New North Minneapolis riverfront overlook scheduled to open this spring
26th Avenue North Overlook construction update A new Mississippi River overlook opens this spring at 26th Avenue North! The oval-shaped overlook platform …
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Is a COVID-19 vaccination in your near future?
Most people will agree that the last 12 months have been very eventful, impactful and woeful. The best COVID-19 news in recent months has been the …
World famous artist, painter, sculpturist Rodger Brodin, 1940-1995
There is a statue above the Shingle Creek Pond in Webber Park called The Camden Lumberman. This bronze six-foot, six-inch bronze sculpture was commissioned to …
City is highlighting recovery efforts in 2020, outline priorities for addressing challenges this year
On January 13 City leaders provided an overview of the City’s response to the pandemic and civil unrest in 2020, and outlined priorities for moving forward …
Finding connection in the midst of isolation
Winter brings a need to forge paths for connection that often feels more natural with warmer temps and longer days. At a time when the earth is dormant, …
North Regional Library is reopening!
An 11-month renovation project at North Regional Library is now complete. The library will reopen for Grab and Go service on February 7 at …
A winter wonderland
In mid-January we were treated with a frost that coated the trees along the parkway looking east from Washburn just before sunset. Very pretty. Photo by …
The park that almost wasn’t
This article was written by Deanna Averill Shingle Creek Park is 75 acres of a diversified eco system. In addition to the fish in the 12-mile creek, many water …
Did you really say that?
Early in my career, I took calls from employees and answered their questions. One day, I had a voice message from someone talking in a manufacturing …
Home for Good helps families transition from homeless to stable housing
Each year 1,400 families and individuals in the greater Twin Cities transition from homelessness to stable housing, yet many don’t have the essential items …