Online Game Boosts Business, Brings North Loop Together
With several North Loop restaurants closed during the pandemic—and others doing just a fraction of their usual business through take-out and delivery—Megan Gaffney of MidNord Empanadas had an idea. With the...
Tree Planting Will Go On
After the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board had to postpone a planned Arbor Day block party in the North Loop—complete with the planting of 130 trees—they polled local leaders about...
Mask Giveaway Spreads To Other States
What started out as a North Loop businessman’s effort to help first responders in his neighborhood has now spread to several other states—and brought in enough donations to buy thousands...
For Businesses And Workers Needing Assistance, Information
The need for financial assistance and guidance through the COVID-19 disruption is massive, and several Twin Cities business groups have come together to provide links to various agencies providing that...
North Loop Man Giving Away Masks, Hopes To Get More
[caption id="attachment_9589" align="alignright" width="225"] Reza Aghelnejad[/caption] UPDATE 4/1: Reza and Kerry have a new name for their effort, "Keep The North Loop Safe," and they WILL allow the general public to...
Road Construction Will Resume This Month
Despite the health concerns that have kept most people in their homes lately, we will start seeing road construction and utility crews return to the North Loop soon. This time, 1st...
Bringing Restaurants and Taprooms Together? Biz-Ingo!
As our period of social distancing drags on and several restaurants do what they can to stay afloat, one owner had an idea to bring restaurants and taprooms together with...
Cheering For HealthCare Workers
With a few claps of thunder joining in, several North Loop residents stood on their balconies in the rain Saturday night for the first night of what they hope will...
COVID-19 Changing North Loop Events
For more than ten years, the North Loop Neighborhood Association has hosted the popular Candy Grab for kids at the neighborhood playground-- whether it was sunny, raining or snowing outside. But...
Some Businesses Stay Open, Many With Changes
Some North Loop retailers are keeping their doors open for now, emphasizing the cleaning precautions they're taking and presenting some creative ways of keeping a social distance while shopping. We will...