Grand Oak Opry kicks off 2023 season

“The thing that weirds people out is you’re walking into our backyard,” Said Sean Kershaw, who along with his husband Tim Hawkins, operate the Grand Oak…
Local artists look to create West 7th Arts District

When artist Brooks Werner first moved to the Twin Cities, he said all he heard about was Northeast or South Minneapolis as the places to live…
Demanding sensible action against gun violence

According to the Minnesota Violent Death Rating System, on average, firearms are used in 45% of suicide deaths, 65% of homicide deaths, and 54% of interpersonal…
Greetings from your new editor

I am very excited to begin my journey as the new editor of the Community Reporter. I’m proud to continue the more than 50-year legacy of…
Foliage and fermentation at Wandering Leaf Brewing

First entering Wandering Leaf Brewing Company, 2463 West 7th St., you might think you mistakenly walked into a greenhouse rather than a brewhouse. “I love plants,”…
Fort Road Federation looks ahead, celebrates 50 years

Fort Road Federation looks ahead, celebrates 50 years by Casey Ek and Damian Goebel The Fort Road Federation’s leadership honored the past while looking ahead…
New West 7th piercing shop aims to change perceptions

When many people picture the quintessential piercing studio, they might conjure images of rough bikers set to heavy metal music, but Hail Mary Piercing, 678 West…
Schmidt Art Crawl welcomes local art buffs

From April 21-23, the Schmidt Art Crawl welcomed wave after wave of local art hounds on the hunt for their next wall adornment, fantasy children’s book…
Mississippi River flooding closes roads, parks

On April 24, The Mississippi River saw the highest water levels since 2019, closing portions of Shepherd and Warner Roads and multiple parks, including Crosby Farm…