The Center for People and Craft announces its launch this fall as an emerging urban folk school, supported by a $100,000 Vibrant Storefronts award from the City of Minneapolis Department of Arts and …
Hungry rabbits and intense rains followed by dry spells have challenged the young rain gardens along Grand Avenue, but they are still growing strong, according to city planners. The first two years …
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 …
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 …
Fifty years ago, the first Hmong immigrants came to St. Paul. Today, they are reshaping St. Paul. The Asian American Business Resilience Network (AABRN), in collaboration with Asian Media Access …
CenterPoint Energy has signed an agreement with Dem-Con HZI Bioenergy, LLC (DCHZI), to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) created from Twin Cities’ area food and yard waste. This …
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 …
By Margie O’Loughlin Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes – water shapes the landscapes, communities, and way of life. Almost everywhere you look, there is water. The …
Textile Center in Southeast Minneapolis is known far and wide as a hub of excellence for all things fiber, and has been for more than 30 years. As of Friday, May 30, 2025, it’s also a place …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge. “Public input, stakeholder …
MN Lakes and Rivers is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot initiative, the City of Lake Stewards program, debuting on Lake Harriet in the summer of 2025. Drawing from the success of the …
MN Lakes and Rivers is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot initiative, the City of Lake Stewards program, debuting on Lake Harriet in the summer of 2025. Drawing from the success of the …
As of May 2, 2025, the Twin Cities has received approximately 6 inches of precipitation , which is near normal for this time of year, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Nearly half of …
Minneapolis will soon be able to produce its own biochar, bringing the city one step closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. This spring, the city will break ground on a new biochar …
Lake Harriet Bandshell Repair Update Repairs begin this spring at smaller Lake Harriet Bandshell structures after repairs to the Bandshell and its concessions building were completed last year. This …
Last year, the city of Minneapolis cleared, mulched, planted, and maintained over 15,000 plants in nearly 200 rain garden basins along Grand Ave. between Lake Street and West 48th Street. These …
Have you ever been frustrated seeing recyclable or compostable items in the trash bin? Or maybe you yourself have hesitated over whether an item can be recycled or not. Those feelings are what led …
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is working on "Hiawatha Links," a new phase of design and engineering work that will build on the long-term plan for Hiawatha Golf Course completed in 2022. …
Frustration is growing over the Rethinking I-94 project proposal to drop two at-grade options. The Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) Jan. 17 discussed recommendations to eliminate …
The Twin Cities Meteorological Society’s 4th Annual Minnesota State of the Climate event, held at the Anpétu Téca Education Center in Roseville, had a special focus on …
