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Nearly 20 years ago, Dan Woychick learned Minneapolis’ perennially acclaimed parks were in a precarious position. Woychick, then a board member for his East Harriet neighborhood’s … more
Minneapolis Public Schools Career and Technical Education (CTE) program aims to match students with real-world skills, but some high schools are restricting access. Even though students register, … more
Residents along six blocks of 29th Ave. S have banded together to save 40 ash trees. “These are public trees that the whole community benefits from,” observed Loey Colebeck. “Many … more
Despite months of research, hours of debate, and a 9-3 city council vote of approval, a new Minneapolis Labor Standards Board will not be established, at least not this year. On Dec 5, the city … more
When Thomas Rumreich was a freshman at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., he was sexually abused by a priest at the men’s college. The year was 1960, but the incident greatly … more
By Jill Boogren On Dec. 5, 2024, the Minneapolis City Council voted to develop a pedestrian plaza at George Floyd Square. It was one of three concepts shared by the Public Works Department, who … more
The killing of three people last month near 4000 Snelling Ave. has heightened concerns about encampments in Minneapolis, and some city policymakers are pushing for change. A new proposal coming … more
What does the term ‘holiday season’ mean to you? To many it means spending time with family; eating a large dinner with inlaws and extended family, watching seasonal movies, sitting … more
The Minnesota Toy Library (MTL) is a toy lending program for families with children ages birth to five years. Members can check-out up to five toys at a time, and take them home for 2-4 weeks. And … more
Neighbors packed the house at Belfry Community Space (3901 Chicago Ave.) on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, for a Town Hall “In Defense of Black Lives.” The meeting was held in response to the … more
Despite serious community concerns, Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council appear to be moving forward with a plan to use the former 3rd precinct police station at Minnehaha Ave. and E … more
More than 100 people packed The Square event center (3737 Chicago Ave.) on Sept. 24, 2024, for the city of Minneapolis’ fifth and final visioning workshop for George Perry Floyd Square (GFS). … more
The Seward and Longfellow neighborhoods threw a one-of-a-kind party on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. Following a weekend long paint-a-thon, the second stage of a two-year project was unveiled in the late … more
The Minneapolis city council has set the stage to approve a comprehensive Safety Beyond Policing Action Plan early next year that could drive change for years to come. The chair and vice chair of the … more
The first Monday in June, Soup for You! Café reopened in its new location in the basement of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. To hear Chef Judah Nataf tell it, he and the volunteers were nervous … more
Two groups held separate meetings in July to discuss the future of George Floyd Square. The Community Visioning Council (CVC) is a community-led group, and there was a visioning workshop led by … more
Reactions to Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2025 budget for Minneapolis may be varied but concerns about costs and taxes are rising to the top. His proposal, which was released on Aug. 14, … more
Jessica Miller still shrieks sometimes when a spider jumps on her, but the south Minneapolis environmental entomologist has found that makes her more approachable when she’s teaching classes on … more
The 90th commemoration of the landmark 1934 truckers strike that made Minneapolis a union city hits high gear in July with a culminating picnic featuring striker descendants and labor activists, the … more
The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan … more
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