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Artists and community members join together to celebrate E. Lake St. during a weekend Skate and Sauna event in March, part of the Lake Street Lift project. At the events, neighbors were asked what they want to see at 2800 E. Lake St. where the US Bank building formerly was. (Photo by Bruce Silcox)
Lifting up Lake Street
“I’m thrilled to see Lake Street back and thriving, and there’s more to come,” said Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley during an event at the former US Bank site at … more
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The opening film of the festival is “Free Leonard Peltier,” a documentary about the struggle to free Peltier, who was charged with murder in a shootout with FBI agents.
Ang Lee kicks off MSPIFF
Highlighting the 44th Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) this year is a conversation with Ang Lee, the award-winning director of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” … more
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Community Visioning Council cco-chair Mileesha Smith said the process of healing should not be rushed and that the community needs more time during a press conference on Feb. 26, 2025. “We, as people, need time and space with the patience of everyone to come together, to be able to say what this space needs to be able to function for everybody,” said Smith. (Photo by Jill Boogren)
Veto override clears path to explore pedestrian mall at George Floyd Square
In February, the Minneapolis City Council overrode Mayor Jacob Frey’s veto of the council’s directive for reconstructing 38th and Chicago. Their action, according to Ward 9 Council Member … more
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Valerie Fitzgerald
In the beginning
(Disclaimer: This information is accurate to the best of my knowledge, but I am not a historian, archaeologist, or any other kind of expert.) As I considered how humans developed a racial hierarchy, … 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.
Minding my body by celebrating my feet
With warmer weather coming, I have been able to get outside and walk more. Walking more is causing me to be aware that it is so easy for me to take my feet for granted. So, in this column, I am … more
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Avoid waste by purchasing soil from Chard Your Yard, which sells it by the bucket to augment or fill garden beds you already have. The effort is run by neighborhood volunteers.
Chard Your Yard this year
Spring is calling; It’s time to think about gardening! The neighborhood volunteer-run organization, Chard Your Yard, has the garden resources to make it happen. The gardens are provided at-cost … more
Soren Stevenson
Two step up to replace Jenkins in Ward 8
On Nov. 4, 2025 voters in Minneapolis will elect city council members for all 13 wards, three at-large park board commissioners, six district park board commissioners, two members of the board of … more
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City Briefs - Apr 2025
Demolition of mills After a hearing held and recommendation made at a council committee, on March 14 the city council voted 12-0 to deny the appeal by Joel Alders, of the newly formed Save … more
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Nokomis Yoga at 2722 E. 50th St. was started by Solveig Corbin 17 years ago. (Photo by Sarah Friedman)
Nokomis Yoga: A journey of healing and transformation
Seventeen years ago, Solveig Corbin opened Nokomis Yoga (2722 E. 50th St.), a sanctuary dedicated to bringing the transformative power of yoga to people of all ages and backgrounds. Her journey to … more
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New bike skills park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is planning a new bike skills park near the intersection of 34th Avenue S and Minnehaha Parkway. An online open house event was held on Tuesday, March … more
Longfellow Business Association hosts annual meeting
The Longfellow Business Association (LBA) invites local business owners, community leaders, and neighbors to attend its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 22 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at The Hook and … more
KING MOVERS AND QUEEN CLEANERS
KING MOVERS AND QUEEN CLEANERS Domonique Gilmer, a dedicated leader and community advocate in Minneapolis, is the founder of King Movers and Queen Cleaners, two businesses deeply rooted in service … more
Events - Apr 2025
SPRING CELEBRATION AT HIAWATHA-HOWE Everyone is welcome at Hiawatha-Howe Community School's Spring Celebration on Thursday, May 15, 4:15-7:30 p.m. at Hiawatha School (4201 42nd Ave S.). Come enjoy … more
Veteran Gary Pashaibn asked protesters to sign his large poster reading "Veterans Earned Their Benefits."
400 protest federal cuts at VA
A rally was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 outside the VA at E 54th St and Minnehaha Ave. Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey spoke to about 400 protesters about Trump's threats to VA staff and medical care. more
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Minneapolis Police investigating series of robberies across city
Chief Brian O’Hara said on March 25, 2025 that the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) is actively investigating two robbery sprees that occurred in South, Southeast, and Northeast Minneapolis … more
Pictured at left outside the Minneapolis VA Hospital, Rose said, “I know I can get another job, and that a lot of people have it worse than I do. But I am finding it hard to wrap my head around what’s happening right now.” (Photo by Margie O’Loughlin)
Federal job cuts hit home
Rose* is one of thousands of so called “faceless bureaucrats” losing their jobs as the federal workforce is reduced. The South Minneapolis resident explained, “I‘ve worked at … more
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Rethinking I-94 debate renewed
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) continues to work on draft recommendations for the Rethinking I-94 project. After a long and contentious virtual meeting in January 2025 to discuss … more
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Patrick Scully
‘The Dance is Not Over: The Patrick Scully Story’
The most challenging part of making a movie about Patrick Scully was editing it down to 93 minutes, according to director Mark Wojahn. Scully is an internationally known dancer, choreographer, … more
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11 AWARDS FOR TMC PUBLICATIONS IN 2025
At the 158th annual Minnesota Newspaper Association Convention, TMC Publications earned 11 wards. Accepting them in person were (left to right) Tesha M. Christensen, Jan Willms and Terbuto Ochothow. … more
Tangletown resident Leah Sweet Slicker worked with both the Blaisdell YMCA and Burroughs Elementary School – where her children attended – to obtain new recycling containers with better signage. She also volunteered with the University of Minnesota’s Pack and Give Back program, which encourages students to donate rather than throw away unwanted items when they’re moving out at the end of the semester, helping to sort those items.
Community ambassadors advocate for recycling, composting
Have you ever been frustrated seeing recyclable or compostable items in the trash bin? Or maybe you yourself have hesitated over whether an item can be recycled or not. Those feelings are what led … more
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