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Shawnte Jensen, Anja Standly, and Katie Lindholm
Volunteers assist veterans as part of neighborhood revitalization project
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities helped veterans secure housing as a part of neighborhood revitalization projects in the Morris Park and Minnehaha neighborhoods. On May 25 and May 26, in partnership … more
Zaylee Olson (7) leads a group of girls on the snake at the Nokomis Bike Skills Park, the first of its kind in the city. Supporters hope more like it are built. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
KIDS ON BIKES
Devon Olson and others with Minneapolis Bike Parks knew that kids wanted fun places to ride, but they had trouble convincing the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board and the general public at … more
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EVENTS June 2021
  Online Presentation on Memorial Day: A Day of Mourning for Veterans As part of May is Mental Health Month, NAMI Minnesota will hold a free online workshop on Wednesday, May 26, from … more
Southside Garage Sale Day set for June 5
NENA offers many ways to get involved in your community. • Southside Neighborhoods Garage Sale Day – Matching buyers and sellers throughout the Nokomis East and Standish-Ericsson … more
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Don Larsson and Stephen Greenhalgh in 12th Night
Classics Lost 'n' Found Theater presents Shakespearean comedy outside
Classics Lost ‘n’ Found Theater Company is pleased to announce their Summer 2021 production, 12th Night by William Shakespeare. The story focuses on a Viola and Sebastian, separated, so … more
Jesse and Marion Dunbar of Happy Earth Cleaning sold their businesses to their workers when they moved back to Seattle, Wash.
So, you want to retire...
Business owners who want to retire have two options. They can sell or just shut down.Christina Nicholson of Nexus Community Partners (2314 University Ave. Suite 18) told those gathered at a joint … more
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What's next for golf course?
What's next for Hiawatha Golf Course? The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners voted against approving the master plan created by community members that would have removed the … more
See "Summer of Soul" at an outside event taking place at Como Pavilion on Thursday, May 13. (Photo by submitted)
40 years for International Film Festival
In a year that has seen its share of trauma with the ongoing pandemic and the tragedies of George Floyd and Daunte Wright, the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) has reached an … more
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Boost your curb appeal with grant
Planning an exterior project visible from the sidewalk? Grants are available for homeowners, renters, and residential property owners in the four Nokomis East neighborhoods of Keewaydin, Minnehaha, … more
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Kyle and Leah Heino have been running #NokomisLife since 2014.
Home-based professionals find a second home within NEBA
Since the COVID-19 pandemic set in among us, many have discovered themselves unexpectedly working from home. And, for a large number of people, working from home has not seemed a good fit. It’s … more
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Calls for justice ring out as Chauvin trial gets underway
When hundreds of people gathered outside the Hennepin County Courthouse on March 8, 2021, the first day of the Derek Chauvin murder trial, they set the tone for the month to come: they would be … more
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Ward 11 council member Jeremy Schroeder said, “The science is clear: we need serious, dedicated action at all levels to combat climate change and create environmental justice.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
STATE OF CLIMATE EMERGENCY
The city of Minneapolis declared a State of Climate Emergency in December 2019. The resolution (which passed the Minneapolis City Council unanimously) demanded a “massive-scale mobilization to … more
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Karla Arredondo is NENA’s Community Organizer and oversees the food distribution, which takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call or text 612.293.9683 to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours before you plan to come; both English and Spanish are spoken. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
NENA addresses diversity, equity and inclusion
If you are looking for a way to work on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the community, members of Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) have formed a new committee to do just that. … more
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We've got lots of ways for you to get involved
It is springtime and NENA offers many ways to get involved in your community. Find more information at www.nokomis.org:• Run for a seat on NENA's Board of Directors - Run for a seat and join us … more
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The ice carousel on Lake Nokomis brought the community together outside. "It's a small gesture, but from my vantage point, it had a big impact on the local community," said Ben Younan, who designed it. (Photo by Mimi Schirber)
MAGIC ON THE ICE
In the darkest time of the year, an ice carousel brought magic to Lake Nokomis.Fashioned by Ben Younan with help from others, the ice carousel was located just beyond the Little Free Ice Rink on the … more
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Real estate broker and business owner Pat Rosaves pointed out that homes are selling rapidly, even fixer-uppers. Houses are selling within four days on the market wiith multiple offers. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Buying and selling a home in the time of COVID-19
While some people refer to the last 11 months as the Big Pause, it has been anything but that for real estate broker and business owner Mike Smith. He said, “I’ve been busy for the last … more
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South Minneapolis real estate agent Jay Anderson encourages people to consider using the COVID-19 addendum for a purchase agreement.
Q & A with Jay Anderson
Most sellers become buyers and it’s a pro/con market on either side, observed Jay Anderson, who has been selling in South Minneapolis since 1993. He is a broker/realtor with Coldwell Banker … more
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Rod Johnson and Kathy Hollander love their Chevy Bolt. The charging unit plugs into a standard 110 volt wall outlet, and then the charging plug fits into a port on the outside of the car. Using the ChargePoint app, users can monitor the Bolt's charging progress while away from the car. The Bolt can go about 240 miles on a full charge. (Photos by Terry Faust)
Driving all electric in South Minneapolis
During the two years that Rod Johnson and his wife, Kathy Hollander, have owned their all-electric Chevy Bolt they have been able to cross routine auto maintenance off their “to do” list. … more
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Sassy Spoon (5011 S. 34th Ave.) owner Tamara Brown is grateful for her loyal customer base that comes from around the Twin Cities area for the gluten-free menu.
NEBA member restaurants held together by community during COVID-19
“We’re coming out of it strong,” proclaims eternal optimist Jon Rud who with his wife and business partner, Nancy Rud, has owned and operated Berry Sweet Kitchen at 54th Street and … more
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MPRB committee moves golf course master plan forward, 3-2 vote
The golf course will remain at Hiawatha Golf Course, but it will likely shift from 18-holes to 9-holes.After a contentious six-year planning process, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board … more
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