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Celebrate 30+ new murals at Lake Street Mural Day, Oct. 25
The Lake Street Council is hosting its second-ever Lake Street Mural Day in Minneapolis on Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature both independent and guided mural tours, mural-themed games, and more among 20+ vendors at the Midtown Farmers Market at 2225 East Lake Street.
Mural bonanza in Minneapolis: 34 new murals will transform East Lake Street corridor in June
The Lake Street Lift Mural Bonanza, a major public art initiative organized by the Lake Street Council, is bringing 34 new murals by 30 artists to the East Lake St. corridor in Minneapolis this month. Work has officially begun on the murals and will be completed by the end of June across a 30-block stretch of East Lake St.
Lake Street Council, Graves Foundation announce spring kickoff event for $8 million Lake Street Lift initiative
The Lake Street Council, together with the Graves Foundation, today announced the spring kickoff event of its Lake Street Lift initiative to support the corridor. The $8 million initiative funds both Lake Street-wide projects and targeted assistance to local businesses, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and developers to cultivate a more vibrant, safe and flourishing Lake Street.
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Lake Street Lift Sahan Journal
Minneapolis fielding proposals for former Kmart site; Nicollet Avenue reconnection set for 2026 KSTP
Latino-owned businesses in Minnesota keep struggling amid immigration crackdown Star Tribune
Mural Bonanza Paints Lake Street MSP Mag
New murals are popping up on Lake Street in Minneapolis – here's why KARE 11
New murals will beautify Lake Street in Minneapolis and support small businesses MinnPost
Murals of Minnesota Minnesota Monthly
The 3rd Precinct keeps showing up in the GOP playbook. Minneapolis wants to turn the page MPR
Interview with Weekly Dish mytalk 107.1
Trump's claims during debate prompt look at progress rebuilding Lake Street after unrest Fox 9
Interview with Shop Girls myTalk 107.1
Lake Street boasts more than 100 murals by local artists WCCO
The state of Lake Street 4 years since George Floyd’s murder MPR News
Murals, loans and grants aid Lake Street's recovery, but years of work remain. Star Tribune
Minneapolis hoping for an injection of federal funds to help with its climate equity goals MinnPost
New Lake Street medical clinic to replace former Family Dollar destroyed in 2020 Minneapolis riots. Star Tribune
Shop local at Lake Street-area businesses, get rewarded. KARE 11
How Minneapolis' Lake Street is incentivizing a resurgence in shopping. WCCO
Spend $15 on Lake Street, and get a $15 gift card for other Lake Street businesses. Bring Me the News
Chef Ann Kim's restaurant 'Kim's' opens along with closure of beloved 'Sooki and Mimi'. MPR News
Coliseum reconstruction boosting East Lake revival. Longfellow-Nokomis Messenger
3 years after civil unrest, Lake Street's full recovery may take more than just money. WCCO
Community Leaders Call on the State to Support Rebuilding Post 2020 Uprising. Streets.mn
Lake Street art drop hopes to draw people back to commercial, cultural corridor. Fox 9
Minnesota legislators consider $100 million or more for communities hit by unrest. Star Tribune
Three Years After the 2020 Uprising, Neighborhoods and Businesses Continue to Rebuild. Streets.mn
Breathing New Life on Lake Street. Dispatch
Underserved neighborhoods given boost to switch over to clean, solar energy. WCCO
Businesses along Lake Street rebuild, reopen after recent challenges. KSTP
More than $100M in projects will emerge this year from diversity funds pledged after George Floyd's death. Star Tribune
Disadvantaged business corridors in MN get solar boost. Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Lake Street Council rising. Southside Pride
Lake Street mall businesses held on for us. They’re hoping we show up for them this season. Star Tribune
Restore-Rebuild-Reimagine. Southside Pride
Another $10M in grants will help riot-damaged Minneapolis corridors rebuild. Star Tribune
Lake Street murals help beautiful the community, deter graffiti. Kare 11