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Have you ever wondered what happens to your organics recycling? Our city of Minneapolis organics recycling ends up at a commercial compost site in Rosemount, Minn. where 20,000 tons of organics are … more

By Sally Bauer, executive director | 5/24/22

Grubs Vs Nematodes: showdown in the soil

Large bare patches of dirt, tufts of dead grass, and birds feasting on insects squirming from the ground – if your lawn is starting to look like a scene from “Grapes of Wrath,” you … more

5/24/22

EAST HARRIET Farmstead Neighborhood Association

Project: Reimagining East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association (EHFNA) EHFNA is looking for a relaunch of the EHFNA brand, assets and collateral in collaboration with the EHFNA Executive Team … more

By Megan Nolan, coordinator | 5/24/22

Neighborhood briefs May 19, 2022

BOOK CELEBRATION MAY 22 A book celebration of “Church on the Move” by Rev. G. Travis Norvell will be on May 22, 4-5:30 p.m. at Judson Memorial Baptist Church (4101 Harriet Ave.). Author … more

5/24/22

County zero waste plan

Hennepin County is working on a new zero waste plan. They are defining zero waste as preventing 90% or more of all discarded materials from being landfilled or incinerated. The new plan will … more

5/24/22

Apartment building near 50th and France

The city planning commission has recommended the city council approve the site plan, variances and rezoning for 5121 and 5129 France Ave. S. to allow the construction of a new four-story, 28-unit … more

5/24/22

State of the City Address

Mayor Jacob Frey gave his 2022 State of the City address via a video recording on April 26. In it, he highlighted changes within city government and his spending proposal for the $43 million of … more

5/24/22

State police increase presence in city

In April, the city council authorized agreements with the Minnesota State Patrol and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) that will add patrols and investigators in Minneapolis. There will be … more

5/24/22

Southwest resident nominated for public housing board chair

On May 12, the council approved Mayor Frey’s nomination of Tom Hoch to be the next Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) board chair. Hoch worked for the MPHA in the 1990s for 7 years as … more

5/24/22

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.

Living intentionally

With Memorial Day around the corner, we as a community, country and individuals take time to honor those who have served and died in active military service. With wars raging in various parts of our … more

By Michele Rae | 5/24/22

Ukraine, women-directed films highlighted in 41st MSP Film Festival

Welcoming its patrons back to a fresh look, the MSP Film Society opened the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) on May 5 at the theater on 115 SE. Main. Formerly the St. Anthony … more

By JAN WILLMS | 5/7/22

Nicollet Hardware owners Sam Rosch (above) and Elena Nelson are back to business as usual. “We are not going anywhere,” said Rosch. “We’re here to stay. We love our community.” (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)

NICOLLET HARDWARE GRATEFUL FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT AFTER BREAK-IN

Since hearing about the break-in at Nicollet Hardware (3805 Nicollet Ave.) on Friday, April 22, customers have been showing their support for their neighborhood hardware store.Everyone is glad that … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 5/5/22

Jason Sole launches: Institute of Aspiring Abolitionists, Relationships Evolving Possibilities, and Radical Ecosystem Pods.

HE VIEWS IT AS CO-STRUGGLING

The past year has been less challenging for Dr. Jason Sole and his abolitionist work, in spite of the ongoing pandemic and the social unrest across much of the country.The Hamline adjunct professor, … more

By Jan Willms | 5/5/22

STREET DESIGNS CHANGING

Anyone who has been following street design in Minneapolis over the past 10 years has likely noticed some changes in how the public right is being used and disagreements about how desirable some of … more

By Cam Gordon | 5/5/22

HERE'S WHAT'S COMING IN LINDEN HILLS

Linden Hills neighborhood sits alongside Lake Harriet/Bde Unma with 8,000 residents, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant business district, several parks and much more. The Linden Hills Neighborhood … more

By Becky Allen | 5/5/22

NEIGHBORHOOD BRIEFS May 5, 2022

SPRING INTO UPTOWN MAY 7 Celebrate and discover more about the Uptown community through performances, demonstrations, food, art, and activities at a multi-cultural celebration on Saturday, May 7. The … more

5/5/22

BRIEFS May 5, 2022

New state policing rules proposed The Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board has proposed a rule change that would expand their authority to take disciplinary action against licensed peace … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon. | 5/5/22

Anne Pryor has created more than 2,000 vivid images to elucidate, awaken, and activate souls using ink, her breath, and essential oils.

MEET SOUL PAINTING ARTIST ANNE PRYOR

By Suzie Marty | 5/5/22

WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF THE ARTS TO CHANGE LIVES

Raise your hand if you know a high school kid who suffered through COVID-19... (If your hand isn’t up, then apparently you don’t know any high school kids. Right?) We can probably agree … more

By Larry LaVercombe | 5/5/22

Add long-blooming perennials for color all season

Many of us would love to have a yard full of beautiful flowering plants that bloom all season long, providing food for pollinators as well as visual interest. Lots of perennials have showy flowers in … more

By LAUREN BETHKE, Master Gardener | 4/28/22