Read this piece by the Minnesota Historian written by Josh Biber in 2022 titled, " The Changing Names and Landscapes of Lake Nokomis & Hiawatha. "
An excerpt from Southwest Minneapolis author Lindsay Dahl's new book.
On Aug. 14, 2025, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) published new proposed designs for Hiawatha Links, a project that is filling in the details for the long-term plan for Hiawatha Golf …
This year’s election will bring new faces to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB). Four of the current commissioners (Billy Menz, Becky Alper, Elizabeth Schaffer, and Becka …
Air regulations The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is drafting new air toxics regulations that will apply to industrial facilities in the seven-county metropolitan area. They expect the new rules …
Anyone who has ever been involved in a construction or renovation project knows that a lot of waste gets made. The dumpster fills up fast, and all that stuff has to go somewhere. It’s worth …
As artificial intelligence evolves, Minneapolis and Saint Paul schools are raising questions around what student learning should look like because of it. Following ChatGPT’s debut in fall 2022, …
In July 1877, 15 young men founded the Lurline Boat Club in Minneapolis. Wishing to improve their physical condition as well as their social status, they purchased a four-oared boat from the St. Paul …
On July 22, 2025, members of the Zero Burn Coalition held a press conference following testimony during the Hennepin County Board’s open forum, demanding that the county immediately initiate …
Wastewater rates GOING UP 5.8% The Met Council has adopted a 5.8% increase in the municipal wastewater charge. The sewer availability charge that developers and businesses pay for hooking up to the …
The city council has initiated a study of new potential alternative sources of revenue beyond property taxes. The tax burden is falling more on residential property owners versus …
YWCA Minneapolis is proud to announce Heid E. Erdrich as the 2025 recipient of the Camille J. Gage Fellowship. The fellowship recognizes Minnesota-based artists whose creative work is rooted in …
Pay raises for MPD leadership The city council has approved the terms for collective bargaining agreements for two police department staff groups: the inspectors and commanders organized under the …
DAMON CHAPLIN CHAIRS NACCHO City of Minneapolis Health Department employee Damon Chaplin has been named as the president of the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Board …
‘A HOMECOMING’ EXHIBIT AT MCAD “Peter Williams: Homegoing–A Call and Response” celebrates the life, legacy, art, and motifs of artist and MCAD alumnus Peter Williams …
A fourth person died of his injuries June 7.
On Aug. 2-3, 2025, the South Minneapolis Art Fair (otherwise known as SoMi) created a space for over 300 artists and a space for people to admire art demonstrations, live music, and food. …
For the third annual Uptown Porchfest, 87 bands played on 35 porches scattered throughout the Wedge neighborhood. Attendees discovered new music and old favorites during the afternoon event organized …
