June 2026
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.
Summer Means Party Season
From balloons and baked goods to taco bars and beverage delivery, neighborhood businesses can help make summer gatherings easier and more memorable.
Finding My Niche
A Doors Open visit to Lakewood Cemetery sends one Uptown couple spiraling delightfully into debates over tombstones, tulips, cremation, crypt real estate, and whether eternity is best spent with your spouse — or your funniest friends.
Uptown Farmers Market Is Back!
The Thursday night market returns to Uptown with fresh produce, local artists, and a growing role in the neighborhood’s revival.
Andrea Jenkins: A Source of Community Pride
Former Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins reflects on identity, public service, family, and the enduring power of hope.
Baba’s Hummus House
Fresh Palestinian flavors, creative coffee drinks, and some of the neighborhood’s best catering have made Baba’s a Lyndale Avenue favorite.
Uptown Art Fair Returns With New Lakeside Home
After a two-year hiatus, Minneapolis’ signature art fair returns with a new lakeside setting, a renewed focus on safety, and a mission to help fuel Uptown’s comeback.
Confessions of a Recovering Troll
Suspended for reasons now forgotten, the author discovers life beyond the internet’s most argu- mentative neighborhood.
