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Even My Dogs Don’t Think Uptown Is “Vibrant”
Two dogs, one neighborhood and a daily walk that shows how far Uptown has to go to feel vibrant again.
Why I Voted No on the Pre-Eviction Notice Extension
Minneapolis City Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer argues that longer gaps without rental assistance can deepen debt, increase evictions and shrink already limited housing options.
48th in the Nation: A Wake-Up Call for School Counseling in Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 48th in the nation for student-to-counselor ratios as student mental health needs rise. A new state bill aims to expand school counseling and strengthen support for students.
New Gallery Brings Regional Art and New Energy to Lowry Hill
The new Lowry Hill Gallery showcases regional artists while inviting neighbors to stop in, explore and bring art into their lives.
The Politics of Holy Week: Then and Now
Palm Sunday was a clash between Roman military power and a public act of resistance — a tension that echoes today in protests against state authority and immigration en-forcement.
The Butterfly Effect, Minneapolis Style
A thousand or so of us showed up on a bitter February day to become part of a monarch butterfly, fleeting act of art, protest and community.
North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles Wins State Silver
North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles wins State Silver.
Raymond Luczak
A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.
Sake, Ramen and Fantasy Sumo at Moto-I
House-brewed sake, rich ramen and the chance to win money watching sumo. What more could a Minneapolis night need?
The Neighbor Tax
For my April column, I set out to complain about taxes and instead discovered a better one: the "neighbor tax."









