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Bee on Joe Pye Weed
Bee lawns protect pollinators and your precious time
There are better ways to spend your spring and summer than mowing the lawn. The noise, smell of exhaust fumes, heat, and humidity add up to a less than pleasant chore. How many perfect Saturday … more
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Over 500 people marched along the Mississippi River on March 11 to protest Enbridge drilling their tar sands Line 3 pipeline under the headwaters of the Mississippi. It was part of the largest ever grassroots multi-faith day of action to lift up bold climate demands in over 40 countries. (Photos by Margie O’Loughlin)
Line 3 threatens Mississippi River
Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light held a rally on March 11 to protest the Enbridge Energy Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Program. A spokesperson for the group said, “Construction of the tar … more
Ward 11 council member Jeremy Schroeder said, “The science is clear: we need serious, dedicated action at all levels to combat climate change and create environmental justice.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
STATE OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY
The city of Minneapolis declared a State of Climate Emergency in December 2019. The resolution (which passed the Minneapolis City Council unanimously) demanded a “massive-scale mobilization to … more
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Survey on policing conducted by the Longfellow Community Council
The Longfellow Community Council (LCC) conducted an online community survey of residents and business owners throughout Greater Longfellow and neighboring communities regarding policing issues. The … more
Dr. Gary Green
Seeking justice, caring for people: preparing for the days ahead
As the criminal trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin begins, the Twin Cities will once again be front and center in confronting the trauma of racism, police brutality, and White supremacy.To … more
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Staff at Alexander's Import Auto Repair
START YOUR ENGINES!
Nelson’s Automotive (5415 34th Ave.) shut down in March 2020 just like everyone else did as they waited to see what the impact of COVID-19 would be. They opened back up a few weeks later when … more
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Karla Arredondo is NENA’s Community Organizer and oversees the food distribution, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call or text 612.293.9683 to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours before you plan to come; both English and Spanish are spoken. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
NENA addresses diversity, equity and inclusion
If you are looking for a way to work on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the community, members of Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) have formed a new committee to do just that. … more
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38th and Hiawatha
Construction has begun on a 102-unit, four-story apartment building on the southeast corner of Hiawatha and 38th. There will be mix of studio and one-bedroom apartments built by Yellow Tree (1834 E. … more
6-story building to replace Geller Automotive
Plans are in the works to replace the Geller Automotive building at 4601 Minnehaha Ave. with a six-story, mixed-use building. The plans were submitted to the city by Pete Keely of Collage Architects, … more
US Bank may relocate
US Bank plans to relocate from the building (2800 E. Lake St.) damaged by fire and looting last year into the former Tim Horton building at 3600 E. Lake St. The new location would have three drive-up … more
IN BRIEF April 2021
Bartell honored Dawn Bartell, a local American Family Insurance agency owner (4020 Minnehaha Ave. Suite 1010) has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American … more
We've got lots of ways for you to get involved
It is springtime and NENA offers many ways to get involved in your community. Find more information at www.nokomis.org: • Run for a seat on NENA's Board of Directors - Run for a seat and join us … more
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The ice carousel on Lake Nokomis brought the community together outside. "It's a small gesture, but from my vantage point, it had a big impact on the local community," said Ben Younan, who designed it. (Photo by Mimi Schirber)
MAGIC ON THE ICE
In the darkest time of the year, an ice carousel brought magic to Lake Nokomis. Fashioned by Ben Younan with help from others, the ice carousel was located just beyond the Little Free Ice Rink on the … more
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Is Round Two coming?
Should Longfellow businesses board their windows and doors again prior to the start of the Derek Chauvin trial? Should they plan to stay overnight at their business?How will the city balance the … more
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Community Activist Julia Johnson holds a sign for visibility during Yes 4 Minneapolis outdoor event on Feb. 13 and 14, 2021 to sign the people's petition. "This is a historic moment where the community is able to decide the future of Minneapolis community safety systems. I'm really excited for the wonderful ideas that we're gonna bring forward as we develop these new public safety measures." (Photo by Jill Boogren)
People’s Petition would change policing
There are a lot of ways to spend a day when windchills are blowing in the subzero digits. Standing on a sidewalk gathering signatures isn’t likely to make anybody’s Top 5 list. Yet on … more
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Real estate broker and business owner Pat Rosaves pointed out that homes are selling rapidly, even fixer-uppers. Houses are selling within four days on the market wiith multiple offers. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Buying and selling a home in the time of COVID-19
While some people refer to the last 11 months as the Big Pause, it has been anything but that for real estate broker and business owner Mike Smith. He said, “I’ve been busy for the last … more
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Removing a restrictive racial covenant from your home title
Since 2019, Minnesotans have been able to remove restrictive racial covenants that still remain on their home titles. Racial covenants are clauses that were used by real estate developers in the last … more
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South Minneapolis real estate agent Jay Anderson encourages people to consider using the COVID-19 addendum for a purchase agreement.
Q & A with Jay Anderson
Most sellers become buyers and it’s a pro/con market on either side, observed Jay Anderson, who has been selling in South Minneapolis since 1993. He is a broker/realtor with Coldwell Banker … more
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Themes identified by stakeholders as priority solutions for transforming community safety
Nine months in: where’s the city on police reform?
In June 2020, two weeks after George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police sparking a global uprising, nine city council members stood on a stage above huge, bold letters that spelled “DEFUND … more
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"Going to Dunwoody at age 38 was like doing a polar plunge - super shocking, hard to explain, an extremely hard experience, and also exhilarating and eye opening," said Longfellow resident Cathy Heying, who is executive director at The Lift garage, a low-cost option for those at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. (Photo by Carina Lofgren, Portraits from 6 ft)
From social worker to auto tech
How does a social worker and pastor end up running an auto garage? The path between the two isn’t as far apart as one might think, according to Cathy Heying. “When I was working at St, … more
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