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 …
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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 …
Perkins Hill Pump Track is open!
On July 13 the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) held a grand opening celebration for the new pump track at Perkins Hill Park, 300 34th Ave. N. in …
Bicycle Alliance brings programming to the Northside
This article was written by Amanda Dobbs Exciting things are happening along Dowling Avenue these days. Cars and trucks whip down the street and cyclists are …
What can a candidate do for you?
Right now, candidates campaigning to get on the November 8 general election ballot are running to clear the first hurdle, which is the primary election on …
The Primary Election is August 9 and the General Election is November 8
After you cast your ballot, then what? This is the fourth in a series of articles about the 2022 Midterm Elections, brought to you by the League of Women …