Feature Story

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.

A longtime developer walks through the rise and retreat of Uptown and argues that the commercial district will not recover quickly without new public tools.

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

Through the memories of Kelly Hayes, a look back at Minneapolis’ bathhouse era, what drove it underground and the renewed debate over bringing regulated spaces back into the light.

Voices from Uptown’s streets, and the fuller picture they reveal.

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.