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The  76-year-old 3M factory in Cottage Grove is being directed by Minnesota to limit the amount of PFAS it sends into the Mississippi River.

Minnesota wants to limit chemicals 3M releases into Mississippi River

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 18, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is proposing a wastewater permit limiting the amount of hazardous chemicals allowed to be dumped into the Mississippi River from 3M’s Cottage Grove plant. The...

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...

Welcoming Week’s citizenship and resource fair raised awareness for local immigration resources.

National Welcoming Week celebrates immigrants and refugees

by Alexandra DeYoe
Published September 15, 2024

During National Welcoming Week, Minneapolis and state organizations are raising awareness about resources available to new immigrants and refugees. Welcoming Week is a national celebration honoring...

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...

The new facility will be near the University of Minnesota and is set to start construction by Spring 2025.

Huntington Bank Stadium’s newest neighbor — a biochar facility

by Ainsley Brown
Published September 13, 2024

Minneapolis has announced the construction of a biochar facility near Huntington Bank Stadium to help achieve the city’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.Construction was set to begin in fall 2024,...

Signs reading “Keep Como Going” encourage Southeast Como residents to vote against the East Bank Neighborhood Association merger.

East Bank Neighborhood Association merger to hold community voting

by Grace Aigner
Published September 13, 2024

Three neighborhood associations near the University of Minnesota are planning a public vote on a permanent neighborhood association merger on Sept. 19. The Marcy-Holmes (MHNA), Southeast Como (SECIA)...

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...

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