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Deborah Keaveny
What’s the future look like for independent pharmacies?
The policies of health insurance companies today are making it harder for pharmacies to stay in business, according to Jim Stage, and that affects the people who need prescriptions.  Stage … more
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Posters for Parks, an art show featuring work inspired by the city’s parks, and LoveMplsParks merch sales have made $120,000 over the last 10 years for city parks. Of each poster purchase, 50% goes to the artist and 50% to the Minneapolis Parks Foundation’s People for Parks Fund.
LOVE MPLS PARKS
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
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Rethinking I-94 discards fill-in-the-trench options
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recommendations headed to the Rethinking I-94 project policy advisory committee are provoking debate. Recommendations to set aside at-grade parkway or … more
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Minnesotans demand equal rights
On Tuesday, Jan. 14 amid a tectonic start to Minnesota Legislature 2025-26 Session, one bright spot emerged: a resounding collective voice for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) echoed throughout the … more
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Haven
Beloved mounted patrol horse, Haven, dies
Minneapolis Police are saddened to announce the passing of Haven, a cherished member of the Mounted Patrol Unit. Haven passed away on Jan. 11, 2025, following complications from surgery. On Jan. … more
Sean Sherman of NATIFS (at left) said, “The location and building were exactly what we were looking for in the middle of the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We feel that it has everything we need to create more food, access to schools and hospitals, and more access to tribal healthcare. The building will be the heart of our operation and the home base for everything we do.”
Sean Sherman buys 2601 Franklin Ave for new NATIFS Indigenous BBQ restaurant and commissary
North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) , the nonprofit founded by James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Sherman, has acquired the Seward Co-op Creamery building in Minneapolis. The … more
City invests nearly $18.5 million into affordable housing projects
The city of Minneapolis has committed nearly $17 million in direct investment, along with $1.5 million in 10-year federal tax credits, to 11 affordable rental housing projects in Minneapolis. The … more
MPRB 2025 budget focuses on caring for park assets
At their December 10 meeting, the Board of Commissioners adopted a 2025-2026 Budget for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) that focuses caring for park amenities and infrastructure, … more
Ramps at Hwy 55/Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street now open
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) crews have completed installing the new signal system and reopened the ramps to and from Hwy 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. Crews will continue work … more
Minneapolis Public School bell schedules prevent students from taking CTE classes
Who gets career training in high school?
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
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They wanted to save the boulevard trees along six blocks of 29th Ave. and they came together to do just that. Then they celebrated together at Arbeiter Brewing. (Photo by submitted)
Motivated by a common goal
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
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Still processing. Still grieving
Stories and Journeys is three years old. Happy Birthday! An amazing human being by the name of Amy once observed that writing is how I process my life. Others have claimed to have made the same … more
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Parents flood school board meeting to demand solutions to overcrowded classrooms
On Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, 2024, parents, caregivers, and teachers packed the Davis Center board room and the overflow space to voice concern over ballooning class sizes and shrinking numbers of … more
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Katie Simon (front) drops off warm clothing from a community drive for victims of a fire. They are accepted by Elliot Park Neighborhood staff Jessica Focht-Perlberg and Colton Baldus.(Photo submitted)
Letters - Jan 2025
GRATEFUL YOU WROTE ABOUT JOURNALISTS IN AMERICA AND LINDA TIRADO I have been meaning to write thank you for your piece on journalists in America and especially Linda Tirado. When I look at … more
Roosevelt High School culinary arts teacher Ben Rengstorf (far right) stands with student volunteers at the fall community meal on Nov. 21, 2024. Rengstorf believes, “When you cook together you form a community.” (Photo by Rosalind Smith)
High School’s culinary arts program goes beyond classroom
The Roosevelt Culinary Arts (RCA) program hosts community meals a few times a year. The RCA is a class that helps students learn how to cook and practice professional chef skills. Ben Rengstorf has … more
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Dr. Abdiasis Inshar hows a treatment room where patients receive chiropractic care at Premier Health Chiropractors. (Photo by Khalid Mohamed)
First Somali-American chiropractor aims to help people be well
Dr. Abdiasis Inshar, a 26-year-old chiropractor working at the Premier Health Chiropractors of South Minneapolis clinic (1813 East Lake St.), believes he is the first Somali-American chiropractor in … more
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NEBA donates to PTA
On behalf of the Nokomis East Business Association, treasurer Tesha M. Christensen (right) presents $500 to the Lake Nokomis Community School PTA. Accepting were LNCS Keewaydin Community School … more
Erik Halaas is founder of Live On Minnesota, which aims to return the body to the earth after death, while conserving land and reducing carbon emissions. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Natural organic reduction
Live On Minnesota is working to become the first provider of Natural Organic Reduction (NOR) in the state of Minnesota. Also known as “human composting,” NOR is the safe and peaceful … more
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What a year 2024 has been for our neighborhood
Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) is proud to represent four neighborhoods: Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, and Wenonah. In the past year, we worked with nonprofits, churches, local … more
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LCC’s Year in Review
Last year was filled with growth and discovery. We gained invaluable insights from one another, as well as from the residents, partner organizations, and business owners in Greater Longfellow. … more
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