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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

By Larry LaVercombe | 5/5/23

Lisa Goodman (right) introduces Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara during a Lunch with Lisa event. These monthly events have featured a range of topics and speakers.

End of era at City Hall

Lisa Goodman is not ready to relax and coast through her last year at City Hall now that she has decided to give up her 7th Ward council seat. “That’s not my style,” said Goodman, … more

By Iric Nathanson | 5/5/23

Abha Karnick is a south Minneapolis resident with East Indian roots who graduated from Hamline University in 2019. Her passion lies in storytelling and finding moments to capture.

Listen

We could talk about the opposing sides… Those in favor of gun control and those who are not. Those who are quick to the draw and those who wouldn’t dream of owning the “g” … more

By Abha Karnick | 5/5/23

Spring Events in Linden Hills

Linden Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale May 20 Every year, Linden Hills hosts one of the city’s largest garage sales with 40-50 residents participating. This year, treasure seekers should mark … more

By Becky Allen, Executive Director | 5/5/23

Meet new executive director of Our Streets Minneapolis

José Antonio Zayas Cabán has been named the new executive director for Our Streets Minneapolis. OSM works to make streets places where people can easily and comfortably walk, bike, … more

5/5/23

Neighborhood News - May 4

Neighborhood Day May 13Minneapolis residents can picture the neighborhood they want to live in and then help make that vision a reality. Many of Minneapolis’ 70 neighborhood organizations are … more

5/5/23

City Briefs - May 4

William Berry ParkwayWilliam Berry Parkway closed to all motorized vehicle traffic on April 24 for road resurfacing and utility work. It is not expected to open again until at least May 26. The … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon | 5/5/23

Nearly three years later, the 3rd Precinct building at Lake and Minnehaha remains fenced, barricaded and unused.

Citizens reject city’s two options for 3rd Precinct

What should Minneapolis do with its police force?The question continues to generate intense discussions. The 3rd Precinct –the same precinct that Derek Chauvin belonged to and trained officers … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 4/27/23

Ancient sturgeon part of fish die off at Lake

On April 13, 2023, Standish resident Sean Connaughty found a giant, six-foot-long, ancient Lake Sturgeon dead at Lake Hiawatha. "It is one of the many, many dead fish found on the shore after the … more

4/27/23

The fifth police precinct (3101 Nicollet Ave)

In thinking about the future of precinct buildings, would you prefer...

4/26/23

Trans rights advocates pack three levels of the Minnesota Capitol rotunda on March 31, 2023 for Transgender Day of Visibility. “Our visisbility matters,” said Kat Rohn of OutFront Minnesota.

‘You belong here’

Minnesota’s transgender community and supporters packed the State Capitol for Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, sending a clear and unapologetic message that reverberated throughout … more

By Jill Boogren | 4/19/23

Food vision

Minneapolis has a 10-year path to establish a more resilient, just, and equitable food system in the city. The Minneapolis Food Vision (MFV) plan prioritizes six goals that are focused on local food … more

By Cam Gordon | 4/19/23

Creekside Montessori students Kaamil Gabose (left) and Miles Deutschman play and learn about numbers. (Photo submitted)

New name for Montessori school

Mayflower Early Childhood Center is now Creekside Montessori School.“If the name Mayflower is hurtful to anyone, why would we want to keep it? That is not who we are or how we want to be … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 4/19/23

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

By J.D. Fratzke | 4/19/23

Spring cleaning tips and tricks

Here are some tips that can help anyone master spring cleaning.• Create a plan. Make a checklist and establish a cleaning plan of attack. Focus on areas that are not regularly cleaned, as they … more

4/19/23

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

By Suzie Marty | 4/19/23

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

By Larry LaVercombe | 4/19/23

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

By Michele Rae | 4/19/23

I had the opportunity to join a fencing club in Rennes and I participated in two tournaments in the semester. My fencing coach took a photo of me before my first tournament, which was a national tournament in Dax. I placed 25th out of 204 fencers in the two-day competition, and I had a wonderful experience receiving advice and support from my French teammates.

A study abroad

Traveling around the world always requires a sense of curiosity and adventure. More often than not, travel demands a willingness to be uncertain, confused, and bewildered. Studying abroad holds … more

By Evan Vezmar | 4/19/23

WACSO: Slingin’ pizzas at Rosalia

Slingin’ pizzas at Rosalia (2811 West 43rd Street). (Illustration by WACSO) more

4/19/23