This year, like most, the campaigning and voting in partisan offices like president, congress, and state legislature, was dominated by the two largest parties – the Democratic Farmer Labor and …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/20/24
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Interstate 94 The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution updating priorities for the Rethinking I-94 project. The resolution opposes any expansion of lanes and supports highway removal that …
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Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon
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11/17/24
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Every year, Frogtown Green manages community gardens, plants hundreds of trees, and sponsors programs about climate change and our neighborhood. Our partnership with the Monitor gives us a reliable …
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11/15/24
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Two people were shot and killed at a homeless encampment near 44th and Hiawatha on Sunday, Oct. 27.
From Council Member Aurin Chowdhury:
As many in the Ward 12 Community know and for those …
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11/5/24
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On a rainy September evening, amidst the vibrant streets of Minneapolis, Rituparna Rana brought her latest dance performance, “Tarangini: The Elemental Flow,” to life as part of the …
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10/30/24
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Despite serious community concerns, Mayor Jacob Frey and the Minneapolis City Council appear to be moving forward with a plan to use the former 3rd precinct police station at Minnehaha Ave. and E …
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By Cam Gordon
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10/30/24
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Photojournalist Linda Tirado, 42, is dying. When she arrived in Minneapolis to cover the civil conflict after the murder of George Floyd, she had impact-resistant goggles, a respirator, and a large …
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By Tesha M. Christensen, Owner & editor, tesha@longfellownokomismessenger.com
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10/30/24
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Since the age of 18, I have voted in every single general election. Since my mid-30s, I have voted in every single mid-term election. And once Minnesota switched from caucus to primary elections, I …
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By Cindy Hollister
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10/30/24
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There comes a time when I am writing Stories and Journeys that I start to sense that I am done writing the column. It's time to click send to the publisher. At that point, I cease to be a writer and …
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By Donald L. Hammen
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10/30/24
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GOLD LINE TO LINK WOODBURY TO MINNEAPOLIS To enhance regional mobility, the METRO Gold Line, a bus rapid transit line opening in March 2025, will be extended to downtown Minneapolis in 2027. The Gold …
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10/30/24
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Colin Johnston, owner of Steve’s Tire & Auto – with service centers at 54th Street and 34th Avenue as well as 46th Street and Nicollet Avenue – projects a warm, friendly, and …
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By Bob Albrecht www.nokomiseastba.com
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10/30/24
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It’s one thing to cull outgrown or unused clothes from your closet, but what do you do with a piano that’s outlived its usefulness in your home? Pianocycle is a Public Benefit Corporation …
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By Margie O’Loughlin
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10/30/24
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The McKnight Foundation announces the selection of Ricardo Levins Morales as its 2024 Distinguished Artist, an award given annually since 1998. Theater maker Keila Anali Saucedo, who nominated Levins …
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10/30/24
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A groundbreaking event on Monday, July 1 marked the kickoff of a new 39-unit housing development that will include affordable, high-demand three- and four-bedroom units. Wadaag Commons (1900 E 22nd …
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10/30/24
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“When it’s dark, that’s when we shine. It’s like a little beacon,” said Fred DuBose, who opened SunBean coffee shop with his wife, Annie, eight months ago at 4553 S 34th …
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By Sarah Friedman, communications manager, sarah.friedman@nokomiseast.org
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10/30/24
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The LCC Shoveling Network helps connect volunteer shovelers with residents in need. Sure, we just had the hottest September weather on record by far, and with record warmth this October, it might be …
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By Liza Davitch, communications, liza@longfellow.org
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10/30/24
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The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) BioBlitz @ Minnehaha Park was held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, and we partnered with the park board to help promote and lead the Citizen Science …
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By Susan Glenn, Volunteer
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10/30/24
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LUTEFISH DINNER NOV. 2 Minnehaha Communion Lutheran will hold its Annual Lutefisk & Meatball Dinner. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Food is served family style with mealtimes at 3, 4:30, and 6 p.m. Tickets …
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10/30/24
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If you’ve been following this column the past few years, you will know that I’m a Master Gardener Volunteer through the University of Minnesota Extension. It’s a wonderful program …
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By Lauren Bethke, Master Gardener
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10/30/24
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More than 100 people packed The Square event center (3737 Chicago Ave.) on Sept. 24, 2024, for the city of Minneapolis’ fifth and final visioning workshop for George Perry Floyd Square (GFS). …
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By Jill Boogren
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10/16/24
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