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Briefs - August 2024
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 … more
What can one person do to help birds avoid collisions with windows? Close your curtains at night, especially during the migration season, to reduce light spread. Make sure outdoor light is directed downward and use minimally. And consider using window markings.
Make the Twin Cities more bird-friendly
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 … more
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DEWAYNE TOWNSEND III, PHD
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 … more
3rd precinct open house
3rd Precinct building reuse
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 … more
90TH COMMEMORATION OF LANDMARK 1934 MINNEAPOLIS TRUCKERS HITS HIGH GEAR
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 … more
Michael Wilson
Striking labor disputes in the City of Parks
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 … more
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LABOR MARKS THE 1934 STRIKE THAT MADE MINNEAPOLIS A UNION CITY
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 … more
Dignitaries including Governor Tim Walz, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey join business owners and developers in celebrating the reopening of the Coliseum at E Lake St. and 27th Ave. on June 19 four years after it was damaged in the Uprising following the murder of George Floyd by 3rd precinct officers.
LIKE A PHOENIX
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 … more
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Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Reconnecting, streaming, thinking in pictures
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 … more
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Some neighbors concerned about toxins from a proposed artifical turf field at Minnehaha Academy testified against it during a planning commission meeting.
Planning commission finds path forward for contentious Minnehaha Academy field plan
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 … more
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Lauren Bethke
Unusual fruits for your Minnesota garden
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 … more
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SIMS performs at the Hook and Ladder during the third annual Soul of the Southside festival on June 19. Presented by The Legacy Building, the celebration of Black liberation offered drum circles, live music, food trucks, a Black-owned marketplace, and spoken word shows.
KINSHIP AND COMMUNITY ON JUNETEENTH
Sarah Friedman
Our Giving Garden
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 … more
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City Briefs - July 2024
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 … more
Andrea Tritschler
Meet Longfellow Community Council’s new executive director Joel McReynolds
Joel McReynolds joined the Longfellow Community Council after a decade of experience in nonprofit programming, including youth mentoring, community gardens, refugee outreach, fundraising, and … more
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New street murals
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 … more
Events - July 2024
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 … more
Jamal Mitchell joined MPD in 2022.
Southwest mourns police officer
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 … more
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Intersection of ideas on Interstate 94
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 … more
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Southwest Connector journalist Eric Ortiz (left) chats with Lee Syndergaard of Gentle Transitions during a Let’s Connect event on May 3, 2024.
Simplify your life, starting with your home
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 … more
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