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Another abandoned property in Minneapolis falls victim to a fire
April 5, 2024
The new Grace Trinity Church pastor wants the church space to expand beyond Sunday mornings
April 3, 2024
The Lynette team showed a little more of what they have planned at 42nd Ave and 38th Street during a sneak preview at Petite León, the buzzy Kingfield restaurant where two of the co-owners hail from.
April 2, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
April 1, 2024
The bustling Linden Hills 43rd and Upton intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic starting May 1, and Linden Hills Neighborhood Council is asking people to reimagine getting there without a car.
March 28, 2024
McMahon left the race after a small number of delegates voted for him at the DFL convention over the weekend. The delegate ultimately voted to not endorsement any candidate.
March 26, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 25, 2024
A liquor license for the new business entity was approved by the City Council on March 12.
March 21, 2024
Rep. Frank Hornstein is not running for reelection after serving 11 terms in office. The election for his open seat will be Nov. 5, 2024.
March 21, 2024
In 2023, our revenue increased by 63%, our newsletter subscribers increased by 59%, and our total number of paying members increased by 62%.
March 21, 2024
Working at the children’s bookstore is a dream come true for the employee with a past in primate sanctuaries.
March 20, 2024
Students represented Malawi, Niger, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at a mock United Nations conference.
March 18, 2024
Performed for the third time since 2009, church member and local musician Doug Weatherhead first wrote the requiem for the church’s 100th anniversary.
March 14, 2024
Curious why vacant lots are, well, vacant? Brian Martucci looked up the history of a few and tried to figure out why they are empty and what plans the owners have for them.
March 14, 2024
The one-woman play breaks many theater rules and elicits joyful feedback from the crowd.
March 13, 2024
Hornstein sais he feels ready to pass the torch to exisiting leadership in the State House after passing a major transportation bill last year.
March 12, 2024
A one-man photo lab in the Wedge uses in-house chemical mixes for processing film at the back of Disco Death Records and Coffee Shop
March 12, 2024
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the sudden death of a flockless turkey that roamed Southwest Minneapolis.
March 11, 2024
Eighth grade reading teacher Angel Dwyer talked with her students about how to cope with life in ways that won't destroy them and students wrote about what they need most from adults.
March 11, 2024
Three extracurricular classes in Minneapolis Public Schools incorporate the pop star in critical thinking, literary analysis, and art production.
March 7, 2024
July 11, 2023
At Rumba, Latin Caribbean tapas, cocktails from the Iconos mixologist, and a mission to bring diversity and unity to Uptown.
July 11, 2023
Live & Local captures live music at local venues featuring local musicians. We talk with musicians about the Minneapolis music scene, their music backgrounds, and what it means for them to play music with other people.
July 10, 2023
Some quick tips of how to make the most out of your farmers market trip.
July 7, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive.
July 5, 2023
Co-owners Molly Stark and Katie Petri curate a fun and relaxed vibe at their tattoo shop to ensure clients feel comfortable saying what they want.
July 5, 2023
For one more weekend, a Tibetan play will roam the Washburn Fair Oaks Park in Whittier. Playgoers will follow along on foot.
June 29, 2023
Even when a driver seriously injures or kills someone, judges hand down short sentences and drivers get their licenses back. Permanently revoking licenses isn’t an option.
June 28, 2023
Three councilmembers were absent to celebrate Eid al-Adha
June 27, 2023
Traffic data show a decrease in crashes after Lyndale Avenue was redesigned in pilot program
June 27, 2023
Despite a veto-ready mayor, Home to Stay asks City leaders for a rent control policy to help renters currently in need of affordable rent.
June 23, 2023
Summer staffing is still not at full capacity but a new union contract may help fill some positions with higher wages.
June 21, 2023
Tom Thumb mini-golf courses were all over the city, thanks to the inventor of mini-golf and a Georgia resort owner.
June 21, 2023
This festival will be the last performances that HUGE Theater will host before moving down the block to its new location.
June 17, 2023
There is more to Pride than the Loring Park festivities. See what else is planned in Southwest through the end of June.
June 16, 2023
Parsons was about to announce his Ward 10 City Council candidacy.
June 14, 2023
Huge increase in car thefts by juveniles has exposed lack of resources, disjointed communication systems at City and County level.
