Marty Carlson
Marty Carlson is a regular writer for Hill & Lake Press. He lives in Kenwood.
Lake of The Isles Lutheran Churchmarks 100th Anniversary
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, located on the north arm of Lake of the Isles in Kenwood.
The 2025 Municipal Election by The Numbers
In Minneapolis’ 2025 municipal election, Jacob Frey secured a third mayoral term, and key city council and Park Board races reshaped local representation. Ward 7 saw Elizabeth Shaffer defeat Katie Cashman, while Ward 10 reelected Aisha Chughtai. Voter turnout jumped to 55%, and precinct-level results reveal the granular dynamics behind close contests, reflecting changing engagement patterns across the city.
Clear as Mud! A Voter’s Guide to the Race for Park Board
Confused about how to vote for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board? This guide breaks down what’s on the ballot — who’s running, which district you’re in and how DFL endorsements actually work — so you can cast an informed vote on Nov. 4.
‘Minneapolis for the Many’ PAC: Issues Apology to Local Landlord
The progressive PAC Minneapolis for the Many was forced to publicly retract and apologize after falsely labeling Minneapolis landlord Jim Rubin a “negligent landlord.” The group admitted its claims were untrue and acknowledged Rubin’s work to preserve older buildings and maintain naturally occurring affordable housing — a rare reversal in the middle of an already heated election cycle.








