The Feds Say the Surge Is Over. Minneapolis Isn’t So Sure.
Operation Metro Surge may be winding down, but families are still in hiding, businesses are still recovering and Minneapolis is only beginning to reckon with the human and economic toll.
Dear Neighbors: It’s Time for Boring, Unsexy Work
The ICE raids may have left the headlines, but families are still sheltering, parents are still delivering groceries and teachers are still absorbing the trauma. The unglamorous work is only beginning.
Kenilworth and Cedar Trails Reopen After Six Years of Light Rail Construction
Earlier this winter, the remaining sections of the Kenilworth and Cedar Lake trails reopened after nearly seven years of closure for construction of the Southwest Light Rail project.
A City Remembers in Ice
Mogren is one of the organizers of the North Side Luminary Light Up, an annual event held at the Old Highland Peace Garden at 18th Avenue and Emerson Avenues North. This year’s gathering, held Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, was billed as a celebration of light, love and community.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
The Politics of Holy Week: Then and Now
Palm Sunday reveals a clash between empire and resistance — a tension that continues to echo in modern protests and movements for justice.
The Butterfly Effect, Minneapolis Style
Hundreds gathered at Powderhorn Park to form a living monarch butterfly — a fleeting act of art, protest and collective trust.
North Polars’ Johan Alcantara Lund of East Isles Wins State Silver
East Isles wrestler Johan Alcantara Lund caps a standout season with a state silver medal for Minneapolis North.
Raymond Luczak
A deaf Minneapolis writer reflects on language, identity and art — and how visual storytelling continues to shape his work.
The Neighbor Tax
A reflection on generosity, community, and the idea of a “neighbor tax” — choosing to support others through kindness, service, and shared responsibility.
Letters to the Editor
Readers share their perspectives on recent Hill & Lake Press coverage, local politics, community events and neighborhood initiatives across Minneapolis.
Time for a Minneapolis Flag That Unites & Inspires
Minneapolis deserves a bold, modern city flag that reflects its creativity, diversity and civic spirit. A thoughtful redesign process could create a unifying symbol for the city’s future.
Support Hill & Lake Press