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South Minneapolis resident Patrick McDougle testified at a public hearing about Mayor Jacob Frey’s proposed 2027-28 budget on Sept. 9, 2026, asking the Board of Estimate and Taxation to approve the Park & Recreation Board’s tax levy increase. (Image courtesy of YouTube/City of Minneapolis)
Proposed 2027 City budget favors police funding
MPS proposes school closures to optimize buildings 

Prescribed burns planned in the Minneapolis park system this fall

This fall, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is conducting prescribed burns in several areas of the park system: See below for a list of parks and locations. MPRB staff conduct …

Metropolitan Airports Commission names Nick Running as assistant director of data and artificial intelligence

The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) announced that it has named Nick Running as assistant director of data and artificial intelligence. Running will lead the MAC's enterprise data practice, …

SAVE statement on Federal Appeals Court order halting enforcement of Minnesota’s AI nudification ban

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, a leading advocate for Minnesota’s social media warning label law, released the following statement from CEO Erich Mische regarding a federal appeals court …

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LBA/SCCA Business Directory articles
Anna Tsantir was an artist with a day job, navigating less-than-ideal working conditions when she and her co-founder decided to start a business on the principles of believing in people and the planet. Two Bettys Green Cleaning Co. (3101 Minnehaha Ave.) was born as a space where independent artists could work with dignity, valuing their clients while being valued themselves.
COMMUNITY FIXTURES
MEET Anna Tsantir was an artist with a day job, navigating less-than-ideal working conditions when she and her co-founder decided to start a business on the principles of believing in people and …
Moonstone owner Brenna Wernersbach (right) with employee Sophia Bull, who has been part of Moonstone from the start.
NEW TO THE AREA
MEET Brenna Wernersbach has worked for many small, independently owned businesses, and when the opportunity arose to transition from pop-up markets and consignment sales to running her own …
The Seward Civic and Commerce Association board
GET TO KNOW THE SCCA
Founded in 1964 by local business owners looking to build community and collective power, the Seward Civic and Commerce Association is a nonprofit membership organization. It’s purpose is to …
The LBA board as of April 2025 included Denis Woulfe of TMC Publications, Andrew Kraft of The Bungalow Club, Michael Cain of Kennedy and Cain, Anna Tsantir of Two Bettys Green Cleaning, Jamie Schwesnedl of Moon Palace Books, Fancy Lanier-Duncan of The Legacy Building, Eddie Banks of Banks Electric, Lori Reese of Wonderwoman Construction and Emmanuel Duncan of The Legacy Building.
GET TO KNOW THE LBA
For more than 25 years, the Longfellow Business Association (LBA) has worked to ensure a vibrant business climate by monitoring issues that impact area businesses. We do this through providing …
A LONGFELLOW/SEWARD PARTNERSHIP
Since the 1990s, the Longfellow Business Directory has been an important part of the Longfellow community. It was started to help foster better communication within the business community, and it is …

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Arts
Longfellow resident Eric Dregni will present at this year's Twin Cities Book Festival Nov. 7.
Longfellow author chronicles attempt to raise three children bilingually
Longfellow resident Eric Dregni will be launching his 22nd book, “Raising Bilingual Bambini: The Art of Immersing Our Family in the La Dolce Vita,” Oct. 29, 2026 at Norway House, 913 E. Franklin …
Joe Ellis, George R. Thompson IV/EWOK, and friend Ben Bunker pose in front of EWOK’s work at the opening of “Zigged When I Should Have Zagged” at the Southside Preservation Society on July 31, 2026. AT LEFT Southside Preservation Society is also the home of Burlesque of North America, who are responsible for screen printing the ubiquitous “ICE OUT” posters this winter.
THE GRAFFITI CURATOR
It’s not common to see graffiti in art galleries but Joe Ellis has found a way to make that his job. Ellis, who runs Joe Ellis Art, works with graffiti writers from Minneapolis who have developed …
“Ruunta,” a story about Somali’s living in Minneapolis, debuted at MSPIFF in April.
Meet three Somali film directors
The number of young Somali film directors participating in this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) reflects the growth of the Somali film community in the Twin Cities. …
Jen Ohm takes a selfie with Jeremy Messersmith and her husband alongside friends at their 2024 backyard concert. During the first show, she said, “I just sat there with my mouth agape the whole time. Like, ‘I can't believe it. Jeremy's in my backyard.’ (Photo submitted)
Messersmith needs a crowd
Longfellow resident Jeremy Messersmith sang the chorus of his new song “Boomers” to a crowd at the Union Depot for the Train Days Music Fest. “Just relax, sip your wine, stay alive, and wait …
From left, Lori Greene, Tara Nielson and Alissa Winfield install a mosaic at The Bush Foundation last summer.
Artists create public art for healing environments
Local artists are using their work as a tool for many victims, witnesses, and community members who may need healing following Operation Metro Surge. These artists include Ken Rivera, Lori Greene, …

