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The Calvary Lutheran Church congregation spills into the street to the upbeat music of Brass Solidarity on Sept.11, the last service Calvary will have there until renovation is complete to add deeply affordable housing units to 39th and Chicago. In the interim, Calvary will worship at Iglesia Luterana San Pablo/St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (2742 15th Ave.). (Photo by Jill Boogren)

Calvary church makes room for deeply affordable housing at 39th and Chicago

Sept. 11, 2022, marked the last day of service for a while at Calvary Lutheran Church (3901 Chicago Ave.). It looked a little different on this day, mostly celebratory, a little bittersweet, with … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 9/29/22

A SAFER APPROACH FOR CUSTODY CASES

Who’s right? Who’s wrong? And how does it affect the kids?Figuring out family dynamics in custody cases can be tricky, but the Battered Women’s Justice Project (BWJP) in St. Paul … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 9/29/22

Native plantings add to Highland Bridge’s sustainability. The waterway runs through the 122-acre site. More photos: LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com (Photo by Terry Faust)

Highland Bridge taking shape on former Ford site

More than 10 years after Highland Park’s massive Ford assembly plant closed, a new planned community is taking shape on the former plant’s sprawling site overlooking the Mississippi … more

By IRIC NATHANSON | 9/29/22

Art collector and south Minneapolis resident Herman Milligan. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)

The soul behind the images:

A showstopper exhibitionWhen cooler temps and shorter days signal the Fall Arts Season in the metro area, there are many cultural activities competing for attention. As always, this column strives to … more

9/29/22

Haruko Ruggiero points out that the smaller houses in south Minneapolis offer the opportunity for homeowners to make the most of what they have, and to make each space special. (Photo submitted)

Standish tile artist creates unique pieces for homes

Standish tile artist Haruko Ruggiero always had a sense that she would develop her own “something” related to interior design and patterns. She began by fashioning together mosaics. … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 9/29/22

BRIEFS October 2022

LAKE NOKOMIS WATER STUDYProfessor Joe Magner, research scientist Kerry Holmberg and M.S. graduate student Grace Andriacchi, from the University of Minnesota, are researching water and sinking ground … more

~ Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon | 9/29/22

Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.

I'm scared – what about you?

Is it Halloween? Are there ghosts in my house? I can only focus on what is in front of me. What is this me being scared? It's a mystery. Do you ever get scared? Is it a mystery to you? Tell yourself, … more

9/29/22

When you bring houseplants inside, check to make sure there aren't any pests. (Photo submitted)

Bringing houseplants inside for the winter

This summer, you may have brought your houseplants outside to enjoy the warmth and humidity – I certainly did! As the nights get colder and days get shorter, it’s time to bring … more

By LAUREN BETHKE, Master Gardener | 9/29/22

LCC partners with Free the Deeds

Longfellow Community Council has joined forces with Free the Deeds to engage residents in conversations around racial covenants. Free the Deeds is an artist-led initiative that illuminates our common … more

By ANDREA TRITSCHLER, communications andrea@longfellow.org | 9/29/22

(L>R) City Council Member Andrew Johnson with drain adopters Mandy LaBreche and Jillian Kaster are joined by Minneapolis Public Works Engineer Bryan Dodds at the 10,000th drain adopted by Mandy.

Adopt a drain?

Protect Lake Nokomis and Minnehaha Creek Now is a great time to adopt a drain near you. This year's drought has stressed our trees, which could make for an early leaf drop. Storm drains flow directly … more

By BRANDON LONG executive director Brandon@nokomiseast.org | 9/29/22

League of Women Voters announces Minneapolis School Board candidate forum

League of Women Voters Minneapolis will host a candidate forum for Minneapolis School Board. All candidates on the general election ballot have been invited. Advancing Equity Coalition is a … more

9/28/22

WHAT DOES PUBLIC SAFETY MEAN TO YOU?

A few dozen residents filed into an upstairs gymnasium at Sabathani Community Center (310 E. 38th St.) on Aug. 29 to talk about public safety – specifically as it relates to planned road … more

Jill Boogren | 9/21/22

CALMING CITY STREETS

This month, the city is starting a new Neighborhood Traffic Calming process intended to make things more transparent and predictable. According to the report presented to the city council in … more

Cam Gordon | 9/21/22

Beginning in 1992, “Caring for the Caregiver” has helped thousands of caregivers globally with expression, physical and mental health. Through the integration of movement and voice, memories and stories, participants explore ways to express feelings associated with their profession.

CARING FOR CAREGIVERS

In 1988, Stuart Pimsler created “Swimming to Cecile,” a performance work dedicated to his mother who died in a car accident when he was 15. “Cecile,” a lamentation inspired by … more

Chloe Peter | 9/21/22

From left to right: Donna Soriano, Nellie Arsemyeva, and Diphina Sang gathered to strike in front of M Health Fairview Hospital Southdale, 6401 France Ave S, Edina on Sept. 14th, 2022. "We do not have appropriate staffing," Arsemyeva said. "We are expected to work doubles and may have 6 to 8 patients to care for at one time."

NURSES NEGOTIATIONS HIGHLIGHT STAFFING SHORTAGES

Outside of Children’s Minnesota Hospital – Minneapolis (2525 Chicago Ave.) and M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital (6401 France Ave. S.), nurses in bright red T-shirts held signs with … more

Chloe Peter | 9/21/22

Gary Schatzlein stands in Schatzlein’s Saddle Shop at 413 W Lake St., holding a saddle that needs to be repaired. “It has been hard to compete with online shopping,” Gary Schatzlein said. “Brands have made it harder for us to buy from them.” The horse behind him is one customers used to sit on and see if their apparel fit right. Now, the horse displays a “Do Not Touch” sign

WHERE PAST AND PRESENT MEET

Before Lake Street was a popular hub of Minneapolis, it was a rural area where farming was prevalent. There were rarely any streetcars or buses that rode up and down the street, but rather, horses … more

Chloe Peter | 9/21/22

MNA nurses choose signs they will hold while walking the picket line at Children's Hospital Minnesota - Minneapolis, 2525 Chicago Ave.

Minnesota Nurses Association strike [Photo gallery]

Chloe Peter | 9/15/22

Primary election results

Zaynab Mohamed, 25, won the Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) party primary in Senate District 63, and will face the Republican party nominee Shawn Holster in November. If elected in the typically strong … more

by Cam Gordon | 9/6/22

Cottage Grove art teacher Anna King participates blindfolded in a round of the Great Throw Down at the Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 6. At her right is her high school art teacher, the person who taught her how to mold clay, Tricia Schmidt of St. Paul who teaches at Central High. The two women signed up along with fellow art teacher Randy Schutt, who also teaches at Central High in St. Paul. He earned first place in the Great Throw Down. "I've never done anything like this before," said Schutt. "I loved it." His favorite round was the blindfold one; they also did one round one-handed, who could make the longest coil, and who could make the most in 10 minutes. >> See more photos online at www.LongfellowNokomisMessenger.com. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

NOKOMIS NEIGHBORHOOD TRADITION [Photo gallery]

8/31/22

A multi-modal boulevard could fill in the trench with sidewalks and seating, two-way bikeways, a linear park, transitways and stations, traffic lanes, and affordable housing. The existing street grid could be reconnected. A freight alleviation route could move trucks elsewhere.

What happens if you remove I-94?

What happens if Interstate 94 is removed between St. Paul and Minneapolis?Our Streets Minneapolis is leading the conversation to rethink I-94 and consider various options.They point out that the … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 8/31/22 | 1 comment

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