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The Northeaster strives to be the ultimate resource for all happenings in our neighborhood. From special events to investigative reporting, our reliable news services keep the community connected and informed.
April is National Volunteer Month. An important way for our community to thrive is thanks to the many volunteers we have! Read all about some volunteering opportunities in the April 3 edition of the Northeaster. While there, check out these featured photos of people with their animals from Minneapolis Animal Care & Control! https://www.mynortheaster.com/wp-content/news-archives/240403Northeaster/ =9
Today, while the sun may no longer be visible, we also think about something else that mya no longer become visible, The Quincy Street Cobblestones. Read about their future while the sun is blocked today and see what you think. https://www.mynortheaster.com/wp-content/news-archives/240403Northeaster/ =3
Las Twins food truck, too! Help us raise funds and friends to help repair the free parking lot by our office, and keep it free!
A little incentive to come to the Hollywood Theater today: the first 100 ticketholders in the door will receive a little drink ticket for a dollar off any beverage at our cash bar between 3 and 5pm. You can have a beer, cocktail or a glass of wine, and relax while you listen to some incredible music all in the beautifully restored Hollywood Theater! Music starts at 3. See you there :)
Need tickets to Pothole Palooza? We've got you covered! We're giving away pairs of tickets to Saturday's benefit concert! Show starts at 3 pm at the Hollywood Theater. To enter:
- Be following Northeaster on either Facebook or Instagram
- Tag a friend in the comments of this post you would bring to the concert (either FB or IG, no need to do both)
We will randomly choose winners at 2 PM today. Quick turnaround! Tickets can be picked up at the door for the concert if you win. Good luck!
This starts tomorrow!
"The Great Northeast Scavenger Hunt begins NOW! Have you mapped your routes?! This year features 30 local businesses, the ones you keep hearing about, one for every day of 30 Days of Biking (April).
The protected bikeways (above) are a perfect way to get started, but the great thing about bicycles (one of so many) is that bikes can go anywhere, like right up to the front door (which is great because bikes make Scavenger Hunt selfies SO much better). And there’s no more convenient parking than bicycle parking. There’s always a space! (Unless it’s Art-a-Whirl.)
Hunters can earn the 2024 Merit Patch! Pick up great prizes from wonderful local businesses. But most important, get on your bike and ride! (It’s actually going to be a beautiful spring this time.)
Rules, details, checkpoints, everything at www.recovery.bike/events"
Climate Activism, Skateboards, coffee and now a stage to helo you "Rage and Reset" Pilllar Forum is making a lot of changes. Covered and photographed by Alex Schlee in the latest edition of the Northeaster.
What happens to a school when it no longer exists? It's a natural part of a city growing, so our editor, Cynthia Sowden, took a look back at some schools that used to be in our coverage area, but are now just memories. Did you attend any of these schools?
Hey everyone! The Northeaster office is a stop on the Great Northeast Scavenger Hunt! Details below.
"Announcing the 5th annual Great Northeast Scavenger Hunt!
This year’s Hunt celebrates (and supports) the amazing local businesses of Northeast during all 30 Days of Biking (April)!
Follow for daily Instagram checkpoints.
- Visit a checkpoint
- Post it on Instagram
- Tag Shop and the checkpoint partner of the day
5 posts earns the 2024 Merit Patch.
Visit all 30 checkpoints to earn the NE Super Fan Swag Bag with fabulous prizes from the 30 businesses profiled during the Hunt. Follow along to find out what’s in the bag.
But don’t do it for the prizes. Do it for Northeast. Do it for the exercise and the fresh air. Do it for the planet. Do it for yourself. Most important, take THE PLEDGE and do it for 30 Days!
Shout out to the NE Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mpls for collaborating again on this year’s hunt.
And wear your helmet!"
Full details at www.recovery.bike/events
Easter park activities that didn't make it into our last issue:
March 30:
Bunny Brunch and Egg Hunt, 9 am-Noon, Audubon Park, Ages 1-6, $8
Egg Hunt, 9 am-2 pm, Logan Park, Ages 12 and under, FREE
Egg Hunt, 10 am-Noon, Waite Park, All ages, FREE
April 6:
Bunny & Egg Hunt, 9-11 am, Windom NE Park, Ages 5-10, FREE
April 12:
Tiny Tot Spring Party, Logan Park, Ages 5 and under, 10 am-1 pm, FREE
Despite the weather outlook for the coming week, we are in the first days of Spring. We featured photos by Karen Kraco in our latest of the Northeaster. Check it out at www.mynortheaster.com.
