It’s time; demand a plan to end gun violence An overview of the 2017 Femicide Report
The Minnesota Femicide Report is a report on those murdered in our state, to educate the public about the lethality of domestic violence. Minnesota …
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Warmer weather increases potential crime
After being stuck inside all winter, and developing a severe case of cabin fever, all of us anxiously await the arrival of the warm spring weather. But some of …
Celebrating 100!
Florence Timmerman, a lifelong Northsider, just celebrated her 100th birthday on January 18. While shoveling for Ms. Timmerman, the Boys to Men Club in Folwell …
Tales from an Inkslinger
Tales from an Inkslinger, the Memoir of a Maverick, written by Ione Nettum Greene Woodford, is a true hidden gem of a book. The book tells of her life …
Vacant lots available for community gardens
The City of Minneapolis invites community gardeners and market gardeners to apply through February 9 to lease vacant City-owned lots. Gardeners can …
Tour looks for homes to feature
Homeowners who’ve recently remodeled, or who have homes well-preserved in their architectural eras, the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour …
Free radon test kits
The City of Minneapolis is giving away 200 radon test kits starting now to increase awareness of the cancer risks of radon and to encourage people to …
Beware of elder financial abuse
Keep an eye out on the pervasiveness of elder financial abuse and the toll it takes on our seniors. We all need to be aware of the red flags of …
Dating apps lead to increase in reported sexual assaults
Striking up a romance through a dating site or app is a well-established method of meeting people in 2018. It’s also increasingly risky when it …
Putting a value on your Northside home
If you own a home in Hennepin County, the start of the holiday season is heralded by the arrival of your proposed property tax statement for taxes due …