A surprise for Officer Mike
On September 26 TV celebrity Mike Rowe and his crew came to Webber Park to film an upcoming episode of his show Returning the Favor. Returning …
It’s back to school time!
We’ll soon be seeing those familiar yellow school buses traveling through the community. Yes, the new school year is right around the corner, but …
Don’t slide into the summer slump
Whether you call it “summer slump,” “summer brain drain” or the “summer slide,” parents often worry about their children losing academic …
Northside History Tour focus on elders
On May 11 Susan Breedlove led her historical bus tour of North Minneapolis for the 10th year. This year’s theme was “Elders Rooted in North …
Bike Cops for Kids
Ten years ago in the summer of 2009, two School Resource Officers (SROs), Officer Mike Kirchen and Officer Mark Klukow, were looking for a way of …
School has started – let’s all help make it a great school year!
The new school year has started and it’s a good time to think about two of our community’s most important assets – our children and our …
Keep kids learning this summer
You’ve probably heard that kids have “summer slide” or “summer brain drain” while they are out of school for the summer but it …
A good goodbye to Ann Kaari
The Camden Community has lost a real treasure. Ann Kaari passed away on February 9 after a long battle with illness. She was born Ann Marie Nelson on September …
Congratulations to the North High Polars on a great season
North High’s football team ended a great season 10-1, but unfortunately didn’t make it to the state championship game this year. On the cold November 10 …
History of the historic C.A. Smith building
Often referred to as the “castle building,” the iconic yellow brick building at 4400 Lyndale Avenue North has stood there for 125 years. It was originally …