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One year after law enforcement officers killed 32-year-old father and comedian Winston “Boogie” Smith Jr. at the top of an Uptown parking ramp, his family, friends and community members …
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By Jill Boogren
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6/16/22
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Amid complaints of a racist work environment raised by city employees and with a human resources investigation underway, the Minneapolis City Council postponed their vote on the mayor’s …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/16/22
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Tangletown contract to explore mergerThe city council has approved a $20,000 contract with the Tangletown Neighborhood Association to provide administrative support for the Tangletown, Kingfield, and …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon.
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6/16/22
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Porchfest is just a week away! Join Kingfield on Thursday, June 16 from 6-9 p.m. for an evening of acoustical music held at multiple outdoor venues throughout Kingfield. PorchFest is a chance for …
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6/16/22
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The 2022 Hennepin County Master Gardener Volunteer Learning Garden Tour is back and set for July 9, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. It’s bigger and better than ever this year with 10 …
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6/16/22
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The 50th annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park on June 25 - 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, and …
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6/16/22
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Juneteenth Parade (presented by the Juneteenth Community Board) will be on Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. The parade ends at Bethune Park (1304 10th Ave. N.). From noon to 6 p.m. there will …
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6/16/22
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Harrison Recreation Center and Harrison Neighborhood are collaborating to host an outdoor Juneteenth celebration with music, dancing, activities, and food on Friday, June 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at …
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6/16/22
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The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announces south Minneapolis resident Evan Rowe as its new Deputy Commissioner of Workforce Services and Operations. Rowe was selected to …
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6/16/22
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The next LHENA Talk on Wednesday, June 22 from 7-8 pm. on Zoom will be featuring two representatives from Xcel Energy to talk about the Clean Energy Partnership, how it fits into community …
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6/16/22
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The LHENA Environmental Committee is co-sponsoring an event on Wednesday, June 29 from 5-6 p.m. at Common Roots Cafe (2558 Lyndale Ave. S.). Metro Blooms staff will be talking about rain gardens and …
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6/16/22
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When you imagine an ideal healthy world for human beings and all who inhabit the earth, what do you envision? I recently had an amazing conversation with my adult daughter sharing our visions for a …
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By Michele Rae
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6/16/22
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Last issue marked my 10th column for the Southwest Connector, so with a lifetime total of that many published stories, I’d like to share few things I’m learning from this. First off, as …
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By Larry
LaVercombe
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6/16/22
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HYPE is a new, high-end sneaker store in Uptown at 2835 Hennepin Ave. S. It offers a mix of high-end, hard-to-find kicks such as Air Jordans, Yeezy’s and Dunks, as well as clothing from local …
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By Kevin Finley
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6/2/22
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Despite initial fears that outside investors would scoop up properties along E. Lake Street after the 2020 Uprising, not a single one has been sold to outside interests, reported Lake Street Council …
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After a city council committee meeting that revealed deep differences of opinion over the operations of dedicated bus lanes, on May 26, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to postpone the …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/2/22
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Long-term closure of Cedar Lake Parkway A portion of Cedar Lake Parkway closed to motor vehicles on May 23 for the continued construction of the Kenilworth tunnel extension under Cedar Lake Parkway. …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon.
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6/2/22
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The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest littoral combat ship USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS 21) in Duluth, Minnesota, May 21, 2022. Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota 4th District, was the principal …
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6/2/22
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Final construction is underway on the Loring Park playground and tennis court improvements. Crews will first work to pour a concrete foundation. After the concrete has cured, they will return to add …
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6/2/22
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The 13th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival runs Thursdays, May 26-June 30, 2022 at the MSP Film in The Main (115 SE Main St., Minneapolis). For complete films lineup visit: …
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6/2/22
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