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Cindy Sundberg (above) and husband Mark Sundberg are asking the city to release all available video footage from the night their 20-year-old son was killed by bullets from snipers with the Minneapolis Police Department. Tekle Sundberg lived in an apartment building at 904 21st Ave. South in the Seward neighborhood, and was killed July 14, 2022 while experiencing a mental health crisis. Bystander footage shows Sundberg the moment he was shot, six hours after the standoff began. His family was not allowed to go inside to talk to him although they were present and were there when he was shot by Aaron Pearson and Zachary Seraphine at 4:18 a.m. Mental health professionals were not called to the scene. (Photos by Jill Boogren)

Bystander video raises questions in Sundberg killing

A 12-minute video taken on a cell phone by a bystander shows the moment when Tekle Sundberg was fatally shot by Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) snipers while he was experiencing a mental health … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 8/31/22

Dr. Chis Mato Nunpa speaks at the Aug. 3 Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board meeting about Bde Psin/Lake Hiawatha. (Screenshot from MPRB meeting via YouTube)

Dakota elder weighs in on debate over Hiawatha Golf

“I am for clean and pure water. “I am for the fish relatives which will be harmfully affected by phosphorus and waste waters that will be deposited in the lake. “I am a pro animal … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 8/31/22

MPRB proposes 6.16% levy

At its July 20 meeting, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Commissioners voted unanimously to support a 2023 tax levy increase request to the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) of 6.16 … more

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There are easy woodland walks that don’t require heavy hiking. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)

From the ‘Hood to the Woods

Beach to beechWhen I arrived in Minnesota as an east coast transplant in the late 1980s, my summer visions were of expanses of New Jersey beaches rather than expansive views of blue beeches, the … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 8/31/22

Repairs coming to historic park buildings

The Ard Godfrey House, John H. Stevens House, and Longfellow House are scheduled for repairs this fall as part of ongoing efforts to rehabilitate historic structures located in Minneapolis parks. … more

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Watercolor painter Barb Morrison is opening her studio in Millworks Lofts during this year's LoLa Art Crawl Sept. 17-18. (Photo submitted)

New artists and spaces join with familiar participants for LoLa Art Crawl

By SHARON PARKERLeague of Longfellow Artists Watercolor painter Barb Morrison is excited to be joining the LoLa Art Crawl for the first time, and to be able to show off the recently renovated … more

By SHARON PARKER League of Longfellow Artists | 8/31/22

WE’VE CAST OUR BALLOTS, THEN WHAT?

This is part of a series about the 2022 municipal elections by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. We’ve thought hard about the candidates and slipped our ballots into the voting machine on … more

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Early blight is common, and causes yellowing leaves. A lack of air flow in dense tomato plants can be an issue.

Should you use eggshells and Epsom salt?

It seems like every time I open up social media, I see posts or videos with gardening advice. Sometimes the advice is good, but sometimes it’s useless or even harmful. But how to know which … more

By LAUREN BETHKE, Master Gardener | 8/31/22

Brittany Seaver holds her newly born infant. She used the doula services in 2011 when the program was quite new, and is now a doula herself. “You have no choice of where you go or how much medical care you receive. You feel like you are not heard or respected,” said Seaver. (Photo submitted)

THE PRISON DOULA PROJECT:

Giving birth to a child can be both a wonderful and challenging experience. But when you are incarcerated, the challenges can be even greater.Acknowledging this fact and trying to provide a more … more

By Jan Willms | 8/31/22

Hibaaq Ibrahim, also known as Moon Juice Art, painted the mural with help from kids from the local YMCA.

Nicollet Pop-off Event and Mural [Photo gallery]

On Saturday August 13, the Lyndale and Kingfield Neighborhood Associations hosted a Nicollet Pop-off at the Twisted Hare Salon, 3401 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408. The main event, along with a … more

Chloe Peter | 8/24/22

Tom Balcom stands near the residents of the house at 5017 Belmont Ave. that is on the cover of “The Doors of Tangletown” by Elizabeth A. Vandam, published in 2002. View more photos from the tour online at www.swconnector.com. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

A WALK THROUGH TANGLETOWN

Today’s Tangletown neighborhood used to be known as Washburn Park, and the high school, library and historic water tower still bear evidence of the family that transformed the space from farm … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 8/3/22 | 1 comment

Community safety commissioner being considered by city council

On July 21, 2022, Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Cedric Alexander for Community Safety Commissioner was formally received by the city council, who is expected to vote on the appointment on … more

By Cam Gordon | 8/3/22

Mayzer, Mohamed, Mowafag, Azhar, and Sumeya

A more authentic drink

On a Sunday afternoon in July, the Kingfield Farmers Market bustles with people browsing the various offerings. Even as rain clouds loom overhead, one of the busiest tents belongs to Red Wolf Chai, … more

By Evan Vezmar | 8/3/22

Milwaukee area residents Mari Akre, PJ Akre, Marie Akre and Paul Akre look at the chalk art mandala, created under the guidance of Sandy Forseth for the Art on the Edge event in Linden Hills on July 23, 2022. The Akres were celebrating Mari’s 65th birthday. “This is a really quaint place to hang out,” said Paul Akre. “It’s the little things that bring out joy. It isn’t that far away. You just have to look for it.” (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Art on the Edge blends art and metaphysical in Linden Hills [Photo gallery]

Tesha M. Christensen | 8/3/22

GRATEFUL FOR ART ON THE EDGE

Reflecting on this past week, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. On Saturday July 23, we celebrated creativity, intuition, and community with the first Annual Art on The Edge Festival in Linden … more

By Suzie Marty | 8/3/22

QUARTERLY TRANSIT SCHEDULE CHANGES COMING

Hi! I’d like to introduce myself to the Southwest Connector readers. My name is John Wilson and I have been a transit enthusiast since the 1970s. You may have seen my Metro Transit column in … more

By John Wilson | 8/3/22

WACSO: ArtCar parade rolls around Lake Harriet

The ArtCar parade gets ready to roll around Lake Harriet. The cars are interesting and the people that drive them are just as interesting. Gotta love city living…this isn’t something … more

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Briefs Aug. 4 2022

Street Work on Nicollet Ave and 31st St. As part of the city’s Vision Zero Plan to reduce traffic-related injuries and deaths, crews will be installing several cost-effective safety … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon. | 8/3/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS Aug. 4, 2022

WALK & TALK IN LORING PARK Walk & Talk with a Naturalist: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon at Loring Park during a guided stroll. The leisurely pace includes stops to observe and discuss different … more

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New playground equipment at Kenny park

A brief ceremony to celebrate Kenny Park’s newly renovated playground was held on July 21, 2022. It kicked off the annual Kenny Festival, with Kenny Neighborhood Association Co-Chair Jon … more

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