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Survey on policing conducted by the Longfellow Community Council
The Longfellow Community Council (LCC) conducted an online community survey of residents and business owners throughout Greater Longfellow and neighboring communities regarding policing issues. The … more
38th and Hiawatha
Construction has begun on a 102-unit, four-story apartment building on the southeast corner of Hiawatha and 38th. There will be mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments built by Yellow Tree (1834 E. … more
6-story building to replace Geller Automotive
Plans are in the works to replace the Geller Automotive building at 4601 Minnehaha Ave. with a six-story, mixed-use building. The plans were submitted to the city by Pete Keely of Collage Architects, … more
US Bank may relocate
US Bank plans to relocate from the building (2800 E. Lake St.) damaged by fire and looting last year into the former Tim Horton building at 3600 E. Lake St. The new location would have three drive-up … more
IN BRIEF April 2021
Bartell honored Dawn Bartell, a local American Family Insurance agency owner (4020 Minnehaha Ave. Suite 1010) has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American … more
Is Round Two coming?
Should Longfellow businesses board their windows and doors again prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin trial? Should they plan to stay overnight at their business?How will the city balance the … more
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Community Activist Julia Johnson holds a sign for visibility during Yes 4 Minneapolis outdoor event on Feb. 13 and 14, 2021 to sign the people's petition. "This is a historic moment where the community is able to decide the future of Minneapolis community safety systems. I'm really excited for the wonderful ideas that we're gonna bring forward as we develop these new public safety measures." (Photo by Jill Boogren)
People’s Petition would change policing
There are a lot of ways to spend a day when windchills are blowing in the subzero digits. Standing on a sidewalk gathering signatures isn’t likely to make anybody’s Top 5 list. Yet on … more
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Real estate broker and business owner Pat Rosaves pointed out that homes are selling rapidly, even fixer-uppers. Houses are selling within four days on the market wiith multiple offers. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Buying and selling a home in the time of COVID-19
While some people refer to the last 11 months as the Big Pause, it has been anything but that for real estate broker and business owner Mike Smith. He said, “I’ve been busy for the last … more
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"Going to Dunwoody at age 38 was like doing a polar plunge - super shocking, hard to explain, an extremely hard experience, and also exhilarating and eye opening," said Longfellow resident Cathy Heying, who is executive director at The Lift garage, a low-cost option for those at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. (Photo by Carina Lofgren, Portraits from 6 ft)
From social worker to auto tech
How does a social worker and pastor end up running an auto garage? The path between the two isn’t as far apart as one might think, according to Cathy Heying. “When I was working at St, … more
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Founder and executive director Keno Evol said, “We recognize at Black Table Arts that art is fun, art is joyful, and it keeps our imaginations alive in the work of community organizing.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Doors open at Black Table Arts
Black Table Arts (BTA) is a new cooperative for Black artists in the heart of south Minneapolis. The shared, creative work-space, performance space, community gathering area, and book store is, in … more
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Rod Johnson and Kathy Hollander love their Chevy Bolt. The charging unit plugs into a standard 110 volt wall outlet, and then the charging plug fits into a port on the outside of the car. Using the ChargePoint app, users can monitor the Bolt's charging progress while away from the car. The Bolt can go about 240 miles on a full charge. (Photos by Terry Faust)
Driving all electric in South Minneapolis
During the two years that Rod Johnson and his wife, Kathy Hollander, have owned their all-electric Chevy Bolt they have been able to cross routine auto maintenance off their “to do” list. … more
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The Minnehaha Post Office (55406) was damaged in the uprising after the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.
Minnehaha Post office to stay at 3022 27th Ave.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has made the decision to rebuild the Minnehaha Post Office in South Minneapolis in the same location, 3033 27th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55406, as it has been … more
Library services are limited at Hennepin County Libraries, but they are open to visits. East Lake Library Supervisor Sarah Connolly answers questions and helps folks find materials. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
East Lake Library reopens
The East Lake Library has reopened. The library had been closed since fires and unrest tore through the neighborhood during the last week of May 2020. Prior to that, the library had only been open … more
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STABLE HOMES, STABLE SCHOOLS
When a child does not know where he or she is going to sleep at night, studying for that math test loses its importance. Having a roof over one’s head becomes more of a priority than acing the … more
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
As more people see the need to not just talk about environmental justice and racism but to do something about it, support is growing for the East Phillips Urban Indoor Farm.During a virtual press … more
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The Minnehaha Post Office building was demolished on Dec. 10, 2020 after it was destroyed by fire six months earlier in the civil uprising after George Floyd's death.
Post office update
Minnehaha station may be moved By TESHA M. CHRISTENSENThe Minnehaha Post Office may not be returning to 3033 27th Ave. S.The building was destroyed by fire along with the majority of the block … more
Local pharmacist and Longfellow resident Joel Albers is working on a five-part Virtual Community Tour of the George Floyd Uprising. The films can be viewed by Googling his name on Youtube, followed by “George Floyd Uprising.”
Documenting past to inform future
Longfellow resident Joel Albers is compiling a Virtual Community Tour of the George Floyd Uprising that rocked the world last May. The first two installments can be watched on YouTube, along with a … more
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Steve Brandt
Brandt seeks Board of Estimate and Taxation seat
Steve Brandt announces his candidacy for one of two citizen seats on the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation.He pledged to employ common sense and good judgment on the board that sets the … more
Melissa Gross holds the Nokomis East Business Association medallion near where she found it. She's been searching for medallions for 30 years, and is so excited that this dream came true in 2020. (Photo submitted by NEBA)
TREASURE HUNTERS
Finding a medallion is something Roosevelt High School graduate Melissa Gross has always wanted to do. On Friday, Dec. 11, she crossed it off her bucket list. Gross discovered the Nokomis East … more
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Ad sponsor Brian Cornell said, “The events of 2020 have brought many losses to our community. One of the positive outcomes is that residents are learning to connect with each other and with small businesses in new ways. I appreciate ‘small town Longfellow’ more than ever before. It’s something I feel we can’t take for granted. If there’s a family-owned business that matters to you, spend your dollars there. They need your support.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Favorite neighborhood business?
When graphic designer Brian Cornell and his wife Kari moved to Longfellow in 1996, the Riverview Theater stood proud at the intersection of 38th Street and 42nd Avenue – but there wasn’t … more
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