Have you ever had an itch to tackle some of those at-home projects, but wonder if you have the skills? A new program offered by the Minnesota Tool Library called “Tools for Life” might be just for you. And it’s free.
Edison Alumni Band lights up Fort Myers, Fla.
It only seems right. The Edison High School Alumni Band marched in the prestigious Edison Festival of Lights Parade in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 17. About 45 band members made the trek south to participate in the largest nighttime parade in the southeast United States.
Northeast travel photographer publishes a book
In her 32 years, Autumn Carolynn has visited 31 countries and 48 states, and has just published a book about how she did it. A freelance travel writer and photographer based in Minneapolis, her book, “Traveling in Wonder: A Travel Photographer’s Tales of Wanderlust,” was released on Feb. 24 along with an exhibition of her travel photos at the Northrup King Building, where she maintains an artist space.
Welcome to the Roundtable – an idea in the making
The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is embarking on a bold new project to delve into the history of the visual arts in Minneapolis. But far from an exercise in nostalgia, the goal of this endeavor is to glean insights from the past that empower current and future generations to advocate for a thriving and resilient ecosystem for the arts in our city.
Some issues “still need to be addressed” Heights School Board, teachers agree on contract
The Columbia Heights School Board and the district’s teachers have agreed to a new contract through the 2025 school year.
Heights Council passes resolution, Immediate cease-fire called for in Gaza Strip
On Monday, Feb. 26, the Columbia Heights City Council voted 4 to 1 to pass a resolution calling upon President Joe Biden to call for an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip, send and facilitate humanitarian assistance to the area and halt the sale of U.S. weapons to Israel.
Interest rates, 2040 Plan may be factors in slowing growth Is the apartment construction boom over?
In 2021, we took a look back at the number of apartment “units” that had been built in the Northeaster’s coverage area since 2018 and came up with a total of 2,770. While it hasn’t come to a screeching halt, the pace of apartment construction has slowed considerably since then.
Final School Board approval by Feb. 21, Heights teachers, school board could agree to a new contract
Columbia Heights teachers and the District 13 School Board have agreed to a mediation package. The details of the package were not announced, and they must be approved by Local 710 of Education Minnesota, the teachers union.
43-year officiating career comes to an end, Walt Sentyrz hangs up his whistle
Walt Sentyrz blows a whistle and a half-dozen teenage boys climb onto the starting blocks at St. Anthony High School’s pool. He points across the pool to his officiating partner, who says, “Take your marks.” The boys grab hold of the hand grips. The second official presses a button, a horn sounds, and a strobe light flashes. The boys knife into the water.
Don Leary’s was the place to buy records
Don Leary could sell just about anything, and he did: Gas refrigerators, TVs, jukeboxes, radios, phonographs and clothes dryers. But what he was best at selling was records.