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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Cradling the Mississippi River on either side, the Twin Cities are a critical, yet hazardous, resting place for migrating birds. An estimated 40 million birds migrated through the Mississippi River …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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7/18/24
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Born in 1942, DeWayne Townsend III, PhD, of Longfellow, died on July 2, 2024 after a 12-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He grew up in Brooten, Minn., and graduated …
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7/17/24
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The city held an open house on June 10 at the Minneapolis American Indian Center at 1530 E Franklin Ave. to share a city proposal to use the former 3rd precinct police station building at 3000 …
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7/17/24
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The 90th commemoration of the landmark 1934 truckers strike that made Minneapolis a union city hits high gear in July with a culminating picnic featuring striker descendants and labor activists, the …
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7/9/24
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Consistently rated in the top 3 park systems in the country, our beloved Minneapolis parks have a labor problem. The largest bargaining unit of unionized workers at Minneapolis Park and Recreation …
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by Michael Wilson
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7/8/24
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Twin Cities area labor activists and sympathizers will keep alive the spirit of the landmark 1934 Minneapolis Teamster strike over the next two months with a 90 th anniversary commemoration that …
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7/2/24
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It’s been four years since the Coliseum building was damaged in the Uprising following the murder of George Floyd around the former 3rd Precinct site at E. Lake and Minnehaha. On Juneteenth …
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By Tesha M. Christensen
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6/26/24
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RECONNECTING WITH STORIES AND JOURNEYS
From time to time I need to remind myself what I am tasked to do when it comes to writing Stories and Journeys.I am tasked to write what I'm …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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6/26/24
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The city of Minneapolis Planning Commission has approved most of Minnehaha Academy’s requests to make their proposed field improvements, but not the one needed to install a new synthetic turf …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/26/24
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You probably know that many different fruits are commonly grown in Minnesota, like apples, raspberries, and grapes. But did you know we can also grow kiwis? Read on to learn about some unusual fruits …
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By Lauren Bethke, Master Gardener
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6/26/24
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Eight years ago, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association worked with the community to create the Giving Garden. The Nokomis East Neighborhood Association’s Gateway Garden and Nokomis Naturescape …
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By Sarah Friedman, Communications Manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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6/26/24
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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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Joel McReynolds joined the Longfellow Community Council after a decade of experience in nonprofit programming, including youth mentoring, community gardens, refugee outreach, fundraising, and …
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By Andrea Tritschler, communications, andrea@longfellow.org
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6/26/24
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The City of Minneapolis Department of Arts & Cultural Affairs has unveiled two new artist-designed asphalt murals on 21st Avenue in south Minneapolis. The murals are located near Folwell …
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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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On May 30, 2024, Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, 36, was shot and killed while responding to a double shooting in southwest Minneapolis, near 22nd St. and Blaisdell Ave. S. after 5:15 …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/20/24
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As MnDOT evaluates its upcoming Interstate 94 project, community members are talking about how they live, work and play along the corridor, and what they envision for the next 50 years. It’s …
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Most people don’t think of moving as fun. The thought of it can be overwhelming.
But Gentle Transitions will put anyone’s mind at ease. Gentle Transitions is a move management …
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By Eric Ortiz
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6/20/24
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