Neighbors Give Thumbs Down to I-94 Expansion
Union Park District Council gathered the neighbors who live closest to Interstate 94 and asked: What do you want for the freeway?
Category: Neighborhoods
An Old Park and a New Park
Two lesser-known parks provide some interesting contrasts on Wolfie’s May ride through St. Paul. He also encounters spring potholes and interesting new housing.
Northfield’s Little Free Libraries Are Abundant, and Community-Supported
Northfield, Minn., may be a modest-sized city, but with two liberal arts colleges and a robust public library, it is rich in readers — and Little Free Libraries.
Rethinking I-94: The Case for a Twin Cities S-Bahn
The proposed I-94 rail corridor would not be a sole commuter route, as MnDOT suggested, but the spine of a larger regional system.
Lost Landmarks Near the Capitol and East Side
Wolfie Browender continues his quest to document St. Paul By Bike, exploring the relics of West End, East Side and Capitol Heights.
Indigenous Art and History in St. Paul’s Chroma Zone
James takes readers on a tour of the murals and history of Midway Chroma Zone. It’s a fascinating connection of Indigenous art and the neighborhood.
Walking All the Streets of Near North’s Old Highland
Old Highland in Minneapolis has schools, places of worship, eating establishments, industry and an abundance of Victorian-era residential.
Moving to the Twin Cities with Car Free Midwest
Sarah Johnson, Omaha-based transportation advocate and podcaster, decided to move to the Twin Cities. Let’s follow along with her moving journey!
Really Living on the Mississippi River
Wolfie’s explorations take him to a houseboat community docked at Harriet Island, and he learns about the challenges and joys of living on the water.
Three Years After the 2020 Uprising, Neighborhoods and Businesses Continue to Rebuild
This first of a two-part series looks at rebuilding efforts on West Broadway, Lake Street and University Avenue since the 2020 uprising.