Stories from our neighborhood.
The latest stories, news, highlights, and updates from our community.
A Fall Family Event
Families from Urban Ventures’ Me & My Baby and Cornwell Early Learning Center programs recently gathered for a joyful day of games, laughter, and connection.
Songwriting: From the Studio to the Stage
Learn how to take a song from conception to live audience reception.
Building Healthy Communities, One Step at a Time
more than 35 families gathered at Urban Ventures for a Health Fair
From self-doubt to apprentice carpenter: Meya’s story
Lake Street Works changed my life. They coached us to become better people, not just better workers.
Celebrating Our 2025 Summer Interns
Eight paid college interns invested their time and talents into our community this summer
Reading Plus 2024–25 Outcomes: Real work, real growth
Our results show accelerated growth, stronger phonics skills, and more students reaching grade level.
Jaden McDaniels Gives Backpacks and School Supplies to South Minneapolis Kids
Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels handed out over 150 backpacks with school supplies to kids in our neighborhood
All Smiles
Students in the Cornwell Early Learning Center didn’t go to the dentist office, it came to them!
