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Early voting Early voting for the state primary election for Aug. 13 started on June 28. People who wish to vote early can do so in person at the Early Vote Center, 980 E. Hennepin Ave. or by mail. …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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7/24/24
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Kickball Tournament JULY 28 The Nokomis East Neighborood Association Great Southside Kickball Tournament & Fundraiser is on Saturday, July 27, 2024 (Rain date: Sunday, July 28, 2024. Games start …
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7/24/24
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Narcan vending machine at fire station This month, the city launched the first Narcan vending machine at a Longfellow fire station, 3209 E. 38th St. The pilot program provides a free life-saving …
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7/24/24
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2633 Minnehaha Safety Center updates
City staff reported on a first round of engagement about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha Ave that is expected to include …
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6/26/24
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REMOVE BUCKTHORN AT MINNEHAHA PARK
Join the Friends of Minnehaha Park to remove buckthorn Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. through July 6. Meet at the Wabun Picnic Area free parking …
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6/26/24
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New Civil Rights Director
The city council has approved Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Michelle Phillips to be the next director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Phillips …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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5/30/24
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Shadow Falls Art Fair June 8
Shadow Falls, a little neighborhood just across the Lake Street Bridge in St. Paul, is hosting its third annual Shadow Falls Art Fair on Saturday, June 8, from 9 …
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5/30/24
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Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a Town Hall meeting on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Sanford Middle School in Longfellow. On hand to fill in an audience of about 200 with local news, were Minnesota …
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4/25/24
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SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT REPS The Minneapolis Board of Education has announced juniors Elliston Rounds and Leo Peralta (bottom right) will serve as the 2024 Student Board Representatives. Rounds …
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4/25/24
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City budget listening session
The City of Minneapolis Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) is seeking public input on next year’s budget. CLIC is the advisory committee …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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4/25/24
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Hiawatha-Lake Intersection
The intersection of Highway 55/Hiawatha Ave. and Lake St. (County Road 3) will be reconstructed beginning in April. The hoped for result will be a simplified …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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3/27/24
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NEW NAME FOR LITTLE NOKOMIS BEACH?
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is considering renaming the Lake Nokomis 50th Street Beach "Al Wittman Beach." It's the smaller beach of two …
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2/21/24
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Primary election
The presidential nomination primary will be held on March 5. The election is partisan and only open to candidates seeking to run with one of the three participating …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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2/21/24
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Gather on Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m., at the Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge to focus on the transformation of the former 3rd Precinct site into the Minneapolis Black Cultural Center. This event aims to …
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1/24/24
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The Minneapolis Police Department has launched a new public survey tool to better understand local residents’ concerns, attitudes, and trust in their police officers. The survey, launched in …
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1/24/24
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LOLA ART SHOW
LoLa will once again be hosting a winter art show at Squirrel Haus Arts in late February and early March, including a reception on Saturday, March 2. Over two weekends in …
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1/24/24
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New Nicollet redevelopment project
The City of Minneapolis is accepting proposals until Feb 2, 2024, to hire consultants to help plan the development at the former Kmart site. Consultant teams …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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1/24/24
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Lighting on river parkway
Park Board Commissioner Becky Alper announced that she is working to amend the park’s state legislative agenda to advocate for statewide solutions to the copper …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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12/21/23
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38th/Hiawatha intersection improvements
On Nov. 14, a Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory subcommittee received a report from Minneapolis Public Works and Metro Transit staff about a plan to make …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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11/26/23
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Cooper playground removal meeting
Minneapolis Public Schools is considering removing the Cooper school playground (3239 44th Ave. S.) used by hundreds of neighborhood families. …
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10/25/23
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