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The words “May Peace Prevail On Earth” are painted on the side of the building in six different languages.

Como’s ‘May Peace Prevail on Earth’ building stands tall

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 30, 2024

Second-year University student Izzy Walker lives in the Como neighborhood and constantly passes by a peculiar-looking, nearly all-white building.“It’s like a sore thumb sticking out in the middle...

The next Poet Laureate will serve for a two-year term.

Minneapolis Poet Laureate application open

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 27, 2024

The Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department and the Loft Literary Center are partnering to choose Minneapolis’ 2025-2026 Poet Laureate. Whoever is chosen will become the second Poet Laureate...

Bats are one of the most common carriers of rabies in Minnesota.

Health experts warn about rabies in Hennepin County

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 26, 2024

With more than a dozen reports of rabies in bats since Oct. 2023, health experts from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health are advising people to be more cautious around wild animals. Rabies is a...

Sibley Park is named after General Sibley, who was a leader in the U.S.-Dakota War.

Efforts to rename Sibley Park continue

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 25, 2024

The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board is hosting discussions with local Indigenous communities about renaming Sibley Field Park. The Board began renaming efforts for Sibley Field Park in 2021,...

David Frank, Robin Wonsley, Britt Howell, Teila Zoller and Nicholas Torborg sit in front of Prospect Park community members.

Prospect Park crime and Witch’s Hat Tower updates

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 25, 2024

Neighborhood crime rates and updates to the proposed opening of the Witch’s Hat Tower were the main focus of the Sept. 23 Prospect Park Association (PPA) meeting. The meeting was held at The Market...

The Tuttle Elementary School opened in 1911 and closed in 2007.

Como-based Tuttle School could soon be transformed into new apartments

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 23, 2024

A real estate company is in the final negotiations to eventually transform the former Como-based Tuttle School into housing. The building was a nearly century-old elementary school when it was shut...

Minneapolis City Council approved a $1.5 million grant as homelessness becomes a major source of debate ahead of the city’s new budget. Image via Google Maps.

Minneapolis City Council gives $1.5 million grant to Agate Housing

by Maya Bell
Published September 23, 2024

Minneapolis City Council voted to give a $1.5 million grant to homeless advocacy group Agate Housing Thursday to save it from closing permanently. Agate Housing, a nonprofit organization providing...

$900 million has been allocated to outdoor conservation since it was first voted for in 1988.

Legislators and activists campaign to continue using lottery funds for outdoor conservation

by Grace Aigner
Published September 19, 2024

State legislators and conservation activists are campaigning for a ballot question to keep using Minnesota lottery money to fund outdoor conservation ahead of the Nov. 5 election.This is not the first...

NMDP’s headquarters is located in downtown Minneapolis.

Stem cell organization encouraging donations on World Donor Day

by Katrina Bailey
Published September 19, 2024

Carl Shevidy’s doctor diagnosed him with leukemia in July 2014. Two weeks later, he was admitted to the Mayo Clinic. It was at the Mayo Clinic that Shevidy learned he needed four rounds of chemotherapy....

If it goes forward, the Twin Cities would be the largest metropolitan area in the country to ban drive-thrus.

St. Paul considers ban on new drive-thrus

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 19, 2024

St. Paul is considering banning new drive-thrus to improve pedestrian safety, reduce noise and prevent car gas emissions. The St. Paul Planning Commission discussed the potential ban during their...

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