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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.

January 3, 2026

Neighbors Report Police Raid at 2815 Hennepin Avenue

Residents and businesses describe a high-risk police operation at a Hennepin Avenue storefront as questions remain unanswered.

January 1, 2026

Metro Transit Opens New E Line BRT Service

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

January 1, 2026

Stray Bullet Enters East Isles Home, Raising Fresh Safety Concerns for Residents

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

January 1, 2026

Civic Duty Precedes City Celebration

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

January 1, 2026

Kenwood School Hosts Discussion of Technology in Children’s Lives

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

January 1, 2026

What the Heck Happened to the Trees?

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

January 1, 2026

Neighbors Launch Uptown United to Shape the Future of Uptown

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

January 1, 2026

Lake of The Isles Lutheran Churchmarks 100th Anniversary

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.

November 29, 2025

Kenwood Elementary Families Welcome Union Agreement

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.

November 29, 2025