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Ericsson resident Jessica Wyn Miller (right), an entomologist, leads a Bug Club adventure into the world of bugs near her Minnehaha Creek-side home. She has found that her work as an artist intersects with insects.“I got excited for aquatic insects when I found out they reflect the health of a water," she recalled.
She hated bugs – so she decided to become an entomologist
Jessica Miller still shrieks sometimes when a spider jumps on her, but the south Minneapolis environmental entomologist has found that makes her more approachable when she’s teaching classes on … more
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90 years after the strike that made Minneapolis a union town
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
“Culture is embedded in everything we’re learning,” stated Marissa Martin. “It all comes down to identity and feeling really safe here.”
First tribal college opens in Twin Cities
The newly open Red Lake Nation College in downtown Minneapolis is one of the first tribal colleges in a major U.S. city and is reaching a “never-served” community,” according to Dan … more
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Joel Albers and Eric Johnson, both Seward residents, are working to save the historic Bethany Church from being demolished. They think the community will regret destroying a historic structure.
Activists rally to save historic Seward Church
For 70 years, Eric Johnson has lived in the shadow of Bethany Church, but that shadow may soon disappear if the building’s current owner, Augsburg University, moves ahead with plans to demolish … more
City Briefs - August 2024
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. … more
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LBA Board Members
At the Longfellow Business Association annual meeting, they welcomed in new board members Andrew Kraft of the Bungalow Club (second from left) and Jamie Schwesnedl of Moon Palace Books (fourth from … more
Nokomis East Business Association Board Members (left to right): Natalie Lyon of Farmer's Insurance, Jackie Sawyer of Nokomis Tattoo, Colin Johnston of Steve's Tire, Heidi van Heel of hvh Engage!, Patrick Jensen of Edward Jones and Tesha M. Christensen of the Longfellow Nokomis Messenger.
See you on the Nokomis Days Scavenger hunt
I love finding the small town in a big city. When I moved down to Minneapolis after working for my hometown newspaper in Cambridge, Minn. for a decade, I was delighted to find that sense of community … 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.
On becoming an octogenarian
UPDATE REGARDING DEWAYNE TOWNSEND AND MARCEA MARIANNI'S NEW REALITY Text message from Marcea July 3. DeWayne passed away around 10 p.m. July 2. An important voice and significant presence is no more … more
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Obituary - August 2024
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 … more
Manny González and his sister Victoria González
Events - August 2024
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 … more
Former Math Corps tutor and current fourth grade teacher Kelly Collar said, “I felt completely prepared to be a classroom teacher at Howe, because I’d already spent two years tutoring there.
Calling all tutors
Less than one-third of Minnesota students test at grade level for reading and math, according to state-wide data. And behind every statistic, there’s a student. Reading Corps, Math Corps, and … more
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Michael Wilson is an organizer at Twin Cities DSA, and resides in the Hiawatha neighborhood.
The value of trees and labor
MPRB Arborists maintain 600,000 trees that cover 29.8% of Minneapolis with an urban canopy. Recent rain, hail, and wind gusts, as well as the LiUNA 363 labor union strike, has highlighted the … more
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Details emerge for new Southside Safety Center
The city has shared more details about what the new South Minneapolis Community Safety Center at 2633 Minnehaha Ave. will look like when it opens. On July 11, Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley held … more
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The Gateway Garden in the shape of a butterfly's wing sits at E. 50th St. and Hiawatha Ave. in the Monarch Mile. (Photo submitted)
Gateway Garden helps monarchs and other pollinators survive
Nestled at 50th Street and Hiawatha lives a 15-year-old garden in the shape of a monarch butterfly’s wing. As an initiative of the Monarch Mile, it was created as a corridor to meet the needs … more
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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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