Craig Wilson
Craig Wilson has long been active in neighborhood and citywide community organizing, bringing people together to build a stronger, more connected Minneapolis. His background in cultural studies and comparative literature, along with landscape architecture and urban and regional planning, shapes his interest in how culture, place and community intersect. As editor of Hill & Lake Press, Craig is dedicated to highlighting local stories, championing civic engagement and nurturing the shared spirit of the Hill & Lake community — often with his two whippets by his side on neighborhood walks.
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Minneapolis Mourns The Loss Of Alex Pretti and Renee Good
Minneapolis is Unifying. America is Dividing.
Amid federal crackdowns and conflicting national narratives, an editor explores how federal propaganda works to obscure the truth — and how Minneapolis is refusing to let it.
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.
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.
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.
Neighbors Launch Uptown United to Shape the Future of Uptown
A new grassroots effort aims to connect Uptown residents and businesses and foster constructive civic engagement in the Hill & Lake area.
Making the Case for Personal Training: Reclaiming Strength in the age of Reading Glasses
One writer reflects on rediscovering strength training, finding community at a no-frills Minneapolis gym and rethinking fitness in midlife.
Lara’s List: These are a Few of My Favorite Things
If you’ve ever paused mid-scroll because a dish looked so vivid you could almost taste it, there’s a good chance Lowry Hill’s Lara Miklasevics was behind it.
Confetti Blossom: A Minneapolis Family Finds Sweet Inspiration in Sweden
When Colleen Ayers’ and Aaron Hanauer’s 11-year-old daughter, Ivy, came across a YouTube video about Swedish candy last winter, the family didn’t expect it to change the direction of their year.
Uptown’s Next Chapter: Balancing Big Ideas With Real-World Needs
“When you think about all the assets — the parks, the neighborhoods, the people — it has everything it needs to thrive. After nearly six years of pandemic, social unrest and street closures, our hope is that Uptown can be reborn into the district it really deserves to be.” — John Breitinger









