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Richard Kronick (far right) discusses the seven flour mills that used to be located on Minnehaha Creek during a presentation on June 10, 2023 at Washburn Library. It was the first event …
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7/21/23
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The free Soul of the Southside festival centered around Black culture and community in celebration of Juneteenth. The event took place Monday, June 19 from noon to 8 p.m. along Minnehaha Ave. and was …
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By Talia McWright
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7/20/23
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Black music and spoken word artists performed at the free Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, June 19, 2023. The event was presented by the Legacy Building, The Hook and Ladder, and KRSM 98.9.
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By Talia McWright
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7/19/23
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Simone Hall, aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Dj Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had just won both …
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By Talia McWright
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7/6/23
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Black-owned pop-up businesses and organizations lined the block of Minnehaha starting from Arbeiter Brewing up to The Hook and Ladder during the free 2023 Soul of the Southside festival on Monday, …
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By Talia McWright
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6/22/23
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The reconstruction of the iconic Coliseum Building, now underway, marks an important milestone in the drive to rebuild East Lake Street.
During the civil unrest following the murder …
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By Iric Nathanson
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6/21/23
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It has been 10 years since the Marriage Equality Law passed in Minnesota – a history-making and life-changing event for many people.
In celebration of Pride month, MSP Film Society …
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By Jan Willms
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6/21/23
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Across many cultures and generations, storytelling has played an immense role in our understanding of the world. It is the tradition of storytelling in all its unique forms that connect us all. …
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By Talia McWright
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6/21/23
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TRUST
This column revolves around three kinds of trust. There is the Donald L. Hammen Trust. There is what I call the Stories and Journeys Readership Trust, as well as the Elder Voices …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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6/21/23
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Redesign is working with community members to re-shape areas that were damaged in the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. They are leading the projects at the …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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6/21/23
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This city’s update to its 2013 Climate Action Plan is grabbing the attention of community members, council members and candidates alike.
Called the Climate Equity Plan, over …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/21/23
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Art has the ability to bind people to places and to each other – and on a beautiful Sunday in June, over 700 members of our community came together at Solace at the Palace to make art, connect …
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By Andrea Tritschler, communications, andrea@longfellow.org
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6/21/23
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Summer has arrived in South Minneapolis and you may have started to notice dead patches in your lawn. There are many potential culprits for lawn damage and, unfortunately, they can be difficult to …
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By Lauren Bethke, Master Gardener
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6/21/23
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B Line construction begins
Construction work on Lake Street from Minnehaha Ave. to the river started in June and will move from east to west along Lake Street. This includes station …
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6/21/23
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“Growing up 'white trash,' I never thought I would ever own my own home.” Metal Mike Welsh said in a thoughtful tone as if unaware he was also sitting in his own business. Looking around …
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The Metropolitan Council is finalizing design plans for their new E Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line this summer. With construction planned to begin next spring and service starting in 2025, the focus …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/14/23
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Embracing the community-centered theme “Ubuntu,” a term from South Africa that loosely means “I am because we are,” family, friends and supporters gathered May 25-27, 2023 for …
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By Jill Boogren
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6/14/23
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Everyone loves a redemption story. After a few rough years, Minneapolis has a chance to write one. The city is in recovery mode and charting a new path forward, but not everyone is convinced we are …
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By Eric Ortiz
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6/14/23
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Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. This momentous occasion is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and grow, while renewing our commitment to the pursuit of liberty and justice for all.
Fact …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/14/23
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The Cannabis Legalization Bill, HF100/SF73, was passed in the Minnesota legislature and was signed into law by Governor Walz. This bill, a result of months of hard work, provides a boost to many …
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By Bob Galligan
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6/14/23
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