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Opinion
 Why the Deaf community must be recognized as a culture
My name is Ellie Kidder, founder of Deaf Cultural Arts & Wellness, or DCAW. DCAW strengthens Deaf culture through art, storytelling, community relationships, historical preservation, and Deaf-led …
Terry Faust
Woke: Discussing what it means and how it is used
For people to agree on what a word or phrase means before they discuss a topic seems like common sense and a necessary step in clear communication. However, as Ira Gershwin wrote for the character …
Donald L. Hammen
Binge-reading the Messenger and Southwest Voices
By binge reading I commit to reading the entire paper in one session. MICHAEL AND MITRAL Michael Casper is my former massage therapist at The Wellness Center MN and a Longfellow neighborhood …
Leonard Woolsey, president, Southern Newspapers, and past chair of America’s Newspapers
The First Amendment belongs to all of us
Last week I posted the following words on a social media site — and you’d have thought I’d poked an angry dog with a hot stick. First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law respecting an …
Karmel Market brings grocery creativity and connection
Feeling too exhausted to cook and yet not wanting to spend too much money on meal delivery is a sentiment that describes most of my friends and family lately. By the time we get to the evening our …

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AWARD WINNING NEWSPAPERS

25 awards for TMC Publications from MNA in 2026

During the January 2026 Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention, TMC Publication CO accepted 25 awards during the Better Newspaper Contest Awards banquet. Accepting them in person were (left to …

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Voices Against Violence
 Teen calls Minnesota family court, special master system: ‘Intrafamilial Childhood Torture’
Her experience in family court has put Marie* in the hospital twice for mental health treatment. But the special master, a judge that her parents were ordered to pay for, didn’t stop pushing for …
Two teens are homeless right now following special master, family court decisions
Two teenagers are currently homeless after special master Jennifer Joseph ordered them away from their mom’s house and told them to live with the dad they fear. Seventeen-year-old Ethan* and …
TCC4J demands accountability from Minneapolis Police Department for Allison Lussier and Mariah Samuels
On Thursday, Oct. 30, Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J), impacted families, community members, fellow activists, and organizers gathered on the Hennepin County Government Center Plaza at 300 …
Adapted from the Domestic Abuse Invervention Programs Duluth Model Power & Control Wheel and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV).
Teens say family court shouldn’t force them to have relationship with dad
Ethan* and Mason* have told professional after professional that they don’t want to see their dad. And now, because they won’t go, the 16-year-old and 13-year-old might be put in an …
Autumn Hallow
‘Oppressive’ experience: 57 hearings, 80 court orders, 12 parenting time schedules
What do you do when 11 judges and referees, 20 therapists, 12 mediators, two parenting consultants (with 37 directives), one custody evaluator, and one guardian ad litem haven’t been able to …

