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INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL

With help from the Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary, volunteers worked in May to dig out many hundreds of Siberian Squill bulbs in William Berry Woods. Volunteers are needed to help with this effort … more

BRIEF | 6/2/22

BUILDING AT 44TH AND VINCENT

Last month, LHiNC collected community feedback about the 30 to 40 unit apartment building proposed for 44th Street West and Vincent. The developers, Good Neighbor Homes and Streetfront Development … more

6/2/22

SUMMER SIDEWALK MUSIC SERIES

The Summer Sidewalk Music Series has returned to downtown Linden Hills. Hosted by Everett and Charlie Gallery and Harriet Brasserie, the sidewalk series features outdoor music at 2720 W. 43rd St. on … more

6/2/22

Construction on new Bde Maka Ska concessions pavilion area begins

Construction on a new concessions pavilion area at Bde Maka Ska began on May 23, 2022. The project will create two new buildings, including new, all-gender accessible restrooms and ample outdoor … more

6/2/22

Art on The Edge:

Collaborating and connecting for community, consciousness, and the curious. That’s how the conversation began between Kelly Wagner, owner of The Edge magazine and myself, Suzie Marty, owner of … more

By Suzie Marty | 6/2/22

Gabby Giffords and husband, Mark Kelly, a senator and astronaut. (Courtesy 'Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down')

Inspiring others with your own hard work

Among my favorite things to read are the New York Times’ featured obituaries. Every Saturday, there is an obit about a renowned person that I’ve probably never heard of who did something … more

By Larry LaVercombe | 6/2/22

Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley Worlobah asked, "What do we have to do to regain trust?" Next to her is Ward 9 Council member Jason Chavez. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

Should 3rd Precinct stay in Longfellow?

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Two years after the protests following the death of George Floyd, the 3rd Precinct building at E. Lake St. and Minnehaha Ave. is still surrounded by barbed wire and … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 5/30/22

"This is an opportunity for our local Black community to have its own institution; something that can be a source of pride for our people. But it can also be a point of pride for the broader community to know that we have First Independence right here in our midst," said Damon Jenkins of the First Independence Bank. (Photo by Terry Faust)

Black-owned bank to open on E. Lake St.

Damon Jenkins and his team at First Independence Bank know they face special challenges. “We are the new guys on the block, a new bank in town, so we have to work extra hard to gain the trust … more

By IRIC NATHANSON | 5/30/22

"We are committed to helping communities build connections through conversation and we will do our best to help however we are able," said Chelsea Rowles.

LIVING ROOM CONVERSATIONS

How can people have hard conversations that will bring them together versus driving them apart? In a city that is engaged in tough conversations about policing, race and more, Chelsea Rowles suggests … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 5/30/22

Longfellow resident Matthias Frasch came up with the concept of EasyMovingBoxRental when he became a stay-at-home dad during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Entrepreneur seeks to make moving easier and more eco-friendly

Opting to be a stay-at-home dad during the COVID-19 pandemic gave Longfellow resident Matthias Frasch the time to refine a business idea.He has launched EasyMovingBoxRental, a company that offers … more

By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN | 5/30/22

Former NEMAA president, Carmen Gutierrez-Bolger, readies her Casket Art studio for Art-A-Whirl 2022. (Photo by Susan Schaefer)

Art-A-Whirl and the creative class:

Art-A-Whirl spans neighborhoods and disciplinesWhatever corner of the Twin Cities you live in, chances are you or someone close to you has participated as an artist or a guest in what Anna Becker, … more

By SUSAN SCHAEFER | 5/30/22

Hennepin County Attorney forum: 6 candidates address racial inequities, police accountability

One hundred guests tuned in on May 5, 2022 to an online forum of candidates vying for the Hennepin County Attorney seat being vacated by Mike Freeman. Hosted by the Minnesota Justice Research Center … more

By JILL BOOGREN | 5/30/22

Standish-Ericsson resident Roxanne Stuhr said, "One of my biggest rewards comes from guiding people through the process of creating their own individual take on an effective system and seeing them be proud and excited of their contribution." (Photo by Penny Fuller)

Guardians of our freshwater

What thoughts or images come to mind when you hear “freshwater”? Do you see a sparkling lake, hear water lapping against the shoreline, feel it tickling your toes? Is it a gurgling creek … more

By PENNY FULLER | 5/30/22

Building power through unity

By CHLOE PETER “Elders from diverse backgrounds are becoming more aware of the importance of working together to build power,” said St. Paul resident Vic Rosenthal. “For many … more

5/30/22

Xe Moua (left), with sisters Youa, Linda and Anna Yang of North Minneapolis, fish for bass in the Kenilworth Channel between Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake on May 15. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

A SANCTUARY IN THE CITY

Soon, a light-rail train will stop in one of the most natural areas of Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) is considering how to plan for the future of Cedar Lake and Lake … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 5/24/22

Lake Harriet Bandshell repair update

Wood shingles on the roof of the Lake Harriet Bandshell and its adjacent concessions building are failing and will be repaired beginning this fall. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) … more

5/24/22

Black Garnet: self-empowerment and emotional strength

Dionne Sims has loved books since before she could read, when her mom would read out loud to her. Once she could read, books were a consistent refuge whenever the world felt too overwhelming. They … more

By Chloe Peter | 5/24/22

MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS AT GF SQUARE OPEN HOUSE

Questions about community input, justice and preservation of the George Floyd memorial dominated feedback at a public works virtual meeting on future reconstruction of 38th and Chicago on April 26, … more

By Jill Boogren | 5/24/22

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MPD?

The Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) issued its findings and began work on a consent decree, in response to their investigation into civil rights violations of the city of Minneapolis on … more

By Cam Gordon | 5/24/22

"Wallin saw every scholar as a whole person, and now that I am on the alumni board, I hear that over and over again. It makes such a big difference," said Minette Saulog.

Wallin helps students rise

“A Minnesota story” is the description president and CEO Susan Basil King uses when she tells about the beginnings of Wallin Education Partners, an organization that makes college … more

By Jan Willms | 5/24/22