On Saturday, Sept. 27, NENA teamed up with Bossen Apartments to host an end of the summer bash. In the spirit of celebrating community, about 100 residents, adults and kids alike, came out to eat …

As the growing season winds down in the Twin Cities, many gardeners focus on pulling plants, raking leaves, and putting beds to rest. But instead of leaving garden soil bare, planting cover crops in …

When I stood on the stage at the Midway Area Chamber of Commerce annual gala held at Allianz Field and accepted their 2025 Volunteer of the Year Award, I thought of my path here, as a woman, as a …

Aug. 29 A sketch artist shows up at Elder Voices (Telling Our Stories/Sharing Our Journeys). Her name is Anita White. She wants to sketch us as we meet. We agree. There are six of us at today’s …

On Sept.15, 2025, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association was thrilled to welcome new staff member, Megan Stone. Megan will work as the organization’s Communication and Community Engagement …

As fall arrives, our gardens here in Minneapolis are full of late-season bounty. Tomatoes ripen all at once, zucchini seems endless, and cucumbers pile up faster than you can eat them fresh. …

For generations, mesothelioma has become one of the deadliest and most overlooked diseases, which has already claimed thousands of lives nationwide. Though rare – with only 3,000 new cases …

August 14 I’m sitting in the front room of my house. Outside my front window looking out on 46th Ave, I’m watching my favorite movie. I call it "As Life Goes By." People are going by …

With the unveiling of the new Hiawatha Links Concepts in August, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) continues to pour money into a failing municipal golf course in a flood prone area …

There were several firsts during this year’s annual Nokomis Days festival. “The first weekend in August” reads on all banners and yard signs throughout the neighborhood. The Nokomis …

Nokomis East Neighborhood Association is proud to announce that we will give out three matching rebate grants for the year! Our first program will start in September, the second in the winter of …

As you stroll along the scenic paths of the Mississippi River Regional Park, you might not realize the ancient story unfolding right beneath your feet. On Sunday, Sept. 7, local geologist Rebecca …

As fall begins to arrive in Minnesota, it’s a great time to harvest and save seeds to use next year. Saving seeds is a great way to preserve unique plant species, deepen your connection with …

East Phillips is ready to rise. In Minneapolis – a city long divided by race, pollution, politics, and pain – this Southside neighborhood is showing a new way forward. It’s a path …

Creeping bellflower, or Campanula rapunculoides, is a deceptively charming perennial that has become notorious in south Minneapolis. With its bell-shaped, bluish-purple flowers and tall, leafy stems, …

Cities across the world and right here in Minneapolis face a growing problem. As we head into another hot summer, the issue of urban heat in Minneapolis has become more pressing than ever. One of the …

Until a few years ago there was a rocking chair in my house. It got moved into the garage to make way for a different rocking chair. Letting go of the rocking chair was hard. It took me some time to …

It's Saturday morning June 14. I woke up making a list of my health issues. I've done that several times over the course of the last month in preparation for visits to doctors, physician assistants …

City gardening is a unique blend of nurturing plants while coexisting with a surprising variety of urban wildlife. From playful squirrels to curious raccoons, and even baby bunnies nestled among your …

In cities and towns across America, stormwater drains play an essential role in keeping our streets and neighborhoods safe and clean. But like many necessary systems, they require regular attention …