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The Tulip House Blooms Again

Lisa Stortz, “the Tulip Lady,” died last year. A new owner has made sure the tulip garden returns.

Will Lyndale Become the Next Hennepin?

The Lyndale Avenue redesign is a slow-moving ping-pong game between business owners and bus and bike advocates. The latest volley just bounced back.

Letters to the Editor

Our goal is to offer readers diverse perspectives on newsworthy events or issues of broad public concern to the Hill & Lake community. Our copy limit is 300 words, or 750 words for a commentary or as space permits, and we reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. We do not publish submissions from anonymous sources; all contributor identities must be verified.

Bryn Mawr Springfest 2026

Neighbors gathered at La Doña Cervecería for an evening of food, music and community connection.

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Was the Mall Park Ever Truly Reviewed?

As the Mall redesign moves closer to implementation, some residents question whether a conceptual planning process has been treated as approval for major roadway and park changes.

Letters to the Editor

Our goal is to offer readers diverse perspectives on newsworthy events or issues of broad public concern to the Hill & Lake community. Our copy limit is 300 words (750 words for a commentary or as space permits), and we reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. We do not publish submissions from anonymous sources; all contributor identities must be verified.

A little dollop of crow. A crow wing.

Just when you think you’ve figured out who makes the decisions, another committee appears. Some facts corrected. Some questions answered. Some skepticism preserved for future use.

Minneapolis’s economy is struggling. Local government is focused elsewhere.

A Lowry Hill commercial property co-owner and long-time Minneapolis resident says city leaders and county commissioners need to focus on Minneapolis’s economic revival.

Lyndale should work for everyone, not a vocal few

A compromise forged through 2½ years of public input now faces accusations that it was cast aside behind closed doors.

Lyndale Redux: Hennepin Déjà Vu?

Neighbors thought the debate was settled. Then a new Lyndale Avenue plan appeared, reopening questions about safety, access, trees, and the future of one of Minneapolis’s most beloved commercial corridors.

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