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Brass Solidarity leads friends, family and community members in music and song at the Peoples' Way, George Floyd Square, to celebrate Tekle Sundberg on what would have been his 21st birthday Nov. 16, 2022. Sundberg was killed by Minneapolis police on July 14, 2022. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
City’s plan to buy Peoples’ Way met with apprehension
At a neighborhood meeting at Sabathani Community Center on October 24, Minneapolis’ Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) agency announced plans to purchase the former Speedway … more
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Suzy Messerole (left) and Tana Hargest of the Subversive Sirens practice at the Phillips Aquatic Center. “We do a lot more than just spread joy,” Messerole stated. “Community is a very big part of our strategy.” The group practices on Saturdays. (Photo by Terry Faust)
Subversive Sirens imagine a better world
The world of queer synchronized swimming is very small. But the Subversive Sirens, a non-binary synchronized swimming team out of Minnesota, is making a big splash. (Forgive the pun.) Advocating … more
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Aurin Chowdhury
Aurin Chowdhury announces run for Ward 12 seat
On Nov. 30, community advocate and City Hall Policy Aide Aurin Chowdhury announced her candidacy for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 12. Incumbent Ward 12 Councilmember Andrew Johnson announced his … more
Jerome Evans
Jerome Evans announces bid for City Council Ward 12
Jerome Evans announces his bid for Minneapolis City Council in the 12th Ward. Current Ward 12 Council Member Andrew Johnson is not seeking reelection. "In Minneapolis we work hard and our values are … more
Jessica and Steven Willman, with (left to right) Adon, Sophie, Jack and Ollie. Two children were adopted after being fostered. (Photos submitted)
FOSTER THE FAMILY
What do you do when a foster child you have raised for several years is suddenly going home to her birth parents? How do you react the first time the school principal calls you in to discuss a … more
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Riverview Theater (Photo by Terry Faust)
Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally
It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community … more
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drawing by Paul Eide
Creativity and community in a time of Isolation
In 2021, retired University of Minnesota filmmaker Paul Eide and a few members of his family pictured a way to fight pandemic isolation – a way that creatively drew them together. Just before … more
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Most plants should be pruned in the late dormant season, generally around January or February. The exceptions are those that bloom early in the growing season on last year's growth. (Photo submitted)
Best time to prune most plants is late winter
As fall turns to winter, you may be looking at the bare, brown branches in your yard and wondering when to cut them back. Overall, the answer is not yet! But there’s lots to think about before … more
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Asa Diebolt stands inside his bakery, located in the former Sassy Spoon space.
Have you been to Asa’s Bakery?
You have probably heard of Asa’s Bakery by now, but just in case you haven’t, it’s time to tell you about a little shop located on 5011 S 34th Ave. When first walking into the shop, … more
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Kate Gens
CHANGES AT SENA
Our SENA team has changed and we are happy to be working with a team of committed volunteer board members. Our monthly board meetings occur the second Monday of every month (federal holidays … more
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All the things we did in 2022
As I’m writing this, snow is falling outside announcing winter’s arrival. With the snowfall and bitter cold temperatures, we prepare to leave another year behind, but not first without … more
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PLAN IT December 2022
HEALING WATERS QIGONG Healing Waters Qigong now meets in the Lake Hiawatha Park Building. "Improve your health, increase energy, connect with community and learn how to activate healing from within … more
Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater presents new holiday production
Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater company presents the premiere of “A Christmas Carol Krampus or It’s A Pretty OK Life,” a new holiday production for adults, written and … more
Park updates December 2022
MINNEHAHA PARKWAY Due to the recent cold weather and snow, construction has wrapped up for the year on a project to improve safety for trail users and drivers along Minnehaha Parkway Regional Trail … more
Dawanna Witt hosts election night party.
Election brings many firsts
The 2022 midterm election provided many firsts for Hennepin County and Minnesota as a whole. Black women will serve in the Minnesota Senate for the first time with the election of Zaynab Mohamed, … more
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Time is running out to hold Big Tech accountable for abusing local news
Local journalism is facing an existential crisis because of Big Tech's abusive business tactics.   In the early days of the internet, the news was something you had to go out of your way … more
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Events coordinator Alek Glauvitz (left) and tap room manager Luke Hoppe serve up samples from Lyn Lake Brewery during the 21st Autumn Brew Review at Boom Island Park on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. They were among 95 breweries from across the state at the annual event organized by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Also present were Wooden Ship Brewing Company, Steel Toe Brewing of St. Louis Park, Wooden Hill Brewing Company of Edina, Eastlake Craft Brewery, and Jinx Tea. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
TASTING LOCAL BREWS
Local brewers were among the booths dotting Boom Island Park during the 21st Autumn Brew Review on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. There were among 95 breweries from across the state at the annual event … more
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Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Dance Troupe performs during a mural unveiling at Wells Fargo (2919 27th Ave. S.) on Sept. 22, 2022. Artist Charles Caldwell, a lifelong Minneapolis resident, set the mural against the city skyline. It celebrates the cultural diversity of south Minneapolis and includes symbols of peace (dove), hope (children), and transformation (butterfly). A yellow ribbon offers a greeting in six languages: Ojibwe, English, Spanish, Somali, Chinese, and Hmong. (Photo by Terry Faust)
HOPE, HEALING, GROWTH & UNITY
Kalpulli Ketzal Coatlicue Dance Troupe performs during a mural unveiling at Wells Fargo (2919 27th Ave. S.) on Sept. 22, 2022. Artist Charles Caldwell, a lifelong Minneapolis resident, set the mural … more
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Jomari Sago
‘THIS IS TOO MUCH’
When five people in the throes of a mental health crisis were killed in incidents with police, Michelle Gross said she knew Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) had to act.CUAPB was … more
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Raynardo Williams
Seward Co-ops’s changing of the guard
Local grocer Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary is coming to a close this year, but there’s also another significant occasion taking place where many folks shop for sustainable and fair … more
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