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Somalis React to Trump’s Racism With ‘a Tidal Wave of Trolling’
Plus the latest ICE antics, hear from the new owners of the Heights, and MyPillow Mike is running for guv in today's Flyover news roundup.
Comedy Corner Underground Is Back in a Basement
'It’s maybe a little too nice compared to what I’m used to, but you can really hear the room.'
Tis the Season for … a 324-Minute Documentary About Russian Journalists?
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in Twin Cities theaters this week.
Freeloader Friday: 163 Free Things To Do This Weekend
Holiday markets! Barhopping! Movies!
GOP Condemns Calls to Condemn Racism
Plus Trump vs. Minneapolis DEI policies, Carnahan's latest carnage, and tasty sesame balls in today's Flyover news roundup.
The Lavender District Rises: Queer Shops, Kinky Goods, and Community Care in Lyn-Lake
A trio of locally owned businesses are reimagining what community and commerce can look like.
They’re on Probation for Graffiti. That Hasn’t Stopped Them From Painting.
Even after a harrowing trip to the Hennepin County Jail 2 years ago, these best friends keep painting—and pushing their luck.
Let’s Make Downtown Minneapolis a Place Where You Can Shit Properly
Plus how to drive with weed in the car, ICE's Eagan collaborators, and the Yacht Club soon will be making another run in today's Flyover newsletter.
There’s Snow Calendar Like Your Complete Concert Calendar: Dec. 9-15
Pretty much all the live music you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.
2026 Home Improvement Workshop Day
Registration is now open for our 2026 Home Improvement Workshop Day until February 7th, 2026. Please reach out to mgcc@macgrove.org for more information on how to register. We look forward […] The post 2026 Home Improvement Workshop Day appeared first on Macalester-Groveland...
Bottineau December Neighborhood Meet-Up & Gingerbread House Decorating Party!
December 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join the Bottineau Neighborhood Board for Gingerbread House Decorating Party this December! Come decorate your very own graham cracker gingerbread house, complete with all […] The post Bottineau December Neighborhood Meet-Up & Gingerbread House...
✨ FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨
Eastside Neighborhood Services is partnering with the California Street Farm for a produce giveaway! Stop by for a variety of fresh offerings from the farm and other local growers, plus staples like potatoes, […] The post ✨ FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAY ALERT! ✨ appeared first on...
We’re hiring: Contract Bookkeeper
We’re Hiring: Contract Bookkeeper THE POSITION This is a part-time (1-3 hours/week), contract position with Hamline Midway Coalition (District Council 11). HMC is one of 17 District Councils that serve the neighborhoods of St. Paul, MN (view a map of District Councils here)....
October location change
Our Tuesday, October 28th monthly community meeting is moved to the Mississippi Market community room, 740 East 7th Street, Saint […]
Elementor #23060
Neighbors for Clean Air Co-Creating Knowledge Through Community Engaged Science Neighbors for Clean Air is a community engaged science project that aims to empower residents with high quality data to make informed decisions about health and guide positive environmental change....
Annual Pumpkin Giveaway
Annual Pumpkin Giveaway Saturday October 25, 11am – 1pm!At the California Street Farm, across from the California Building Ready for fall? Come on down to the Annual Pumpkin Giveaway on […] The post Annual Pumpkin Giveaway appeared first on Bottineau Neighborhood Association.
Fen Swanson, Environmental Initiatives Program Manager
(They/them) Fen comes to the Hamline Midway Coalition staff after two years of service in Climate Impact Corps. They are passionate Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer and enjoy working on prairie restoration, conservation, wildlife rehabilitation, and pretty much anything...
Bottineau 2025 Annual Meeting Recap
A huge thank you to everyone who made the Bottineau Annual Meeting a success! Welcome to new board members Christina Keyser and Mel Ikola, and congratulations to re-elected board members […] The post Bottineau 2025 Annual Meeting Recap appeared first on Bottineau Neighborhood...
Neighbors for Clean Air
Neighbors for Clean Air Co-Creating Knowledge Through Community Engaged Science Neighbors for Clean Air is a community engaged science project that aims to empower residents with high quality data to make informed decisions about health and guide positive environmental change....
Community Tree Planting October 11th
Tree Planting October 11th! This year’s trees will be getting planted on the 11th and we need volunteers! If you would like to help with tree planting fill out this form. Many ash trees have been lost to the invasive emerald ash borer and there’s less canopy coverage where...
Bottineau Neighborhood Annual Meeting
Thursday September 25, 7pm at East Side Neighborhood Services You’re invited to the Bottineau Neighborhood Annual Meeting! Enter to win a $100 Gift Card to Buttered Tin! Review the new […] The post Bottineau Neighborhood Annual Meeting appeared first on Bottineau Neighborhood...
Bottineau Neighborhood Utility Box Clean Up
Did you know that the Bottineau Neighborhood Association maintains the wrapped utility boxes in our neighborhood? A huge shout-out to our board president, who recently gave the box at Lowry […] The post Bottineau Neighborhood Utility Box Clean Up appeared first on Bottineau...
BNA California Street Farm Potluck
Thursday August 28, 2025 | 5:30pm – Sundown Family-friendly yoga class starts at 5:30pm. Bottineau Neighborhood Association is sponsoring a FREE family-friendly yoga class taught by instructors from HUM Yoga […] The post BNA California Street Farm Potluck appeared first on...
National Night Out
National Night Out is on August 5! If you’re hosting a block party this year, contact us before and after your event to get reimbursed up to $100 for eligible […] The post National Night Out appeared first on Bottineau Neighborhood Association.
Community Peace Celebration
The Hamline Midway Environmental Committee is proud to participate in this year's Community Peace Celebration! Now in its 29th year, this joyous event features an afternoon of live music, delicious food, community resources, and fun activities for all ages.
Test Plot MN Work Day
St Paul TEST PLOT is on the Bee Line at Lexington and Pierce Butler Rt. This is the first TEST PLOT outside of CA. This native pollinator planting is both part of local Bee Line efforts supported by Midway and Frogtown communities, and connected in spirit to the original TEST...
Pierce Butler Meadow
Pierce Butler Meadow First planting at Pierce Butler Meadow Hamline Midway Coalition, community members and partner organizations are working together to transition the land within the cloverleaf intersection of Snelling Ave and Pierce Butler Route into a more natural habitat....
Bee Line Bonanza
Bee Line Bonanza: St. Paul’s Nature Quest Track, Snap, Share! In 2025, community stewards at Pierce Butler Meadow along the Bee Line are inviting neighbors from Midway, Frogtown, and Como to help document the nature that thrives around us. By logging observations of insects,...
Bee Line & Beyond
Bee Line & Beyond “Plants, Science – but Most of All, Joy” Matt Olson https://youtu.be/2qzIZzAPjGs?si=myYrR9u6lIwlLly9 Even in the heart of the city, surrounded by buildings and busy streets, the Midway community is rooted in nature. Whether we notice it or not, we are always...