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MINNEAPOLIS BALLET 2024

Office up for election in 2024: • Minneapolis School Board • District 5 Hennepin County Commissioner • MN House of Representatives • US House of … more

8/5/24

NOKOMIS DAYS 2024 SCHEDULE

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7/30/24

Ericsson resident Jessica Wyn Miller (right), an entomologist, leads a Bug Club adventure into the world of bugs near her Minnehaha Creek-side home. She has found that her work as an artist intersects with insects.“I got excited for aquatic insects when I found out they reflect the health of a water," she recalled.

She hated bugs – so she decided to become an entomologist

Jessica Miller still shrieks sometimes when a spider jumps on her, but the south Minneapolis environmental entomologist has found that makes her more approachable when she’s teaching classes on … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 7/24/24

Longfellow resident Eliza Washington said that Red Lake Nation College “gave me a place to find myself and learn about myself, my history and where I come from. They don’t teach you that stuff in mainstream schools.”

First tribal college opens in Twin Cities

The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 7/24/24

Joel Albers and Eric Johnson, both Seward residents, are working to save the historic Bethany Church from being demolished. They think the community will regret destroying a historic structure.

Activists rally to save historic Seward Church

For 70 years, Eric Johnson has lived in the shadow of Bethany Church, but that shadow may soon disappear if the building’s current owner, Augsburg University, moves ahead with plans to demolish … more

By Iric Nathanson | 7/24/24

Details emerge for new Southside Safety Center

The city has shared more details about what the new South Minneapolis Community Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. will look like when it opens. On July 11, Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley held … more

By Cam Gordon | 7/24/24

A LINDEN HILLS COLLAB

A local author opted to highlight two Linden Hills locations for the publicity photos being used for the release of her new book – and two neighbors helped her make it happen. … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 7/18/24

The Osprey Initiative’s litter boom is a floating barrier designed to capture litter at the storm water outflow. The blue float line slows the speed of incoming storm water, so that whatever trash it is carrying can be easily contained by the boom. The whole system will be removed in November, and put back in the water next April. It’s designed for minimal environmental impact, including easy navigation of wildlife. (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)

Lake of the Isles trash boom installed

If you’re walking around Lake of the Isles, take a look at the newly installed trash boom floating in the water where the parkway meets Euclid Place. You’ll see a smaller blue barrier … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 7/18/24

Vikas Narula (left), George Floyd (center), and Alvin Manago (right) on the free Third Sunday Sailing event in August 2019. (Photo submitted by Vikas Narula)

Sailing for Everybody

The Minneapolis Sailing Center (MSC) is a non-profit organization that works to improve access to what has historically been one of the world’s most exclusive sports. MSC Executive Director Ted … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 7/18/24

2024 Animal Advocate Award

Minnesota Senator Scott Dibble (DFL) of Minneapolis was presented with the 2024 Animal Advocate Award by Animal Humane Society (AHS) in recognition of his work to support the welfare of … more

7/18/24

Events - July 2024

COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE Jackdonkey Productions is excited to venture into the fast-paced, coordinated, and physical production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare” … more

7/18/24

WACSO: Heffelfinger Fountain at the Rose Garden

Heffelfinger Fountain at the Rose Garden. I’ve been coming to this fountain since I was a little kid. We’re pretty lucky to have such cool places to hang out at in this city. … more

7/18/24

Park News - July 2024

Clinton Field improvements The Minneapolis Park & Rec Board has approved a new concept plan for improvements at Clinton Field Park at 2433 Clinton Ave in the Whittier … more

7/18/24

What can one person do to help birds avoid collisions with windows? Close your curtains at night, especially during the migration season, to reduce light spread. Make sure outdoor light is directed downward and use minimally. And consider using window markings.

Make the Twin Cities more bird-friendly

Cradling the Mississippi River on either side, the Twin Cities are a critical, yet hazardous, resting place for migrating birds. An estimated 40 million birds migrated through the Mississippi River … more

By Margie O’Loughlin | 7/18/24

3rd Precinct building reuse

The city held an open house on June 10 at the Minneapolis American Indian Center at 1530 E Franklin Ave. to share a city proposal to use the former 3rd precinct police station building at 3000 … more

7/18/24

Elise Moore (left) and Valerie Blomberg met at Disco Death Records recently to talk about vision and planning for the upcoming year. (Photo submitted)

Lowry Hills East

NEW BOARD MEMBERS The Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association (LHENA) is excited to announce the election of its new Board of Directors and Executive Committee. The updated list of board members and … more

By Valerie Blomberg | 7/18/24

City Briefs - July 2024

Primary voting Early voting for the state primary election for Aug. 13 started on June 28. People who wish to vote early can do so in person at the Early Vote Center, 980 E. Hennepin Ave. or by … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon | 7/18/24

Business News - July 2024

UNION ELECTION AT KIM’S RESTAURANT On June 27, a majority of service and kitchen workers at Kim’s voted ‘yes’ in their union election. Workers are represented by UNITE … more

7/18/24

Neighborhood News - July 2024

BIKE TRAILS OPEN The reconstructed South Cedar Lake and Minnesota River Bluffs trails are now open for public use from the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis to Shady Oak Road in Minnetonka. The … more

7/18/24

DEWAYNE TOWNSEND III, PHD

Born in 1942, DeWayne Townsend III, PhD, of Longfellow, died on July 2, 2024 after a 12-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. He grew up in Brooten, Minn., and graduated … more

7/17/24