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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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"Going to Dunwoody at age 38 was like doing a polar plunge - super shocking, hard to explain, an extremely hard experience, and also exhilarating and eye opening," said Longfellow resident Cathy Heying, who is executive director at The Lift garage, a low-cost option for those at 150% of federal poverty guidelines. (Photo by Carina Lofgren, Portraits from 6 ft)
From social worker to auto tech
How does a social worker and pastor end up running an auto garage? The path between the two isn’t as far apart as one might think, according to Cathy Heying. “When I was working at St, … 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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Kathryn Spotts (at left) said, “The Buy Nothing Project went through a giant equity overhaul this summer. It’s been hard to diversify our groups, because our groups reflect our neighborhoods and our neighborhoods are largely segregated in Minneapolis. I am very aware of how privileged I am when I go up to somebody’s porch to take something that has been set out for me. Nobody challenges me, because I’m white.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
BUY NOTHING PROJECT
When South Minneapolis resident Kathryn Spotts first heard about the Buy Nothing Project in 2017, she learned there were only two groups operating in the Twin Cities: one in St. Paul’s Highland … more
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South Minneapolis homeowner Kelly Muellman installed solar panels on her garage in 2018, as a member of an earlier group of Twin Cities Solar United Neighbors. She said, "Being part of a co-op was great. Our neighbor group reviewed several bids from installers together, and chose the one we thought had the best reputation, warranty, and price." (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Neighbors go solar together
For home and business owners in the Twin Cities metro area who have been considering installing solar panels, there are two affordable reasons to go solar now. Solar United Neighbors is a national … more
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
As more people see the need to not just talk about environmental justice and racism but to do something about it, support is growing for the East Phillips Urban Indoor Farm.During a virtual press … more
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(Photo courtesy of MN350)
‘Energy we can’t afford’
MN350 wants people to question whether natural gas is really clean-burning, safe and abundant energy, and they are fighting Xcel’s proposed new billion dollar fossil … more
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Board chair Craig Drehmel (at right) and executive director Christopher Allison start their early morning food rescue rounds for Community Driven. (Photo above by Margie O’Loughlin)
Community Driven: Delivering free food to those who need it most
Every Monday morning, Christopher Allison and Craig Drehmel meet at the Fresh Thyme grocery store parking lot in Southeast Minneapolis, where pallets of food are waiting to be loaded. Allison opens … more
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ReStore celebrates 4th anniversary
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Minneapolis ReStore, is celebrating its fourth anniversary in the Seward-Longfellow community after being closed because of COVID-19 and the protests over the … more
Sean Sherman at the Indigenous Food Lab, located in the Midtown Global Market. The Sioux Chef is dedicated to addressing the economic and health crises affecting Native communities by re-establishing Native American foodways. They are working to create a new North American food system that generates wealth, and improves health, in Native communities through food-related enterprises. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
STRENGTHENING THEIR IDENTITY
When Sean Sherman goes to work every day, he isn’t just cooking for cooking’s sake. The Oglala Lakota Sioux chef, cookbook author, and promoter of Indigenous cuisine is reclaiming and … more
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Wise construction during COVID-19: Longfellow contractor adjusts work, looks ahead
Longfellow contractor Phillip Hide can often make a bathroom or kitchen work better by reconfiguring the space. (Photo submitted) COVID-19 has changed the remodeling business … more
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ON THE JOB with Minnehaha Falls Landscaping
Groundcover spreads early in the spring, and forsythia offers an early pollen and nectar source for bees. (Photo submitted) Russ Henry started gardening with his mom when he … more
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ON THE JOB with Buck Bros.
Longtime Buck Brothers employees Scott Vetsch (left) and Buzzy Napoly return to install new windows at a home where they built a garage previously. (Photo by Tesha M. … more
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Green housing, jobs and farm along Midtown Greenway
Community members push city to use former Roof Depot site to solve current needs There are some nights in Cedar Field Park that "there's a fog in the air we don't know where … more
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Who are the Global Shapers?
Global Shapers Community is a network of young people working together to address local, regional, and global challenges. Locally, they are collaborating to support the East Phillips Indoor Urban … more
URBAN FORAGER
As people use public land more and family budgets get skinnier, Tim Clemens of Ironwood Foraging is helping build more resilient communities. He does that by sharing knowledge … more
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Poor governance to bring new toxicity to the ‘Arsenic Triangle’
In the heart of Minneapolis’ Southside Green Zone, in an area nicknamed the “Arsenic Triangle,” East Phillips community members have vied – so far to no avail – … more
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Longfellow residents spy rare Rusty Patched Bumblebees
A Rusty Patched Bumblebee has a yellow thorax (body) with a black spot between the wings. The rusty patch, which is an area of rust-colored hairs, is on the front of the second … more
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Green Chair Project helps homeless youth
Joel Sisson (left) joins Elpis workers constructing chairs. The Green Chair project started in South Minneapolis, has been reinvented, and is now based in the St. Paul Midway. (Photo by … more
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New life for used plywood
ReUSE Minnesota focuses on plain boards that will get reused in building projects and more ReUSE Minnesota Board President Jenny Kedward said, “We are leading the effort to … more
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