For more than two years after his death, family and friends of a Minneapolis athletic legend have searched for a way to honor him and his accomplishments. Over the past few months, they have lobbied staff members of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) in hopes of getting recognition by naming a portion of the Mississippi River trail after him.
Renovations are now underway at Audubon Park
Portions of Audubon Park closed this week as a $1.8 million renovation of the park began.
Wrestlers gather for second Summer Slam
Northeast’s affinity for wrestling runs deep, and you don’t have to look at the black-and-white photos decorating Mayslack’s for proof. Shaw’s Bar hosted professional wrestling as recently as June 8, and in April the Columbia Heights Lions drew a large crowd at Murzyn Hall.
Renter’s rights forum draws Northeast residents
A June 25 renter’s rights forum at the Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative brought out dozens of local residents to hear a panel of experts talk about renter’s rights and issues they might care about.
Clergy member decamps for southern MN parishes
Holy Cross Vicar Justus Musinguzi got not one but three farewell celebrations in the month before his departure on July 1.
Friends and family remember Manny Collins Jr.
A candlelight vigil and balloon release were held for Jordan “Manny” Collins Jr. on July 3, on the 4900 block of University Avenue NE, the last place he was seen on May 8.
As of July 1, new state laws have gone into effect
With the halfway point of the year come and gone, new state laws have gone into effect.
In Business 6/25/25
In Business section from the 6/25/25 Northeaster
Items of Note 6/25/25
Items of Note section from the 6/25/25 Northeaster
Editorial: A step backward, a march forward
In the weeks leading up to the nationwide “No Kings” protests, organizers were cognizant of the contrast they would be cutting. On one hand, crowds taking to the streets; on the other, a military parade in Washington, D.C. They couldn’t have been expected to account for a third story: the 2:00 a.m. attacks on State Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.