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Southside Harm Reduction Services’ Community Hub, located at 810 East Franklin Avenue, is a drop-in center, where people who use drugs can pick up those same safe use supplies, and get access to medical care and substance use treatment. It also provides a safe and supportive space for people struggling with addiction to spend time during the day (Photos submitted)
A safe site for people who use drugs
Chee Xiong (left) attends the Weaving Water Workshop on June 21, 2025 in downtown Minneapolis to explore indigo dyeing. She said, “I’m a Hmong person interested in the traditional way fabric was produced to make clothing in Hmong society. Most fabric is now produced and dyed by machine; I want to learn the process in which its dyed by hand. Joe Lopez (right) is a Minneapolis-based physical therapist and gardener. He has grown indigo in his home garden for the last two summers, and is experimenting with different solutions for mixing dyes.
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MMR founding Member Claire Luger performs with her band, The Silent Treatment, at the organization’s inaugural event on June 22, 2025 at the Hook and Ladder. Since 2016, Luger has incorporated politics into her songwriting. “We use music as a way of getting political messages out.”
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Campaign on for at-large Park Board seats

All nine Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seats are up for election this November. So far,17 people have publicly said they are running for one of the six district or three at-large …

1-394 and I-94 project will run thru 2026

The multi-year maintenance and improvement project along I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Highway 100 has begun at 7 p.m. July 14, through 5 a.m. Mon, July 28, eastbound I-394 will be reduced …

Section of Cedar Lake Parkway Closed

A closure of Cedar Lake Parkway to vehicle traffic from just east of Burnham Road across the rail corridor to Xerxes Avenue South began on July 14. The purpose of this closure is to construct the …

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Mindful Creativity
Luis Fitch
Urban Art Village launches on Lake St.
The heart of East Lake Street will come alive this summer with the launch of Urban Art Village, a groundbreaking, artist-led outdoor marketplace and cultural gathering space. Kicking off on Saturday, …
Diane Miller, host of 89.3 The Current Local Show will emcee the inagural Hennepin Fest, an event to empower women and LGBTQ+ folks.
Hennepin Fest illuminates women musicians, artists
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Hennepin History Museum will host Hennepin Fest, a free outdoor festival in Whittier’s Washburn Fair Oaks Park featuring music and poetry from local women and …
Dr. Gwendolyn Freed
New president at MCAD
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) has appointed Gwendolyn Freed, PhD, as the institution’s 20th president, effective June 1, 2025. She was selected by unanimous vote of the Board of …
Filis Q. Diaz or Fi Q Diaz wraps up her show at Queermunity on April 28 and opened a new exhibit down the street at La La Ice Cream.
Meet FI Q Diaz
  Uptown artist Filis Q. Diaz just wrapped up a show at Queermunity (3036 Hennepin Ave.) and opened an exhibit down the street at La La Ice Cream (3146 Hennepin Ave.)   …
The three women featured in the film, “The People’s Way” – (left to right) Robin Wonsley, Toshira Garraway and Jeanelle Austin – pose after a Q&A with moderator Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley (far right) after a screening at The Main during the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on April 9.
‘The People’s Way’ premieres in Midwest
After two sold out screenings – first at The Main and then at the Capri – “The People’s Way” film was given an encore screening among the “Best of the Fest” …

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Rebuild Repair Recycle
Textile Center in Southeast Minneapolis is known far and wide as a hub of excellence for all things fiber, and has been for more than 30 years. As of Friday, May 30, 2025, it’s also a place …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge. “Public input, stakeholder …
MN Lakes and Rivers is proud to announce the launch of a new pilot initiative, the City of Lake Stewards program, debuting on Lake Harriet in the summer of 2025. Drawing from the success of the …

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Joe Hyser (left) and Jayne Roberts admire the perennial garden Roberts brought to life in front of Hyser’s home on the 4000 block of Pleasant Avenue South.
Jaynie Appleseed
Ask residents on the 4000 block of Pleasant Avenue South and its surrounding streets about their yard, and you’ll likely hear the same name come up over and over: Jayne Roberts. Since moving …
Tina Jackson (front row wearing purple tie dye shirt) believes that soul line dancing is a big mood booster. "Being around others and enjoying the music helps reduce stress and anxiety. The music and coordinated movements also boost confidence, self-esteem, and cognitive function, making it a valuable tool for your mental well-being," she said.
'Gotta Dance' with Tina Jackson
Tina Jackson is the “Lady of Line Dance.” She teaches free classes once a month at Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis (310 E 38th St), and is at Oxford Community Center in …
Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Minding my body by celebrating my feet
With warmer weather coming, I have been able to get outside and walk more. Walking more is causing me to be aware that it is so easy for me to take my feet for granted. So, in this column, I am …
Veteran Gary Pashaibn asked protesters to sign his large poster reading "Veterans Earned Their Benefits."
400 protest federal cuts at VA
A rally was held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 outside the VA at E 54th St and Minnehaha Ave. Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey spoke to about 400 protesters about Trump's threats to VA staff and medical care.
‘Good Ancestors’ recognized by Elders Climate Action
The Twin Cities chapter of Elders Climate Action honored three local activists with its annual Good Ancestor award, recognizing their legacies of community-centered climate action. Elders Climate …

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20 AWARDS FOR TMC PUBLICATIONS IN 2023

