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South Hennepin is lighting up for the holidays with a monthlong celebration featuring more than 70 businesses, 50 events and a special holiday passport full of deals and prizes. Neighbors, volunteers and small businesses have teamed up to revive the spirit of Uptown. Grab your passport, join the festivities and help make Holidays on Hennepin an annual tradition.

"What a lift to the spirits it is to see lights strung in the trees at Franklin and Hennepin and all along the avenue that endured the two-year onslaught of construction. What a gift that downtown’s holiday lights now extend all the way to Uptown, a sign of unity and renewal..."

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.

Lowry Hill residents Janet and Phil Hallaway led a successful grassroots campaign to save the Lake of the Isles skating rink, prompting the Park Board to restore outdoor rinks citywide and commit to long-term support for winter recreation in Minneapolis.

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.

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.

Ojibwe educator and author Derek Nicholas explores how traditional foodways can restore identity, community and balance — sharing lessons from his new cookbook, “Through Food We Know Ourselves.”

After nearly two decades at Hennepin and 25th, Rinata remains a cozy Italian staple worth revisiting — a neighborhood classic helping lead Uptown’s post-construction revival.