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Holidays on Hennepin: A Monthlong Celebration of Uptown’s Reopening
Holidays on Hennepin will brighten the corridor from Nov. 28 to Jan. 1 with lights, events, and a business passport program celebrating the long-awaited reopening of Hennepin Avenue South.
Help Hill & Lake Press Carry Its Legacy Into Our 50th Year
As Hill & Lake Press nears its 50th anniversary, we’re inviting readers to help preserve nearly five decades of local history — supporting digitization, small businesses and the next generation of community journalism in Minneapolis’ lakes district.
Letters to the Editor
Community voices weigh in on the future of Minneapolis — from Uptown revitalization and park stewardship to setting the record straight on DFL leadership and supporting pragmatic, results-driven candidates for City Council and Park Board.
Wishing For Snow
As another chaotic election season collides with an unseasonably warm fall, gratitude feels complicated. Between politics, climate change and human suffering, maybe the best we can do this Thanksgiving is find small moments of hope — and wish for snow.
‘Minneapolis for the Many’ PAC: Issues Apology to Local Landlord
The progressive PAC Minneapolis for the Many was forced to publicly retract and apologize after falsely labeling Minneapolis landlord Jim Rubin a “negligent landlord.” The group admitted its claims were untrue and acknowledged Rubin’s work to preserve older buildings and maintain naturally occurring affordable housing — a rare reversal in the middle of an already heated election cycle.
Temple Israel Defaced Again, Less Than a Year After First Incident
In a disturbing repeat of last year’s vandalism, Temple Israel was defaced again — this time with Hamas-linked graffiti on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks. Community leaders swiftly condemned the act as a hate crime, while police and the FBI launched an investigation into the antisemitic messages.
Woodystock Rocks!
Kenwood families turned out in force for “Woodystock,” a joyful neighborhood celebration marking the completion of Kenwood School’s new outdoor classroom — complete with music, art, gardens and plenty of ice cream.
Composting: Worth the Effort
Ever wonder where your green-bin food waste goes? Five Kenwood Isles residents toured Specialized Environmental Technologies in Rosemount to see how Minneapolis’ composting system transforms table scraps into nutrient-rich soil — closing the loop from kitchen to garden.
A Sunday Run Through Hill & Lake Country — And Beyond!
The Twin Cities Marathon transforms a solitary sport into a shared celebration, as runners, volunteers and neighbors line the scenic route from Minneapolis to St. Paul — proving that even in an individual pursuit, community spirit carries us all to the finish line.
Clear as Mud! A Voter’s Guide to the Race for Park Board
Confused about how to vote for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board? This guide breaks down what’s on the ballot — who’s running, which district you’re in and how DFL endorsements actually work — so you can cast an informed vote on Nov. 4.









