Welcome Monument Is Installed
Years of hard work to design and create a Welcome Monument for the North Loop are finally coming to fruition at a time when we all need some positive signs....
Streetscape Upgrades Continue
While much of the business activity in the North Loop has been temporarily scaled way back by the coronavirus outbreak, work is still progressing on major upgrades to the neighborhood...
After Fire, Well-Loved Taqueria Lands In The North Loop
Less than two months after fire destroyed El Taco Riendo in northeast Minneapolis, it’s settling into a temporary new home—selling tacos, burritos and nachos to go, out of a North...
Siblings Step In After Passing Of Market Owner
After working for more than two years to add a sandwich shop to his convenience store, Asif Dawood opened an Erbert and Gerbert’s franchise inside the 5th Avenue Market last...
What To Do–And NOT Do–With The Trees
In the past few weeks, about 170 news trees have been planted in the North Loop, thanks to Minneapolis Public Works which created new spaces for them during last summer’s...
Residents Celebrate New Signs
With the installation of two new stop signs on 2nd Street North at 5th Avenue North, there’s finally something to slow down drivers on what’s become a dangerous—and even deadly—stretch...
Some Business Leaders Appeal To Governor To Reopen
Out of frustration over seeing crowds of shoppers in corporate big box stores while their locally-owned small businesses struggle to stay afloat with curbside or takeout service, some business owners...
In The Loop Coffee Reopens For Takeout and Curbside
After having to miss their fourth anniversary celebration (on 4/4) because of the COVID-19 restrictions, In The Loop Coffee is now back open with takeout and curbside service, online ordering,...
North Loop Playground Closed For Now
Since the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board was getting so many reports of people violating social distancing guidelines in area parks, playgrounds and athletic courts, it has decided to restrict...
Mask Contest Draws Dozens of Entries
From repurposed Homer Hankies to a homemade Mister Rogers mask, our neighbors came through with many colorful entries in our face mask contest on Facebook. The North Loop Neighborhood Association was...