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KingDemetrius Pendleton (left) brought in the artwork of Nedahness Rose Greene to Listen 2 Us Studio at 38th and Chicago. On display is a selection of images – Black men standing together in George Floyd Square, the headstones at Say Their Names Cemetery, a crowd during a rally – taken nearby. “To have my work that I’ve done here, it’s powerful. Because it happened here, and to be showcasing it right here, it means a lot,” Greene said.
At GFS:
Through the end of November 2023, visitors can view the photography of Nedahness Rose Greene alongside KingDemetrius Pendleton’s work at his new place, Listen 2 Us Studio (3730 Chicago Ave.). … more
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Carnage the Executioner transitioning to Terrell X
Terrell Woods, who goes by the stage name of Carnage, the Executioner, took some time recently to reflect on his career as a beat box artist and rapper. The Saint Paul musician has built a … more
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Arnée Martin said that as a Black, queer artist that their art is for everyone, but does not tailor towards a White audience.
Guaranteed income for artists
Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.  “The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.  As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of … more
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(Left to right) Mahmoud Rahman, Jack Thoresen, Aurora Quinn, Asmat Ali, and Hafsa Islam of Curry in a Hurry.
Stepping Up
It has been over three years since Gandhi Mahal, a well-known and popular restaurant at 3009 27th Ave. S. in Minneapolis, was burned down during the social uprising following the death of George … more
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Mayor Jacob Frey has asked council members to approve building a new structure at the city-owned site at 2600 Minnehaha to house the police from the 3rd precinct. (Photo submitted)
City looking again at 2600 Minnehaha for police station
Attention has refocused on the city-owned lot at 2600 Minnehaha Ave. as the future workplace for the police assigned to the southside’s 3rd Precinct.  On Oct. 17, 2023, after being … more
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Jeremy Norton is a fire captain and emergency medical technician (EMT) at Minneapolis Fire Station 17 (330 E 38th St.). He details experiences as a firefighter in "Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response." (Photo submitted)
Scarred and serving
The distinctive wail of a fire truck rarely means what it did two decades ago. Author Jeremy Norton, fire captain and emergency medical technician (EMT) at Minneapolis Fire Station 17, makes that … more
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Yirií Dance Studio’s Eda Kachiri and Tommy Valerio share their love of Latin dance on Lyndale Ave. during Open Streets in October.
Yirií Studio: Creating connections through Latin dance
  More than a dozen dancers took their show on the road, literally, Oct. 8, 2023, by bringing a flashmob to Open Streets Lyndale.  In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage … more
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Emily Koski
Voter Guide 2023
WARD 11 Vying for this position are Emily Koski and Gabrielle Prosser.   Emily Koski www.emilykoskiformpls.com   Please introduce yourself. I’m Emily … more
Over 70 cast members perform in "Acceptance, Kindness, Support" at the Cowles Center as part of a production by the South Asian Arts & Theater House. (Photos submitted)
Acceptance, kindness and support
With a whirlwind of color, choreography and music, the South Asian Arts & Theater House (SAATH) brought the stage to life with a recent performance at the Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave.) to … more
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Heather Tourville opened The Cracked Pot Studio on 54th Street in April 2023.
Relax and create something perfectly imperfect
“Part of why I like being a teacher is because I have more ideas than I could possibly do myself. I love being able to say ‘Here are a bunch of ideas!’ and watch others bring them … more
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Events - November 2023
  Cooper playground removal meeting Minneapolis Public Schools is considering removing the Cooper school playground (3239 44th Ave. S.) used by hundreds of neighborhood families. … more
Neighbors gathered for pizza and conversation at the Longfellow Community Council annual meeting held at the Toolbox Collective. This year's event presented a new take on the traditional "pie" theme by serving pizza pie instead of dessert pie. (Photo submitted)
LCC’s annual meeting creates delicious connections
Calling all pizza lovers! Last month Longfellow Community Council hosted our first-ever pizza party, and it won’t be our last. Thanks to the 100+ neighbors who came out to the Toolbox … more
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Among the proposed improvements to trails is a new pedestrian-only bridge crossing Minnehaha Creek along Lake Hiawatha.
City Briefs - November 2023
Nokomis-Hiawatha trail improvements On Oct. 18, a proposal for several trail connection improvements in Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park was presented to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board … more
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Plants with berries (such as winterberry, shown here) and those with unique bark and stem colors (such as dogwood) add color during winter months. Add winter interest by leaving stems and flowers intact rather than cutting them down in the fall. (Photo submitted)
Planting for winter interest
The days are getting shorter and it’s almost time to wrap up the gardening season. When planning garden spaces, we often think about staggering bloom times so we can enjoy beautiful flowers … more
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Dani's daughter sent her teddy bear with her mom on Oct. 2, 2023. “I couldn’t stop thinking about how my daughter would take the news that her mom wasn’t coming home for a month,” said Dani.
Domestic abuse victim jailed
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a Minnesota judge ordered a victim to jail for not forcing her daughter to see her father. Dani* was ordered to serve 30 days in jail on Oct. 2, 2023 or … more
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As the city prepares to tear down the old Kmart building, it considers how to reconnect Nicollet Ave. Over 500 residents attended an open house on Oct. 10, and 1,200 people responded to a survey by Oct. 12.
What do people think?
The long process of reopening Nicollet Ave. at Lake St. took another step forward this month. City planners released design concepts for the public areas planned for the 10-acre site where a surface … more
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Lyndale Park Rose Garden Project
Informational meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on the Lyndale Park Rose Garden improvements are set for Oct. 23 and 25, with a third date to be scheduled, at the Lyndale Farmstead … more
(Left to right) Kim Millard, Chara Blanch, Ward 2 Council member Robin Wonsley, Stacey Gurian-Sherman, Michelle Gross of Communities United Against Police Brutality, Dave Bicking and Ward 5 Council member Jeremiah Ellison.
Will new police contract include citizen-driven changes?
The long-awaited and public negotiations between the city of Minneapolis and the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis formally began on Sept. 6, 2023. Three sets of contract amendments have been … more
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Thi Synavone works as the executive director at Standpoint. (Photo submitted)
FROM THEIR STANDPOINT
Thi Synavone came to the U.S. in 1979 as a Laotian refugee. After living in many states, her family settled in Minnesota in 1988. Synavone said that growing up, domestic and sexual violence was never … more
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Some 40 years after Belai Mergia (left) escaped from war-torn Ethiopia, he, the dreamer, and Rahel, the culinary artist who dreamt with him, offer sumptuous meals in a restaurant where patrons are invited to dine in or take out. And enjoy.
Grit, resolve and a restaurant
When 18-year-old Belai Mergia walked through the jungle from Ethiopia to Sudan in 1984, he didn’t picture a restaurant named Selam in his future. Belai had hired two guides yet feared that they … more
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