April 2026
The Politics of Holy Week: Then and Now
Palm Sunday was a clash between Roman military power and a public act of resistance — a tension that echoes today in protests against state authority and immigration en-forcement.
The Butterfly Effect, Minneapolis Style
A thousand or so of us showed up on a bitter February day to become part of a monarch butterfly, fleeting act of art, protest and community.
North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles Wins State Silver
North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles wins State Silver.
Raymond Luczak
A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.
Sake, Ramen and Fantasy Sumo at Moto-I
House-brewed sake, rich ramen and the chance to win money watching sumo. What more could a Minneapolis night need?
The Neighbor Tax
For my April column, I set out to complain about taxes and instead discovered a better one: the "neighbor tax."
Letters to the Editor
A collection of reader letters sharing perspectives on local issues, community experiences and neighborhood life.
Minneapolis Begins to Heal
After months of intimidation and disruption, Minneapolis residents are rebuilding with the help of limited assistance, but lasting recovery will demand ongoing support from the entire community.
