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Lyndale Redux: Hennepin Déjà Vu?

Neighbors thought the debate was settled. Then a new Lyndale Avenue plan appeared, reopening questions about safety, access, trees, and the future of one of Minneapolis’s most beloved commercial corridors.

June 12, 2026

Berger Fountain to Flow Again: State Funds $1.8M

After years of neighborhood advocacy, Berger Fountain restoration secures $1.8 million in state funding for repairs, a new plaza and future construction.

June 8, 2026

Was the Mall Park Ever Truly Reviewed?

As the Mall redesign moves closer to implementation, some residents question whether a conceptual planning process has been treated as approval for major roadway and park changes.

June 5, 2026

Letters to the Editor

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Paws for Good

Celebrating the joy of pets. Submit your favorite pet picture for consideration.

A Dollop of Crow

Just when you think you’ve figured out who makes the decisions, another committee appears. Some facts corrected. Some questions answered. Some skepticism preserved for future use.

June 5, 2026

Minneapolis’s Economy is Struggling. Local Government is Focused Elsewhere.

A Lowry Hill commercial property co-owner and long-time Minneapolis resident says city leaders and county commissioners need to focus on Minneapolis’s economic revival.

June 5, 2026

Lyndale Should Work for Everyone, Not a Vocal Few

A compromise forged through 2½ years of public input now faces accusations that it was cast aside behind closed doors.

June 5, 2026

A New Yoga Studio Takes Root in Kenwood

Kenwood Yoga Studio brings a mix of movement, mindfulness, and community to a renovated basement space beneath Birchbark Books.

June 5, 2026