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Tuesday February 3rd 2026
MASSACRE AT FLOUR CITY!
The Deadly Battle over Labor Rights in the Streets of Seward, Summer of 1935.
By MARILYN MATHENY
Vine Arts Center Art Gallery
Ivy Arts Building, 2nd Floor
2637 27th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Saturdays, July 12, 19, and 26, 2025, from 11:00 to 5:00.
Free and open to all.
This graphic historical exhibit uses a timeline of photos, newspaper clippings, maps, and first-hand accounts to retell the story of the violent labor struggles that convulsed the City of Minneapolis and the Seward neighborhood in the Summer of 1935 —a story of a time when All Hell did indeed break loose in the Hub of Hell at 26th Avenue and 26th Street!
It will be shown at the Vine Arts Gallery on the second floor of the Ivy Arts Building at 2637 27th Avenue South—the former home of Flour City Ornamental Iron—the very building where these dramatic events took place.… Read the rest “MASSACRE AT FLOUR CITY!”
History as Resistance
from the series Tales from Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery
Number 234 in a Series
By SUE HUNTER WEIR
On Monday, May 26th, at 10 a.m. people will gather at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery to honor those who have fought for our freedom. It is a tradition that dates back to 1868, when General John A. Logan issued an order to set aside a day for “preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors, and marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.” It is a day for remembering and for telling stories.
And stories are important. Stories remind us of what we have in common and ways in which our life experiences differ. They shape how we think about ourselves and about our nation.
The current Administration recognizes their power. On March 27, 2025, Donald Trump issued an executive order titled Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. He argued that recent work by historians is a “widespread effort to rewrite history [that] deepens societal divides and fosters a sense of national shame.” He criticized venerable institutions like the Smithsonian Institution which have worked hard to acknowledge the contributions of many who have been left out of our country’s history in the past.… Read the rest “History as Resistance”
Treating Opioid Use
By CUHCC
People who use substances like opioids deserve dignity and respect, just like anyone else. A compassionate approach to care that centers on the patient’s individual goals is embraced at Community-University Health Care Center (CUHCC), 2001 Bloomington Ave.
If someone has wounds from their substance use, help will be given to heal. If employment or housing are deterrents to health goals, connections will be made to services that can help. HIV and hepatitis C testing and treatment are also common requests from Clinic patients in this situation.
CUHCC personnel understand that not everyone wants to stop using substances, so there is no pressure for people to fully quit. Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) is offered to reduce cravings and help with withdrawal symptoms, so someone who wants to use less has the same options as someone who wants to quit. An alternative unique at CUHCC is Sublocade – it’s a medication that is given to patients through an injection; Sublocade helps with cravings and withdrawal for an entire month. This is especially helpful for people who have trouble remembering to take a pill every day or who may be unhoused or move often.
CUHCC also has resources to keep people who use substances safe while they’re using.… Read the rest “Treating Opioid Use”
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