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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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The Minneapolis City Council is taking another look at how to better manage the decades-old practice of allowing city police officers to make money while working independently when they are …
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By Cam Gordon
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6/20/24
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Organizers of the new Uptown Community Coalition want to push negative vibes out of Uptown and bring in resources to help local businesses make it cool again.
“We really want to make …
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By Brian Gabrial
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6/20/24
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I am sharing exciting news about Karen Sieber, historian, educator, and leader in public humanities this month. She has discovered a missing chapter in Minnesota’s history about our …
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By Dr. Artika Tyner, dr.artikatyner@gmail.com
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6/12/24
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Minneapolis lost a powerhouse on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 when Carol Ann Armstrong Pass, 81, of Minneapolis, MN, died at 3 a.m. – fittingly the time of night she usually stopped studying or …
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6/3/24
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New Civil Rights Director
The city council has approved Mayor Jacob Frey’s nomination of Michelle Phillips to be the next director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Phillips …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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5/30/24
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Lisa Sayles-Adams, the new Minneapolis Public School (MPS) Superintendent, has been on the job for less than three months and has already participated in two major contract negotiations. Plus, she is …
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By Cam Gordon
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5/30/24
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