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Facade improvement grants available
Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) is proud to announce that we received the Business Façade Improvement Grant from Greater Streets Minneapolis! We have $17,000 that we can give to … more
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Looking south from 26th along Hennepin Ave. during the 2024 construction season.
Year two of Hennepin Ave. reconstruction project begins
Minneapolis is in year two of a two-year reconstruction project along Hennepin Ave. between W. Lake St. and Douglas Ave.
 Phase 1 in 2024 was from Lake St W to 26th St. The new, multimodal design … more
Ads posing as MPLS parking app, stealing data and money
Residents and visitors searching for the MPLS Parking app should look out for a scam posing as the legitimate app. This does not affect people already using the MPLS Parking app. When using a … more
9.3 miles of streets to be resurfaced this summer in Minneapolis
Minneapolis is gearing up for a busy 2025 construction season with more than $225 million in planned infrastructure improvements. These projects will impact everything from travel times to water … more
DUAL BENEFIT
Minneapolis will soon be able to produce its own biochar, bringing the city one step closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This spring, the city will break ground on a new biochar … more
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Clever ideas for tiny yard spaces
Faux hedges If your outdoor patio or side yard is hemmed in by something like a chain-link or cinder block wall or planter box, consider installing a faux green hedge. This is the perfect … more
Framework homeownership partners with Habitat for Humanity
Framework Homeownership is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, one of the highest-regarded Habitat affiliates worldwide. This collaboration will … more
Community Visioning Council cco-chair Mileesha Smith said the process of healing should not be rushed and that the community needs more time during a press conference on Feb. 26, 2025. “We, as people, need time and space with the patience of everyone to come together, to be able to say what this space needs to be able to function for everybody,” said Smith. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
Veto override clears path to explore pedestrian mall at GF Square
In February, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of the council’s directive for reconstructing 38th and Chicago. Their action, according to Ward 9 Council Member … more
Get ready for road construction season
'Sibley' removed from park name, temporary name is 40th Street Park
At the April 16, 2025 board meeting, Commissioners for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) approved a resolution to remove the name "Sibley" from the park and all park assets - including … more
There are some neighbors near the light rail site that are advocating for the closure of the access point to the light rail station at E. 45th St near 35th Ave west of Hiawatha from the neighborhood street, and they've put up signs supporting that viewpoint. Others believe that access to this public infrastructure and space is important to continue making a more livable, walkable city.
What will make Hiawatha/46th intersection safer?
MnDOT is making $2.6 million in pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements to the intersections of H wy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and 46th St. E . and 45th St. E. in Minneapolis. MnDOT held a community … more
A community meeting was held to discuss a possible name change to Edmund Boulevard.
Last chance to share your voice on the Edmund Boulevard Community Engagement Survey
For the last few years, a community-led coalition has been working to connect with their neighbors to educate them on the namesake of Edmund Boulevard. Edmund Boulevard is a magnificent tree-lined … more
Artists Natchez Beaulieu (left), Daniela Bianchini (upper middle), Pablo Kalaka (bottom middle) and Greta McLain (right).
Large mural planned for Hiawatha-Lake underpass
As part of the Hiawatha-Lake intersection redesign, the City of Minneapolis is working with artists Natchez Beaulieu (left), Daniela Bianchini (upper middle), Pablo Kalaka (bottom middle) and Greta … more
It's been almost five years since the fencing, jersey barriers, and barbed wire around the former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha has blocked the sidewalk and looked blighted.
When will fencing around former 3rd Precinct site be removed?
It's been almost five years since the fencing, jersey barriers, and barbed wire around the former 3rd Precinct building at 3000 Minnehaha has blocked the sidewalk and looked blighted. Six months ago, … more
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Koski drops out of mayoral race
On April 14, Emily Koski made the following statement and officially dropped out of the 2025 Minneapolis mayoral race: After a lot of deep reflection, I’ve … more
Josh Bassais
DFL Ward 8 City Council candidates to debate April 22
Minneapolis City Council Ward 8 candidates Josh Bassais and Soren Stevenson have agreed to participate in a debate to take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park Community Center on April 22, 2025 at … more
2025 MFCP Awards to TMC Publications CO
The Midwest Free Community Papers (MFCP) announced on April 3, 2025 that TMC Publications CO had earned 5 awards: • General Excellence: Southwest Connector, 1st Place • Best … more
Jessie Higgins (right) of the Neighborhood Development Center congratulates Tesha M. Christensen on being named the 2025 Chamber Volunteer of the Year.
Midway Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Tesha M. Christensen
The owner and editor of the Monitor, Messenger, and Connector, Tesha M. Christensen , was named the 2025 Midway Chamber Volunteer of the Year . "Tesha does a lot for the Midway Chamber, including … more
Como residents Ingrid Johansen and her daughter, Klara Anderson joined over 25,000 people at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, April 5, part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests. It was the biggest day of demonstrations against President Trump since his second term began. In Minnesota, protests were also held in Rochester, Duluth, and Bemidji. The demonstrations were organized by 50501: Minnesota, Indivisible and Women’s March Minnesota. (Photo by Terry Faust)
'Hands Off!'
Over 25,000 people rallied at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, April 5, 2025, part of the nationwide “Hands Off!” protests. It was the biggest day of demonstrations against President … more
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Who's on the ballot in 2025?
We don't know yet! The candidate filing period is July 29-Aug. 12. Candidates may withdraw up to Thursday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. We are tracking who has announced their candidacy, and are doing … more
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