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The storms had winds up to 65 miles per hour and resulted in over one thousand clean-up orders. Photo Courtesy of Leon van Eck

‘The Loveliest of Trees’ is gone but not forgotten

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 18, 2024

Matthew Beckman, head of the biology department at Augsburg University, arrived at his office on the morning of Aug. 27 to find the giant cottonwood tree outside his office had fallen. “I pulled...

Scammers are contacting people through websites and lost pet posters.

Officials warn of scammers targeting people with lost pets

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 16, 2024

The Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is warning people about a growing scam targeting owners of lost pets. In the scam, phone calls and messages are sent out to distressed pet owners by someone...

Due to habitat loss and native plant loss, monarch butterflies are disappearing.

Monarch butterfly population decline continues to alarm scientists

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 16, 2024

The official state butterfly since 2000, monarch butterflies are facing a major ecological threat, according to experts.Local, Western populations of monarchs have declined by around 30% compared to...

Fellow SECIA member Kelly Rogers now lives in Marcy-Holmes as a senior at the University of Minnesota.

Student takeaways from neighborhood association participation

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 15, 2024

Student members can be a dime a dozen for local neighborhood organizations close to campus, but student involvement in these groups can provide a unique and fresh perspective many older residents are looking...

Opened on Sept. 6, the line for the restaurant ran out the door.

Kinzō Udon now open in Stadium Village

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 14, 2024

In Stadium Village’s newest restaurant, customers are greeted by bags of udon noodle flour on the left with booths lining the brick wall painted with the words “Kinzō Udon.” Japanese concepts influence...

Finding a work-life balance is a personal journey.

Twin Cities ranked best in U.S. for work-life balance

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 11, 2024

Minneapolis ranked one and St. Paul two in the U.S. for best cities for work-life balance and mental health, according to a study by Coworking Cafe. Mental health, affordability, remote work and commute...

The Kitty Cat Klub was located below Annie's Parlor in Dinkytown. Courtesy of Chris Lautenschlager

A look back at the Kitty Cat Klub

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 9, 2024

The interior was lined with benches and the walls were covered in candles inside the Kitty Cat Klub. A garage door in the front of the store opened up during warmer days. The bar stood on the left near...

Minnehaha Park and Falls has graffiti behind the fall, deteriorated walls and stairs, and a lack of accessibility to the falls.

Minnehaha Falls viewing areas under construction

by Katrina Bailey
Published August 2, 2024

Minnehaha Park and Falls, an important historic, cultural and recreational landmark for Minneapolis and Minnesota, will be undergoing repairs to fix aging infrastructure. The repair efforts to Minnehaha...

Minneapolis City Hall on March 26, 2023.

New work group focuses on African American historic preservation

by Katrina Bailey
Published July 30, 2024

The City of Minneapolis has appointed 15 members to the new African American Historic Work Group to honor and preserve the city’s African American history.  The work group consists of local artists,...

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