‘One of the things that we’re noticing with travel is that we don’t have as much of a strong peak transit period anymore. Transit travel is a lot more consistent throughout the day.’
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Ellison and Martinez debate ahead of fall electionÂ
Residents of North Minneapolis’s Ward 5 gathered for a public safety town hall and debate between City Councilmember Jeremiah Ellison and challenger Victor Martinez.
Posted inHealth + Wellness
Free health screenings and vaccines on July 29 at Northside wellness village
The Wellness Village will be at POPLI’s headquarters at 600 18th Avenue North in Minneapolis from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 29.
Posted inArts + Culture
Open Streets returns!
The series of events, which historically involved closing long stretches of road to motorists so pedestrians and bikers can enjoy themselves, had been pared back in recent years due to staffing limitation.
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
‘Capri-ciate’ this landmark North Minneapolis theater this summer
Tickets are still available for the July 13 jazz and R&B concert featuring chart-toppers Shaun LaBelle, Stokley, and Randy Scott on the Capri stage.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Some still wary of Blue Line anti-displacement measures
‘We heard very clearly from our community residents and businesses their concerns about displacement.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Music
‘Tales of the Northside’ honors Minneapolis Sound and community
In addition to honoring Prince and the other amazing talents that helped pioneer the Minneapolis Sound, ‘Tales from the Northside’ is a benefit to establish a Minneapolis Sound Museum.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Standoff ends in deadly FBI shooting in North MinneapolisÂ
Last weekend, federal agents shot and killed a suspect in North Minneapolis while they were helping local officials serve a warrant.
Posted inLocal & State, News
North Minneapolis residents wary of proposed Blue Line extension
‘We are fighting very hard to make sure we have resources. But we have got to make sure it is enough so that businesses and residents can survive.’
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North Minneapolis businesses concerned over Met Council’s proposed light rail extension
‘The train is gonna go right past all these other businesses. I just don’t see how it’s going to truly benefit the people here.’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Store closings in North Mpls a hardship for many
February will see the closing of two stores in North Minneapolis.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Spark’d Studio opens for Northside youthÂ
Spark’d Studio also offers students the chance to explore professional fields such as podcasting, design, writing, documentary production, journalism, and more.
Posted inFeatured, Sports
‘Boys in Blue’ explores relationships between police and kids
‘So many good cops were out there trying as hard as they can.’
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, National, News
Showtime documentary follows North High’s Polars
‘Boys In Blue’ is a four-part docuseries that follows the Polars through their 2021 season.
Posted inFeatured, Local & State, News
Metro Transit micro offers handy new option for riders
A fleet of five microbuses is available to the North Minneapolis service area so wait times are minimal, usually under 10 minutes.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Light rail route through North Mpls still unsettled
‘People want to ride light rail, but they really don’t want to live that close to it.’
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Free program in North Mpls this week aims to ‘crack the code’ to lucrative government contracts
‘Cracking the Code: State Purchasing Power & Economic Prosperity in North Minneapolis” takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 at UROC.’
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Photo of the Week | Riding in style
Louis Moore, president of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club, and Jerry Ciardelli of Erdahl Aerial Photography rode through the Open Streets Festival on West Broadway in Minneapolis.Â
Posted inPhoto Galleries
Open Streets West Broadway photo highlights
On Sept. 10, Â community members hit West Broadway in North Mpls. to enjoy one of the season’s last Open Streets.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Metro Transit tests new Uber-Lyft-like service on Northside
On September 10, Metro Transit will launch Metro Transit micro, which is stylized in lowercase and will offer rides to anyone who needs to get around in the city’s Near North, Bryn Mawr, and Harrison neighborhoods.