Straw bale gardening may change the way Hennepin County looks at future gardening projects
This growing season, Hennepin County is experimenting with the method in a small vacant tax-forfeited property on 24th and Penn. Though it is the second …
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Swimming with the sharks in Camden
How many of you ever dreamed of owning your own business? Do you have a dream of being a CEO and taking the reins of your own empire? Does this dream seem …
The Camden Community News is celebrating 40 years! Support the Camden News —your community newspaper
Thanks to all of you who have donated to the Camden News for 40 years— we appreciate your support. You know that newspapers around the country are failing …
Harvest Fest returns to Lowry Avenue
Harvest Fest will return to Lowry Avenue on Saturday, August 20, bringing with it a day of fun-filled activities surrounding the Penn/Lowry intersection. The …
26th Avenue closed for reconstruction
On May 31, 26th Avenue North from Broadway Avenue to Irving Avenue was closed to traffic so crews can reconstruct the roadway. That section of the street will …
Fun at Live on the Drive
Folks had entertainment, music, fun and food at the first Live on the Drive event on June 9. Great music was provided by Rio Nido, and folks stayed after the …
Free home energy efficiency visits
The City of Minneapolis is offering free home visits from energy-saving experts to income-qualified Minneapolis residents, including renters. Join more than …
Absentee voting begins
Absentee voting for the August 9 primary began June 24. People can vote early (by absentee ballot) by mail or in person. In-person absentee voting will no …
March and outreach to save our youth
Join your neighbors on Saturday, June 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for the Mothers and Dads March Against Violence. It’s a mothers’ march of peace and love against …
Bike Cops for Kids
Have you seen or met the Bike Cops for Kids? If you are an adult you may not have. If, however, you are a kid in our community there’s a good chance you know …