Local News
A Tiny Park Due for Big Improvements
Community input is shaping plans for East Isles’ historic pocket park, where restoration of the Thomas Lowry statue will be the first priority in a $232,000 improvement project.
Backyard Chickens are Having a Moment in Minneapolis
Once a novelty, backyard chickens are becoming increasingly common in Minneapolis, where residents are drawn to fresh eggs, sustainability, and the simple joy of keeping a flock.
Cleaning, Greening and Adopting a Drain
Hundreds of volunteers braved cold weather this spring to remove trash from neighborhood lakes and streets, while local residents continue to lead efforts to keep storm drains and waterways clean year-round.
Will Lyndale Become the Next Hennepin?
The Lyndale Avenue redesign is a slow-moving ping-pong game between business owners and bus and bike advocates. The latest volley just bounced back.
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.
