‘Community Journalism’ Archives
Notes and Quotes: Community Meeting
Oct. 7th About EPNI
By DAEMEAH KARBEAH On October 7th, former East Phillips Neighborhood Institutions (EPNI) staff hosted a community meeting to discuss updates on EPNI and provide community members a space to ask questions. The meeting began by highlighting EPNI’s achievements, including grants such as a $120,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture. However, as of October, there is no purchase agreement for the Roof Depot. The city of Minneapolis plans to deconstruct part of the building starting in December. Communication regarding this deconstruction has reportedly been inconsistent. Daniel,the former Development Director at EPNI, discussed the internal rift between the board and staff, specifically after the alleged abrupt termination of the Interim Executive Director, Joe. A representative from EPNI’s Sustainable Community Investment Fund (SCIF) community advisory council also said the SCIF council voiced concerns about board dynamics in a letter to the EPNI Board. Patricia, [...]
Innovative Permanently Affordable Townhomes Coming to Phillips
First Minnesota townhome project to be certified in energy efficient passive home design. By the alley VOLUNTEER STAFF Design rendering of Green On 14 Townhomes.PHOTO: Trio Development Group These 10 energy-efficient, permanently affordable townhomes will be completed this year in Phillips Community. Applications being taken. Green On 14’s one, two, and four-bedroom units are next to the Midtown Greenway, close to the Midtown Global Market, other businesses, major employment centers, and public transit. It is Minnesota's first townhome project to receive Passive House Institute Design Certification, PHIUS - astandard to reduce heating and cooling demand by 75% to 90%. Passive House design relies on highly insulated walls, high-performance windows, airtight construction, and continuous fresh-air ventilation for less energy, and being comfortable, quiet, and healthy. $8 to $35 monthly utility costs, a fraction of typical bills, are made possible by all-electric [...]
Meet Midtown Global Market Resident Artist Ron Brown
Free Artist Workshop on August 9 By MIKE HABERMAN Midtown Global Market is excited to announce the continuation of its 2025 Artist in Residency program by welcoming Ron Brown to its artist space through August 31. Artist Ron Brown will be leading an artist workshop at the Midtown Global Market on August 9. Brown’s artistic practice is rooted in Afrofuturism, a movement blending African culture with science fiction and speculative futures. He uses art as a tool for cultural affirmation, historical reflection, and spiritual resistance. Brown will host a free artist workshop at Midtown Global Market on Saturday, August 9 from 2 – 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public but registration is required as space is limited. Register at midtownglobalmarket.org/meeting-artistspace. About Ron Brown Ron Brown’s 35 year + artistic journey began early, shaped by imagination and experiences. Art is a limitless universe. Ron’s work is a testament; creativity should [...]
