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Chef J.D. Fratzke cooks on an open fire while camping as his wife, Lisa Anderson Fratzke, shields the meal with an umbrella. (Photos submitted)

“Tis the Season,” I murmur to myself as the aroma of smoke from woodfired charcoal graces my nostrils. I begin to imagine platters piled high with dry-rubbed pork ribs released from the … more

By J.D. Fratzke | 7/21/23

A series of 50 native plant gardens along Nicollet Avenue provide food sources and nesting space for pollinators.

Nicollet Pollinator Pathway for Rusty Patched Bumble Bee

There’s a new pathway in southwest Minneapolis, but it’s not for people. The Nicollet Avenue Pollinator Pathway is a series of 50 native plant gardens along and around Nicollet … more

By Allie Johnson | 7/21/23

Motorists can’t cross Lyndale at 25th anymore, but pedestrians and bicyclists can use the median to pause while crossing. Last summer, the two lanes in either direction were changed to one lane in either direction with a center turning lane. The pilot project was deemed successful as crashes and injuries have been reduced.

Lyndale safer since 4-to-3 conversion

The reduction of traffic lanes on Lyndale Ave from 31st St. to Franklin Ave. has improved safety and will remain in place. Called the “4-3 Lane Pilot Project,” Hennepin … more

By Cam Gordon | 7/21/23

Cedar Lake and Lake of Isle park plan

The plan for Cedar Lake and Lake of the Isles was approved by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) of Commissioners at its meeting on July 5, 2023. The Cedar-Isles Plan … more

7/21/23

ArtAble seeks to provide a sense of community and unity across all abilities through its programming. (Photo submitted)

Power of art brings community together

By Evan Vezmar ArtAble has had its fair share of changes during the pandemic. Founded in 2007 and running as a nonprofit since 2010, this organization functions as an art … more

By Evan Vezmar | 7/21/23

WACSO: Sonny’s ice cream

Sonny’s ice cream should absolutely be on every list of best patios in the city… and they serve wine. (Illustration by WACSO) more

7/21/23

Basanti Miller (she/her), Ed.M., is a Twin Cities writer, free-thinker, and arts educator. She is dedicated to amplifying historically silenced voices through artistic expression.

Creative, healing communities: An answer revealed at The Buffalo Show

Do creative, healing communities exist only in our dreams, or can they be realized? In early May, inside of the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater, an answer revealed itself to me at the Buffalo Show. It was … more

By Basanti Miller | 7/21/23

Scott Zosel (left) of Kingfield performs with Amy Finch on the keyboard during a show at Sociable CiderWerks.

Check out Scott Zosel’s latest album

So, I’m not an album reviewer. (As some of you know, I’m not really a reporter either, I just kind of... talk). When I heard that Kingfield resident Scott Zosel had another album coming … more

By Larry LaVercombe | 7/21/23

Excelsior resident Amy Sabatier says that she feels unwell if she goes too long without creating. It took her awhile to arrive at her career as a jewelry artist. (Photos submitted)

Travel inspires local jewelry artist

Tell me a little about who Amy Sabatier of Amy Sabatier Designs is… Let’s start with where you are from… Excelsio, Minn. Tell us about your career as jewelry designer… … more

By Suzie Marty | 7/21/23

Friends of Minnehaha park group forms

Richard Kronick (far right) discusses the seven flour mills that used to be located on Minnehaha Creek during a presentation on June 10, 2023 at Washburn Library. It was the first event … more

7/21/23

City briefs - July 20

Listening session on police The U.S. Department of Justice has issued the results of their investigation of the Minneapolis Police Department, and is now seeking community feedback on the … more

Briefs compiled by Cam Gordon | 7/21/23

Neighborhood news - July 20

GIVE INPUT ON KMART/NICOLLET PROJECT The project team has recently launched Phase II of engagement for the New Nicollet Redevelopment project (the former Kmart site). They are asking for … more

7/21/23

Dj Al Metro plays music during The Uprising krump battle on Saturday, June 10, at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in Saint Paul.

The SOTA Movement

Simone Hall, aka Athena, had the crowd in an uproar. The audience surrounded her, cheering louder than the music Dj Al Metro was playing from the overhead speakers. The 20-year-old had just won both … more

By Talia McWright | 7/6/23

Through Ridwell’s pickup service, Minneapolis residents can recycle items that the city doesn’t pick up, such as plastic bags. (Photo submitted)

Ridwell Recycling subscription service gaining popularity

When it comes to curbside recycling in the city of Minneapolis, if it’s not paper, glass, metal, or a certain type of plastic, it has to go in the trash bin. But there’s a recycling … more

By Allie Johnson | 7/6/23

Collaboration aims to stop auto thefts

On June 14, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced a new initiative to address the surge in young people who are stealing cars. Youth auto-theft has been on the rise in … more

By Cam Gordon | 7/6/23

RENEWED UPTOWN

Kim Bartmann of Placemaker Hospitality has been working in the Uptown neighborhood since the mid 1980s. The owner of the French bistro Barbette (1600 W. Lake St.), as well as Trapeze, Gigi’s … more

By Tesha M. Christensen | 7/6/23

Artists Fadumo Ali (left), and Bobby Rogers (right) sit in the MCAD gallery space of the “Grow As We Are” art exhibition. It is open through the end of the day on Aug. 5.

Black life in photos

Bobby Rogers graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) nine years ago. This summer, he’s part of the exhibit, “Grow As We Are” featuring photographs of the … more

By Talia McWright | 7/6/23

Michele Rae, RPh, MA, NBC-HWC is the founder of The Center Within, LLC and author of “Living From the Center Within: Co-Creating Who You Are Becoming.” She provides holistic coaching designed to accelerate and support personal, professional, and organizational transformation.

Evolving into your healthiest self

One of the many changes we have seen over the past few years in health and wellness is our increased access to online information. There are more podcasts, videos, meet up groups, webinars, and … more

By Michele Rae | 7/6/23

Lavish Mack enters Ward 13 race

Zachery Metzger, also known as Lavish Mack, is running for the Minneapolis City Council seat in Ward 11. If elected Metzger says he is committed to donating half of his city council salary to local … more

7/6/23

The Taste of Linden Hills fundraiser raised more than $12,000 for the neighborhood.

Linden Hills Neighborhood Association update July 2023

Taste Fundraiser Raises $12K On May 23, more than 200 people came out to support LHiNC’s Taste of Linden Hills Fundraiser at St. Thomas the Apostle. The delicious event brought … more

7/6/23