On November 17, Dakota-led nonprofit Owámniyomni Okhódayapi (formerly Friends of the Falls) announced plans to restore a five-acre site at St. Anthony Falls (Owámniyomni) as well as a three-acre site managed by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board.
Festival honors Indigenous artistry
The NE/X: A Festival of Indigenous Performance, Music, and Art took place November 8-16 at the Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE. This inaugural festival was produced by Sam Aros-Mitchell of SAROS field/works, in partnership with Rosy Simas Danse, a dance group headquartered in the same building. The art festival was a week-long gathering of Indigenous artists showcasing movement, installation, sound and film.
“Dyani White Hawk: Love Language”
When the “Dyani White Hawk: Love Language” exhibition opening artist talk began on October 18, artist Dyani White Hawk (Sičáŋǧu Lakota) paused a few times and appeared to be experiencing many emotions at once.
Minneapolis’ public art gets boost
On November 24, 2025, Gustavo Lira and Xilam Balm completed a new mural at Qahwah House, 1851 Central Ave. NE. It replaces “Flor de Piña,” a mural they created in 2022. That mural adorned the wall of Half Fancy, a restaurant on Central Avenue.
Area residents working on bid to purchase house
On November 20, the Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously to pass the issue of whether or not to demolish the Historic John Cook House back to city staff.
Northeast Library reopens after a 9-month closure
The Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE, closed on February 24 of this year for renovations. On Monday, November 17, it opened back up to the public and a reopening party was held on Saturday, November 22, to introduce the space to the community.
Change is coming to Northeast — for whom?
The past year has seen a relative flurry of change come to Northeast Minneapolis. The area, whose population has been steadily growing since 2020, has undergone all manner of changes to its infrastructure and skyline alike, for both good and ill.
Run raises funds for nonprofit
On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 8, hundreds of people gathered on the Plymouth Avenue Bridge, wearing everything from shorts and sweatpants to costumes inspired by “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
In Business 12/3/25
In Business column for the 12/3 Northeaster
Items of Note 12/3/25
Items of Note for the 12/3 Northeaster