Photojournalist Linda Tirado, 42, is dying. When she arrived in Minneapolis to cover the civil conflict after the murder of George Floyd, she had impact-resistant goggles, a respirator, and a large …
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By Tesha M. Christensen, Owner & editor, tesha@longfellownokomismessenger.com
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10/30/24
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I’m experiencing anxiety. As I begin to write this Stories and Journeys column, I am aware that I am without Internet service. That has just been confirmed with the over the phone help from my …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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10/16/24
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Good things take time. Look at the East Phillips community's struggle to win control of the Roof Depot site .
For a decade, a broad coalition of East Phillips neighbors and supporters have …
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By Eric Ortiz
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10/16/24
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Check it out: This graph at right indicates the number of closed sales in our Southwest Minneapolis area over the past 10 years. You will note the “COVID spike.” Then note: The average …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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10/16/24
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We have a growing problem that not a lot people understand. Behaviors are happening on the streets and in schools that are unprecedented. Principals, teachers, and behavioral specialists can't …
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By Eric Ortiz
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9/18/24
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The Black community has faced many hurdles, yet we have shown remarkable resilience and unity in rebuilding and strengthening our neighborhoods. When I came to America from Jamaica as a young …
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By Tommie Beevas
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9/18/24
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I recently attended my first Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging meeting. I am convinced that in the city of Minneapolis elders/seniors don’t exist. There is such a thing as the …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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9/18/24
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Healing begins with opportunities, and opportunities promote growth.
That's why we developed the Youth Community Journalism Institute at the Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation . We want to …
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By Eric Ortiz
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8/21/24
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The two biggest questions in local real estate are: 1) How is the Aug. 17 new rule about real estate commissions going to affect us? 2) What is going on in real estate? Regarding the second question: …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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8/21/24
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Recently I have been invited to become a course director for the Integrative and Functional Medicine fellowship at the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. The topic for my course for the …
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By Michele Rae
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8/21/24
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UPDATE REGARDING DEWAYNE TOWNSEND AND MARCEA MARIANNI'S NEW REALITY Text message from Marcea July 3. DeWayne passed away around 10 p.m. July 2. An important voice and significant presence is no more …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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7/24/24
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RECONNECTING WITH STORIES AND JOURNEYS
From time to time I need to remind myself what I am tasked to do when it comes to writing Stories and Journeys. I am tasked to write what I’m …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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7/18/24
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The Twin Cities Book Festival is Minnesota's largest gathering of readers and one of the region's premier art events. It also might be the best-kept secret in the country .
Presented annually by …
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By Eric Ortiz
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7/18/24
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I had the pleasure of experiencing a sound bath by Royce Vagnier. It transcended me into a beautiful, relaxing, and healing place.
For many years I have dipped my toe in different realms …
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By Suzie Marty
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7/18/24
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NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association (LHENA) is excited to announce the election of its new Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The updated list of board members and …
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By Valerie Blomberg
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7/18/24
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Ciudad de México está a 2,106 millas de Minneapolis. Pero no tienes que viajar tan lejos para experimentar la auténtica cultura latina. El Mercado Central está a unos …
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Por Eric Ortiz
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7/8/24
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Research shows that negativity is four to seven times more powerful than positivity. We are hardwired for negativity .
This negative bias is why we focus more on "bad things" to make sense of …
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By Eric Ortiz
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6/20/24
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I met Robert Everest on a beautiful Thursday evening in Linden Hills last month. He’d just finished singing an exquisite bolero for the diners and dog walkers, and then he piqued my …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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6/20/24
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I am sharing exciting news about Karen Sieber, historian, educator, and leader in public humanities this month. She has discovered a missing chapter in Minnesota’s history about our …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/12/24
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In November 2023, Alpha News released a program by former local news anchor Liz Collin called “The Fall of Minneapolis.” In the hour and 42-minute documentary, interviews with (mostly) …
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