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When I arrived at Grande Sunrise, I found Roberto Grande-Perez in the parking lot, fixing his car with a confident, self-taught ease. Within minutes of meeting him, his hard-working spirit and …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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1/31/25
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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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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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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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Colin Johnston, owner of Steve’s Tire & Auto – with service centers at 54th Street and 34th Avenue as well as 46th Street and Nicollet Avenue – projects a warm, friendly, and …
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By Bob Albrecht www.nokomiseastba.com
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10/30/24
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“When it’s dark, that’s when we shine. It’s like a little beacon,” said Fred DuBose, who opened SunBean coffee shop with his wife, Annie, eight months ago at 4553 S 34th …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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10/30/24
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Some people spend the entire year looking forward to the State Fair. I prefer Nokomis Days. Our celebration falls on the first weekend of August, but the planning gets underway in the cold, dark days …
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By Heidi Van Heel, secretary, www.nokomiseastba.com
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8/28/24
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8/28/24
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“[Libraries are] one of the public places where you can hang out [without being expected to spend money] and you can have air conditioning or heat," said Nokomis Head Librarian Jane Boss. With …
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By Sarah Friedman, Communications Manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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8/28/24
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7/30/24
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Nestled at 50th Street and Hiawatha lives a 15-year-old garden in the shape of a monarch butterfly’s wing. As an initiative of the Monarch Mile, it was created as a corridor to meet the needs …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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7/24/24
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Eight years ago, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association worked with the community to create the Giving Garden. The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association’s Gateway Garden and Nokomis Naturescape …
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By Sarah Friedman, Communications Manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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6/26/24
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Nokomis Library is more than just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant community hub where children’s imaginations come to life, especially during the summer. This year, the library’s …
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By Sarah Friedman, Communications Manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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5/30/24
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When was the last time you’ve visited your local farmers market? I found myself in Bachman’s just last month. My two-year-old was attempting to dance by bouncing his little knees off-beat …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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4/25/24
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Nokomis East is proud to call itself home to many women-owned and operated organizations, both storefront and home-based.
We don’t know if this phenomenon is unique to the Nokomis …
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By Bob Albrecht www.nokomiseastba.com
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2/21/24
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When people talk about bikes, I used to think of fun commutes or quick after work rides that provide short bursts of freedom on an otherwise humdrum day. I never thought about big adventures or using …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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2/21/24
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I'm sharing information Nokomis Pride FC provided this month:
Established in 2022, Nokomis Pride FC is a soccer team made up of players aged 30 and above, mainly residing in the …
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By Sarah Friedman, Communications Manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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1/24/24
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It’s that time of year where we all look back at what we’ve done and get excited about new beginnings. It’s one of my favorite times of year. When people ask me what I do, and I say …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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12/21/23
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Debbie Beck created a book swap for her kids’ school years ago when her two kids were only in kindergarten and first grade. “We knew there were children who didn’t have books, and …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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11/26/23
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Did you know that a number of members of the Nokomis East Business Association (NEBA) both live and operate their businesses within the Nokomis community?
NEIL OXENDALE
Neil …
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By Bob Albrecht, www.nokomiseastba.com
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11/26/23
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