“Our vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader,” said LFL Director of Communications Margret Aldrich, who lives in the Fulton neighborhood. “We …
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3/21/23
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New shelter housing on 27th Ave. This month, Agate participated in two meetings about their new shelter housing project coming to the Longfellow neighborhood. Agate purchased a lot on the 2800 block …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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3/21/23
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VINE ARTS CENTER PHOTO EXHIBIT OPENS The Vine Arts Center is pleased to present, “The Ways We See It: SelecHons From Four Vine Arts Center Photographers”, an exciting and provocative …
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3/21/23
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After two and a half years, Longfellow residents have the opportunity to tell the city what they want at the Third Precinct site (Minnehaha and E. Lake St.). However, the city is only giving the …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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3/21/23
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Minneapolis is suffering from a severe lack of affordable housing. Renters in the city make up 48% of residents and, according to Minnesota Compass, 46% of those renters are cost-burdened households. …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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3/21/23
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Longfellow Community Council is excited to announce that we’re looking for candidates to apply to our Board of Directors! Historically, governing boards have not been accessible spaces for …
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By Andrea Tritschler, communications, andrea@longfellow.org
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3/21/23
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These days, Nancie Hamlett has an easy, hassle-free way to recharge her Chevy Bolt. She can drive into Becketwood’s basement garage and plug her all-electric Bolt into a standard 110 outlet. …
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By Iric Nathanson
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3/21/23
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PARK NEWS Sibley and Phelps Parks’ new Recreation Supervisor is John Dahl. John takes over for Jotika Weitz-Handy, who is now at the Nokomis Community Center. Dahl is a south Minneapolis native …
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3/21/23
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Anyone attending a protest or march for justice in the Twin Cities over these past few years has undoubtedly heard a call carry over the crowd: “Listennn!” It’s a sure bet …
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By Jill Boogren
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3/16/23
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The Hennepin County Board of Commissioners wants to cut waste. And according to a recent county report there is roughly 2.8 trillion pounds of waste produced in the county every year. That is over …
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By Cam Gordon
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3/16/23
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Leaves rustle in a dry creek bed, tiny fish drift ever so slightly in stagnant pools of murky water. Drips slip past and quietly fall over the limestone cliff. While the mighty gush of Minnehaha …
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By Russ Henry and Sean Connaughty
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3/1/23
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Over a hundred Minneapolis Police Officers and 50 squads shut down an eight-block radius around the Roof Depot site on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21, 2023, at about 6:15 p.m., and forcibly removed …
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By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN
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2/22/23
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Longfellow resident Delaney Russell was shocked when a Minneapolis Police Officer pushed her back on the slippery sidewalk when the occupation at the Roof Depot site was being cleared by over 100 …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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2/22/23
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The words of Eritrean immigrant Elsa Rezene sparked the Dream Sequences pop-up public art gallery at the corner of 36th Ave. and East Lake Street. She said, “It’s never too late to start …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/22/23
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The city is poised to take a big step this spring when it enshrines zoning regulations that will guide the city’s growth for decades to come. Ward 7 City Council Member Lisa Goodman, who chairs …
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By Cam Gordon
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2/22/23
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When your physician looks like you and understands your culture, studies have shown your health outcomes are better.Knowing that, Dr. Julia Joseph-Di Caprio, a Black physician, decided to open Leap …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/22/23
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It’s been called the Great Resignation, the Big Quit and the Great Reshuffle.
Resignation rates across the United States have remained high since COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020. …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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2/22/23
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Some time ago, after suffering the shocking and unexpected loss of my still young husband, Martijn, while we were living in Europe, I experienced what is called traumatic grief. In addition to a year …
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By Susan Schaefer
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2/22/23
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Q&A with Ray N. Welter heatingRay N. Welter Heating Company celebrated its 100th year in 2012. Ray 'Rick' Welter, III, shared tips and information on the business located at 4637 Chicago …
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2/22/23
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