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Sunday, Aug. 31, and Saturday, Sept. 10:30 am-12 pm, Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd St. Explore the various disasters that accompanied the industrialization and development of the Mississippi Riverfront. This guided tour offers visitors a look at the unintended consequences brought on by the transformation of the riverfront into the flour milling capital of the world. The tour includes about 1.25 miles of moderate-paced walking with several stops. Topics discussed will include industrial accidents, deindustrialization, and the impact of the…

Saturday, Sept. 6, 10:30 am-2 pm. Take a tour of the historic Pillsbury A Mill. On this tour you will learn about the history of the mill and the industry that helped make Minneapolis the milling capital of the world. Guests will hear the stories of the men and women who worked in the flour milling industry, and learn about their lasting impact on the city today. This tour includes walking approximately 1 mile indoors and outdoors on unlevel surfaces.…

Mark your calendars for this quarterly 5x5 reading series featuring five writers for five minutes, followed by an open mic. Curated by Marguerite Cafe's Poet in Residence, Sara Dovre Wudali. 4 pm, Cafe Maguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE. Saturday, Sept. 6.  Authors: Davi Grey, jd hegarty,  Aurora Masum-Javed, José Felipe Ozuna, Erin Sharkey. Saturday, Oct. 25. Authors: Chris Fausto Cabrera, Deborah Keenan.  

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.…