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Learn to fix your broken stuff for free at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 4-7 pm, last items accepted at 6:30 pm. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and learn new repair skills. This event is family friendly. No registration required. Upcoming 2025 dates: July 22, August 12 and 26, Sept 9 and 23, Oct 14 and 28, Nov 25, Dec 9…

Learn the unique history of this tucked away little-known street in the farthest northeast corner of the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County. What is the connection to Minneapolis Streetcar magnate Thomas Lowry? Why is the street called Architect Avenue and who were the architects? In 1905, a contest was held in one of the farthest corners of Hennepin County for well-designed homes for the up-and-coming middle class. Major Twin Cities architects were solicited to develop affordable homes, which would…

In 1915, 118 small independent grocers served Northeast Minneapolis. Today, only ghostly storefronts remain. On this tour of storefronts in the Windom Park neighborhood, you’ll discover forgotten histories of close-knit families, lutefisk barrels, crime sprees and tarantulas. The route is approximately 1.2 miles in length and goes over some slightly hilly terrain. Plan to park on side streets as there is construction on Lowry. The tour guide is Elizabeth Sowden, who grew up in Northeast. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 pm.…

The ground-breaking feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health. Almost every bit of plastic ever made breaks down into “microplastics.” These microscopic particles drift in the air, float in all bodies of water, and mix into the soil, becoming a permanent part of the environment. Now, leading scientists are finding these particles in our bodies: organs, blood, brain tissue, and even the placentas of new mothers. Acclaimed author and…

Sundays, Sept. 21, and Sept. 28 at 10:30-11:30 am, Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St. This 60-minute guided tour includes many of the nooks and crannies of Mill City Museum. Guests will hear stories of the Minneapolis milling industry as they embark on an approximately ¾ of a mile walk through the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, the home of Mill City Museum. This tour includes admission to Mill City Museum. Tickets: https://www3.mnhs.org/events.

All runners and walkers are invited to sign up for the Historic Riverfront 5K Run/Walk put on by Saint Anthony West and Sheridan Neighborhoods. Run starts at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9am. $35 before race day, and $40 on race day. Food from Kramarczuck's and prizes by Mill City Running. Visit https://www.sheridanneighborhood.org/events/historic-5k for more information.