"Traveling in Wonder" is a new book by NE resident and travel photographer, Autumn Carolynn. Mark Peterson told us about the book and Autumn's travels in the latest edition of the Northeaster. Check it out!
The Bandura is a plucked-string folk instrument from Ukraine that can trace its origins to as far back as 1441. This harp-sounding instrument was played at a recent Fish Fry at the Ukrainian Center by Alicia. Photo by Cynthia Sowden.
Earlier this month, Broken Clock Brewing unveiled a new beer dubbed “My Name is Peaches” after a lyric from a Nina Simone song. Proceeds from the sale of this new beer will go toward supporting the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO), which works closely with the brewery to back projects that improve the neighborhood.
Have you tried the beer yet? What are your thoughts?
What's with all these apartments being built? Are they done yet? These questions are answered and more in the latest edition of the Northeaster. https://www.mynortheaster.com/wp-content/news-archives/240306Northeaster/ =1
Stone Arch Bridge virtual public meeting March 19
The Minnesota Dept. of Transportation will hold a virtual public meeting about the reconstruction of the Stone Arch Bridge Tuesday, March 19, 5:30-6:30 pm. Get an overview of the project, construction impacts, and schedule and participate in a Question-and-Answer session. Register at https://form.jotform.com/240504352939154?.
Soon, crews will repair and replace stone, replace the mortar on the entire bridge, and make other repairs as needed. During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge through fall 2025. Crews will close half of the bridge at a time during construction, allowing people to walk or bike to the middle of the bridge and turn around at the closure. Construction is anticipated to be completed by spring 2026.
There are plenty of ways to assist your community and one of the biggest is to read your Northeaster. We've got the Northeast Experience section and various columns about what's happening. If you didn't read it, you could miss great things to do, like Hops for Hunger by SACA, a great way to help your community and drink beer. Check it out in the 2/21 edition of the Northeaster. https://www.mynortheaster.com/wp-content/news-archives/240221Northeaster/ =11
Interested to learn how to enter the Tree Lottery? Why should you not rake this Spring? Did you know Lawns to Legumes is not just a fun alliterative phrase to say? Learn about all these things in the latest edition of the Northeaster, https://www.mynortheaster.com/wp-content/news-archives/240221Northeaster/ =1
Did you ever shop at Don Leary's? Have you never heard of Don Leary's? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you're going to want to read the latest Dateline: Northeast column in the 2/21 edition of the Northeaster. What do you remember about Don Leary's?
Tuesday, Feb. 26 was Walt Sentyrz’ last turn as a Minnesota State High School League swim meet official. After 43 years of pacing pool decks — 1,600-plus swim meets — he has retired from officiating. Don't worry, he'll still head up Sentyrz Market.
You may have lived it, but we recorded it. Feb. 14 saw two seasons in just one day. It's the cover image of the next Northeaster, coming to your doorstep and local businesses tomorrow!
The Art to Change the World Climate Team is doing quite well in the Plastic-Free Challenge. Hopefully we're not just being competitive, but laying common ground for future actions and outreach. We believe art does change the world, and salute all the artists who are working on moving people to recognize climate change (and do something about it) through their art. Yesterday about 40 people (from all over) saw the "Plastic Earth" movie; learned about bioplastics and several other good things happening around the world that we could learn from. There's still time to participate in the challenge, whether or not you're inspired to join our ACW Climate Team.
This challenge will help you reduce plastic use in ways that fit best in your lifestyle. Together, our actions help protect water, improve our health, address climate change, and create a plastic-free world.
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Video montage by Northeaster photographer Mike Madison (@bumpopera) of the February 27 march in support of Ukraine. The demonstration started at the two Ukrainian churches in Northeast Minneapolis, St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic and St. Michael's and St. Gregory's Ukrainian Orthodox. The group walked to the Stone Arch Bridge where they were met by Belarusian-Americans, then headed back to the Ukrainian American Community Center on Main Street NE.
TKO Drumline performed at the "Night at the Nic" fundraiser for East Side Neighborhood Services
We're proud of our Northeaster team. 🙌
Congrats to Mike Madison @bumpopera, who went home with FIVE awards from the Better Newspaper Contest tonight! He won in the following categories...3rd place: Arts & Entertainment Story, 2nd place: News Photo, 2nd & 3rd place: Photo Story, 2nd place: Portrait & Personality Photo. Great job Mike!
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