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Home & Garden
 Hardy houseplants offer indoor greenery
It’s starting to cool down here in south Minneapolis, and you might be thinking about houseplants to provide some indoor greenery all year. Most houseplants are native to tropical climates and can …
Dealing with powdery mildew and other humid-summer plant diseases
We’ve had a lot of hot, sticky weather lately, and it’s probably affecting your plants! When the air stays warm and humid for days at a time, you might start noticing a white, powdery coating on …
Lauren Bethke
Garden not doing well? Consider testing your soil
Every spring, gardeners across Minneapolis plant their seeds and hope for a productive growing season. Some gardens thrive, but others limp along despite careful watering and fertilizing. If you’ve …
Denton Bruening is an agronomist with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
How to safely apply backyard chemicals to protect Minnesota waters
Every spring, Minnesotans step outside to perform the same ritual: rake the lawn, plan the garden, and grab a bag of fertilizer to help the yard wake up from winter. What most people don’t realize …
Spring planting timelines: understanding frost dates and microclimates
Every spring, as temperatures start to rise, Twin Cities gardeners face the same question: “Is it finally safe to plant?” This can be a complicated decision! Read on to demystify hardiness zones, …

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Longfellow
 Announcing: the inaugural Longfellow Lawnfest Oct. 10
On Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4–6 p.m., lawns and yards across Greater Longfellow are turning into tiny neighborhood stages, gathering spots, activity zones, and whatever else our neighbors came up …
Ambassadors seek to make El Nuevo Campo inviting at E. Lake St. and 27th.
Initiative makes Longfellow more welcoming
Downtown Longfellow has a new program running this summer aimed at making it cleaner and safer for everyone. It includes paid ambassadors, a marketing program and activities to support local …
Longfellow Bike Tour set for Aug. 22
Hop on your bike and explore some of Greater Longfellow's favorite local businesses on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us for a relaxed, guided bike tour through the …
Local businesses ask City for study to consider economic impacts of ‘Democracy Center’ plan, but City moves ahead with its plan
The Minneapolis City Council has approved the plan for the renovation and expansion of the old Third precinct police station at 3000 Minnehaha despite concerns about access and parking from area …
LONGFELLOW BUSINESS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
During the annual meeting at the Hook and Ladder on May 6, 2026, new board members were elected to the Longfellow Business Association Board. Left to right: LBA Manager Colleen Budge, Michael Cain of …

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Nokomis
 Nokomis Surplus owners looking for next owners
Everyone knows Nokomis Surplus. Most people don’t know that this familiar neighborhood store was created almost accidentally during the beginning of the pandemic. Raul Morales bought the …
Samuel Lucas creates a giant bubble during the 18th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.
DELIGHTED AT MONARCH FESTIVAL
During the 18th annual Monarch Festival at Lake Nokomis Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, attendees celebrated the monarch butterfly’s 2,300-mile migration from Minnesota to Mexico …
A runner runs along Lake Nokomis in the summer morning light.
Open house for Lake Nokomis shoreline improvements on Sept. 3
he Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is hosting an open house on Sept. 3 near the boat launch from 5:30-7 p.m. to update the community on the second phase of planned shoreline and habitat …
Event co-organizer Jackie Sawyer of Nokomis Tattoo helps sell the 2026 Nokomis Days t-shirt.
Each year, the community comes together at Nokomis Days
Each year, the community comes together at Nokomis Days, held the first weekend of August with sidewalk sales, vendor markets, car show, free music, special food and drink items and more. The event …
Donate blood, save lives during drive Oct. 28
For only the second time in Red Cross’s history, the organization has declared a national blood supply crisis due to an emergency shortage of blood. Blood donations have dropped to their lowest …

