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Rep. Katie Jones’ Bike Ride to Motherhood
A Minneapolis lawmaker puts her climate values into action, biking to and from the hospital with her newborn son.
Area Park Board Commissioner Explains Decision to Remove Parkway
East Isles residents question newly elected Park Board Commissioner Jason Garcia’s vote to explore closing part of The Mall parkway, raising concerns about safety, access and neighborhood input.
Uptown United Launches Community Ambassador Walks
Uptown United is a new resident-driven volunteer effort that aims to bring people back to the streets, support businesses and strengthen community presence.
Even My Dogs Don’t Think Uptown Is “Vibrant”
Two dogs, one neighborhood and a daily walk that shows how far Uptown has to go to feel vibrant again.
Kenilworth and Cedar Trails Reopen After Six Years of Light Rail Construction
Earlier this winter, the remaining sections of the Kenilworth and Cedar Lake trails reopened after nearly seven years of closure for construction of the Southwest Light Rail project.
A City Remembers in Ice
Mogren is one of the organizers of the North Side Luminary Light Up, an annual event held at the Old Highland Peace Garden at 18th Avenue and Emerson Avenues North. This year’s gathering, held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, was billed as a celebration of light, love and community.
We Support Justice. We Also Need to Stay Open
An Uptown business owner reflects on supporting immigrant justice while struggling to keep small businesses, employees and neighborhood storefronts afloat during a time of economic and political strain.
City Council Renews Hotel Liquor Licenses After Heated Debate Over ICE Housing
After a contentious debate over hotels housing federal immigration agents, the Minneapolis City Council voted to renew downtown hotel liquor licenses, highlighting deep divisions over worker safety, immigration enforcement and downtown’s future.
Under Federal Siege: Minneapolis is Rising!
Amid a large-scale federal ICE deployment, Minneapolis residents have organized neighborhood watches, volunteer patrols, and mutual aid to protect their community and resist intimidation.
