an orange stripe and the inspector's first name initial around the trunk of the tree. This Elm was not diseased and did not bear an orange tag but yet the homeowner opted for removal of the 115 year old tree. It is still so full of life.