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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.
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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.
A New Yoga Studio Takes Root in Kenwood
Kenwood Yoga Studio brings a mix of movement, mindfulness, and community to a renovated basement space beneath Birchbark Books.
A Tiny Park Due for Big Improvements
Community input is shaping plans for East Isles’ historic pocket park, where restoration of the Thomas Lowry statue will be the first priority in a $232,000 improvement project.
Backyard chickens are having a moment in Minneapolis
Once a novelty, backyard chickens are becoming increasingly common in Minneapolis, where residents are drawn to fresh eggs, sustainability, and the simple joy of keeping a flock.