TMC Publication's three newspapers earned a total of 20 awards at this year's Better Newspaper Contest. Congrats to the winners! NEWS1) First Place, Sports Story - Eric Erickson, “Unforgettable …
Voices Against Violence
Adapted from the Domestic Abuse Invervention Programs Duluth Model Power & Control Wheel and the National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL), a project of the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WCADV).
Teens say family court shouldn’t force them to have relationship with dad
Ethan* and Mason* have told professional after professional that they don’t want to see their dad. And now, because they won’t go, the 16-year-old and 13-year-old might be put in an …
Dr. Catherine Barrett
‘Oppressive’ experience:’ 57 hearings, 80 court orders, 12 parenting time schedules
What do you do when 11 judges and referees, 20 therapists, 12 mediators, two parenting consultants (with 37 directives), one custody evaluator, and one guardian ad litem haven’t been able to …
Police officer Paul Elmstrand, officer Matthew Ruge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth
Violence Free Minnesota issues statement on Burnsville Police and EMT domestic violence homicides
Violence Free Minnesota issued the following statement on Tuesday, Feb. 20 to call attention to the full circumstances around Shannon Cortez Gooden's murder of two police officers and an EMT in …
Christmas Eve luminary supports Domestic Abuse Project
For 25 years, the warm glow of hundreds of luminaries have lit Dupont/King’s Highway on Christmas Eve. The annual event not only brings neighbors together, but it has raised over $50,000 for …
Dani's daughter sent her teddy bear with her mom on Oct. 2, 2023. “I couldn’t stop thinking about how my daughter would take the news that her mom wasn’t coming home for a month,” said Dani.
Domestic abuse victim jailed
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a Minnesota judge ordered a victim to jail for not forcing her daughter to see her father. Dani* was ordered to serve 30 days in jail on Oct. 2, 2023 or …

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Opinion
Youth journalist Christian Flores speaking with entrepreneurs and community leaders (left to right) Amalia Moreno-Damgaard, Johan Gomez Sang, Anita Grace, Elvis Rivera, and fellow youth journalist Yareli Peña at St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN) during an episode of the “Youth Community Journalism” show. (Photo by Eric Ortiz)
How youth entrepreneurship is transforming us
The 15-year-old host grabbed the mic and looked into the camera with confidence. “Hi, my name is Christian Flores," he said to begin this "Youth Community Journalism" show, introducing a …
Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Celebrations and Concerns after shootings
It’s Saturday morning June 14. I woke up making a list of my health issues. I’ve done that several times over the course of the last month in preparation for visits to doctors, physician …
Labor activists mark bloody Friday events of 1934
On Sunday, July 20, 2025, labor activists will mark the 91st anniversary of the Bloody Friday labor massacre in Minneapolis with the traditional laying of a floral wreath, music, speakers and the …
Step on the gas; speed up the clean energy transition!
My neighborhood was recently inundated by utility workers carving coffin-sized holes in front of every house, threading new gas pipe under street and yard to move gas meters outside of houses for …
Donald L. Hammen is a longtime south Minneapolis resident, and serves on the All Elders United for Justice steering committee.
Concerns after shooting and celebrations
It's Saturday morning June 14. I woke up making a list of my health issues. I've done that several times over the course of the last month in preparation for visits to doctors, physician assistants …

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HENNEPIN AVENUE
Amazing Thailand has struggled without street parking for customers in front of their building at 3024 Hennepin Ave. S., especially as they’ve shifted business to takeout, says general manager Korawan (Yin) Muangmode, second from left, shown with her brother and family, owners Dee and Kulsatreet Noree with Yindee and Sandee (age 4), and head chef Khamsouk Pathilath (left). (Photo by Tesha M. Christensen)
Hennepin Ave design: Helpful or hurtful?
If the proposed reconstruction plan for Hennepin Ave. passes, Kristin Traynor says The Corner Balloon Shoppe will be moving from 2455 Hennepin Ave. “I have an extremely diverse group of …
Hennepin for People has drawn people together at various events to inform and educate on the project. (Photo submitted)
Hennepin for People supports city’s proposed plan for Hennepin Ave. South
As woman of color, Wedge resident Chandra Lalla says she knows how “our streets don’t serve everyone well.“For generations, city streets were built solely with car travel in mind, …
Corner of Lagoon and Hennepin, looking south, in 1938. (Minnesota Historical Society)
True progress on Hennepin requires a business plan
Small businesses are the lifeblood of any community. They provide distinctive character to a neighborhood and are the engine that drives a local economy. Without local businesses, there is no local …
COMPETITION FOR SPACE ALONG S. HENNEPIN
By Tesha M. Christensen In a one-way presentation on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, city staff acknowledged that there are competing desires for E. Hennepin Ave., and they can’t all be addressed …
BUSINESSES SUBMIT LETTER TO CITY
In all, 115 Uptown businesses collectively asked the city to conduct “a more thorough analysis, update studies and ultimately begin to incorporate the views, suggestions, and proposals of the Hennepin Avenue business community into a new plan for Hennepin Avenue that is truly inclusive for all.”
George Floyd Memorial Square
Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and other City leaders host a media availability to address the U.S. Department of Justice’s motion to dismiss the federal consent decree with the City of Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Minnesota Department of Health affirm commitment to police reforms despite DOJ's motion to dismiss

On May 21, 2025, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Police Chief Brian O’Hara, and other city leaders reiterated their commitment to continuing police reform work already underway, despite the U.S. …

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