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More than 60 neighbors gathered on Dean Parkway to thank the man who has spent five decades looking after the city’s trees.

For several blocks west of Hennepin, Franklin Avenue drops its center line and leaves drivers to sort it out. That is more or less on purpose.

The Lake Place rental was booked for five. Online, 712 signed up, and the door was open to anyone with $40. What the Halloween party left behind.

The city admits that the 2018 redesign of Hennepin Avenue between Lake Street and 31st Street didn’t work. A quick fix with paint comes this fall, a real rebuild in 2028. I went to the open house to hear about it. So did a few dozen other people.

Tenants in five large apartment buildings describe lost heat, no hot water and mice. The city says enforcement has limits, and building owners did not respond.

Quick, name a School Board candidate. Chances are you can’t! With a deficit of more than $39 million and school closings on the table, the two at-large seats on your November ballot deserve a closer look.

The district’s plan closes 14 to 16 schools, only saves about $700,000 and asks parents to take the rest on faith. A parent who has dated this guy before says: Show your work, bro.

Minneapolis Public Schools has room for 43,000 students and fewer than 30,000 enrolled. Ward 7’s council member says closing buildings is only half the fix.

The city wants more, so does the county. The schools are next. Start saving.