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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.
Uptown Businesses Lead Community Push Against Ice
As ICE activity intensifies in Minneapolis, the Uptown shop Smitten Kitten transforms into a community center providing food, supplies, and support to affected families.
Ice in Kenwood Park
While enjoying a winter morning in Kenwood Park, a grandmother and her grandson witness an ICE detention, prompting reflection on fear, family, and community harm.
Controversy Grows Over Park Board Plans For Mall Park and Parkway Closures
Proposed changes to roadways and parkway access spark strong public opposition and debate ahead of the Park Board’s February vote.
ICE Traffic Stop Near Kenwood Park Raises Alarm Among Neighbors
A Jan. 3 traffic stop by federal immigration agents near Kenwood Park left an unattended vehicle behind and raised questions among nearby residents about how to respond when witnessing ICE activity.
