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Eric Ortiz lives in the Wedge with his family. When he’s not community building, he’s the director of media for Big Edition and writes bilingual children’s books with his kids. Their first book, “How the Zookalex Saved the Village,” is available in English and Spanish.
Welcome to the happiest place on earth
The happiest place on Earth isn’t Disneyland. It’s Finland. For the sixth year in a row, Finland was named the happiest country in the world, according to the 2023 World Happiness Report. … more
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2017 photo from “Immigrant Journey Project” at Theater Mu. (Photo submitted)
Theater Mu celebrates AAPI heritage month
In 1992, Theater Mu was founded in St. Paul to tell stories from the heart of the Asian American experience, and now, we are in the middle of celebrating our 30th anniversary season. Four world … more
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Together Suzie Marty (left) and Kelly Wagner organize the Art on the Edge art and metaphysical festival in down Linden Hill. Summer 2023 will mark the second festival.
Be curious and attend Art on the Edge July 22
Have you ever met someone and wondered, “Why are we suppose to meet?” Does it make you wonder as to why your paths have crossed? Are you curious if you had met at in a different time and … more
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Michele Rae, RPh, MA, NBC-HWC is the founder of The Center Within, LLC and author of “Living From the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You Are Becoming.” She provides holistic coaching designed to accelerate and support personal, professional, and organizational transformation.
Spring is alive with healthy choices
My mother died of metastatic breast cancer two months after her 62nd birthday. I celebrated my 62nd birthday earlier this month. My reflections and emotions are all over the place. She had a double … more
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A teacher with students having fun at Ella Baker School in Minneapolis.
We are all in this together
Tony Robbins must be doing something right. After 45 years of life coaching, the 63-year-old motivational speaker is still motivating. That’s no easy feat in today’s world.But it’s … more
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Eddie Glenn is a East Harriet resident.
What I’ve learned about fasting after 10 years
I’ve been fasting for 19 days per year towards the end of winter every year for over 10 years. As long as the sun is up, I don’t eat or drink anything. This practice is surprising to most … more
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‘Summertime Acoustic’ returns to Linden Hills
In the spring of 2020, when the social distancing mandate was putting restaurants and shops out of business and driving the rest of us nuts, a team of friends pulled together to create a wonderful … more
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Cam Gordon
Let's think beyond fortress-like police stations
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 … more
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J.D. Fratzke and his dog, Chester, are caught in a “Groundhog Day of Dung” in their backyard.
SHOVEL, BAG, BIN, REPEAT…
I feel like I read or saw an interview with Iggy Pop a few years ago wherein he discussed the fact that now that he lives in Miami, he begins his days just after sunrise with a 30-minute swim in the … more
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A sinkhole opened up at 27th Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on Easter Sunday.
Watch out for that sinkhole
Good news. Minneapolis is back in the top 10. According to Extreme Weather Watch, this winter ranks third for the largest snowfalls ever recorded with 89.9 inches. And it’s only April.The most … more
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In light of Justin Jones and Justin Pearson’s expulsion, some Minneapolis leaders appear rooted in a conservative ideology
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 … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice leadership team.
Awarded
I have recently been made aware that TMC Publications CO, which includes the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger, Southwest Connector, and Midway Como Frogtown Monitor, received 20 awards at the recently … more
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Landscape commissions are an important part of Mark Granlund’s work, which he limits to a few annually. Each project must include time spent on location, and in meditative solitude, to achieve the detail and nuance defining a Granlund painting. Above painting is titled “Bluff I.”
Mark Granlund: an artist grounded in nature
Meet Mark Granlund, a Minnesota landscape and still life artist, who frames questions and connections, blending symbolism, whimsy and academic depth in a well-developed fine art style. … more
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RayCurt has played music around the world. He arrived in Minneapolis in September 2020.
Finding friendships across cultures
Two summers ago, I was playing in a little acoustic trio out front of Everett and Charlie’s Art Gallery, and a guy with a violin rode past on a bike. He circled back and walked toward us. When … more
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Michele Rae, RPh, MA, NBC-HWC is the founder of The Center Within, LLC and author of “Living From the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You Are Becoming.” She provides holistic coaching designed to accelerate and support personal, professional, and organizational transformation.
Stretching your comfort zone
When was that last time you were invited (OK maybe thrust!) out of your comfort zone? This theme has come up multiple times in my coaching sessions and with friends this past month. One common … more
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A student at Ella Baker School in Minneapolis shows his work and progress.
Focus on what’s strong, not what’s wrong
Everyone has a gift. That gift is a talent or passion. But not everyone gets to use their gift, talent or passion. Sometimes, people are not invited to share their gifts. We see this a lot. There … more
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Ranked Choice Voting supporters attend the Senate hearing on a bill to make RCV a statewide practice.
Ranked choice voting one step closer to becoming state law
Twenty years ago, in Minnesota’s 2002 Gubernatorial Election, Republican Tim Pawlenty was elected governor of our state with only 44% of the vote. Minnesota’s progressive/liberal vote was … more
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J.D. Fratzke likes hiking in blizzards, and appreciates the reminder that the Natural World exemplifies perseverance. (Photo submitted)
Get rhythm
The Norwegians have a word, friluftsliv, for the practice of embracing a life outdoors as a bulwark against the inevitable soul-crushing doldrums of a long, dark winter in a Northern climate. I … more
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Cal Ortiz with Harold Green, the storm drain at the southwest corner of 27th Street and Dupont Ave. South. (Eric Ortiz)
The joy of unclogging storm drains
I have some big news to announce. We have a new addition to our family. His name is Harold Green, and he is a storm drain at the southwest corner of 27th Street and Dupont Avenue South in … 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.
Awareness
Without awareness, does anything or anyone really exist? I am aware that I enjoy sitting in the front room of my house. In the front room of my house I enjoy sitting in a rocking chair and looking … more
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