Longfellow Nokomis Messenger

'Nightwatchers:' New mystery novel by local author Vincent Wyckoff coming in September

Catch former Nokomis mail carrier Vincent Wyckoff talking about his new book during a virtual interview on Saturday, Sept. 19, noon to 1 p.m. It is hosted by Once Upon a Crime. Signed … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 8/28/20

How are seniors adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic?

Tanya Welch of Hiawatha Suites Senior Living Seniors at Hiawatha Suites Senior Living, 4140 Dight Ave. S., watched as Irish dancers … more

By CHLOE PETER | 8/28/20

Why they love homeschooling

As COVID-19 forces educational changes, some parents are considering whether online schooling through their district or homeschooling on their own will work better for their families. Kathy … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 8/28/20

Lola’s Superpower: Book by Nokomis resident features resilience of girl who loses a leg – echoing her own life after amputation at age six

Leslie Pitt’s life changed forever on the first day of summer vacation when she was six years old. After playing with her best friend, she hopped onto her bike for a short ride but … more

By Elena Vaughn | 8/28/20

Nokomis East Neighborhood Association September 2020

Becky Timm, NENA Executive Director By BECKY TIMM, Executive Director becky.timm@nokomiseast.org Food resources The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic were swift and continue to unfold for our Nokomis … more

8/28/20

Why is city excluding neighborhood residents?

Patricia Torres Ray, Minnesota Senator 63 Melanie Majors, Longfellow Community Council Executive Director Why is the city leaving Longfellow residents and businesses out of its plans for … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 7/29/20

Homeless encamp in city parks, MPRB policies shift and adapt

By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN For more than a century, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) has not allowed camping or other overnight activity in the parks between the hours of midnight and … more

7/29/20

Being the bridge: South High Foundation helps students in financial crisis

Judy Ayers, South High Foundation The South High Foundation, 3131 19th Ave. South, was started in 1983 with only $75. Their goal was to provide financial assistance to students and … more

By CHLOE PETER | 7/29/20

Athena award winners honored in shortened school year

High school sports evaporated with the spring thaw due to COVID-19 but recognizing top student athletes didn’t. Three area seniors received Athena award honors, capping their … more

By MATTHEW DAVIS | 7/29/20

‘We’re not going to go on with our lives the way things were before’

Nokomis resident Laurie Meyers protests at Minnehaha and Nokomis. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Stefanie Beniek is driven to be a visual reminder every Monday night from 5-7 p.m. at … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 6/27/20

Thanks, Nokomis East neighbors

Jerome Evans NENA Board President By JEROME EVANS Dear Nokomis East Community: this is a letter of gratitude. In case we haven’t met, my name is Jerome Evans and I chair the board of directors for … more

6/25/20

NENA July 2020 update

Nokomis East Neighborhood Association By BECKY TIMM, Executive Director becky.timm@nokomiseast.org Becky Timm, NENA Executive Director Food resources With the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of stores … more

6/25/20

Church adapts

In touch through video calls, telephone, email, and postal mail By IRIC NATHANSON Joy and Randy Nelson keep in touch online with their fellow members at Holy Trinity Church. (Photo by Terry Faust) … more

By IRIC NATHANSON | 5/26/20

Rooftop prairie: Nokomis family doesn't have to go far to relax

"Water quality and stormwater management are really big values for us," observed Nokomis resident Steffanie Musich as she drinks a glass of water on her rooftop garden. (Photo by … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 5/4/20

Gypsy moth eradication program planned for May

Gypsy moth caterpillars are voracious eaters, and can strip entire trees of their leaves.As an invasive species, they have few natural predators in Minnesota. Repeated defoliation can kill trees, … more

5/4/20

Community response to a global situation

Coronavirus Pandemic Neighbors got outside and built community near Brackett Park on Sunday, March 22, 2020 for the Corona-Cautious Classic biking extravaganza. Above, Hans, Ann, and Eve Thorkelson … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 3/24/20

Minnehaha Parkway to stay open through city

Master plan revised after public outcry about closing some sections to vehicles By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Drivers will be able to travel the length of Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis after all. … more

3/8/20

Nokomis East Neighborhood Association March 2020

By LAUREN HAZENSON, Project & Communications Manager lauren.hazenson@nokomiseast.org Staying-in-Place grants NENA is pleased to announce the launch of its Staying-in-Place grant … more

3/8/20

In Our Community March 2020

Classes and groups for seniors offered Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors holds several classes for seniors including Tai Chi exercise, art classes, technology assistance and diabetes support … more

3/8/20

NENA update February 2020

NENA Crock-Pot Cook-Off Bring your family and friends to the 3rd Annual Great Nokomis East Crock-Pot Cook-Off, now with a meat raffle, on Saturday, Saturday, Feb. 29, 6- 7:30 p.m., at the Lake … more

2/3/20