Local Event
City of Lakes Art Fair
The 2026 City of Lakes Art Fair drew about 200 artist booths of fine art and handmade goods to the northwest shore of Bde Maka Ska, where visitors strolled under sunny skies and warm temperatures.
More Stories
One Small Check for You, One Giant Leap for Local News
Your neighborhood newspaper is growing, and it runs on reader support. Here’s how to fuel the mission.
City Says No More Than 10 at the Moore House
The “Mary Tyler Moore” house at 2104 Kenwood Parkway is marketed for weddings and galas of up to 130. The city says it isn’t zoned as an event venue and can hold no more than 10 people at a time.
Letters to the Editor
Our goal is to offer readers diverse perspectives on newsworthy events or issues of broad public concern to the Hill & Lake community. Our copy limit is 300 words (750 words for a commentary or as space permits), and we reserve the right to edit for clarity and length. We do not publish submissions from anonymous sources; all contributor identities must be verified.
Rooted in Gratitude: Bench and Catalpa Tree Honor Donald C. Willeke
More than 60 neighbors gathered on Dean Parkway to thank the man who has spent five decades looking after the city’s trees.
Franklin’s Mystery Stripes, Explained
For several blocks west of Hennepin, Franklin Avenue drops its center line and leaves drivers to sort it out. That is more or less on purpose.
Haunted House Party Leaves Home in Ruins
The Lake Place rental was booked for five. Online, 712 signed up, and the door was open to anyone with $40. What the Halloween party left behind.
