News & Views of Phillips Since 1976
Friday December 19th 2025
Two lives well lived together
By LAURA WATERMAN WITTSTOCK
It is often said of two people who have been together for many years that they give great gifts to one another beyond the gifts of love and caring. That and much more was true of David and Linda Back McKay, married for thirty-five years before her untimely death. Linda was a young and published poet when she went to KFAI in the Phillips Neighborhood, drawn to its volunteer strength and driven by her own desire to learn prose writing in the hot atmosphere of news deadlines rather than in a cool, dry academic classroom. There she met David McKay in about 1983. David taught her how to meet deadlines by selecting and re-writing the latest news items that would be of interest to KFAI listeners.
In the early 80s the radio station was a primary news source, tuned into by thousands of listeners in the pre-internet and pre-cellphone days. News was available that could not be heard over what was considered mainstream and it was a joy for David and Linda to provide it for KFAI listeners. News was expected to include a progressive perspective and cover issues not heard over commercial radio.… Read the rest “Two lives well lived together”
What’s Up at Your Community Libraries
FRANKLIN LIBRARY EVENTS
Franklin Library building is closed for renovation, but there are still library events going on in and around Phillips!Â
LitKnit (for all ages)
Mondays beginning January 6, 3:30-4:30pm
Waite House, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
LitKnit circles are inter-generational spaces where neighbors spend time together learning a craft and sharing stories. Improve your craft skills, get to know your neighbors and find connection within your community. Funded by Minnesota”™s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Coffee & Conversations (for adults)
Tuesday, January 7, 10am-12pm
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Join Franklin staff for free coffee and doughnuts. Learn about upcoming library events and enjoy visits by special guests and hands-on activities. Jan. 7th join Deanna Beaulieu who will be leading an interactive Beading Class.
EAST LAKE LIBRARY
2727 E. Lake Street
W, F, Sa: 9am-5pm
M, T, Th: 9am-8pm
Su: 12-5pm
Youth and Families
Homework Help
M, T, Th: 4-7pm
Free in-person tutoring for K-12 students. No advance sign-up needed. Tutors available September 16 to May 21, except on holidays and school breaks.
Stories Together: Noon Year”™s Eve
Tuesday, December 31,
11:30am-12:30pm
For kids of all ages and their caregivers.… Read the rest “What’s Up at Your Community Libraries”
Phillips West – December 2019/January 2020
Phillips West Neighborhood Events: www.phillipswest.info
By CRYSTAL WINDSCHITL
No December Board Meeting
No January or February Community Meetings
Phillips West Neighborhood Organization will have no December Board Meeting and no January or February Community Meetings.
Thursday, February 13th, 5-8 pm
Annual Winter Social
PWNO Will have the Annual Winter Social on Thursday, February 13th, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Changing Lives Centrum Room 2400 Park Avenue.
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