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From Montalto to Minneapolis: Frank Totton Heffelfinger Fountain in Lyndale Park

Long called the Twin Cities’ oldest fountain and a work of the Italian Renaissance, the Lyndale Park landmark is neither. Its real story begins in a Florentine foundry a century ago.

September 3, 2026

Uptown Art Fair Returns to Lake of the Isles

Reborn as “Art on the Isles,” the 60th fair drew more than 200 artists and an estimated 200,000 visitors to the lakes.

September 3, 2026

Plane Spotting

Jacob Meister (12) identifies aircraft you may see over Minneapolis skies

August 3, 2026

Q&A with Artist Charles Lyon

Pepin Gihring (11) interviews artist Charles Lyon who lives in East Isles.

August 3, 2026

Kid’s Comics

Original comics created by Dahlia and Lucca.

August 3, 2026

Short story: Closets and Beyond

A thrilling short story about an unexpected adventure beyond a mysterious closet.

August 3, 2026

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.

Uptown Farmers Market Is Back!

The Thursday night market returns to Uptown with fresh produce, local artists, and a growing role in the neighborhood’s revival.

June 5, 2026

Uptown Art Fair Returns With New Lakeside Home

After a two-year hiatus, Minneapolis’ signature art fair returns with a new lakeside setting, a renewed focus on safety, and a mission to help fuel Uptown’s comeback.

A Body (Un)Becoming: An Organic Dance Show Comes to Minneapolis

A dancer-biochemist, a cellist, a blues singer and a pile of eggshells come together onstage at the Center for Performing Arts on May 22 and 23.

May 2, 2026