Stories from our neighborhood.
The latest stories, news, highlights, and updates from our community.
Keeping Up with a Pro: Jaden McDaniels Visits Urban Ventures
Minnesota Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels stopped by Urban Ventures to run a workout for young players from our neighborhood
Ready for Liftoff
This fall, our latest class of graduates headed off to kindergarten. And they went ready.
Video: The Urban Ventures Farm
The Urban Ventures Farm is the largest urban farm in Minneapolis. Learn what happens at this community oasis in the heart of South Minneapolis.
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.