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There are a number of options for hydroponic systems – ways to a grow plants directly in water, without soil. (Photo submitted)
Consider hydroponic gardening
Although it’s been a mild fall so far, winter is rapidly approaching. Something that has always helped me maintain a good attitude despite Minnesota’s cold, snow, and short days, is … more
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Daniel Schmidt is a south Minneapolis resident.
Minneapolis perpetuates poverty through camp eviction policy
The City of Minneapolis is perpetuating a humanitarian crisis against our neighbors who cannot afford housing. We are all witnesses to the tragedy. Instead of enacting common sense programs to … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Fall has arrived along with Medicare open enrollment
HERE'S MY MEDICARE STORY. WHAT'S YOURS? This is a time during fall to make changes in one's Medicare plan. I am making my way through my seventh year of retirement and enrolled in Medicare. In … more
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Heather Tourville opened The Cracked Pot Studio on 54th Street in April 2023.
Relax and create something perfectly imperfect
“Part of why I like being a teacher is because I have more ideas than I could possibly do myself. I love being able to say ‘Here are a bunch of ideas!’ and watch others bring them … more
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Neighbors gathered for pizza and conversation at the Longfellow Community Council annual meeting held at the Toolbox Collective. This year's event presented a new take on the traditional "pie" theme by serving pizza pie instead of dessert pie. (Photo submitted)
LCC’s annual meeting creates delicious connections
Calling all pizza lovers! Last month Longfellow Community Council hosted our first-ever pizza party, and it won’t be our last. Thanks to the 100+ neighbors who came out to the Toolbox … more
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Plants with berries (such as winterberry, shown here) and those with unique bark and stem colors (such as dogwood) add color during winter months. Add winter interest by leaving stems and flowers intact rather than cutting them down in the fall. (Photo submitted)
Planting for winter interest
The days are getting shorter and it’s almost time to wrap up the gardening season. When planning garden spaces, we often think about staggering bloom times so we can enjoy beautiful flowers … more
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Patricia Neal works with children to tend their neighborhood sponsored garden.
Local model for an urban CSA
“Four years ago, I realized we needed a model for an urban CSA,” says Craig Neal, founder and chief gardener of the Neighborhood Sponsored Garden (NSG) located in a backyard on Beard Ave. … more
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Valerie Fitzgerald
What does it mean to be White?
When I google the definition of “white,” the Oxford English Dictionary tells me that one meaning is “belonging to or denoting a human group having light-colored skin (chiefly used … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Summertime celebrations winding down as fall approaches
Celebrating the Resurfacing of 46th Ave. I still get ecstatic along with neighbors I know. I'm looking outside at a resurfaced 46th Ave. between 38th St. and 46th Street. Thanks to Minneapolis Public … more
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Mia Beste
Meet NENA's board chair
Meet Nokomis East Neighborhood Association’s Board Chair, Mia Beste. Mia moved into the neighborhood in 2019. She immediately fell in love with the area. “My humble opinion is the Nokomis … more
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Ben Howery says that Longfellow has a lot to offer young active people like himself. "I would like for people to feel that LCC is a resource that they can utilize with ease and comfort," Howery said. (Photo submitted)
Meet new LCC Community Organizer
Ben Howery joined LCC in August of 2023 after recently completing his undergraduate in urban studies. He joins the team from the Southeast Como Improvement Association where he gained experience in … more
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Joan Meyer died of cardiac arrest Aug. 12, a day after unconstitutional police raids on her home and beloved newspaper, The Marion County Record.
After Kansas newspaper raid: good people showing up
If you’re reading this right now, we have won. Every week, our newspapers struggles to cover local issues. We are limited by staffing, time and newsprint space, and we struggle to pay bills to … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Summertime celebrations continued
It's August 2023. A theme is emerging out of my life experiences to date. The theme can be captured in two words: self care. My life as it is unfolding in 2023 is revolving around self care. I … more
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Essentially, a rain garden is a low-lying garden bed with plants that can tolerate standing water. Some excellent rain garden plants include Purple Coneflower, Joe-Pye Weed, Prairie Blazing Star, Cardinal Flower, and Little Bluestem. There are also some shrubs and small trees that can thrive in a rain garden, such as Serviceberry and Chokecherry. Rain gardens are generally low maintenance because they use deep-rooted native plants that naturally thrive in our climate.(Photo submitted)
Rain gardens help during times of drought
Each summer – and especially in recent years – Minnesota experiences some degree of drought. When it does rain, it’s best to keep rainwater on your property and allow it to soak … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Summertime celebrations
As I begin to write, I am aware that pain management continues to be an integral part of my daily life. Surgery, epidurals, pain meds, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, etc. have not … more
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Classics Lost 'N' Found Theater Company performs outdoors in June 2023 at Nokomis Park near the recreation center.
My experiences with 'The Little Theater Company That Could'
Little did I know that day in 1982 when I walked into the Corcoran Neighborhood Center in south Minneapolis that it would become a huge part of my life. Their ad stated they needed a director for … more
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Rallying in Solidarity for Equity: Why we need health equity in South Minneapolis
Minnesota often is ranked as among the healthiest states in the country, but not for everyone. The significant disparities that Minnesota has in housing, education, and income are reflected in the … more
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Traveling to places like Belize has challenged Talia McWright's storytelling and writing abilities, and allowed her to experience the world in new ways. (Photo submitted)
Gen Z needs stories, too
Across many cultures and generations, storytelling has played an immense role in our understanding of the world. It is the tradition of storytelling in all its unique forms that connect us all. … more
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Donald L. Hammen
Three kinds of trust in our community
TRUST  This column revolves around three kinds of trust. There is the Donald L. Hammen Trust. There is what I call the Stories and Journeys Readership Trust, as well as the Elder Voices … more
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Mike Welsh, or Metal Mike, owns Nokomis Tattoo at 4933 S. 34th Ave. As a local business owner, he's a member of the Nokomis East Business Association and helped reboot Nokomis Days.
COMMUNITY INK
“Growing up 'white trash,' I never thought I would ever own my own home.” Metal Mike Welsh said in a thoughtful tone as if unaware he was also sitting in his own business. Looking around … more
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