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.
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Rep. Katie Jones’ Bike Ride to Motherhood
A Minneapolis lawmaker lives her climate values, biking to and from the hospital with her newborn son.
Minneapolis City Council Moves to Remove “Ice” From Local Lexicon
A satirical look at a fictional push to remove the word “ice” from Minneapolis — from business names to weather forecasts.
Area Park Board Commissioner Explains Decision to Remove Parkway
East Isles residents raise concerns about safety, traffic and access after a vote to explore closing part of The Mall parkway.
Uptown United Launches Community Ambassador Walks
A new volunteer-led initiative aims to bring people back to Uptown’s streets, support local businesses and strengthen neighborhood presence.
Even My Dogs Don’t Think Uptown Is “Vibrant”
Daily walks through Uptown reveal a gap between the neighborhood’s “vibrant” label and the reality residents experience on the ground.
Why I Voted No on the Pre-Eviction Notice Extension
Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer explains why extending eviction notice timelines may worsen housing instability and why rental assistance is a more effective solution.
48th in the Nation: A Wake-Up Call for School Counseling in Minnesota
Minnesota’s 48th-place ranking in student-to-counselor ratios highlights urgent gaps in mental health support and student services.
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