Archive for June, 2025
Letter to the Editor- June 2025
I was pretty upset recently to see a headline on the World Food Program website recently which states “WFP runs out of food stocks in Gaza as border crossings remain closed.” (www.wfp.org; retrieved on the 9th of May, 2025) Then I thought that instead of giving in to despair, I should take some tiny little steps to improve the situation and show that people care. I encourage others to do something like this also. I just quickly sent off messages to elected representatives and stated that diplomatic pressure should be applied to get the Israeli government to open the border crossings into Gaza. Then I wrote a paper and pen letter and mailed it to the leader of our country and stated my opinion. I urge others to take the opportunity to do something similar. What is going on in Gaza (and Sudan) seems overwhelming and it also seems far away. But no one should despair or think that their small actions will have no effect. There is hope! Sincerely,Bruce Magnuson
Franklin Library News
Compiled by the alley All information listed here is accurate as of May 27th, 2025. For the most recent information, check out the library website at www.hclib.org. FRANKLIN LIBRARY HOURSMonday 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday 12 PM to 8 PM Wednesday 12 PM to 8 PM Thursday 12 PM to 8 PM Friday 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday 12 PM to 5 PM PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH + FAMILIES STEAM Activities for Youth (ages 8+)Wednesdays, 5-6 PMDrop in for fun and creative STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) experiments and projects! Materials provided. Led by Franklin Library’s Teen Tech Squad. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS Craft ClubEvery other Friday, 1-3 PMFor adults 18 and up. Craft and create with your library community. All skill levels welcome. Crafts will focus on knitting, crochet, embroidery, hand-sewing and papercrafts. Materials provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own projects or start something new. Sponsor: Friends of the Hennepin County [...]
Large Mural Planned for Hiawatha-Lake Underpass
By CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM As part of the Hiawatha-Lake intersection redesign, the City of Minneapolis is working with artists Natchez Beaulieu, Daniela Bianchini, Pablo Kalaka and Greta McLain. The artists will be collaborating with the community this spring and summer to design and fabricate a 5,200-square-foot mural on the north and south walls of the underpass. The intersection and the highway underpass are being redesigned to create an area that’s safer and more comfortable for pedestrians. All four artists are Southsiders with a deep commitment to Minneapolis. They’ll combine community engagement activities, community painting techniques and community mosaic-making to create a work for this area. Their vision is a mural that will uplift the intersection at Hiawatha and Lake into a symbol of community resilience, unity and pride. To participate in this spring’s and summer’s community engagement and design activities, contact Kirstin Wiegmann at [...]
