South High – second in State
BY SKYE SPINDLER The Minneapolis South High School debate team had phenomenal success at the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) State Debate Tournament in January. Students from all across Minnesota got together for high quality, rigorous debate. Across two long days of competition, the partnership of Sofia Burgess and Noah Winters…
A new community in the community
BY KAY SCHROVEN On Thursday, Jan. 18, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at Calvary Lutheran Church at 39th Street and Chicago Avenue in South Minneapolis, the conclusion of an exciting and challenging $15 million project. This event was followed by a celebration as the newly transformed property was introduced to…
Ways out of food insecurity
BY STEPHANIE FOX Last year, food insecurity in the Twin Cities increased substantially. Visits to the 472 food shelves rose from 300,000 to 500,000. The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill to provide $5 million in emergency funds, part of the Minnesota Emergency Food Assistance Program. The bill passed the House…
Heart of the Beast needs your help!
Donate at www.hobt.org or by texting “Puppet” to 243725. In the Heart of the Beast is a puppet and mask theatre that has proudly served the Powderhorn and Phillips neighborhoods for 50 years. From a small group of street theatre artists and activists, HOBT has become a world-renowned theater recognized…
Hundred Flowers
Restaurant and food news, plus a mini-review of Lulu’s Ethio Vegan
‘Ironbound’ – chasing men, money and the American dream
BY KAY SCHROVEN The Minneapolis Frank Theatre players in “Ironbound” subtly and eloquently connect us to important matters of our time – immigration; women’s independence or lack thereof; domestic violence; class; economic issues; relationships; addiction; and parenting. Love is a luxury for Darja, a 30-something mother and Polish immigrant living…