Getting together on National Night Out
National Night Out (NNO), which was started as a community-building campaign to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie, is held …
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Save democracy – let’s all empower young voters!
This is the fifth in a series of six articles about the 2023 Minneapolis City Election, brought to you by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis. Young …
Mississippi Courts and the Communities Surrounding Them 1949-2009
Written by Mike Fahey Growing up along the Mississippi River in the Camden area in 1949 was an amazing place and time filled with amazing people, industry and …
Weigh in on Blue Line route options
The METRO Blue Line Extension project is evaluating several route options between Target Field Station and West Broadway Ave. In response to community feedback …
A chance to dump gunk
Residents got a chance to get rid of their household hazardous wastes on August 11 and 12 at the Henry High parking lot, thanks to Hennepin County Environment …
Contractor fraud
It seems like natural disaster season is never ending these days. Now is a good time to remind ourselves that after Mother Nature moves out the criminal …
Back to school safety tips
It’s that time of year again when parents and children across the country are preparing to go back to school. As part of our commitment to community safety …
Gear up for the Northside Ramble 2023: Explore, Connect, and Support the Community!
Written by Kathleen Hustad Calling all North Minneapolis residents and visitors! Get ready for an exciting event that will bring our community together and …
Be an informed voter – understanding ranked-choice voting
This is the 4th in a series of articles about the 2023 Minneapolis City election from the League of Women Voters Minneapolis Since November of 2009 Minneapolis …
Adopt a Drain makes neighborhoods safer
On June 25, North Minneapolis had one of those summer downpours that comes and goes, leaving a bit of a mess in its wake. As a drain adopter, I always check …