Community

Neighbors gathered at La Doña Cervecería for an evening of food, music and community connection.

Volunteers braved a blustery morning to clean up Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood Park and surrounding streets.

Uptown may still be finding its footing, but between neighbors showing up, businesses testing the waters and the city leaning in, the long-stalled comeback finally feels like it has a pulse.

The Hennepin Avenue corridor has lost salons, gyms and restaurants. It’s gaining dispensaries.

A culinary preservation trick, now an emergency lifeline for Minnesota’s restaurants.

An Uptown nail salon, a Vietnamese fami- ly and five hard years. One regular’s case for showing up.

Pets offer comfort, companionship and connection when life feels stressful, heavy or complicated.

Spring finally arrives, bringing warmer days and fresh energy to the Hill and Lake community.

Uptown United is a new resident-driven volunteer effort that aims to bring people back to the streets, support businesses and strengthen community presence.