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Animales Barbeque Co.
Jon Wipfli’s Animales pairs serious barbeque and a sharp drink program with an indoor playground — a rare spot that’s equally kid-friendly and adult-worthy.
An Accident Waiting to Happen?
Reopened trail and changing travel patterns raise questions about traffic controls near Cedar Lake South Beach.
Confessions
Though Dorothy Richmond no longer subscribes to Vanity Fair, the magazine's recurring Proust Questionnaire got her wondering, “Which trait do you most admire in others?”
LOTI Pencil Sharpening Celebration
The LOTI Pencil Sharpening Celebration brings the Minneapolis community together each year to celebrate the iconic Lake of the Isles pencil sculpture.
Embracing Summer
Explore Minneapolis summer events, from free beach activities and family programs to the Uptown Farmers Market and Uptown Art Fair.
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.
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.
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.
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