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In October, people started calling the City about a construction truck parked in the protected Blaisdell bike lane. An obstruction permit and a lack of signage continues to frustrate bicyclists.

One empty lot remains among the continual development happening on Nicollet Avenue South.

A new bookstore comes to Linden Hills

Keep yours eyes open and slightly above eye level to spot the clay creatures hidden around the neighborhood.

The school board discussed student assessments, lobbying efforts at the State-level, and voted to approve two online tutoring contracts.

The conversation goes back decades, but scrutiny of Minneapolis Police Department’s off-duty policy continues today.

"This is too much"

When five people in the throes of a mental health crisis were killed in incidents with police, Michelle Gross said she knew Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) had to act. CUAPB …

Art for everyone

Tammy Ortegon considers herself a folk artist, and she believes folk art is created by and for the people. A part of making this a reality is by creating a space where community members can gather to …

Election brings many firsts

The 2022 midterm election provided many firsts for Hennepin County and Minnesota as a whole. Black women will serve in the Minnesota Senate for the first time with the election of Zaynab Mohamed, …

Eyes on new police chief

With words of praise and hope, the city council unanimously approved Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Brian O’Hara to be the next Minneapolis Police Chief on Nov. 2, 2022.  He was …

The city’s proposal to remove mature trees and parking along Summit Avenue to create a bike trail is creating controversy throughout the Twin Cities. More than 150 people attended an open house …

This could be your best holiday season

With the November and December holidays arriving soon, how do you intend to remain balanced and mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy? As a holistic health coach, this topic comes up often in …

The bus driver shortage is doing serious damage to Metro Transit service in southwest Minneapolis as elsewhere. Route 27 (26th/28th Streets between Hiawatha and I-35W) was suspended in October 2022, …

City Briefs

France Ave. design   The city’s pedestrian advisory committee voted to not support the proposed design for the France Ave. “This project does not meet county and city …

Neighborhood Briefs

Garden design preview party Nov. 17 Join the Kingfield Neighborhood Association for baked goods from Butter Bakery and a preview of the Nicollet Avenue Pollinator Pathway Project (P3) community …

The Lake Harriet Bandshell is Going Blue

It's not official yet, but all signs point to a light blue Lake Harriet Bandshell in the near future.

But how does a balloon shop stay afloat without helium?

The council voted to approve a staff directive to look into encampment procedures on October 20. Mayor Jacob Frey vetoed the directive.

Nicollet Ave. and Lake Street rebuild

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The area around Nicollet Ave. and Lake Street is slowly being rebuilt after damage from the Uprising following the murder of George Floyd. The new Lake Street Post Office at 110 E. 31st St. is …

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