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“Ice Out 4 Good”: Art, Vigil and Community Resolve in Kenwood

After a censored snow sculpture was recreated in Kenwood, hundreds of neighbors gathered in candlelight to honor victims, share poetry and stand together in solidarity.

March 1, 2026

Sending an SOS from Bde Maka Ska

Candlelit ice sculptures and luminaries on frozen Bde Maka Ska send a powerful message of solidarity, concern and community during a tense winter in Minneapolis.

Fighting Ice with Ice

In a year shaped by tension and protest, Minneapolis’ Luminary Loppet became a powerful moment of community expression as artists and neighbors used ice and candlelight to create memorials, messages and solidarity.

March 1, 2026

Local Filmmakers Land National Spotlight with Jessie Diggins Documentary

Local filmmakers Torsten and Lars Brinkema bring Olympic champion Jessie Diggins’ powerful story to the screen, revealing her rise in cross-country skiing and her candid journey through mental health and recovery.