First Look at Green Line Tunnel

Ever wonder where your green-bin food waste goes? Five Kenwood Isles residents toured Specialized Environmental Technologies in Rosemount to see how Minneapolis’ composting system transforms table scraps into nutrient-rich soil — closing the loop from kitchen to garden.

Lowry Hill residents Janet and Phil Hallaway led a successful grassroots campaign to save the Lake of the Isles skating rink, prompting the Park Board to restore outdoor rinks citywide and commit to long-term support for winter recreation in Minneapolis.

Confused about how to vote for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board? This guide breaks down what’s on the ballot — who’s running, which district you’re in and how DFL endorsements actually work — so you can cast an informed vote on Nov. 4.

Ojibwe educator and author Derek Nicholas explores how traditional foodways can restore identity, community and balance — sharing lessons from his new cookbook, “Through Food We Know Ourselves.”

After nearly two decades at Hennepin and 25th, Rinata remains a cozy Italian staple worth revisiting — a neighborhood classic helping lead Uptown’s post-construction revival.