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ICE Traffic Stop Near Kenwood Park Raises Alarm Among Neighbors

A Jan. 3 traffic stop by federal immigration agents near Kenwood Park left an unattended vehicle behind and raised questions among nearby residents about how to respond when witnessing ICE activity.

January 3, 2026

Silver Threads, Golden Needles: Stitching Together 50 Years of the Hill & Lake Press

From cut-and-paste to digital layouts, a cofounder looks back on 50 years of neighborhood journalism and community building.

January 1, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Local residents weigh in on bike safety, compassion for unhoused neighbors, and debates over caucuses and ranked-choice voting.

January 1, 2026

When Ice Hits Home

A personal essay on immigration fear, family and what it means when ICE anxiety moves from headlines into family ties.

Neighbors Report Police Raid at 2815 Hennepin Avenue

Residents and businesses describe a high-risk police operation at a Hennepin Avenue storefront as questions remain unanswered.

January 1, 2026

The Uptown Winter Wonderland Market Warms a Cold Day

Residents braved wind and snow to gather at Uptown’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, reflecting on shared history and community spirit.

January 1, 2026

Metro Transit Opens New E Line BRT Service

Metro Transit opens the E Line bus rapid transit route, boosting frequency and connecting the University of Minnesota to Southdale.

January 1, 2026

Stray Bullet Enters East Isles Home, Raising Fresh Safety Concerns for Residents

A bullet fired miles away pierced a Hennepin Avenue kitchen window, leaving East Isles residents shaken and questioning neighborhood safety.

January 1, 2026

Civic Duty Precedes City Celebration

Why showing up for Minnesota’s February caucuses matters—and how the Luminary Loppet offers a perfect post-caucus community celebration.

January 1, 2026

Kenwood School Hosts Discussion of Technology in Children’s Lives

Kenwood School hosts a community discussion on screen time, digital wellness and setting healthy technology boundaries for children.

January 1, 2026