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Meena Natarajan (left) and Ingrid Rasmussen stand at the future site for the Pangea Theater on the 27th Ave. block between Lake and 31st Street. (Photo by Terry Faust)

The 27th Avenue block between Lake and 31st Street bustled with community life. The block included a Latino night club, a popular Indian-Bangladeshi restaurant, and a community organization serving … more

By Iric Nathanson | 6/21/22 | 1 comment

Crisis Responders Amy Brueckner (left) and Dean Zoller pose on one of the two BCR vans. The vans do not use bright lights or sirens. Responders wear navy blue shirts or jackets with "Behavioral Crisis Response" printed on the back. Responders are not armed, and seek to calm the situation. They maintain kindness and respect. They help the person in crisis and provide resources for further support. (Photo by Terry Faust)

Alternative to police

It has been a little more than four months since Minneapolis Office of Performance and Innovation launched the Behavioral Crisis Response (BCR) team’s pilot project, Canopy Roots. It is the … more

By Jan Willms | 6/21/22 | 3 comments

Downtown Longfellow two years later

Tesha M. Christensen | 6/21/22

Christina Beck of REACH listens in to four homeless activists via a Zoom meeting describe police activities at the scene of a homeless encampment. (Photo by Terry Faust)

REACH Twin Cities connects

Following a tragedy like the murder of George Floyd, it can be difficult for a community to see any glimmers of hope. But after his killing and the social unrest that followed, neighborhoods began to … more

By Jan Willms | 6/21/22

Civic leader Joan Voderbruggen was a driving force behind the Prince Mural Project. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)

A towering tribute

A bodacious birthday bash draws far-flung fans. What took so long?To create something entirely new, never seen, touched or heard before – something that resonates deeply with the beholder … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 6/21/22

There is no requirement that a precinct must be located in the area it serves, according to Minneapolis Interim City Coordinator Heather Johnston. The city has been looking at various sites in the Third Precinct, but has not made a decision about the location. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Johnston appointed city coordinator

Amid complaints of a racist work environment raised by city employees and with a Human Resources investigation underway, a divided Minneapolis City Council approved the mayor’s nomination of … more

By CAM GORDON | 6/21/22 | 1 comment

Senate D. 62 primary: Fateh and Laden face off

The Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) Senate District 62 primary race between first-term incumbent Omar Fateh and union leader Shaun Laden is heating up as Fateh is facing questions about past campaign … more

By CAM GORDON | 6/21/22

BRIEFS July 2022

Longfellow and Seward collaborateThe city council has approved a $15,000 contract with the Longfellow Community Council to provide administrative support and oversight of the Longfellow and Seward … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon | 6/21/22

Public safety on ballot again this year

This is part of a series about the 2022 municipal elections by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. In November, you won’t see an obvious question on the ballot like last year’s … more

6/21/22

When you vote in primary on Aug. 9, stay in your lane

The primary election on August 9 will determine the candidates for the general election. The top vote-getter in each primary race will appear on the ballot in November. In Minnesota, any registered … more

6/21/22

What happened to my old polling place? Redistricting!

This is part of a series about the 2022 municipal elections by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Elections office has sene out postcards to registered voters. You may find … more

6/21/22

Hennepin County Attorney and Hennepin County Sheriff Candidate Forums set

A consortium of Hennepin County Leagues of Women Voters (Brooklyn Park/Osseo/Maple Grove, Crystal/New Hope/East Plymouth/Robbinsdale, Edina, Golden Valley, Minneapolis, Minnetonka/Eden … more

6/21/22

Volunteers build and tend raised garden beds at the Giving Garden at Trinity Lutheran Church. Food grown will be donated to a food shelf.

NENA kickball tournament and fundraiser coming July 23

Enjoy a family-friendly summer afternoon and raise money for neighborhood events and programs! Vie for the title of best kickball team in Nokomis East! Get an 8-10 person co-ed team together for the … more

By BRANDON LONG executive director Brandon@nokomiseast.org | 6/21/22

A typical bee lawn includes some combination of white clover, creeping thyme, and self heal. (Photos submitted)

Yes, there are some great lawn alternatives

Like many Master Gardeners, I volunteer at farmers’ markets every summer, answering yard and garden questions from the public. This year, I’ve gotten quite a few questions from people who … more

By LAUREN BETHKE, Master Gardener | 6/21/22

REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD

People gathered May 25-28, 2022 to commemorate the 2nd angelversary of George Floyd’s death. Others lost to police violence were remembered, and their families, who continue to push for change, … more

6/16/22

Winston Smith’s brother Kidale Smith (center) speaks as Winston’s mother, Tijuana Wilson (left) and sister, Tamara Wilson (right) stand by his side. (Photo by Jill Boogren)

ONE YEAR LATER

One year after law enforcement officers killed 32-year-old father and comedian Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. at the top of an Uptown parking ramp, his family, friends and community members … more

By Jill Boogren | 6/16/22

Current staff member Gina Obiri outlines request from those opposing the appointment of Heather Johnston as city coordinator. “Update the job qualifications. Conduct a competitive search process that Mayor Frey promised and partner with us to start meeting our other demands to address the racist city culture that we endure,” she said. Also at the Tuesday, May 24 press conference were: Samantha Pree-Stinson, Track Trachtenberg, Kelly Muellman, Cassidy Gardeneir, Angela Williams and Toni Hauser, Jonathon Williams-Kinsel, Malaysia Abdi and Andy Sposeto. (Photo by Cam Gordon)

City council postpones vote on city coordinator

Amid complaints of a racist work environment raised by city employees and with a human resources investigation underway, the Minneapolis City Council postponed their vote on the mayor’s … more

By Cam Gordon | 6/16/22

Lake Street Council Executive Director Allison Sharkey said, “Each of us was called to not only help rebuild our community, but also to help address the deep-seated inequities that got us here.” (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

LSC: What’s behind and what’s ahead

Despite initial fears that outside investors would scoop up properties along E. Lake Street after the 2020 Uprising, not a single one has been sold to outside interests, reported Lake Street Council … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 6/2/22 | 1 comment

MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL SHIP

The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Duluth, Minnesota, May 21, 2022. Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota 4th District, was the principal … more

6/2/22

Construction on new Bde Maka Ska concessions pavilion area begins

Construction on a new concessions pavilion area at Bde Maka Ska began on May 23, 2022. The project will create two new buildings, including new, all-gender accessible restrooms and ample outdoor … more

6/2/22

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