When Thomas Rumreich was a freshman at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., he was sexually abused by a priest at the men’s college. The year was 1960, but the incident greatly …

By Jill Boogren On Dec. 5, 2024, the Minneapolis City Council voted to develop a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square. It was one of three concepts shared by the Public Works Department, who …

Mud up to hubcaps. Gumbo so slippery it felt like an ice rink. Dust so thick in the summer, travelers wore long duster coats, goggles and hats. Roads were so bad in most of the nation in 1912 that …

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announces "Hiawatha Links," a new phase of design and engineering work that will build on the long-term plan for Hiawatha Golf Course completed in …

The killing of three people last month near 4000 Snelling Ave. has heightened concerns about encampments in Minneapolis, and some city policymakers are pushing for change. A new proposal coming …

What does the term ‘holiday season’ mean to you? To many it means spending time with family; eating a large dinner with inlaws and extended family, watching seasonal movies, sitting …

Longfellow resident Mary Haugh got a second run at life and decided to give vintage homes a second life, too. After surviving an aggressive form of cancer in the prime of her professional marketing …

The Minnesota Toy Library (MTL) is a toy lending program for families with children ages birth to five years. Members can check-out up to five toys at a time, and take them home for 2-4 weeks. And …

We are so lucky to have a place that combines America’s three favorite past times in our own neighborhood: great beer, delicious food, and fun-filled bowling. Town Hall Lanes (5019 S 34th Ave.) …

This year the Ingebrestsen’s Gift Shop celebrates its 50th birthday. Julie Ingebretsen started running a small counter with just a few imported gifts alongside the well-known Meat Market and …

2025 city budget, tax levy increase In the next few weeks week city council members will formally consider amendments the Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed $1.88 billion city budget for 2025 with a …

The weather here in Minneapolis has been extreme recently, and drought is something we’ve experienced every year. Although the 2024 drought was not as severe as previous years, rainfall …

Neighbors packed the house at Belfry Community Space (3901 Chicago Ave.) on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, for a Town Hall “In Defense of Black Lives.” The meeting was held in response to the …

Interstate 94 The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution updating priorities for the Rethinking I-94 project. The resolution opposes any expansion of lanes and supports highway removal that …

Two people were shot and killed at a homeless encampment near 44th and Hiawatha on Sunday, Oct. 27. From Council Member Aurin Chowdhury: As many in the Ward 12 Community know and for those …

On a rainy September evening, amidst the vibrant streets of Minneapolis, Rituparna Rana brought her latest dance performance, “Tarangini: The Elemental Flow,” to life as part of the …

Despite serious community concerns, Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council appear to be moving forward with a plan to use the former 3rd precinct police station at Minnehaha Ave. and E …

GOLD LINE TO LINK WOODBURY TO MINNEAPOLIS To enhance regional mobility, the METRO Gold Line, a bus rapid transit line opening in March 2025, will be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. The Gold …

Colin Johnston, owner of Steve’s Tire & Auto – with service centers at 54th Street and 34th Avenue as well as 46th Street and Nicollet Avenue – projects a warm, friendly, and …

It’s one thing to cull outgrown or unused clothes from your closet, but what do you do with a piano that’s outlived its usefulness in your home? Pianocycle is a Public Benefit Corporation …