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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.

April 1, 2026

North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles Wins State Silver

North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles wins State Silver.

April 1, 2026

Raymond Luczak

A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.

April 1, 2026

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?

April 1, 2026

The Neighbor Tax

For my April column, I set out to complain about taxes and instead discovered a better one: the "neighbor tax."

April 1, 2026

MARCH 2026: BLIZZARD BLISS

The Power and Beauty of the March 2026 Blizzard

Letters to the Editor

A collection of reader letters sharing perspectives on local issues, community experiences and neighborhood life.

April 1, 2026

Minneapolis Begins to Heal

After months of intimidation and disruption, Minneapolis residents are rebuilding with the help of limited assistance, but lasting recovery will demand ongoing support from the entire community.

The Feds Say the Surge Is Over. Minneapolis Isn’t So Sure.

Operation Metro Surge may be winding down, but families are still in hiding, businesses are still recovering and Minneapolis is only beginning to reckon with the human and economic toll.

March 1, 2026

Dear Neighbors: It’s Time for Boring, Unsexy Work

The ICE raids may have left the headlines, but families are still sheltering, parents are still delivering groceries and teachers are still absorbing the trauma. The unglamorous work is only beginning.

March 1, 2026