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From early 20th Century thrift to building cabins from contractor cast-offs, building materials reuse had long been an informal norm. But in a more recent world, entire houses have been thrown in the …
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By Margo Ashmore
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4/27/23
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So far, four people are running for the Ward 6 City Council member seat that is up for election this year. All of them are competing for the Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) party endorsement. Ward 6 …
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By Cam Gordon
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4/27/23
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The recent proposal to reopen a police station in our community is bringing back painful memories and opening old wounds for many of us, me included. I served on the City Council, representing the …
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By Cam Gordon
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4/27/23
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On Thursday, April 6, Tennessee Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled from their House seats by the Republican super majority who determined these young Black Representatives …
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By Daniel Schmidt
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4/27/23
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For over 10 years, in different settings and with varying titles, I did case management for people who were classified as “disabled.” The Social Security Administration defines disability …
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On April 13, 2023, Standish resident Sean Connaughty found a giant, six-foot-long, ancient Lake Sturgeon dead at Lake Hiawatha. "It is one of the many, many dead fish found on the shore after the …
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4/27/23
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I am aware that there would be no All Elders United for Justice without the vision, leadership and guidance of Vic Rosenthal. This is my goodbye and thank you to Vic Rosenthal. Sadly, Vic passed away …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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4/27/23
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One of the biggest changes to employment coming out of the pandemic is the huge increase in the percentage of people working from home. While not every job is able to be done remotely, the ability to …
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4/27/23
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Stumbling over bicycles and skateboards in the back of the garage, your fall is broken by the lawn mower handle. Wrestling your new turf terrorizer out of its winter hold, a vague memory forms of the …
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By Russ Henry
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4/27/23
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Minnesotans saw a record 5.5 million visits to food shelves in 2022. This is an increase of 53% from the year before. Due to the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain shortages, food has become …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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4/27/23
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LBA LUNCHEON at GALAPAGOS BAR & GRILL The Longfellow business community will gather for the Longfellow Business Association (LBA) Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, May 11, from 11:30 a.m. …
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4/27/23
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The fish dinners at Church of St. Albert the Great returned in 2023.The last dinner had been held on March 13, 2020 before the state was shut down due to COVID-19, and attendance had been low. …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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4/27/23
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Cedar and 42 StreetIn April, Hennepin County workers began improvements on 42nd Street at 21st, 26th, and Nokomis Ave that include installing raised medians and pedestrian curb ramps that meet …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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4/27/23
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A growing coalition of organizations and individuals concerned about building safe communities has joined together in support of a broad range of legislative proposals to help build true public …
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4/27/23
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Longfellow Community Council is hosting Solace at the Palace, a day of community art, healing and resilience in the heart of the Longfellow neighborhood. Community members can enjoy a free day of …
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By Andrea Tritschler, communications, andrea@longfellow.org
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4/27/23
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Minnesota’s transgender community and supporters packed the State Capitol for Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, sending a clear and unapologetic message that reverberated throughout …
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By Jill Boogren
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4/19/23
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Longfellow business owner, 30-year Longfellow resident and local filmmaker Paul Irmiter doesn't want the 3rd Precinct site reopened at its existing location - and none of the residents he's spoken …
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4/14/23
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Artist Jackie Hayes was living in New York and was writing a dissertation for her Ph.D. in performance studies when she visited her parents after their move to Minneapolis. She was drawn to the city …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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4/6/23
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Especially this spring, after what feels like an endless winter with February weather in March, most gardeners are understandably impatient for the snow to melt and clear the way for yard work. But …
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By Constance Pepin
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4/6/23
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Why do people do this? Documentary filmmaker Marius Anderson tries to answer this question about the reasons people choose to expose themselves to bitter Minnesota wind and temperatures in the annual …
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By Jan Willms
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4/6/23
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