November 2025

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.

The Twin Cities Marathon transforms a solitary sport into a shared celebration, as runners, volunteers and neighbors line the scenic route from Minneapolis to St. Paul — proving that even in an individual pursuit, community spirit carries us all to the finish line.

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.

The storied property at 2505 E. Lake of the Isles Parkway — once home to the Gates Mansion and later a modernist residence — now features a 2018 masterpiece by Peterssen/Keller Architecture and John Kraemer & Sons, blending history, luxury and sustainability on Minneapolis’ most iconic lake.

Forget what you think you know about professional wrestling. Minneapolis’ own F1rst Wrestling redefines the sport with consent, inclusivity and pure joy — proving that “wrestling is for everyone.”

Neighbors joined forces this fall to restore the east side of Cedar Lake through the DNR School Forest initiative — planting sedges, reforesting trails and removing invasive buckthorn to help the natural area heal.

Photographer Courtney Cushing Kiernat captures the season’s lively mix of fall art fairs, local spirits and neighborhood flair — celebrating creativity and community across Minneapolis.