For most of my 30-year career as a professional (I use the term loosely) chef, it was a rare occasion for my wife, Lisa, and I to attend a social function together. Both of us worked in restaurants …
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By J.D. Fratzke, Savoring the 612
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11/30/23
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The Great Depression was over long before Forrest Wozniak was born. But that time period serves as a backdrop to his career as a sign painter.
Wozniak, who was born and raised in South …
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By Jan Willms
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11/30/23
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Potter Bob Arnoldy has created a treasure in Linden Hills with his curbside pottery grotto. He explains the concept of the grotto and how the community has embraced it. Q: So, tell us what pottery in …
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By Suzie Marty
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11/30/23
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When I heard that Dial Tone was having an album release party at The Cedar Cultural, I was like, “What? Didn’t these kids just meet? How can they have an album already? And how can they …
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By Larry LaVercombe
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11/30/23
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“Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy,” Minnesota Dance Theatre’s (MDT) cherished holiday tradition, returns to the State Theatre Dec. 16-23, 2023. Geneva Higgins Whiteside of …
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11/30/23
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is planning work at The Mall Park next year in coordination with an ongoing Met Council sewer project in the area.
Metropolitan Council Environmental …
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11/30/23
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The Strong Mind Strong Body Foundation is running community solutions with youth markets at Ella Baker School in the Lower Hill East neighborhood of Minneapolis, or the Wedge. These markets are part …
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11/30/23
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New liquor licenses approved
The city council approved several liquor licenses in the area. This includes the HUGE improv Theater, in a a new location at 2728 Lyndale Ave. S, that will …
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11/30/23
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BLAISDELL Y RENOVATIONS
The Blaisdell Y is excited to share that they will undergo renovations to improve member experiences. The renovations will began the week of Monday, Nov. 27 and are …
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11/30/23
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The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) will hold a Special meeting this week on November 29 at 10:15 A.M. at the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) …
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11/27/23
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Minneapolis is filled with great local people doing great things in the world. The Southwest Connector will showcase them with "Let's Connect," a new community speakers series.
Every month, the …
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11/27/23
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Well friends, my time in office has come to an end. I want to thank you, the people of Ward 12, for giving me the opportunity to serve you over the past decade, and for your tremendous support along …
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11/21/23
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There is still time to comment on the city of Minneapolis 2024 budget before it is approved in early December.
Council members will be drafting amendments this month, and their last chance …
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By Cam Gordon
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11/16/23
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Through the end of November 2023, visitors can view the photography of Nedahness Rose Greene alongside KingDemetrius Pendleton’s work at his new place, Listen 2 Us Studio (3730 Chicago Ave.).
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By Jill Boogren
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11/16/23
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Terrell Woods, who goes by the stage name of Carnage, the Executioner, took some time recently to reflect on his career as a beat box artist and rapper.
The Saint Paul musician has built a …
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By Jan Willms
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11/16/23
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Arnée Martin wanted 100 rejections.
“The worst they can say is no,” Martin said.
As an artist applying for grants and scholarships, the TikTok trend of …
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By Talia McWright
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11/16/23
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In America, the avenue to achieving economic mobility is not unilaterally obtainable by every person in our society. This is a truth that is especially evident in our communities throughout …
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By Brett Buckner
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11/16/23
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Sonny’s ice cream should absolutely be on every list of best patios in the city… and they serve wine.
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11/16/23
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Having access to safe, reliable, and clean public transit is crucial for so many Ward 10 residents and visitors. Multiple deep societal crises, from the COVID-19 pandemic to the housing and opioid …
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Minneapolis Council By Aisha Chughtai
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11/16/23
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The next Metro Transit service change is in effect Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Changes that affect the Southwest Connector readership area are: • Routes 17 and 25 will have minor schedule changes …
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By John Wilson
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11/16/23
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