Feature Story
Cleaning, Greening and Adopting a Drain
Hundreds of volunteers braved cold weather this spring to remove trash from neighborhood lakes and streets, while local residents continue to lead efforts to keep storm drains and waterways clean year-round.
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.
The Tulip House Blooms Again
Lisa Stortz, “the Tulip Lady,” died last year. A new owner has made sure the tulip garden returns.
Bryn Mawr Springfest 2026
Neighbors gathered at La Doña Cervecería for an evening of food, music and community connection.
Earth Day 2026
Volunteers braved a blustery morning to clean up Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, Kenwood Park and surrounding streets.
What’s Going Down in Uptown
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 Five-Decade View of How Uptown Got Here
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.
There’s a New Bud Blooming on Hennepin
The Hennepin Avenue corridor has lost salons, gyms and restaurants. It’s gaining dispensaries.
