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Scenes from Hill & Lake Land

A glimpse of winter life in Minneapolis’ Hill & Lake neighborhoods—where frozen trails, glowing ice art and everyday moments reveal the warmth, resilience and joy of community even during the coldest months.

March 1, 2026

Under Federal Siege: Minneapolis is Rising!

Amid a large-scale federal ICE deployment, Minneapolis residents have organized neighborhood watches, volunteer patrols, and mutual aid to protect their community and resist intimidation.

January 30, 2026

Minneapolis is Unifying. America is Dividing.

Amid federal crackdowns and conflicting national narratives, an editor explores how federal propaganda works to obscure the truth — and how Minneapolis is refusing to let it.

January 30, 2026

Letters to The Editor

From immigration and citizenship to parks governance and local journalism, community members reflect on justice, leadership, and civic life in Minneapolis.

January 30, 2026

Uptown Businesses Lead Community Push Against Ice

As ICE activity intensifies in Minneapolis, the Uptown shop Smitten Kitten transforms into a community center providing food, supplies, and support to affected families.

January 30, 2026

Ice in Kenwood Park

While enjoying a winter morning in Kenwood Park, a grandmother and her grandson witness an ICE detention, prompting reflection on fear, family, and community harm.

January 30, 2026

Precinct Caucuses are Feb. 3 as Local Democracy Meets a Tense Moment

Despite tensions over federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly confrontations involving ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota’s precinct caucuses will move forward as a foundation of local democracy.

January 30, 2026