Feature Story
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.
Back to the Bathhouses: Before AIDS Closed the Doors
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.
Unsheltered in Uptown: Listening First
Voices from Uptown’s streets, and the fuller picture they reveal.
The Salt Cure Fund: Preserving Local Restaurants
A culinary preservation trick, now an emergency lifeline for Minnesota’s restaurants.
Support a Small Business and Get Your Feet Summer-Ready at The Crown Spa Nails
An Uptown nail salon, a Vietnamese fami- ly and five hard years. One regular’s case for showing up.









