Local News

Metro Transit opens the E Line bus rapid transit route, boosting frequency and connecting the University of Minnesota to Southdale.

A bullet fired miles away pierced a Hennepin Avenue kitchen window, leaving East Isles residents shaken and questioning neighborhood safety.

Why showing up for Minnesota’s February caucuses matters—and how the Luminary Loppet offers a perfect post-caucus community celebration.

Kenwood School hosts a community discussion on screen time, digital wellness and setting healthy technology boundaries for children.

Residents notice drastic pruning of Summit Avenue trees and ask whether power line protection had to come at such a cost.

A new grassroots effort aims to connect Uptown residents and businesses and foster constructive civic engagement in the Hill & Lake area.

The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, located on the north arm of Lake of the Isles in Kenwood.

Kenwood Elementary parents say the new union contract is a positive step toward stabilizing Minneapolis Public Schools. With rising diversity, funding challenges and shifting attendance boundaries, families emphasize the need for investment, smaller classes and better support for educators arguing that strong public schools are essential to the city’s future.

Summer at the Uptown Farmers Market reminded Minneapolis residents of the power of community. Beyond peaches, bread and local crafts, the market offered a space to meet friends, enjoy music and reconnect with neighbors. Supported by volunteers and vendors, it revived a sense of belonging in Uptown, proving that neighborhood traditions can thrive when people choose to show up.