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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
Letters To The Editor
The Hill & Lake Press invites neighbors to submit letters to the editor. Share your opinions, experiences, or commentary on newsworthy local topics. Submissions are edited for clarity, limited in length, and require identification. Contribute to the community conversation and help ensure the newspaper reflects the diverse voices of our Hill & Lake neighborhoods.
Residents Rally to Save Lake of the Isles Skating Rink
Lowry Hill residents Janet and Phil Hallaway led a successful grassroots campaign to save the Lake of the Isles skating rink, prompting the Park Board to restore outdoor rinks citywide and commit to long-term support for winter recreation in Minneapolis.
Derek Nicholas: Through Food We Know Ourselves
Ojibwe educator and author Derek Nicholas explores how traditional foodways can restore identity, community and balance — sharing lessons from his new cookbook, “Through Food We Know Ourselves.”
Help Hill & Lake Press Carry Its Legacy Into Our 50th Year
As Hill & Lake Press nears its 50th anniversary, we’re inviting readers to help preserve nearly five decades of local history — supporting digitization, small businesses and the next generation of community journalism in Minneapolis’ lakes district.
Letters to the Editor
Community voices weigh in on the future of Minneapolis — from Uptown revitalization and park stewardship to setting the record straight on DFL leadership and supporting pragmatic, results-driven candidates for City Council and Park Board.
