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LaLinda Xiong
IN BRIEF JANUARY 2022
Comment on METRO Blue Line Extention plan The METRO Blue Line Extension project has released the Draft Route Modification Report. This report describes the overall process, public input, and … more
PLAN IT JANUARY 2022
Conversations with council membersThe 2021 municipal election had record turnout as voters across Minneapolis came out to be part of the public conversation on rent control, public safety, and other … more
Major ES sewer maintenance project along Minnehaha Creek near Minnehaha Falls in south Minneapolis.
AWARD FOR WORK
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, which operates the regional wastewater collection and treatment system, received the Public Works Project of the Year Award on Nov. 19 from the Minnesota … more
'Bridging Divides' on Jan. 12
New year, new lensJoin NENA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee to start your year off with a renewed commitment to our community. We are hosting a free, online event on Wednesday, … more
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Extending the 38th Street sewer main, near the Mississippi River, 1909. (from the Annual Report of the Minneapolis City Engineer, 1910)
THEN AND NOW
In 1909, 38th Street was barely a road or even only drawn on paper maps, especially close to the Mississippi River where this photo was taken. Most likely the photo was taken close to where 46th … more
Did city mislead, downplay public input on 38th & Chicago survey?
Since late 2020 Mayor Jacob Frey has made known his intent to reopen the intersection at 38th St. E and Chicago Ave. S. When interim design surveys were returned in spring 2021, he and city leaders … more
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Taylor Smrikárova of Seward Redesign (at left) and 4RM+ULA Managing Partner James Garret, Jr. are part of team working to create wealth for communities of color, and make 2800 E. Lake St. a demonstration site. An intensive community input process will begin soon. (Photo by Terry Faust)
U.S. Bank donates 2800 E. Lake St. for redevelopment
U.S. Bank is donating its branch property at 2800 E. Lake Street to nonprofit community development corporation Seward Redesign. Seward Redesign will partner with 4RM+ULA, an architectural design … more
Standish resident Josh Klauck owns or co-owns Angry Catfish, Northern Coffeeworks, Mend Provisions, and Northern Frameworks. He said, "Mostly I like to believe they all go hand-in-hand to create a community hub that has a little something for everyone. You might not be into coffee, bikes, fishing and the outdoors, but you probably connect with one of them and there's conversations that can be shared from there." (Photo by Andrew Nepsund)
Community hub with something for everyone
As Ericsson resident Josh Klauck tells it, he and a few friends were drinking beer at Buster’s on 28th, wondering what was going on with the old hardware store space next door at 4208 S. 28th … more
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Community and project leaders officially break ground for The Hillock on Oct. 26. The project is located at the former Snelling Yards, a three-acre public works maintenance yard. (Photos submitted)
AN INTERGENERATIONAL APPROACH TO SOLVING HOUSING SHORTAGE
Ecumen is constructing a 100-unit senior housing community that will include 11 units designated for veterans who are experiencing homelessness. The aim of the Hillock project at Snelling and 45th … more
This year, anniversary activities were complicated by COVID-19 that restricted indoor gatherings. The banquet was postponed, but a walk was organized. (Photo by Terry Faust)
Becketwood celebrates 35th anniversary with walk down parkway
A month earlier, the West River Parkway had been filled with throngs of runners during the Twin Cities Marathon. But on a breezy November morning, another group of outdoor enthusiasts moved down the … more
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RETHINK owner Kristen McCoy in an upcycled denim blazer. She explained, “To upcycle is to add value to something in the processing. We’re able to take a worn garment and turn it into something new. We take jeans that are no longer wearable and cut them into denim squares. The result is a reversible blazer that still has a lot of wear. It’s on sale at the shop, and is size fluid (small to large).” (Photos by Margie O’Loughlin)
RETHINK­ upcycles old clothes with style
Artist and business founder Kristen McCoy has been rethinking the future of fashion for years. Along with her staff at RETHINK Tailoring & Sewing Lounge (3449 Bloomington Ave. S.), she offers an … more
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Jennie Leenay, GFS community member and caretaker of The People’s Closet, with their pup Joyoncé. It's important to Leenay that fashion reaches everyday people, and that people feel connected to themselves and their community. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
The People's Closet makes fashion, political statement
Sometimes a revolutionary act is quiet, unseen. Sometimes it’s loud and worn on a shirtsleeve. At The People’s Closet at George Floyd Square, it’s a little bit of both.Born out of … more
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Rachel Boecke
LCC hires new executive director
Rachel Boeke is the new executive director of the Longfellow Community Council. She follows interim director Amy Brugh. Longtime executive director Melanie Majors left in June 2021. The LCC has moved … more
Shop Nokomis 2021: #NokomisTreasures Contest
We’re excited to announce our next initiative to support our vibrant Nokomis East business community! This winter, we’re kicking off THREE special efforts. Nokomis East Shopping … more
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NENA losing 60% of its funds
Help NENA plan for future Starting this year, the city of Minneapolis changed its funding structure for neighborhood associations like NENA. We have a 40% cut this year, 60% in 2022, and an 80% cut … more
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Plan It December 2021
Seward Winter Frolic It’s a holiday tradition! In the Seward neighborhood (from Highway 94 to 27th Street, and West River Parkway to Hiawatha), artists have been celebrated as part of the … more
Restart for Hennepin County Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team
The Hennepin County Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Action Response Team (SMART) hosted and coordinated by the Sexual Violence Center, is Hennepin County’s tool to find systemic solutions to … more
B Line plan moves ahead
B Line bus rapid transit service is to start in 2024, providing a faster connection between St. Paul’s Union Depot and Uptown Minneapolis. The $65 million project’s final corridor and … more
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Jerrod Brown, a professor at Concordia University in St. Paul, is the program director for a master of arts degree in human services with an emphasis in forensic behavioral health.
Professor gives tips to helpers on how to help families affected
Like many issues, domestic abuse situations have only been heightened by COVID-19. Jerrod Brown, a professor at Concordia University and program director for the Master of Arts degree in human … more
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Tierra Encantada owner Kristen Denzer has been inspired by the ups and downs of parenthood. (Photo submitted)
Tierra Encantada owner releases Christmas book
From starting her own childcare business to writing a children’s book, Kristen Denzer’s ideas have been inspired by the ups and downs of parenthood. Denzer looked around for childcare for … more
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