Longfellow Nokomis Messenger

Ward 9 council member Alondro Cono speaks to the crowd of her own neighborhoods and constituents.

Community rallies in support of indoor urban farm at former Roof Depot site

Supporters of the East Phillips Indoor Urban Farm rallied on Thursday night, Sept. 23 in between two votes that will determine the future of the project. On Wednesday, Sept. 22, the city council … more

9/24/21

Nokomis Tattoo hosted a dog rescue event with these great pups from Underdog Rescue during Crazy Days. Some folks think they can only get a purebred from a breeder, but Andrea McCarty encourages folks to consider a rescue animal instead. The first step is to fill out an application on their web site, UnderdogRescueMN.com.

Crazy Days @ Nokomis Tattoo & Nokomis Surplus [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

Nokomis Shoe Shop owner Steve Negaard (right) with Tre McClellan welcome folks into the store for the sidewalk sale, which moved instead after it rained on Saturday, Aug. 7. Negaard was delighted to see other business engaging in Crazy Days again. "As a guy who has been doing it for 45 years, it's so fun to see the neighborhood coming back alive," he said. Nokomis Shoes used to be located next to the bowling alley (formerly Skylanes, now Town Hall) and items filled the sidewalk in front of the bowling alley. "I remember being a kid in high school and dreading working the long days in the heat," said Negaard.

Crazy Days @ Nokomis Shoes [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

John Allen of Rebel Ink Printing (left) helps The Workshop (5004 S. 34th Ave.) owner Jennie Tang (center) create custom t-shirts and bags featuring the neighborhood's newest mural during Crazy Days on Saturday, Aug. 7. The mural was painted in eight hours in June by @wundr and @biafraic. Despite the rainy Saturday, hundreds came out to connect with neighbors.

Crazy Days @ The Workshop [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

Tipsy Steer Director of Food Operations Cory Lappen (left) and Assistant Manager Sammi Hrudka were excited to see the Crawfish/Shrimp Boil sell out within a few hours on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021. "It was really awesome to be a part of this and we look forward to being a part of the next one," said Lappen. "Our only regret is we didn't make more." Hrudka said they are looking at doing another event in a month or two - maybe with crab, this time.

Crazy Days 2021 - in the neighborhood [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

Pit Boss David Ellis in the food truck at Oxendale's during Crazy Days

Crazy Days @ 34th Ave. [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

Crazy Days at Bull's Horn included balloon animals with Silly Miss Tilly, fish fry, fish raffle, a beer colab with Venn Brewing, a DJ, button-making with Goat, and more on Saturday. Elsewhere in the neighborhood, there were fitness classes, sales, music and food. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Crazy Days 2021 @ Bull's Horn [Photo gallery]

9/3/21

Thank you, businesses, for bringing back Crazy Days

NEBA would like to thank our friends and neighbors for making Nokomis East Crazy Days such a wonderful even Aug. 6-8, 2021. We are so grateful to have an amazing community of people who have … more

By Patrick Jenson, co-chair www.nokomiseastba.com | 9/3/21

Nokomis East History

What was here in...? Curious? Jackie Sawyer, who owns Nokomis Tattoo with husband Mike Welsh, put together this document for 2021 Crazy Days. The signs were posted throughout the community to help … more

compiled by Jackie Sawyer | 9/3/21

Trash in Lake Hiawatha includes various types of plastic and styrofoam. (Photo submitted by Friends of Lake Hiawatha)

What happens now to trash in Lake Hiawatha?

It’s been seven years since the conversation about the future of the Lake Hiawatha Golf Course started. And neighborhood residents are still waiting for something to be done about the trash.It … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 9/3/21

"When students ask me where I grew up, he says, “In the Phillips neighborhood, at the corner of Lake Street and poor. I’m proud to have grown up where I did. Phillips is a place where neighbors still encourage young people to ‘be a good ancestor.’ What we do now has to help those who are coming behind us.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Sanford Middle School exemplifies how schools are changing

Sanford Middle School has been part of the community for more than 80 years. Located in the Longfellow neighborhood, the school has a long history of multi-cultural heritage. Ahmed Aden Amin was … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 9/3/21

Principal Christian Ledesma said, “We’ll be creating the welcoming environment we stake our vision on. I come from an academic coaching background in literacy. I believe that we can always do better. There’s always room for improvement.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Roosevelt High School’s new principal welcomes students back

Christian Ledesma is the new principal at Roosevelt High School, but the hallways and classrooms are very familiar to him. He completed a one-year internship there in 2016, and was Roosevelt’s … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 9/3/21

“For me, this is the most peaceful place on earth," explained Dr. Remi Douah, who is a listening presence at the "Say Their Names Cemetery" near George Floyd Square. "I can easily spend eight hours a day here. It’s not a chore; it’s not an intervention. It’s my way of life now. It’s what I structure my days around.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Learn to listen

Dr. Remi Douah is a listening presence at the “Say Their Names” Cemetery near George Floyd Square, just off East 37th Street between Chicago and Columbus avenues. He spends hours there … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 9/3/21

Linda Kjerland was a Garden for Wildlife mentee in her first year of developing a backyard habitat for wildlife. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Longfellow Garden for Wildlife Yard Tour 2021

Linda Kjerland moved to her Longfellow home 10 months ago, from a condo in St. Paul. Over the course of the winter, she started thinking about how to expand her garden and turn her lawn into … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 9/3/21

February 3, 1983 The left turn signal at Lake St. will soon take cars, buses and pedestrians past a new Applebaums grocery store and retail development. January 30, 1983 Steve Schluter, Minneapolis Star Tribune

A look back at the history of the Coliseum Building

The letters painted on the side of the Coliseum Building have pretty much faded away. When they were still legible the letters spelled, “Freeman’s,” the name of the department store … more

By Iric Nathanson | 9/3/21

Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company announces fall and winter 2021 season

Following their successful summer production of William Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night," Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company is pleased to announce the remainder of its 2021 … more

9/3/21

Church members Worku Moges (left) and Melaku Weldetsadik (right). Moges said, “Our landscape contractor looked at the property, and discouraged us from bringing our congregation there. He couldn’t even mow the grass safely, because of buried sharps and IV needles. The shrubs on the outside of the fence are overgrown, but what might be buried there?” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Homeless encampment on church property ends in Seward

The Debreselam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church of Our Savior (EOTC) congregation is searching for answers, after land it owns in the Seward neighborhood was occupied by a homeless encampment this … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 9/3/21

Wrapping up the growing season

Although it still feels summery outside, our first frost is right around the corner. But fear not – there’s still plenty to do in the garden! I know I will be soaking up these last weeks … more

By LAUREN BETHKE, Master Gardener Intern | 9/3/21

Monarch festival returns Sept. 11

NENA and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board are thrilled to present the 13th Annual Minneapolis Monarch Festival on Sept. 11 at Lake Nokomis. Our free festival celebrates the monarch … more

By BECKY TIMM, Executive Director becky.timm@nokomiseast.org | 9/3/21

Seward Pharmacy reopens

The restoration at Seward Pharmacy (2209 E. Lake St.) was celebrated with a grand reopening on July 15. The business is owned by Elias Usso. UnitedHealth Group leaders and employees along with Heart … more

9/3/21