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AFTERMATH OF A SHOOTING
Annunciation Light Alliance releases statement on Senate vote on gun violence prevention legislation
The Minnesota Senate passed a comprehensive package of gun violence prevention measures aimed at reducing firearm injuries and deaths and strengthening the safety of communities across the state on May 4, 2026.
A school safety panel hosted by Minneapolis Community education included second from left: Hamline University professor James Densley, Annunciation Catholic Church parent Kristen Neville, Hennepin County Behavioral Health Director Leah Kaiser, Hennepin County Sheriff Dewanna Witt, and Stand with Parkland President Tony Montalto
Annunciation, Parkland parents on school safety
Six months after two students were killed and 30 injured by a mass shooter, a community discussion around school shooting prevention focused on paying close attention to children. “Listen to our …
Community Conversation on gun violence prevention set for Oct. 9
State Senators Emma Greenman and Zaynab Mohamed and State Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura are facilitating a Community Conversation this coming Thursday, October 9 from 5:30-7pm in South …
Southwest Community Ed public safety panel Oct. 6
The Southwest Community Ed Public Safety Panel, featuring Emergency Management, 911/Dispatch, Fire, EMS, Police, and Neighborhood Safety will be held on Monday, Oct. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at Southwest High …
Harper Lillian Moyski November 3, 2014 – August 27, 2025 With deepest love and unspeakable sorrow, we share that our beloved daughter and sister, Harper Lillian Moyski, died tragically on August 27 at just 10 years old. She was the heart of our family, full of the brightest light, and the best big sister in the universe to Quinn. Harper was pure magic. Sharp, funny, curious, and brave, she was entirely her own person. Our girl asked every question and expected real answers. She told the truth even when it was inconvenient. She loved stories, skincare, and creating videos about anything and everything from nature to nail polish. Her style was incredible, and her sense of self far beyond her years. She could hold her own in any conversation, especially about fairness or injustice, and had a sharp radar for social issues. Harper cared deeply about animals, people, and the planet. No dog ever passed by without a pet or a scratch behind the ears from her. She dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and had the heart and smarts to do it. Snakes, frogs, and bugs never scared her. Exploring the world and experiencing new things brought her joy, especially doing so with her family. Together, we set a goal of visiting all 63 US National Parks before she graduated college. With each trip, Harper led the way - wide-eyed, curious, and always up for the next trail. Harper loved volleyball and was so excited to find a new passion that she could share with friends. She gave everything her all, loved making a mess, doing things on her own terms, and she made us laugh every single day. But more than anything, Harper loved her little sister Quinn. She adored her, looked out for her, and lit up when they were together. That bond will never be broken. Harper’s light will never go out. Her presence, her voice, her humor, her joy — they live in all of us now. She taught us to live with intention. To speak up. To be kind, even when it’s hard. To embrace every day with curiosity, courage, and heart. We will celebrate Harper’s life on Sunday, September 14th starting at 12:00PM at the Lake Harriet Bandshell with music, food, laughter, and the kind of joy Harper brought into the world. All who loved her are welcome. Food and refreshments will be provided – no need to bring anything. Directions to the Bandshell can be found here: Lake Harriet Bandshell Map & Location. In her honor, we will continue chasing sunsets, asking bold questions, and loving with everything we’ve got. Carrying her light forward, Jackie Flavin, Mike Moyski, and Quinn Moyski Obituary and tribute page at: https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/81962/Harper-Moyski/obituary.html
Go Fund Me accounts for Annunciation shooting victims
THE ANNUNCIATION HOPE AND HEALING FUND The Annunciation Hope and Healing Fund was created in response to the tragic shooting during the school Mass at Annunciation in Minneapolis on Wednesday, …
Senate Gun Violence Prevention Working Group announces membership
Co-chairs of the Senate Working Group on Gun Violence Prevention Senator Ron Latz (DFL-St. Louis Park) and Senator Zaynab Mohamed (DFL-Minneapolis) announced the full roster of membership for the …
Mayors want the authority to pass their own gun reforms
In response to mass shooting at Annunciation Church on Aug. 27 and ongoing gun violence affecting Minneapolis and the entire state, Mayor Frey has renewed his call for meaningful gun reform. On Aug. …
Annunciation Church and School
MOURNING TOGETHER
Volunteers pass out green and blue ribbons to tie on trees, stuffed animals, and information on how to donate to the people coming together to grieve outside Annunciation Church on Thursday, Sept. 4, …
How to talk to children about mass violence
Children are often very perceptive and may pick up on difficult events happening around them. It can be helpful to gently ask your children what they have heard or noticed about the tragedy that …
Neighbors together: Informal gathering in wake of shooting at Annunciation Church
In this time of tremendous loss, the Windom Community Council, our Windom neighborhood faith leaders, and surrounding neighborhood associations invite you to an informal gathering to connect and …

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