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Community members met in the University Lutheran Church of Hope Tuesday night for the first-ever EBNP meeting.

Construction, greenspaces talk at East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership first meeting

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 21, 2025

The first-ever East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP) meeting was Tuesday night with association members and city staff giving updates about the two future construction projects in the area, the creation...

The Community Safety Ambassador Program for south Minneapolis launches this May.

Community safety ambassador program for south Minneapolis starts in May

by Maya Bell
Published March 18, 2025

Minneapolis is expanding its use of community safety ambassadors in May to south Minneapolis near the Powderhorn Park neighborhood to improve safety and build trust in the community.The Community Safety...

Transplants from more than 20 states have settled in Minnesota since a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in 2023.

Minnesota sanctuary status sees challenges from Trump administration

by Maya Bell
Published March 18, 2025

As the new Trump administration cracks down on sanctuary states like Minnesota, the state’s Attorney General Keith Ellison pledged to defend Minnesota’s law. Minnesota’s so-called sanctuary...

Supporters gather at the Minnesota State Capitol to support Ukraine’s efforts in the conflict with Russia.

Three years later, Ukrainian students’ fear for Ukraine’s future grows

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 17, 2025

Ukrainian-American students feel increasing fear and uncertainty about Ukraine’s future with President Donald Trump’s negative rhetoric toward the country and revamped efforts to end the war. Trump...

Massive federal funding cuts and federal worker layoffs among the highlights to Trump’s second term.

Local Republicans weigh in on Trump’s second term

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 13, 2025

Some local Republican supporters are all in on President Donald Trump’s second administration’s changes but wish the administration would take more time before making decisions. In his first nearly...

Chloe the sloth is a resident at Como Zoo.

Como Zoo and Conservatory to receive funding to support habitat improvement, education

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 13, 2025

A new Minnesota Senate bill would give Como Zoo and Conservatory $3.5 million for the next two years from the state’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. The money will go toward educational programs,...

The existing Talmage Crossing Community Garden in bloom. The empty asphalt plot sits across the street on the corner of Talmage Avenue and 21st Avenue. Courtesy of Lila Smith.

Time is running out to build a new Como community garden

by Grace Aigner
Published March 13, 2025

Minneapolis’ Southeast Como neighborhood houses long-time residents, University of Minnesota students, small businesses, parks and six gardens. One of those six gardens is the Talmage Crossing Community...

López Franzen served on the Minnesota Senate for 10 years as a DFLer before her leadership ended in 2023.

Former state Sen. Melisa López Franzen announces run for U.S. Senate

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published March 10, 2025

Former Minnesota Senate Leader Melisa López Franzen announced her campaign for the U.S. Senate Monday morning. “I am running for the United States Senate to protect our Minnesota values, restore...

Nitrates are a natural nutrient found in water, soil and plants, but can be harmful or deadly to people and animals if exposed to high levels of it.

Minnesota environmental organizations suing state agencies for nitrate pollution

by Grace Aigner
Published March 7, 2025

Minnesota environmental advocacy organizations filed a lawsuit against state government agencies to limit nitrate pollution in drinking water.The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA),...

Dinkytown street construction will come in 2026

by Katrina Bailey
Published March 6, 2025

Dinkytown will see more street construction in 2026 to improve accessibility and safety in the neighborhood. The construction, part of the Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvement Project and budgeted around...

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