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Anna Bloomstrand of Ingebretsen's talks about their business in the mini-documentary. (Photo submitted)

If you thought the 350 or so Minneapolis and St. Paul small business owners on Lake Street and West Broadway in Minneapolis, and University Avenue in St. Paul’s Midway who watched their … more

7/28/21

Update on reopening rec centers

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has been following a phased approach to reopening recreation centers this year after closing due to the pandemic. Five more recreation centers … more

7/28/21

New software shows how to maximize the benefits of investing in urban nature

The University of Minnesota is a part of a multi-institutional effort to bring forward an innovative and free open-source software — Urban InVest — developed by the Natural Capital … more

7/28/21

LoLa atists are back!

Find LoLa art and artists again during the Longfellow Artists’ Weekend, a low-key neighborhood art crawl organized by the League of Longfellow Artists (LoLa). "Our artists are eager to greet … more

7/28/21

MNHS Archaeology uncovers new stories at Historic Fort Snelling

Archaeologists under the direction of the Minnesota Historical Society have recently identified artifacts and stone foundations around Historic Fort Snelling, including items that show Native … more

7/28/21

Pledge to vote: make your plan today

Election Day is Nov. 2, 2021. Do you have your plan to vote? You want to vote in the November Minneapolis local election! Your city is important to you. You care about racial justice, housing, … more

by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis | 7/25/21

Help for Voters Living with Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals living with disabilities, has put the force of law behind mandates for equal access … more

by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis | 7/25/21

Why should you care about city elections?

If you drive a car, walk, bicycle, live in a house or apartment, have a pet, discard trash, flush the toilet, or breathe the air in the city of Minneapolis, you have a vested interest in who runs our … more

by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis | 7/25/21

Charter amendments

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYShall the Minneapolis City Charter be amended to strike and replace the Police Department with a Department of Public Safety which could include licensed peace officers … more

7/24/21

Be an informed voter - know the city's charter (constitution)

The Minneapolis Charter Commission – How it worksThe Charter Commission oversees the Charter, the City’s “Constitution,” which specifies how Minneapolis operates and what it … more

7/24/21

"Even though I lost my building, we feel a sense of community," said Gandhi Mahal owner Ruhel Islam from the site where grass now grows. (Photo by Jan Willms)

‘Working hard for a better tomorrow’

By JAN WILLMSAs Gandhi Mahal, the restaurant known for its sustainable food practices and community service, as well as its mouth-watering Indian dishes, was burned to the ground May 28, 2020, in the … more

By JAN WILLMS | 6/30/21

Redesign Inc’s Taylor Smrikarova is spearheading community efforts to save the Coliseum Building. At over 100 years old and 80,000 square feet, the building is one of the most consequential structures left standing in the area. "As we heal the Coliseum, it is a sign that the broader community along Lake St. is healing," said Smrikarova. (Photos by Terry Faust)

Redesign saves Coliseum from wrecking ball

In an effort to save Lake Street’s iconic Coliseum Building from the wrecking ball, Redesign Inc. is purchasing the three-story brick building that has anchored the 27th and Lake intersection … more

By IRIC NATHANSON | 6/30/21

Take a walk with MIGIZI

One year after losing its newly renovated building in last year’s protest fires, MIGIZI organized a walk from its former location at 3017 27th Ave. S. to the building it has begun renovating at … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 6/30/21

The Hook and Ladder is located next to the Third Precinct. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

UNDER THE CANOPY

Live shows are back at the Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge inside the old Firehouse 21 building at East Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave.This summer, concerts are taking place under the canopy set up … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 6/30/21

Midori Flomers (right), originally from Nagasaki, Japan, and John Flomers (left) originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., pictured in their former restaurant. They will be re-opening in a new Longfellow location as soon as they are able. In the meantime, find their take-out at the Seward Café Friday through Sunday evenings until further notice. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Midori’s Floating World Café moving forward

Midori and John Flomers, longtime proprietors of Midori’s Floating World Café at 2629 E. Lake St. in Longfellow are serving Japanese take-out from a temporary location: the Seward … more

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN | 6/30/21

GF Square reopened to traffic

On the approach to George Floyd Square from east 38th St., a new fist sculpture stands a block before the intersection. Stenciled on the street in front of it reads: WE STILL DEMAND followed by a … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 6/30/21

“Ultimately I truly believe in the strength and power of residents to create and sustain the kind of community they want to live in.” ~ Melanie Majors

LCC bids farewell to longest serving executive director

Longfellow Community Council (LCC) has bid farewell to its longest serving and only African American executive director.Melanie Majors' last day was June 18, 2021. She had been at the helm of the … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 6/30/21

On June 14, youth activists speak to the trauma experienced after witnessing the driver barreling through the protest and killing Deona Marie Knajdek the previous night. (Photo by Jill Boogren)

Community demands answers to police killings

On June 3, just hours after the city of Minneapolis removed its barricades from George Floyd Square, law enforcement officers killed another Black man in Minneapolis. His name was Winston Boogie … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 6/30/21

Vote for MPRB, then take a hike

This is part of a series about the 2021 municipal elections by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis.When did you last enjoy a park? Did you have a picnic? Did you watch a little league game or take … more

6/30/21

Miss Northland, Wabin Agiizi Goo Ikwe (Morning Spirit Woman) is Lori Martin-Kingbird: a junior at the University of Minnesota who presented at the Celebration of Language Festival held on the athletic fields at Anne Sullivan Elementary School on Saturday, June 19. Martin-Kingbird is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Northern Minnesota, and is a candidate in this year’s Miss Minnesota Competition. Her social initiative in the competition is called “Water You Doing? Advocating for our Natural Resources.” She believes that water conservation starts at the individual level: first with one person, then with one community, and finally with one nation raising awareness and then standing up for safe drinking water. She said, “If we all work together, we can build hope for our future generations to sustain cleaner, healthier water.” (Photo by Margie O'Loughlin)

'Water You Doing? Advocating for our natural resources'

6/30/21