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Workers gathered outside the home of Park & Recreation Board Superintendent Al Bangoura on Tuesday to picket for a union contract that includes fair pay.

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It’s been four years since the Coliseum building was damaged in the Uprising following the murder of George Floyd around the former 3rd Precinct site at E. Lake and Minnehaha. On Juneteenth …

Either displaced or locked in for the night, tenants say they were frustrated with the lack of communication about why their apartments were being searched.

Co-owner of Sushi Train set to open an authentic Chinese spot along the “Asian food court” of Nicollet Avenue.

Minneapolis Public Schools high schools are welcoming to exchange students and families are needed to open up their homes and hearts to show students around the city and their own cultures.

On a sunny May afternoon, a several hundred people gathered in front of Lake Harriet Lower School. They had come to the South Minneapolis school, formerly known as Audubon, to celebrate Lake …

Southwest mourns police officer

On May 30, 2024, Minneapolis police officer, Jamal Mitchell, 36, was shot and killed while responding to a double shooting in southwest Minneapolis, near 22nd St. and Blaisdell Ave. S. after 5:15 …

Intersection of ideas on Interstate 94

As MnDOT evaluates its upcoming Interstate 94 project, community members are talking about how they live, work and play along the corridor, and what they envision for the next 50 years. It’s …

WACSO: Dog treats.

Dog treats. I’ve seen this guy handing out treats to all the passing dogs around Lake Harriet for years. I guess that makes him dog’s best friend. (Illustration by WACSO)

Events - June 2024

FILM SERIES AT MAYFLOWER On select Wednesday evenings throughout summer, join Mayflower UCC (106 E Diamond Lake Road) for a social justice film series. They will provide popcorn, non-alcoholic …

Most people don’t think of moving as fun. The thought of it can be overwhelming. But Gentle Transitions will put anyone’s mind at ease. Gentle Transitions is a move management …

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has kicked off a new program, Cycling Without Age, aimed at helping older adults with mobility issues enjoy time and connect with others in …

The Grammy Climate Ride Across America

South Minneapolis resident Donna Minter is riding her recumbent bike 3,200 miles from San Diego, Calif. to Saint Augustine, Fla. this fall. She plans to raise $500,000 for five climate organizations …

The Minneapolis City Council is taking another look at how to better manage the decades-old practice of allowing city police officers to make money while working independently when they are …

Putting the ‘Up’ back in Uptown

Organizers of the new Uptown Community Coalition want to push negative vibes out of Uptown and bring in resources to help local businesses make it cool again. “We really want to make …

Proposed improvements - bridge

CEDAR LAKE ROAD BRIDGE The city will replace the Cedar Lake Road bridge over the BNSF railroad in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood in 2027. The temporary repairs were completed, and the bridge is open …

Minneapolis parks foundation

After a nationwide search, the board of directors of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation is pleased to announce Anne Hoyt Taff’s appointment as executive director of the Minneapolis Parks and …

City briefs - June 2024

Restaurant workers seek to unionize Workers at Ann Kim’s Korean American restaurant, run by award winning Ann Kim, are expected to vote on June 27 on joining Unite Here Local 17, a union …

Neighborhood news - June 2024

E-waste Collection Event JUNE 29 What do old cell phones, aging computers, and obsolete chargers have in common? They are all part of the e-waste problem in the U.S. According to a 2023 study, …

Business news - June 2024

Sebastian Joe’s expands Sebastian Joe’s has taken over the former Apoy space at 4301 Nicollet Ave., and opening its third ice cream shop. It will be the only Sebastian Joe’s …

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