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ART ON THE LAKE
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This year’s Ice Shanty program adjusted to become an exterior-only experience for visitors with a greater emphasis on the social aspect of the outdoor village life. “Art Shanty Projects …
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2/3/22
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When the world shut down in March 2020, Kingfield resident Nan Marie Zosel knew she couldn’t just stay home. So she headed out to the corner of 40th and Nicollet and began to dance. She was …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/3/22
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On Jan.10, 2022, the new Minneapolis City Council met for the first time and elected two southwest area council members to lead the council this term. Ward 8 Council Member Andrea Jenkins was elected …
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By Cam Gordon
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2/3/22
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By Tesha M. Christensen
In a one-way presentation on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, city staff acknowledged that there are competing desires for E. Hennepin Ave., and they can’t all be addressed …
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The METRO Green Line Extension recently provided long-sought clarity regarding the anticipated completion of civil construction and opening day. Civil construction is now anticipated to be complete …
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2/3/22
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In his more than 20 years of experience, Mexico City graphic artist Andoni Aldasoro has redesigned magazines and newspapers in Mexico, Canada and the United States. His desire to collaborate with …
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2/3/22
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Courtney Yasmineh is a singer and songwriter here in the Twin Cities. She’s written and recorded eight albums of original songs that fall into the categories of folk or rock or Americana. …
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By Suzie Marty
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2/3/22
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As I noted in my first column, I love it when people join to together to do good things. I also mentioned that I love live music, so today I want to tell you about one of Southwest’s coolest …
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By Larry
LaVercombe
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2/3/22
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Lake Calhoun was, of course, a landmark for generations of Minneapolitans. Most likely had only a vague notion of its namesake, John C. Calhoun, an American politician active in the first half of the …
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By David Tompkins and Lee Todd
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2/3/22
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Ten Januarys ago, I was invited to participate in the first Empty Bowls event, a soup dinner hosted at Nicollet Square through the Kingfield Neighborhood Association. Here’s how the initial …
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Daniel Swenson-Klatt
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2/3/22
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BRYN MAWR STUDENTS GRATEFUL“We would like to give a big thank you to the Bryn Mawr Community School PTA, the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association (BMNA), and our Bryn Mawr neighbors for …
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2/3/22
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‘GICHIGAMI HEARTS’ eventBirchbark Books in Minneapolis will host a virtual event for the new book “Gichigami Hearts: Stories and Histories from Misaabekong” by Duluth author …
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2/3/22
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The non-profit electronics recycler Tech Dump just celebrated its 10th anniversary. With retail outlets now in St. Paul and Golden Valley, they provide an affordable, reliable source of refurbished …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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1/25/22
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A long-time dream of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Film Society (MSP Film) is about to come to fruition. The site of the MSP Film Society at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main in Minneapolis, has …
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By Jan Willms
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1/25/22
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At 25, Sarah* doesn’t speak to her dad. And she points the finger squarely at him and how he treated her before and after her parents’ divorce.She knows that people often blame mom when a …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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1/25/22
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Community members gathered in front of the Governor’s Residence on Jan. 4, 2022, in remembrance of Dolal Idd, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police officers on Dec. 30, 2020. Activists …
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By JILL BOOGREN
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1/25/22
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Finances and tax preparation can be challenging for even the most experienced. For many families and individuals who are also living on a low to moderate income, the challenges can be enormous.Enter …
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By Jan Willms
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1/25/22
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If the proposed reconstruction plan for Hennepin Ave. passes, Kristin Traynor says The Corner Balloon Shoppe will be moving from 2455 Hennepin Ave. “I have an extremely diverse group of …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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1/8/22
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As woman of color, Wedge resident Chandra Lalla says she knows how “our streets don’t serve everyone well.“For generations, city streets were built solely with car travel in mind, …
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