First of several anticipated MWMO grants for improvements at the Upper Harbor Terminal
The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) announced on July 20 that it has awarded a $2.6 million grant to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation …
Archive by month August
Northside Love: A 72-Foot Poetry, Paint and Peace Experience to mark International Peace Day
This article was written by Kathleen Hustad The Northside will be the epicenter of a new arts experience on September 21 which is also International Peace Day. …
Coach Val brings fitness to the Northside
This article was written by Mary Klauk Fitness is what is happening in North Minneapolis! Valerie Fleurantin of VF Solutions is the driving force behind adding …
North Market mural dedication
On August 2, National Night Out, North Market and Camdentown celebrated by dedicating a new mural for the Market’s fifth anniversary. The idea for the Market …
What is inflation and why should we care?
On average, the prices we pay in stores and online increase year after year. Inflation is the term economists use when the prices of all consumer categories …
Who votes, who doesn’t and why
The following is the fifth in a series of articles about the 2022 midterm elections, brought to you by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis Recent Supreme …
Finding your story in the garden
Gardens provide neighborhoods with more than fresh food and herbs. They allow neighbors to meet, build relationships and make connections. Gardens help us …
Cool time on a hot National Night Out
Written by Ann Lazor It was August 2, and this was the 8th time our block has participated in National Night Out (NNO) in the Shingle Creek Neighborhood. NNO …
Open Streets is back on West Broadway
Open Streets Minneapolis is more than a street festival—it brings communities together. On Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. car traffic will …
Back to school safety checklist
As the summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. Its important to remember some key safety tips …