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MPRB proposes 6.16% levy
At its July 20 meeting, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Commissioners voted unanimously to support a 2023 tax levy increase request to the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) of 6.16 … more
There are easy woodland walks that don’t require heavy hiking. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)
From the ‘Hood to the Woods
Beach to beechWhen I arrived in Minnesota as an east coast transplant in the late 1980s, my summer visions were of expanses of New Jersey beaches rather than expansive views of blue beeches, the … more
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Cathy Bray does blood pressure checks as part of the"The Nurse Is In," one of the most popular programs available through Nokomis Healthy Seniors. (Photo submitted)
Local nonprofit serving seniors finds its 'new normal'
The past few years have been tough for all of us, with social isolation, soaring prices of every-day items, fears related to COVID-19, and, especially for residents of Minneapolis, unrest and … more
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Repairs coming to historic park buildings
The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis parks. … more
Vincent Wyckoff
Wyckoff tells tall tales of Split Rock Lighthouse in ‘Refuge from the Sea’
Ever wonder how they built the Split Rock Lighthouse on top of a 130-foot cliff, when there were no roads or towns nearby? Vincent Wyckoff did, and in researching the what and the how (spoiler: they … more
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Watercolor painter Barb Morrison is opening her studio in Millworks Lofts during this year's LoLa Art Crawl Sept. 17-18. (Photo submitted)
New artists and spaces join with familiar participants for LoLa Art Crawl
By SHARON PARKERLeague of Longfellow Artists Watercolor painter Barb Morrison is excited to be joining the LoLa Art Crawl for the first time, and to be able to show off the recently renovated … more
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Lena Hristova of Longfellow plants vegetables and herbs in the raised garden bed from Chard Your Yard.(Photo submitted)
LESS MOWING, MORE GROWING
Longfellow resident Lena Hristova has been working to transform a lawn into a garden since she moved to the neighborhood nearly three years ago. She has one of the 240 raised garden beds Chard Your … more
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CITY BRIEFS
Primary election resultsZaynab Mohamed, 25, won the Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) party primary in Senate District 63, and will face the Republican party nominee Shawn Holster in November. If elected … more
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During the storm on Aug. 3, the large Linden tree that shaded the small Nokomis beach was damaged. "The tree was huge and beautiful and had shaded the little beach on the north east side of Lake Nokonis. Many people swim there and will miss this tree," said Longfellow resident Christie Dauphin.
TREE DOWN AT NOKOMIS BEACH
During the storm on Aug. 3, the large Linden tree that shaded the small Nokomis beach was damaged. "The tree was huge and beautiful and had shaded the little beach on the north east side of Lake … more
SIBLEY PARK CHANGES
The design for the Sibley Park improvement project has been approved and park staff is working to get it out for bid this fall for construction in 2023. Additionally, park planning staff is meeting … more
WE’VE CAST OUR BALLOTS, THEN WHAT?
This is part of a series about the 2022 municipal elections by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. We’ve thought hard about the candidates and slipped our ballots into the voting machine on … more
PLAN IT September 2022
Celebrate Seward SEPT. 24Join the Seward neighborhood in celebrating our community’s love, friendship, optimism and resilience with live music performances by the Van Nixon Trio, the Cult of … more
Early blight is common, and causes yellowing leaves. A lack of air flow in dense tomato plants can be an issue.
Should you use eggshells and Epsom salt?
It seems like every time I open up social media, I see posts or videos with gardening advice. Sometimes the advice is good, but sometimes it’s useless or even harmful. But how to know which … more
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Wanja Kuria
Meet new LCC community organizer: Wanja Kuria
Wanja Kuria joins the LCC after three years of experience organizing for racial justice in political and faith communities. She studied literature and history in her undergraduate, both of which … more
Brandon Long
1st ever Bean Bag Toss Extravaganza coming Oct. 10
Love to play bags?! Then come compete in the tournament for your chance to win a gift card to neighborhood establishments (and bragging rights!) Registration is $20 per team – proceeds go to … more
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Brittany Seaver holds her newly born infant. She used the doula services in 2011 when the program was quite new, and is now a doula herself. “You have no choice of where you go or how much medical care you receive. You feel like you are not heard or respected,” said Seaver. (Photo submitted)
THE PRISON DOULA PROJECT:
Giving birth to a child can be both a wonderful and challenging experience. But when you are incarcerated, the challenges can be even greater.Acknowledging this fact and trying to provide a more … more
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Black-owned businesses in Longfellow
Black-owned businesses in Longfellow include: Black Table ArtsCocoa Butta FuturesCreative KuponyaDu Nord FoundationDu Nord Social SpiritsLige's Beauty Salon & BarbershopKMS Air Duct Cleaning … more
Cedric Alexander
Community safety commissioner being considered by city council
On July 21, 2022, Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Cedric Alexander for Community Safety Commissioner was formally received by the city council, who is expected to vote on the appointment on … more
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The clubhouse at Hiawatha Golf Course has been renamed. Celebrating on June 29, 2022 are (left to right) MPRB Superintendent Al Bangoura, Minneapolis City Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw, Solomon Hughes Sr.’s children Solomon Hughes Jr. and Shirley Hughes, MPRB Vice President Alicia D. Smith and Solomon Hughes Sr.’s granddaughter Roxanne Allen.
CLUBHOUSE RENAMED TO HONOR SOLOMON HUGHES SR.
On Monday, June 27, Superintendent Al Bangoura and Solomon Hughes Jr gathered at the Solomon Hughes Sr Clubhouse with park and city officials, Hughes family members, and Solomon Hughes Sr Golf … more
Carol Dungan submitted a statement on behalf of the Standish Ericsson Neighborhood Association Board, and then said she had a personal note for the MPRB board members. “I am deeply offended at the way some board members have addressed our community,” she said. “The misinformation coming from this board is unchecked and we deserve better. I would like you to consider giving us an apology for the op-ed that appeared today [in the Star Tribune].”
Is lake unsafe due to pollution from golf course?
The Hiawatha Golf Course Master Plan is heading to a public hearing, another meeting in a long line of contentious meetings since the course flooded in 2014 and the public learned how much pumping is … more
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