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Standish resident Josh Klauck owns or co-owns Angry Catfish, Northern Coffeeworks, Mend Provisions, and Northern Frameworks. He said, "Mostly I like to believe they all go hand-in-hand to create a community hub that has a little something for everyone. You might not be into coffee, bikes, fishing and the outdoors, but you probably connect with one of them and there's conversations that can be shared from there." (Photo by Andrew Nepsund)
Community hub with something for everyone
As Ericsson resident Josh Klauck tells it, he and a few friends were drinking beer at Buster’s on 28th, wondering what was going on with the old hardware store space next door at 4208 S. 28th … more
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Plan It October 2021
'HUMAN TOLL: A public history of 35W' opens Oct. 2 A new exhibit at Hennepin History Museum (HHM) explores community resistance and resilience and illustrates how freeway construction destroyed and … more
Trash in Lake Hiawatha includes various types of plastic and styrofoam. (Photo submitted by Friends of Lake Hiawatha)
What happens now to trash in Lake Hiawatha?
It’s been seven years since the conversation about the future of the Lake Hiawatha Golf Course started. And neighborhood residents are still waiting for something to be done about the trash.It … more
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Principal Christian Ledesma said, “We’ll be creating the welcoming environment we stake our vision on. I come from an academic coaching background in literacy. I believe that we can always do better. There’s always room for improvement.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Roosevelt High School’s new principal welcomes students back
Christian Ledesma is the new principal at Roosevelt High School, but the hallways and classrooms are very familiar to him. He completed a one-year internship there in 2016, and was Roosevelt’s … more
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Free hoops, hot dogs Aug. 18
Drop by Sibley Park on Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. for a hot dog picnic including all-beef franks, chips, beverage and a treat, along with games and more. Vegan and vegetarian hot dog options available. … more
What's next for golf course?
What's next for Hiawatha Golf Course? The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners voted against approving the master plan created by community members that would have removed the … more
This map shows the affect that the pollution from the city's expanded public works site will have on south Minneapolis. The site is in the city's Green Zone and sits along the popular Midtown Greenway bike and walking path.
City plans to increase pollution in Green Zone, tear down Roof Depot building in April
The pollution from the city’s proposed plan to expand its public works facility at Hiawatha and E. 26th would affect a majority of South Minneapolis, pointed out representatives of the East … more
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MPRB committee moves golf course master plan forward, 3-2 vote
The golf course will remain at Hiawatha Golf Course, but it will likely shift from 18-holes to 9-holes.After a contentious six-year planning process, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board … more
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The master plan for the Hiawatha Golf Course changes it to a 9-hole course to allow for a different way of managing water at the site. (Archive photo)
Hiawatha Golf Course master plan heading to board of commissioners for approval after public comments
The Hiawatha Golf Course master plan is heading to the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners for review and a public hearing in January 2021.The comment period for the draft master … more
Five years of trash transformed into art
Artist Sean Connaughty (at left) worked with Healing Place Collaborative and several dedicated community members and organizations to create a comprehensive exhibit of Lake Hiawatha, a critical … more
Community Advisory Committee members, residents support simpler plan at Hiawatha Golf Course
‘Simplify things’ By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN tesha@longfellownokomismessenger.com What can the Hiawatha Golf Course Community Advisory Committee (CAC) agree on? Towards the end of the sixth CAC … more
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Art Show highlights top four companies identified in Lake Hiawatha trash
"Anthropocenic Midden Survey - Lake Hiawatha Trash Survey 2019" is a public art installation that focuses on the top four corporations found in the trash at Lake Hiawatha. The outdoor display will be … more
Neighbors review three options for Hiawatha Golf Course
About 75 people attended the March 7 meeting to hear about, and offer input, on three possible options for the Hiawatha Golf Course property. (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen) Possible components … more
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Is Hiawatha Golf Course making, or losing, money?
By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Is Hiawatha Golf Course losing money or making money? Both options are asserted during community meetings. The confusion lies in whether people are looking at the audited or … more
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Community chats about Hiawatha Golf Course during focus sessions
By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Community members shared their thoughts about the Hiawatha Golf Course during informal focus sessions in November. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) held two of … more
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Team works to understand groundwater problem around Lake Nokomis
Nokomis Area Groundwater and Surface Water Evaluation team discusses study results with residents By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Why are there higher levels of groundwater and standing water in previously … more
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Residents call for compromise at Hiawatha Golf Course
On July 25, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners passed a resolution directing CAC members to reduce pumping at the golf course while also maintaining a minimum 9-hole course. … more
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What’s being done about the trash on Lake Hiawatha?
By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN Sean Connaughty, Standish resident and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) volunteer steward of Lake Hiawatha, continues to push for a solution to the large amount of … more
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Hiawatha Golf Course CAC members seek clarification from MPRB
Majority of committee members want all options on the table—not just reduced pumping scenarios By TESHA M. CHRISTENSEN The Hiawatha Golf Course Community Advisory Committee (CAC) wants to be able … more
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CAC to investigate reduced pumping options at Hiawatha Golf Course
The charge for the Community Advisory Committee from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is to make recommendations to the MPRB Commissioners in support of any changes to the golf course … more
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