Four-year-old Orville's right arm is paralyzed and both legs affected by Acute Flaccid Myelitis; benefit set Dec. 16 By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Pressing on after a life-changing event takes a village, …
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11/18/18
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After years of talking about a protected path for biking and walking, coalition delighted to see first sections going in A pilot project identified early on is near the General Mills grain elevators …
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11/18/18
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Community members shared their thoughts about the Hiawatha Golf Course during informal focus sessions in November. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) held two of …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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11/18/18
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Sara Hanson (left) and Jessica Bergman Tank (right) are the creators of Community Connects. They’ve made cast iron and aluminum sculptures in partnership with Metro Work Center since 2013, and the …
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11/18/18
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Nokomis Area Groundwater and Surface Water Evaluation team discusses study results with residents By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Why are there higher levels of groundwater and standing water in previously …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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11/18/18
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN The Metro Work Center (MWC) is a community-based day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Located on the third floor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 2730 E. …
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11/18/18
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Protesters gathered along Lake St. from Chicago Ave. and into St. Paul, in a demonstration of solidarity with the local transgender, intersex, and gender-expansive community. (Photo by Margie …
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11/18/18
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Longfellow resident, educator and businesswoman, publishes a book on using music to help in a baby’s development By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Longfellow resident Emily Ireland (photo left by Margie …
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11/18/18
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River Gorge Stewards wrap up another successful season of 24 volunteer and educational events in 2018 By ELLIE ROGERS In our local river bluff woods, trails and prairies, it’s easy to lose yourself …
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11/18/18
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Xochi de la Luna (left) and Brent Dundore (right) co-hosted a gender discussion at Peace Coffee (3262 Minnehaha Ave.), in support of the They/Them Project on exhibit there through Dec. 5. On the wall …
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11/18/18
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Night Before New Year’s Eve 2018 set for Dec. 30
Want to celebrate the New Year with your kids but don’t want the late bedtime hassle?
The Night Before New Year’s Eve party is planned on …
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11/18/18
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Hook & Ladder Theater & Lounge is filling the month of December with exciting shows. Here is a selection of entertainment venues that have not yet sold out at press time. (These are in …
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11/18/18
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By LESLIE MACKENZI
On Oct. 27, Transition Longfellow received national attention as a runner-up for the Community Impact Award given by Transition U.S. to groups that have made a difference in …
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11/18/18
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On July 25, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners passed a resolution directing CAC members to reduce pumping at the golf course while also maintaining a minimum 9-hole course. …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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8/28/18
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Sean Connaughty, Standish resident and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) volunteer steward of Lake Hiawatha, continues to push for a solution to the large amount of …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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8/27/18
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Majority of committee members want all options on the table—not just reduced pumping scenarios By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN The Hiawatha Golf Course Community Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be able …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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5/28/18
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The charge for the Community Advisory Committee from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is to make recommendations to the MPRB Commissioners in support of any changes to the golf course …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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4/24/18
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Nokomis/Hiawatha Water Sustainability believes comprehensive study needed of entire Watershed These images show the same area on the west side of Lake Nokomis in 2014 and in 2017. On left is an image …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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4/23/18
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The City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) received inquiries in late October from visitors and neighbors of Nokomis-Hiawatha Regional Park about waterlogged …
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11/20/17
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Golf supporters have held rallies and other events to fight for the continuation of an 18-hole course at Hiawatha. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Next step is to form a community advisory committee …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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10/26/17
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