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Woman enjoying a colorful fall day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with autumn leaves, coffee and seasonal clothing.

ARE YOU READY? MINNEAPOLIS FALL 2026 STARTS NOW.

September 17, 2026

Minneapolis is about to give us six spectacular weeks of crisp air, changing leaves and neighborhood life before winter comes looking for us. Act accordingly.

Hole 12 at Hiawatha Golf Course with the Minneapolis skyline in the background.

Hiawatha Is a Social-Justice Test

July 21, 2026

Is Hiawatha Golf Course simply a golf course—or one of Minneapolis’ most important civil rights landmarks? Jonathan Carlson argues that Commissioner Kay Carvajal Moran has inherited a defining test of whether the city will preserve a nationally recognized historic landscape or allow it to disappear.

A puppet float representing the ocean winds through South Minneapolis during the 2025 MayDay Parade. © Gina Kelly / Alamy Stock Photo

MayDay Parade 2025 The Southside Gathers

May 2, 2025

The MayDay Parade returns to South Minneapolis on May 4, 2025. Expect pasty legs in sandals, the scent of weed in the air, and a joyful stampede of neighbors shaking off winter with puppets, protest, music, and mischief.

This is a photograph of a young Tiger Woods with his father Earl.

Earl Woods, Tiger, and South Minneapolis

March 5, 2025

Written by Geofredo White Did you know Tiger Woods came to Minneapolis in 1999? Today, on what would have been Earl Woods’ birthday (March 5,

A drug dealer out of focus behind some marijuana plants.

The Life of a Minneapolis Weed Dealer

November 22, 2023

Reflecting on his life as a dealer, “Johnny Weedman” (a pseudonym) shares, “Selling weed, it’s my full-time gig. I manage to pay my bills and have a little left over. But the real challenge? Dealing with fucking stupid people. It’s like any service industry, like working in a restaurant or retail, but you run into a lot of stupid motherfuckers. And because it’s kinda illegal, people think they can behave differently than they would in a legit business.”

Bryant Avenue South: Road to Hell or Visionary Masterpiece

September 4, 2023

Bryant Avenue South: Is it the road to hell, paved with the good intentions of misguided narcissists? Or is it a masterpiece created by enlightened visionaries who illuminate the way to a brighter future of cycling as transportation?

Homelessness in Minneapolis: A Crisis Unveiled

September 3, 2023

The bitter truth of homelessness in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a multifaceted crisis driven by rising housing costs, mental health struggles, and addiction issues. In this 300-word blog post, we delve into the harsh realities faced by over 6,000 homeless individuals in the city, highlighting the urgent need for action and compassion.

Minneapolis’s Urban Marijuana Cultivation Scene is Growing

September 2, 2023

Minneapolis is one of the many cities in the United States that has legalized the cultivation and use of marijuana. This has led to a boom in the urban marijuana cultivation scene, with new businesses popping up all over the city.

Minneapolis: A Rock ‘n’ Roll City

September 2, 2023

Minneapolis is a city with a rich rock ‘n’ roll history. The city has been home to some of the biggest names in rock, including Prince, Bob Dylan, and The Replacements.

ARE YOU READY? MINNEAPOLIS FALL 2026 STARTS NOW.

September 17, 2026

Minneapolis is about to give us six spectacular weeks of crisp air, changing leaves and neighborhood life before winter comes looking for us. Act accordingly.