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Was the Mall Park Ever Truly Reviewed?

As the Mall redesign moves closer to implementation, some residents question whether a conceptual planning process has been treated as approval for major roadway and park changes.

June 5, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Our goal is to offer readers diverse perspectives on newsworthy events or issues of broad public concern to the Hill & Lake community. Our copy limit is 300 words (750 words for a commentary or as space permits), and we reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. We do not publish submissions from anonymous sources; all contributor identities must be verified.

A little dollop of crow. A crow wing.

Just when you think you’ve figured out who makes the decisions, another committee appears. Some facts corrected. Some questions answered. Some skepticism preserved for future use.

June 5, 2026

A Tiny Park Due for Big Improvements

Community input is shaping plans for East Isles’ historic pocket park, where restoration of the Thomas Lowry statue will be the first priority in a $232,000 improvement project.

June 5, 2026

Letters to the Editor

Our goal is to offer readers diverse perspectives on newsworthy events or issues of broad public concern to the Hill & Lake community. Our copy limit is 300 words, or 750 words for a commentary or as space permits, and we reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. We do not publish submissions from anonymous sources; all contributor identities must be verified.

May 2, 2026

Your Support Keeps Journalism Strong

Thank you for your support of the Hill & Lake Press. We depend on the support of people like you.

April 7, 2026

Area Park Board Commissioner Explains Decision to Remove Parkway

East Isles residents question newly elected Park Board Commissioner Jason Garcia’s vote to explore closing part of The Mall parkway, raising concerns about safety, access and neighborhood input.

April 1, 2026

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.