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LoLa atists are back!
Find LoLa art and artists again during the Longfellow Artists’ Weekend, a low-key neighborhood art crawl organized by the League of Longfellow Artists (LoLa). "Our artists are eager to greet … more
"Even though I lost my building, we feel a sense of community," said Gandhi Mahal owner Ruhel Islam from the site where grass now grows. (Photo by Jan Willms)
‘Working hard for a better tomorrow’
By JAN WILLMSAs Gandhi Mahal, the restaurant known for its sustainable food practices and community service, as well as its mouth-watering Indian dishes, was burned to the ground May 28, 2020, in the … more
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Redesign Inc’s Taylor Smrikarova is spearheading community efforts to save the Coliseum Building. At over 100 years old and 80,000 square feet, the building is one of the most consequential structures left standing in the area. "As we heal the Coliseum, it is a sign that the broader community along Lake St. is healing," said Smrikarova. (Photos by Terry Faust)
Redesign saves Coliseum from wrecking ball
In an effort to save Lake Street’s iconic Coliseum Building from the wrecking ball, Redesign Inc. is purchasing the three-story brick building that has anchored the 27th and Lake intersection … more
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Photo courtesy of MIGIZI
Take a walk with MIGIZI
One year after losing its newly renovated building in last year’s protest fires, MIGIZI organized a walk from its former location at 3017 27th Ave. S. to the building it has begun renovating at … more
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The Hook and Ladder is located next to the Third Precinct. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
UNDER THE CANOPY
Live shows are back at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge inside the old Firehouse 21 building at East Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. This summer, concerts are taking place under the canopy set up … more
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Midori Flomers (right), originally from Nagasaki, Japan, and John Flomers (left) originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., pictured in their former restaurant. They will be re-opening in a new Longfellow location as soon as they are able. In the meantime, find their take-out at the Seward Café Friday through Sunday evenings until further notice. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Midori’s Floating World Café moving forward
Midori and John Flomers, longtime proprietors of Midori’s Floating World Café at 2629 E. Lake St. in Longfellow are serving Japanese take-out from a temporary location: the Seward … more
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“Ultimately I truly believe in the strength and power of residents to create and sustain the kind of community they want to live in.” ~ Melanie Majors
LCC bids farewell to longest serving executive director
Longfellow Community Council (LCC) has bid farewell to its longest serving and only African American executive director.Melanie Majors' last day was June 18, 2021. She had been at the helm of the … more
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Better Futures is a re-use warehouse located at 2620 Minnehaha Avenue South. They sell materials salvaged through deconstruction at affordable prices, while keeping used materials out of the landfill. Employees Jason Allen (left) and Tino Jones (right) select boards from the wall of salvaged lumber. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Salvage reuse recycle building materials
Got a hammer? Got gloves? Deconstruction grants up to $5,000 are available for homeowners or developers of properties located within Hennepin County built before 1970. The work must be on residential … more
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The T.O.U.C.H Outreach community patrol in the Aldi parking lot before heading out for the night. Team leader Muhammad Abdul-Ahad is pictured standing center. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Community protecting community
The Corcoran Neighborhood Organization is one of seven groups sharing a $1,000,000 pilot grant from the City of Minneapolis’ Office of Violence Prevention. The grant was awarded to neighborhood … more
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Melanie Majors leaving LCC
After 14 years, the Longfellow Community Council will be losing its executive director Melanie Majors on June 17, 2021. She has accepted a position as Director of Administration for Trellis, which is … more
U-Haul plans 5-story, self-storage at Hiawatha/42nd
After a pause, U-Haul is moving ahead with plans to tear down the existing buildings on the site and build a five-story, 1,200-unit storage facility on the southeast corner of Hiawatha Ave. and 42nd … more
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EVENTS June 2021
  Online Presentation on Memorial Day: A Day of Mourning for Veterans As part of May is Mental Health Month, NAMI Minnesota will hold a free online workshop on Wednesday, May 26, from … more
Lake Street recovery coalition launches campaign promoting racial equity and community health
The Lake Street Leadership Recovery Coalition today announced its new campaign to support equitable recovery across the Twin Cities following the civil uprising caused by the murder of George Floyd … more
RESTORE REBUILD REIMAGINE FUND
If you thought the 350 or so Minneapolis and St. Paul small business owners on Lake Street and West Broadway in Minneapolis, and University Avenue in St. Paul’s Midway who watched their … more
Sample photos from Julie Vanatta's bare root clinics. She photographs each plant as part of her studies, then preps them for sharing. Some plants only need a wet paper towel, others require addition of soilless potting medium to reduce stress. Botanical names: Obedient plant (Physostegia virginiana), and Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium reptans).
Preventing the spread of jumping worms
Two years ago few of us had heard of jumping worms. Now they're all the rage, gardeners have a panic attack every time they find a common nightcrawler. Due to the Ice Age, no earthworms are native to … more
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St. Albert tagged with graffiti
The Catholic Church of St. Albert the Great in Longfellow was tagged with graffiti on the night of Sunday, May 9, 2021. The sidewalk, stairs, and retaining walls were spray-painted with the numbers … more
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What the proposed building will look like from Minnehaha Ave. and the parking lot.
Liquor store to rebuild at Minnehaha and Lake
Although they considered moving, Minnehaha Lake Wine & Spirits (2613 E. Lake St.) owners Steve and Jason Krause plan to rebuild the store that was burnt down in last summer’s civil … more
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Minnehaha Academy boosted both Chet Holmgren (number 34) and Jalen Suggs (number 1) on last year's award-winning team. Holmgren was named Mr. Basketball after leading the Redhawks to the Class 2A state title on April 10, 2021. He is heading to Gonzaga next year. (Photos submitted)
Suggs, Holmgren set Minnehaha Academy basketball ‘off the charts’
The spotlight on Minnehaha Academy boys basketball won’t dim anytime soon with former star Jalen Suggs' NCAA tournament run and senior Chet Holmgren bound for college stardom. “The … more
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See "Summer of Soul" at an outside event taking place at Como Pavilion on Thursday, May 13. (Photo by submitted)
40 years for International Film Festival
In a year that has seen its share of trauma with the ongoing pandemic and the tragedies of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) has reached an … more
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Cy Dodson's film includes footage of the mural being painted on the side of Cup Foods – the mural that is now recognizable across the globe. (Photo submitted)
Cy Dodson was there with a camera
Cy Dodson was just there with his camera. The Emmy-nominated Longfellow area filmmaker has recently completed a short film capturing the days surrounding the death of George Floyd.“A day after … more
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