June 14, 2023
You asked, we found out. Herons don't prefer hanging out in buckthorn and preschool rec programming is coming back.
June 13, 2023
The Bohen family has owned the gas station for 46 years.
June 8, 2023
Students are able to see their art framed and displayed in a community space, bringing them a sense of pride, according to Whittier Community art teacher Stacie McCormack.
June 7, 2023
“I will continue this campaign with unwavering determination,” Ward 10 City Council candidate Nasri Warsame said at a press conference on June 1.
June 6, 2023
The City is waiting on C. David George to clean up the rubble from the demolition of his building that caught fire in December.
June 5, 2023
Welcome to Lyndale, a neighborhood bordered by 35W and Lyndale. Nestled inside are delicious restaurants and hidden gems.
June 1, 2023
The market sells goods from Native vendors and offers fresh food and drinks, no colonial ingredients included.
May 30, 2023
Artist and ColorWheel owner Tammy Ortegon uses paints, metals and Russian nesting dolls in an exhibit that explores her life as a female artist in her fifties.
May 30, 2023
An attempt to publicly craft a rent stabilization policy may be quickly thwarted by a veto-ready mayor.
May 24, 2023
The northwest corner block of 35th and Lyndale could see quite a transformation given the next door businesses for sale.
May 23, 2023
Delegates from the Minneapolis DFL party sought to endorse candidates for the 2023 City Council race.
May 19, 2023
Stigma and cultural norms make hospice hard to talk about, but its services could be of use to a lot of people. Including potential volunteers.
May 17, 2023
While blending old-world history with modern-day relevance, local author Julie Jo Severson explores hidden and legendary gems throughout the region she’s called home most of her life in her new guidebook.
May 16, 2023
Over two months, councilmembers voted on new public safety positions, the settlement with the Human Rights Department, a noise ordinance exception for religious worship, and appointments for the new Community Commission on Police Oversight.
May 15, 2023
Readers nominated 64 sandwiches to compete in our hyper-local competition.
May 15, 2023
A routine convention held to endorse a City Council candidate erupted into physical assaults, shouting, and people storming the stage during convention proceedings.
May 11, 2023
Lake Chipotle is a popular discussion topic and a pain to drive through. This week, Chipotle began paving some people's paradise to create a functional parking lot.
May 11, 2023
Good Times focuses on the walk-in dining experience instead of the pandemic-era takeout pizzas.
May 10, 2023
We sat down with Mark to talk about why he's running for the City Council
May 9, 2023
We appreciate reader feedback and strive to publish the vast majority of what we receive. Here are the comments readers submitted about the proposed 4-story apartment building at 50th and Lyndale, a new, bluer shade of paint for the Lake Harriet bandshell, the Bryant Avenue redesign plans, and a few other recent stories we have published.
May 3, 2023
The space, which has hosted three events so far, operates as a venue for author events and a warehouse for the business’ online orders
May 3, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lyndale, South Uptown, Kingfield, East Harriet, Linden Hills, Lynnhurst, and Tangletown.
May 3, 2023
A conversation with a newly announced candidate for the Ward 11 City Council seat.
May 2, 2023
A conversation about her priorities while in office.
April 28, 2023
For the 2023 political campaign season, we are taking political ads. This is why.
April 27, 2023
The City is finally addressing a property that has been a nuisance to neighbors for months due to people breaking into the vacant and condemned building.
April 26, 2023
Join the Minnesota Historian and learn about the nationally recognized historic places in Lowry Hill, Stevens Square, Whittier, East Isles, Kenwood, and Cedar-Isles-Dean
April 25, 2023
City officials assemble to answer questions about Bryant Avenue reconstruction
April 20, 2023
We checked in with a neighbor who was recently profiled in an interactive New York Times house hunting series.
April 20, 2023
Minneapolis is the first city in the nation to allow the Islamic call to prayer to be broadcast
April 19, 2023
We check in with Josh about the state of the housing market in Minneapolis
April 19, 2023
Carpenter union say Regal Contractors subcontract out work that leads to unsafe working conditions and tax fraud.
April 18, 2023
Project staff finds a bluer paint after lackluster public feedback.
April 17, 2023
The Minnesota Historian takes you on a tour of Southwest spots on the National Register of Historic Places
