Minneapolis reached a major milestone in 2024, surpassing $1 billion in construction value for the 14th year in a row. At a news conference Tuesday, Jana. 28, 2025, Mayor Jacob Frey – …
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1/29/25
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Following the termination of Brandon Long, the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) has appointed Amy Arcand as interim executive director. Upon being told of his termination on Monday, Jan. …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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1/27/25
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City elections will be held in November 2025, and by the time Mayor Jacob Frey kicked off his reelection campaign in January, four candidates had already stepped forward to challenge him.
Two …
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By Cam Gordon
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1/22/25
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The policies of health insurance companies today are making it harder for pharmacies to stay in business, according to Jim Stage, and that affects the people who need prescriptions.
Stage …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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1/22/25
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Nearly 20 years ago, Dan Woychick learned Minneapolis’ perennially acclaimed parks were in a precarious position. Woychick, then a board member for his East Harriet neighborhood’s …
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By Justin Melander
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1/22/25
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recommendations headed to the Rethinking I-94 project policy advisory committee are provoking debate. Recommendations to set aside at-grade parkway or …
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By Jane McClure
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1/22/25
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Minneapolis Police are saddened to announce the passing of Haven, a cherished member of the Mounted Patrol Unit. Haven passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, following complications from surgery.
On Jan. …
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1/13/25
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North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The …
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1/8/25
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The city of Minneapolis has committed nearly $17 million in direct investment, along with $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits, to 11 affordable rental housing projects in Minneapolis. The …
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1/3/25
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At their December 10 meeting, the Board of Commissioners adopted a 2025-2026 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) that focuses caring for park amenities and infrastructure, …
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1/3/25
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Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews have completed installing the new signal system and reopened the ramps to and from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St.
Crews will continue work …
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1/3/25
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Minneapolis Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) program aims to match students with real-world skills, but some high schools are restricting access. Even though students register, …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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1/2/25
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Residents along six blocks of 29th Ave. S have banded together to save 40 ash trees. “These are public trees that the whole community benefits from,” observed Loey Colebeck. “Many …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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1/2/25
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The Roosevelt Culinary Arts (RCA) program hosts community meals a few times a year. The RCA is a class that helps students learn how to cook and practice professional chef skills. Ben Rengstorf has …
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By Rosalind Smith, Student Journalist
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1/2/25
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Dr. Abdiasis Inshar, a 26-year-old chiropractor working at the Premier Health Chiropractors of South Minneapolis clinic (1813 East Lake St.), believes he is the first Somali-American chiropractor in …
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By Khalid Mohamed
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1/2/25
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On behalf of the Nokomis East Business Association, treasurer Tesha M. Christensen (right) presents $500 to the Lake Nokomis Community School PTA. Accepting were LNCS Keewaydin Community School …
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1/2/25
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Live On Minnesota is working to become the first provider of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) in the state of Minnesota. Also known as “human composting,” NOR is the safe and peaceful …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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1/2/25
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Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) is proud to represent four neighborhoods: Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah. In the past year, we worked with nonprofits, churches, local …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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1/2/25
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Last year was filled with growth and discovery. We gained invaluable insights from one another, as well as from the residents, partner organizations, and business owners in Greater Longfellow. …
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1/2/25
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Council Approves Budget Despite a veto from Mayor Jacob Frey, the Minneapolis City Council approved a budget for next year after lowering expenses, revenues and the mayor’s proposed property …
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1/2/25
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