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Demonstrators who marched onto I-94 during the November 4 National Day of Protest are blocked from exiting by law enforcement officers who kept them on the interstate for more than five hours as 646 arrests were made. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
On streets for democracy and justice
On Nov. 7, 2020, the day the Associated Press called the election for President Elect Joe Biden, nearly a thousand people gathered in front of the former Third Precinct police headquarters at … more
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Jeanelle Austin, lead caretaker at the George Floyd Global Memorial, stands near Peyton Scott Russell’s striking portrait of George Floyd. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
Taking care of the George Floyd Global Memorial
At the center of the intersection at 38th St. and Chicago Ave. S., a large sculpture of a fist holding a red, black and green striped Pan-African flag is surrounded by a circular garden. On Chicago … more
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A Girard Christmas with parents Gerald "Teddy" and Terra, children Amanda and Tony (with his wife Lisa), and granchildren Loralei, 14, Greg, 16, Liam, 11, and Sonja, 8 (Photo submitted)
TSA agent, Longfellow man dies of COVID-19
Terra Girard wasn’t planning to be a widow in her 60s. But things changed quickly in September when her husband Teddy got a sore throat and a cough, was hospitalized for COVID-19, and died nine … more
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Sara Jones, executive director of the recently renamed Great North Innocence Project. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
New name for organization working to reverse wrongful convictions
A bedrock principle of the American criminal justice system is that a person accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. According to Sara Jones, executive … more
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When Wendy Wolff and her family returned from a year working at the Holden retreat center, she found herself helping friends and family move. "People wanted to hear about why we left, what it was like, and how we changed," recalled Wolff. "They listened as I told them that the most significant shift we made as a result of our time at Holden was thinking more intentionally about what we brought into our home and what we let go of by donating, gifting or purging anything we did not love or need." She quit her job working for Minneapolis Public Schools as a therapist, and Blissworks was born. (Photo submitted)
Letting go to live blissfully
Helping people let go of things to focus on a new season of life is what Blissworks is all about.Wendy Wolff launched Blissworks, Beautiful Living in Simplified Spaces, in 2019. The company merges … more
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‘We’ve been on our own’ say local businesses
“We’ve been on our own trying to figure out two crises,” Two Bettys owner Anna Tsantir told Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020.The first communication she got … more
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NEBA Treasure Hunt kicks off Nov. 28
The Nokomis East Business Association (NEBA) is holding its first ever Nokomis East Scavenger Hunt. This community event will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 12 to kick-off the holiday season. "Help us … more
Local businesses band together for promotion
"Shopping small and supporting local businesses has never been more important than it is in 2020," remarked Homespun owner Ben Cooney. "Dozens of small businesses are closing each week due to the … more
Donations help Lake St. businesses recover
The Lake Street Council’s mission is to engage, serve, and advocate for the Lake Street business community to ensure the vitality and prosperity of the commercial corridor. Before George Floyd … more
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Board chair Craig Drehmel (at right) and executive director Christopher Allison start their early morning food rescue rounds for Community Driven. (Photo above by Margie O’Loughlin)
Community Driven: Delivering free food to those who need it most
Every Monday morning, Christopher Allison and Craig Drehmel meet at the Fresh Thyme grocery store parking lot in Southeast Minneapolis, where pallets of food are waiting to be loaded. Allison opens … more
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The Takoda Institute sits atop the busy intersection of Franklin and Cedar avenues. The name Takoda means "All are welcome" in the Dakota language. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Takoda Institute helps diverse students improve their lives
Know someone in your life who deserves a shot at a brighter tomorrow? The Takoda Institute can help. Its no-cost education, career coaching, and training programs for adults have improved the lives … more
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Free food Dec. 16 at 5734 Sander Dr.
Please join NENA on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, for the final free food and supply distribution. We offer a wide selection of fresh produce, dairy, meat, staples, clean supplies, and personal care … more
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Draft of new MPRB 'Parks for All' opens for public comment
Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) published a draft of Parks for All, the MPRB 2021 Comprehensive Plan that was fashioned during a two-year process. Parks for All … more
Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan approved
The Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan has been approved by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) of Commissioners.The Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail Master Plan is a written … more
The master plan for the Hiawatha Golf Course changes it to a 9-hole course to allow for a different way of managing water at the site. (Archive photo)
Hiawatha Golf Course master plan heading to board of commissioners for approval after public comments
The Hiawatha Golf Course master plan is heading to the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners for review and a public hearing in January 2021.The comment period for the draft master … more
Despite pandemic and civil unrest, taprooms opening for customers
In 1919, as a great flu pandemic was winding down, Minnesota’s representative in congress Andrew Volstead, helped pass a Constitutional Amendment, HR 6810, also known as prohibition. After Jan. … more
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Arbeiter Brewing Co.
3036 Minnehaha Ave.612-438-2437Taproom opening soon When three friends working at Northern Brewery, a home brewer supply company, first started talking about opening their own brewery and taproom, … more
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Lawless Distilling Company
2619 28th Ave. S.612-276-1000 When Nathan Karnitz was attending graduate school at Carlson School of Management, he submitted a business plan to start a distillery in Minneapolis. Once graduated, … more
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Urban Forage Winery and Cider House
Urban Forage Winery and Cider House3016 East Lake Street612-584-4398Tasting room just openedUrban Forage Winery and Cider House creates wines and hard ciders made from local ingredients. The idea for … more
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Venn Brewing
3550 E 46th St, Minneapolis info@vennbrewing.com Taproom open Venn Brewing has already opened the doors of their taproom. Connie Sisco, one of Venn’s owners and the brewery’s director … more
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